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SLO arson suspect arrested for starting fires at Madonna Plaza

Written on 16 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a man for allegedly starting at least three fires at the Madonna Plaza shopping center on Tuesday. Shortly after 4 p.m., witnesses reported a pallet on fire next to a... (Continue reading)

SLO police warning residents about trailhead smash-and-grabs

Written on 15 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a couple recent smash-and-grabs, the San Luis Obispo Police Department is warning hikers against leaving valuables in their car when parking at local trailheads.  Over the last week, thieves smashed two vehicle windows at the Highland... (Continue reading)

Thieves steal wallet in SLO grocery store, go on Home Depot shopping spree

Written on 11 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of thieves stole a customer’s wallet inside Ralphs in San Luis Obispo on Thursday, then proceeded to spend more than $2,000 of the victim’s money at Home Depot, according to the San Luis Obispo Police... (Continue reading)

SUV slams into light pole in San Luis Obispo

Written on 4 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver ran a red light and sideswiped a vehicle, which then slammed into a light pole at a San Luis Obispo gas station on Friday.  Shortly before 2 p.m., the driver of a sedan ran a... (Continue reading)

Serial arsonist convicted of setting fire near SLO Elks Lodge

Written on 21 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo man and serial arsonist faces at least 25 years in prison after a jury on Friday convicted him of intentionally setting a fire that burned a homeless camp near the SLO Elks Lodge.... (Continue reading)

SLO police warn public about gas thefts

Written on 14 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are warning residents and businesses about a recent string of gas thefts in San Luis Obispo. Since the beginning of June, callers have submitted eight reports of thieves puncturing gas tanks and siphoning gas from vehicles.... (Continue reading)

Woman caught passing another counterfeit $100 bill at SLO business

Written on 13 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman, for whom San Luis Obispo police officers are searching, has allegedly used counterfeit $100 bills to make purchases at two downtown SLO businesses.  Earlier this week, the San Luis Obispo Police Department said it was... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for identity theft, counterfeiting suspects

Written on 10 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers are searching for a man and woman who allegedly used stolen credit cards to purchase more than $1,000 of gift cards.  On Saturday afternoon, a burglar smashed the window of a vehicle... (Continue reading)

SLO grocery store worker cited for selling alcohol to minor

Written on 6 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers cited a worker at grocery store last week for selling alcohol to a minor. On June 29, with assistance from California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control agents, the San Luis Obispo Police... (Continue reading)

Police capture wanted suspect in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The man whom police officers hunted down on Wednesday, prompting a lockdown of San Luis Obispo High School, had been wanted for several months for allegedly committing a string of crimes in SLO. He also had evaded... (Continue reading)