Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office’


San Luis Obispo County Sheriff – Coroner About Us
Formed in 1850, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is the oldest and largest law enforcement agency in the county, with enforcement covering over 3,200 square miles. In addition to being the primary law enforcement agency for San Luis Obispo County, the Sheriff is responsible for coroner services, the county jail which houses over 500 inmates, the civil division, and special investigations units like the Gang Task Force, Special Problems Unit, Narcotics Unit, Records and Warrants, Sheriff & EMS dispatch facility, Search and Rescue, the Posse Unit, Aero Squadron and Dive Team.

The Mission of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is to protect all life and property and to provide service, security, and safety to the community, as directed by law and moral responsibility.
http://www.slosheriff.org/



Paso Robles wine business owner allegedly broke into ex’s home, assaulted her

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the owner of a Paso Robles wine tasting room for allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and assaulting her, as well as her current boyfriend. [Tribune] At approximately 9 a.m.,... (Continue reading)

Detectives recover nearly $5,000 Los Osos residents lost in crypto scam

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives have recovered nearly $5,000 out of approximately $17,000 that a cryptocurrency scammer stole from victims in Los Osos two years ago. On Sept. 12, 2022, the victims informed the San Luis... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County pot heist leads to the arrest of 22 gang members

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The brazen burglary of a cannabis business in north San Luis Obispo County, and the hard work of local law enforcement, led to the arrest of 22 Oakland gang members who allegedly burglarized numerous marijuana facilities across... (Continue reading)

Montana de Oro standoff suspect allegedly stole U.S. military-procured truck

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The suspect who engaged in a multi-hour standoff with law enforcement at Montana de Oro State Park on Wednesday allegedly stole a transport vehicle that was procured by the United States military and is designed to carry... (Continue reading)

Man flees deputies, engages in standoff at Montana de Oro

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 63-year-old man on Wednesday fled San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies through Los Osos and into Montana de Oro State Park, where he engaged in a multi-hour standoff with law enforcement prior to being arrested. At... (Continue reading)

Vandals paint graffiti on sheriff’s Nipomo station

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vandal or vandals painted graffiti on the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Nipomo Report Center building on Thursday night.  Sheriff’s officials are searching for those responsible for what they describe as offensive graffiti. A photo... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest Nipomo man after nightlong standoff

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Nipomo man after a nightlong standoff at the suspect’s house. At about 11:30 p.m., a witness reported a disturbance in the 100 block of S. Avocado Avenue in Nipomo.... (Continue reading)

Resident reportedly sets San Miguel house on fire in alleged suicide attempt

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN The occupant of a San Miguel home allegedly set his house on fire in what is believed to have been a suicide attempt on Monday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly before... (Continue reading)

Teen in Arizona allegedly behind threat against Los Osos Middle School

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has identified a teen in Arizona as the suspect who allegedly made a threat against Los Osos Middle School on Wednesday.  At 2:50 p.m., a staff member... (Continue reading)

Threat prompts lockdown of Los Osos Middle School

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A threat sent to a staff member led to the lockdown of Los Osos Middle School Wednesday afternoon. At 2:50 p.m., the staff member received a generalized threat against the middle school. The threat was sent to... (Continue reading)