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Tom Murrell accused of benefiting from Gearhart fraud

Written on 9 Jul, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Charles Crandall Monday denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Cuesta Title, Stewart Title and Heritage Oaks Bank noting the defendants were aware of wrongdoings. In 2009, more than... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles hot springs co-owner charged with child molestation

Written on 25 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Co-owner of Franklin Hot Springs in Paso Robles, Leonard Ray Franklin, is facing charges of molesting three children to whom he is related. [Tribune] San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputies arrested Franklin, 69, last month for multiple charges of child... (Continue reading)

Third strike gives SLO man 30 to life for domestic violence

Written on 21 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

A San Luis Obispo man received a 30 years to life sentence Thursday for a domestic violence conviction. [Tribune] In February, a jury found Robert Eugene Deutsch guilty of domestic violence for strangling his girlfriend. Due to having committed previous... (Continue reading)

Final Myers defendant sentenced

Written on 29 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge sentenced Jason Greenwell, the only defendant who testified in the Dystiny Myers murder trial, to 15 years to life in prison Tuesday. Greenwell pled guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for his testimony. His plea... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man arrested for fraud

Written on 6 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A 79-year-old Grover Beach man was arrested in Washington State under a fugitive from another state charge on Sunday. [Tribune] Al Moriarty, former owner of Moriarty Enterprises, is being held without bail at the Kitsap County Jail. Former investors have... (Continue reading)

Former coach convicted of felony battery with beer bottle

Written on 1 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A San Luis Obispo jury convicted former Cal Poly and Oakland Raiders coach Randy Hanson of felony battery, subjecting him to up to four years in prison. [Tribune] Hason, a Cal Poly assistant football coach at the time, struck a... (Continue reading)

Ex-coach claims Oakland Raiders incident spurred beer bottle fight

Written on 26 Apr, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A former Cal Poly football coach on trial for assault says that he defended himself against a rabid Oakland raiders fan during an August 2012 fight outside a Pismo Beach bar. [Tribune] Randy Hanson, a Cal Poly defensive backs coach... (Continue reading)

Former coach appeared intoxicated before beer bottle assault

Written on 19 Apr, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The former Cal Poly football coach who allegedly assaulted a man with a beer bottle appeared intoxicated the night of the fight outside a Pismo Beach bar. [Tribune] Prior to allegedly striking James Kelsey in the face with a beer... (Continue reading)

Insanity murder trials costing SLO County thousands

Written on 15 Apr, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A recent string of insanity pleas in murder cases has cost San Luis Obispo County thousands of dollars. [Tribune] Until early 2012, no murder defendant in San Luis Obispo County had used the insanity plea in more than 15 years.... (Continue reading)

Judge reinstates Grover Beach officer fired over Taser use

Written on 11 Apr, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge has ordered that the Grover Beach Police Department reinstate an officer it fired for using excessive force during a 2010 Taser incident. [Tribune] Santino Lopez responded to a reported kidnapping of 6-month-old baby... (Continue reading)