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Booking Photo Brandi Turner Click to view article, Brandi Elaine Turner sentenced to 7 years in prison for the fentanyl related death

Brandi Elaine Turner sentenced to 7 years in prison for the fentanyl related death

Brandi Elaine Turner (DOB 04/28/1973) sentenced to 7 years in prison for the fentanyl related death of Quinn Allister Hall and possession of fentanyl for sale

Booking Photo (07/03/2021) Christopher Thomas Winters (DOB 07/14/1988) Guilty Click to view article, Jury Convicts Christopher Thomas Winters of Felony Hit and Run Resulting in Death

Jury Convicts Christopher Thomas Winters of Felony Hit and Run Resulting in Death

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County jury has found Christopher Thomas Winters (35) of Paso Robles guilty of felony hit and run resulting in death.

Booking Photo (3/28/2021) Earnesto Nava Herrera (07/28/1996)  Sentenced Click to view article, Earnesto Nava Herrera (27) sentenced to 15 years to life for murder in the drunk driving death of 14-year-old

Earnesto Nava Herrera (27) sentenced to 15 years to life for murder in the drunk driving death of 14-year-old

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Earnesto Nava Herrera (DOB 07/28/1996) has been sentenced to 6 years 8 months plus 15 years to life for the murder, hit and run causing death, driving while under the influence of alcohol causing great bodily injury, and driving on a suspended license.

Governor Once Again Reverses Parole Board's Decision to Parole Convicted Murderer Royce Casey Click to view article, Governor Once Again Reverses Parole Board's Decision to Parole Convicted Murderer Royce Casey

Governor Once Again Reverses Parole Board's Decision to Parole Convicted Murderer Royce Casey

Three months after the District Attorney’s Office urged in writing, Governor Newsom reversed the Board of Parole Hearings’ earlier decision to release Royce Casey, one of three who were convicted and sentenced to prison for the 1995 horrific murder of Arroyo Grande High School Freshman Elyse Pahler. This is the second time the Governor has...

Booking Photo: 11/02/2022 Edgar Nolverto Guevara (DOB 01/29/1980) Sentenced Click to view article, Edgar Nolverto Guevara (44) sentenced to life in prison for Sex Crimes against Four Children

Edgar Nolverto Guevara (44) sentenced to life in prison for Sex Crimes against Four Children

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Edgar Nolverto Guevara (DOB 01/29/1980) has been sentenced to 645 years to life for his conviction on 19 counts of committing sex crimes against four separate child victims.

District Attorney Dan Dow announces settlement with the Morro Bay operator of the commercial fishing party boat, “The Endeavor”  Click to view article, District Attorney Dan Dow announces settlement with the Morro Bay operator of the commercial fishing party boat, “The Endeavor”

District Attorney Dan Dow announces settlement with the Morro Bay operator of the commercial fishing party boat, “The Endeavor”

Brad Leage, the operator of “The Endeavor”— a commercial fishing party boat that takes customers out on sport fishing trips from Morro Bay Harbor— agrees to pay $12,000 in civil penalties and abide by fishing restrictions during the 2024 fishing season.

Former San Luis Obispo County Employee, Norman Hibble, Arrested and Charged with Stealing Public Money  Click to view article, Former San Luis Obispo County Employee, Norman Hibble, Arrested and Charged with Stealing Public Money

Former San Luis Obispo County Employee, Norman Hibble, Arrested and Charged with Stealing Public Money

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that former San Luis Obispo County employee Norman Hibble (DOB 12/19/1969) has been arrested and charged with misappropriating County funds over a seven-year period. The investigation is on-going.

Booking Photo (02/27/2023 Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio (DOB 09/07/1998) Guilty Click to view article, Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio (25) Pleads Guilty to Two Counts of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio (25) Pleads Guilty to Two Counts of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio has pleaded guilty to two counts of felony gross vehicular manslaughter related to the November 21, 2022, collision on Sacramento Drive in San Luis Obispo.