Brandi Elaine Turner sentenced to 7 years in prison for the fentanyl related death
Date: 3/29/2024 7:07:36 PM
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

Jury Convicts Christopher Thomas Winters of Felony Hit and Run Resulting in Death
Date: 3/28/2024 10:44:03 AM
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.

Earnesto Nava Herrera (27) sentenced to 15 years to life for murder in the drunk driving death of 14-year-old
Date: 3/14/2024 4:29:04 PM
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
Date: 3/13/2024 4:42:08 PM
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 reversed the Board’s decision to parole Casey.

Edgar Nolverto Guevara (44) sentenced to life in prison for Sex Crimes against Four Children
Date: 3/6/2024 3:41:50 PM
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”
Date: 3/4/2024 11:31:03 AM
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.