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/



Cambria businessman arrested for possession of child porn

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies in June arrested a Cambria businessman for possession of child sexual abuse material. In April, the sheriff’s office, as well as the San Luis Obispo Police Department, received multiple tips about... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County offering $500 reward for reporting fireworks

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has announced a program offering a reward of up to $500 for reporting illegal fireworks sales. Ahead of Fourth of July, the sheriff’s office is partnering with San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for missing Templeton man

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a missing Templeton man who is considered at risk because of his mental state. Chad Corpuz, 37, was last seen walking away from his home on Bennett Way... (Continue reading)

Alleged serial burglar arrested for second time in two weeks

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc man arrested twice in the last two weeks has been identified as a serial burglar who allegedly stole property from several businesses around San Luis Obispo County over the last couple months. Ryan Michael Coats,... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest suspect after standoff in rural San Luis Obispo

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect following a two-hour standoff in rural San Luis Obispo on Friday. Benjamin Reynoso, 43, had a felony arrest warrant for vandalism, violating a domestic violence and restraining order and obstruction of justice.... (Continue reading)

Alleged jewelry thief arrested in Morro Bay amid string of burglaries

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid a string of North Coast burglaries, authorities arrested a Lompoc man who allegedly stole jewelry from a Morro Bay business early Sunday morning. Shortly before 4 a.m., Morro Bay police officers were dispatched to a burglary... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County felon accused of possessing more than 100 firearms

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County prosecutors last week charged a man with seven felony counts, after a search of his Morro Bay area home netted 107 firearms and methamphetamine. On March 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Crews search Pirate’s Cove area for missing Arroyo Grande man

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Search and rescue crews are trying to find a 72-year-old Arroyo Grande man who hasn’t been seen since Monday and whose vehicle was found near Pirate’s Cove. On Tuesday, deputies responded to missing person report at Pirate’s... (Continue reading)

Elderly Santa Margarita found after going missing

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 92-year-old Santa Margarita woman went missing Sunday evening, but was found by neighbors Monday morning. Ruby Hamane, who reportedly has dementia, went missing after being seen walking away from her home in the 3400 block of... (Continue reading)

Investigators search Susan Flores’ Arroyo Grande home for Kristin Smart evidence

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Investigators are currently serving a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores as part of an ongoing investigation in the Kristin Smart murder case, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Early... (Continue reading)