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Due to COVID-19 the District Attorney’s Office lobby is closed until further notice.  However, staff is still working so you can call 805-781-5800 for assistance.  If you are experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1.  For public health information go to ReadySLO.org.

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Retired Supervisor Shirley Bianchi with then Deputy District Attorney Dan Dow, March 22, 2014 (San Luis Obispo). Click to view article, A Tribute to Honorable Supervisor Shirley Bianchi

A Tribute to Honorable Supervisor Shirley Bianchi

San Luis Obispo County lost a passionate and tireless community advocate today with the passing of Honorable Supervisor Shirley Bianchi, 2nd District.

Tyler Dale Andree (DOB 3/25/1996) Click to view article, Former Morro Bay High School teacher charged with sex crimes against two minors

Former Morro Bay High School teacher charged with sex crimes against two minors

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that criminal charges have been filed against former Morro Bay High School teacher and coach Tyler Dale Andree (24), for multiple sexual crimes committed against two minors between December 2018 and October 2020.

Booking Photo: Daniel Raul Johnson, DOB 4/23/1987 Click to view article, Daniel R. Johnson to be tried for murder of Carrington Broussard and her full-term unborn baby

Daniel R. Johnson to be tried for murder of Carrington Broussard and her full-term unborn baby

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a judge found that Daniel Raul Rodriguez Johnson (33) can be tried with two counts of murder for the killing of Carrington J. Broussard (27) and her full-term unborn baby at their home in rural Paso Robles. Johnson will also face trial for carjacking, evading a peace officer, theft of a law...

Statement from District Attorney's Office Click to view article, Statement in Response to Media Inquiries

Statement in Response to Media Inquiries

Statement responding to numerous media inquiries regarding a letter sent from a defense attorney to a San Luis Obispo County law enforcement agency.

David Rodriguez Hernandez (DOB 12-29-75) Click to view article, David Rodriguez Hernandez sentenced to serve 24 years and 8 months in prison for his involvement in the 2013 shooting death of Victor Hugo Sanchez

David Rodriguez Hernandez sentenced to serve 24 years and 8 months in prison for his involvement in the 2013 shooting death of Victor Hugo Sanchez

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that David Rodriguez Hernandez (44) has been sentenced to 24 years and 8 months in state prison for his involvement in the 2013 shooting death of Victor Hugo Sanchez (37).

January 2021 Human Trafficking Awareness Month Click to view article, January 2021 is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Learn More by Attending a Forum

January 2021 is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Learn More by Attending a Forum

District Attorney Dan Dow and the San Luis Obispo County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force invites the community to a free, two-part online presentation series January 19 & 20 to learn more about the very real issue of Human Trafficking.

Booking Photo: Edgar Saul Rojas Morales (DOB 05/29/1995) Click to view article, Jury Convicts Edgar Saul Rojas Morales after Vehicular Homicide Trial

Jury Convicts Edgar Saul Rojas Morales after Vehicular Homicide Trial

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County Jury has convicted Edgar Saul Rojas Morales (25) of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other felonies related to the death of Maria Rosas Medina (82) of Santa Maria on December 1, 2018.

Booking Photo: Chelsea A. Stiles, dob: 09-09-1993. Click to view article, Jury Convicts Chelsea A. Stiles after Two-Month Vehicular Homicide Trial

Jury Convicts Chelsea A. Stiles after Two-Month Vehicular Homicide Trial

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County Jury returned verdicts after a nearly two-month long trial related to the death of Terry Tilton (72) of San Luis Obispo on December 1, 2019.

Message from District Attorney Dan Dow Click to view article, DA Dan Dow Responds to Judge's Order Granting Recusal Motion

DA Dan Dow Responds to Judge's Order Granting Recusal Motion

District Attorney Dan Dow releases the following statement in response to Judge's decision to grant defendant's request to recuse the District Attorney's office from prosecuting ongoing protest cases.