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7/16/2026

Jury Convicts Man of 15 Felony Sex Crimes Against Two Children in San Luis Obispo County

District Attorney Dan Dow announces the conviction of Teodulo Vasquezjimenez for multiple counts of sexually abusing two child victims.

7/8/2026

Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Hold Abel Santiago to Answer on Murder and Conspiracy Charges in the Killing of Santa Maria Man

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Abel Santiago (23) was held to answer on all charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder, in the November 2025 shooting death of Margarito Ventura Ventura.

6/26/2026

DA Charges Grover Beach Man with Secret Recording of Nude Women in Tanning Booths

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that charges have been filed and an arrest warrant has been issued for Kyle L. Combs (DOB 11/26/1985) for secretly recording multiple women at a local gym.

6/25/2026

Former Executive Director Dustin Colyerworth sentenced for embezzling over $59,000 from Gala Pride and Diversity Center

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that former Gala Pride and Diversity Center Executive Director Dustin Colyerworth has been sentenced after he pled guilty to two felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement, and paid $59,302.07 in restitution.

5/6/2026

District Attorney Issues Statement in Response to Search of Susan Flores’ Residence

District Attorney Dan Dow issued a statement in response to today's search of Susan Flores' home in Arroyo Grande.

5/5/2026

Robert Conrad Vasquez (38) of Paso Robles Sentenced to 4 years and 4 Months in State Prison For Embezzlement

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Robert Conrad Vasquez has been sentenced to serve four years and four months in state prison following his conviction of five felony counts of grand theft, and one misdemeanor violation of possessing an assault weapon. Vasquez also admitted the thefts were related felonies and involved a taking of more than $100,000.

4/28/2026

Man Sentenced to 42 Years to Life in State Prison for Gang-Related Murder and Assault

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Angel Ramosramirez (DOB 01/26/1995) has been sentenced to 42 years to life in state prison for the 2022 gang-related murder of Daniel Diaz (20) and the 2021 knife assault on a teenager.

2/6/2026

SLO County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Makes Six Arrests During Operation Reclaim and Rebuild

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Operation Reclaim and Rebuild was once again a success taking place January 25 to January 31, 2026. The County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force enforcement effort resulted in the rescue of three female victims and disrupting criminal trafficking networks with the arrest of six individuals over six days of enforcement operations.