San Luis Obispo County residents rely on timely and accurate crime reporting to stay informed and protect their communities. Our coverage highlights arrests, investigations, and local police activity shaping public safety across SLO neighborhoods.
From property crimes to public safety alerts, we provide detailed updates that help residents understand emerging threats, community safety initiatives, and law enforcement actions in San Luis Obispo.
A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted a Santa Maria resident of misdemeanor driving under the influence, despite breathalyzer results registering below California's statutory 0.08% blood alcohol ...
Read more...Van is devoured by flames near SLO airport as arsonist flees, police say YourCentralValley.com
Read more...Fire torches van near SLO airport — man arrested on suspicion of arson San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...A man named Mario Maya was arrested and charged with felony arson and possession of a concealed dagger after allegedly setting a van on fire near the San Luis Obispo Airport.
Read more...A man was arrested on suspicion of arson Thursday after a fire fully engulfed a vehicle near the airport in San Luis Obispo.
Read more...SLO County man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge has sentenced a local X-ray technician to 120 days in jail for a misdemeanor sexual battery conviction over unwanted touching of a patient at a ...
Read more...Crash sent Cal Poly students flying through the air, witness in DUI case says San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Rescue crews search Pirate’s Cove after empty kayak found floating offshore San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Serial thief gets nine years in prison for San Luis Obispo County crime spree Cal Coast News
Read more...Vanessa Noblitt sentenced to over 9 years in prison for a fatal DUI hit-and-run in San Luis Obispo that killed cyclist Saul Goldberg.
Read more...By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Paso Robles woman, who is a serial thief with a criminal history that crosses multiple California counties, has received a sentence of nine years in prison, along with the ...
Read more...Genaro SantanaAvalos was arrested on Dec. 12, 2024, in a San Luis Obispo park for attempting to meet up with the person he thought was a teenage girl for sex, the District Attorney’s Office said in a ...
Read more...Laurie Lee Bryant of Paso Robles faces seven felony animal cruelty counts after neglected cats were found in a Presidio apartment.
Read more...42-year-old with meth tries to meet up with a 15-year-old in SLO, DA says YourCentralValley.com
Read more...Armed LEGO thief steals from popular stores on the same night in SLO, police say YourCentralValley.com
Read more...San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Warns of Fake Bail Scam Costing Residents Thousands edhat
Read more...San Luis Obispo Police Investigate Death of Woman Found in Vicente Residence edhat
Read more...Law enforcement vehicles were seen in the neighborhood Wednesday evening, with a home blocked with police tape.
Read more...Clean Slate Clinic Moves to Rolling Quarterly Enrollment for Eligible Residents Who Have Completed T County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...Police investigating after woman found dead in SLO home San Luis Obispo Tribune
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Read more...Nearly two years after a man's disappearance, the trial for his accused killer was set. The victim was gay - a possible motive for the alleged murder.
Read more...Hazmat called to pool; date set for hate crime murder trial. Today’s top stories San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Hate crime murder case is going to trial in SLO County. Here’s what to know San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...A San Luis Obispo County man pleaded not guilty to murder on Thursday after his wife was found fatally shot multiple times earlier this week. Jose Joaquin Sevilla Ruiz, 61, was charged with the murder ...
Read more...Lowest violent, property crime rates in San Luis Obispo in 5 years Cal Coast News
Read more...San Miguel man arrested in Wasco for allegedly shooting and killing woman KBAK
Read more...Man wearing KKK robes didn’t commit a hate crime, police say KCBX
Read more...UPDATE: Police investigate possible hate crime following San Luis Obispo arrest KSBY News
Read more...SLO man in KKK-style robe arrested for being drunk in public San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...10 arrested, 3 from Santa Maria Valley, in connection with drug sales benefiting SLO County street gang Santa Maria Times
Read more...Ten arrested in San Luis Obispo County gang crackdown, sheriff’s office says KMPH Fox 26
Read more...Former Cal Poly instructor accused of child sex crimes has history of meeting with students San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Possible arson, suspicious brush fire sets cars ablaze in SLO County, police say YourCentralValley.com
Read more...Human Remains Identified as Man Missing Since 2008 in San Luis Obispo County edhat
Read more...Human remains identified as San Luis Obispo County man missing since 2008 KMPH Fox 26
Read more...San Luis Obispo Police Make Three Arrests at Marsh St. DUI Checkpoint edhat
Read more...Sex offender arrested after cornering 2 SLO County teens, mom says San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Victims speak out against SLO County child molester. ‘You were my friend’ San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Man who feuded with SLO County winemaker is back in jail on long list of new charges San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Three Santa Maria men to stand trial for 2024 gang assault in SLO Santa Maria Times
Read more...Three Santa Maria Gang Members Held to Answer on All Charges in Violent Downtown San Luis Obispo Gro County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...Police swarm SLO neighborhood after man allegedly threatens to harm girlfriend San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...San Luis Obispo Man Arrested on Domestic Violence, Criminal Threats Charges edhat
Read more...Reality Check: Did SLO County Sheriff’s Office violate law when cooperating with ICE? San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Violent Elder Abuse Attack on Sleeping Homeless Man in Arroyo Grande Park County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Hold Abel Santiago to Answer on Murder and Conspiracy Charges in County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...2 brothers will face trial for woman’s killing in SLO County. What to know San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Former Executive Director Dustin Colyerworth sentenced for embezzling over $59,000 from Gala Pride a County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...SLO County murder case will be tried as a hate crime. What to know San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County supervisor says DA has a low conviction rate. Here’s a Reality Check San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Man suspected in string of SLO County jewelry thefts arrested San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Hold Former Priest Theodore Edward Gabrielli to Answer on 24 Felo County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...San Luis Obispo man arrested after search for domestic violence suspect KSBY News
Read more...DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAN DOW RELEASES FIVE-YEAR FELONY AND TRAFFIC MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION RATE DATA FRO County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...Kristin Smart true crime special investigates ‘new lead and a new search’ San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Police blocked off a road in SLO neighborhood. What’s going on? San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Dead birds lead to poaching arrest in San Luis Obispo County: CDFW YourCentralValley.com
Read more...Kristin Smart search turned up ‘several items,’ SLO County Sheriff’s Office says San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO woman died in Napa County after fleeing theft charges with felon boyfriend San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Former Cal Poly admin convicted of lewd acts with 6-year-old in a hot tub San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...These murder cases shocked SLO County. Where are convicted killers now? San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County couple whose son died in mysterious fall speak out on true-crime podcast San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Investigators searching home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart Spectrum News
Read more...District Attorney Dan Dow Responds to Release of First-Degree Murderer Alberto Tamez, Jr. County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...Man Sentenced to 42 Years to Life in State Prison for Gang-Related Murder and Assault County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...SLO couple with federal criminal record accused of fleeing theft charges in Napa San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County Sheriff's Office details fatal deputy involved shooting in Nipomo Santa Maria Times
Read more...San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow Urges Immediate Passage of AB 46 to Protect Crime V County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...Heads up, partiers: SLO County DA will charge St. Fratty’s Day crimes San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...St. Patrick’s Day Safety Enforcement County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
Read more...Men hurl antisemitic slurs at Cal Poly Jewish fraternity, member assaulted San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLOPD investigates hate crime and assault reported near Cal Poly campus KSBY News
Read more...San Luis Obispo County Partners Ready to Host 5th Free Clean Slate Clinic March 6, 2026 County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
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