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Alleged SLO torturer heading to trial

Written on 3 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A trial is set for a San Luis Obispo man accused of torturing his girlfriend and attempting to kill her. [KEYT] In September, 33-year-old Timothy Hayes allegedly bound the woman, 27, with tape, and assaulted her with a knife, scissors,... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly fraternity president pleads not guilty to drug charges

Written on 22 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The former president of Cal Poly’s Delta Sigma Phi fraternity pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of possession of marijuana for sale and possession of a controlled substance for sale, both felonies. [KSBY] In September, San Luis Obispo police arrested... (Continue reading)

Court overturns part of conviction in Arroyo Grande cross burning case

Written on 17 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A California appellate court has overturned two of the four convictions of a San Simeon man currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for his involvement in the 2011 cross-burning incident in Arroyo Grande. [Tribune] In June 2012, a San Luis... (Continue reading)

Doobie Dozen case back in court

Written on 7 Oct, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By CCN Staff A recent state appellate court ruling is sending the so-called “Doobie Dozen” case back to a San Luis Obispo courtroom Tuesday, when district attorney deputies will decide if they want to continue already-lengthy proceedings. When the case... (Continue reading)

Man allegedly stabbed girlfriend repeatedly prior to Cambria arrest

Written on 2 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A Lompoc man accused of attempting to kill his pregnant ex-girlfriend stabbed her several times prior to his July arrest in Cambria, the victim testified Wednesday. [Tribune] On July 27, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brian Michael Rodriguez,... (Continue reading)

SLO man receives three-year sentence for pimping teen girl

Written on 1 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

A 20-year-old San Luis Obispo man received a three-year prison sentence Tuesday for pimping a 16-year-old girl. [Tribune] San Luis Obispo police arrested Douglas James Stephens during a prostitution sting in May. Stephens accepted a plea deal in August and... (Continue reading)

SLO man claims consensual bondage, not torture

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Ventura woman testified Thursday against a San Luis Obispo man she accuses of torturing and attempting to kill her. His attorney says the couple was into bondage. Earlier this month, 33-year-old Timothy Hayes allegedly bound the woman, 27, with... (Continue reading)

Al Moriarty sentenced to 5 years

Written on 18 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge sentenced Grover Beach financier Al Moriarty to a five-year county jail sentence Thursday, but the convicted felon will likely have to remain behind bars for just a little more than a year. [KSBY] Last month,... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly football players plead not guilty to robbery charges

Written on 16 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Four Cal Poly football players accused of involvement in an August robbery of a fraternity house pleaded not guilty to a host of charges Monday in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. [Tribune] Last month, San Luis Obispo police arrested five... (Continue reading)

Animal lovers storm courtroom in steer burning case

Written on 12 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A swarm of animal rights activists gathered in a San Luis Obispo courtroom Thursday to call for the conviction and maximum punishment of a man accused of setting a steer on fire last year in Paso Robles. [KSBY] On October... (Continue reading)