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District Attorney Shea stepping down early

Written on 24 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Gerald Shea announced Wednesday he will retire on Nov. 6. He has recommended the board of supervisors appoint District Attorney Elect Dan Dow to serve out his remaining two months. “Over the past three... (Continue reading)

DA files human trafficking charges

Written on 6 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed human trafficking charges against Richard Brooks for allegedly pimping out, raping and drugging a 17-year-old girl. Brooks, 38, of San Francisco is charged with 16 counts including a charge of human... (Continue reading)

Camera discovered in Avila Beach Hotel bathroom

Written on 28 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former employee of the Avila Beach Hotel who is accused of hiding a camera in a women’s restroom in the hotel. The suspect, identified as Christian Ivan Chora, 20, of Grover Beach,... (Continue reading)

Felony charges filed against Cal Poly football players

Written on 23 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney filed multiple felony charges Friday against five Cal Poly players accused of the armed robbery of a fraternity house on Aug. 10, according to a press release. Cameron Akins, a wide receiver, is... (Continue reading)

Moriarty takes 5-year prison sentence

Written on 4 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

Grover Beach financier Al Moriarty has agreed to a plea deal in a multi-million dollar financial fraud case that will place him behind bars for five years. Moriarty, 81, owned and operated Moriarty Enterprises in Grover Beach from 2007 to... (Continue reading)

Covello quitting the DA’s office

Written on 10 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE A little more than a month after losing his bid to become San Luis Obispo County’s top prosecutor, Tim Covello is stepping down from his position with the district attorney’s office. Covello, who is... (Continue reading)

Dystiny Myers suit dismissed as skull returns to family

Written on 27 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office has agreed to return the skull of murder victim Dystiny Myers to the family of the deceased runaway teen. In March, Myers’ family sued the county over the district attorney’s office’s decision... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles business owner arrested for insurance fraud

Written on 16 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A Paso Robles man was arrested last month for allegedly failing to correctly report his employee payroll to the State Compensation Insurance Fund, according to a press release. San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office investigators arrested Jay Scott Silva,... (Continue reading)

Dirty politics mars DA’s race

Written on 9 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION By JODY LANGFORD In the first debate between the San Luis Obispo County district attorney candidates, Assistant District Attorney Tim Covello made public a private email from Deputy District Attorney Dan Dow and accused Dow of being political, saying,... (Continue reading)

Defense attorney running as write-in for SLO DA

Written on 8 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

A longtime defense attorney has joined the race for the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s seat as a write-in candidate. [Tribune] Paul Phillips, 57, is a San Luis Obispo native who has practiced law since 1982 and doubles as... (Continue reading)