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Booking Photo (04/03/2026) David Allen Leader (DOB 07/20/1955) Sentenced
8/19/2026

David Leader of Templeton Sentenced in Neighbor Harassment Case

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Templeton resident David Allen Leader has been sentenced and placed on formal felony probation for felony vandalism and misdemeanor violations of court orders.

Booking Photo (11/22/2024) Teodulo Vasquezjiminez (DOB 06/18/1985) Sentenced
8/12/2026

Teodulo Vasquezjimenez Sentenced to 283 Years to Life for Sexual Abuse of Two Children

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Teodulo Vasquezjimenez (DOB 06/18/1985) has been sentenced to 283 years to life in state prison for repeatedly sexually abusing two children.
Violent Gang-Related Assault, Booking Photos for Alex Brian Lopezramirez, Miguel Angel Mendez, Brian Ramirezlopez Held For Trial
8/11/2026

Three Santa Maria Gang Members Held to Answer on All Charges in Violent Downtown San Luis Obispo Group Assault

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that three co-defendants will be held for trial on assault charges after their preliminary hearing.

Booking Photo (11/22/2024) Teodulo Vasquezjiminez (DOB 06/18/1985) Guilty
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.
Booking Photo (11/29/2025) Abel Angel Santiago (DOB 11/01/2002) Held For Trial
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.
Kyle L. Combs (11/26/1985) DMV Photo Charges Filed
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.

Dustin Robert Colyerworth (08-30-1979) DMV Photo, Sentenced
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.
District Attorney Issues Statement in Response to Search of Susan Flores’ Residence
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.