The mother of missing Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart told the Stockton Record big developments may be coming to the unsolved case. Denise Smart said she was recently contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations and told to be ready…
Two hospitalized after possible hit-and-run near Performing Arts Center
An 18-year-old male and a 19-year-old female were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after an accident near the Performing Arts Center, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier. University Police received a call of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident — possibly…
Two decades later, Supreme Court upholds death sentence for the sexual assault and murder of two college students
In April 1999, two missing college aged women were found buried in San Luis Obispo County. They were killed four months apart, murdered by the same man.
Hacking crimes continue to rise. Here’s what to look out for
Cal Poly Chief Information Officer Bill Britton estimates the last year brought about a 700 percent increase in phishing attacks on the community.
Police identify woman found dead on sidewalk
San Luis Obispo Police have identified the woman found dead on a sidewalk Jan. 4 as 29-year-old Nicole Cordone. After an autopsy was conducted by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Coroner, Cordone showed no signs of trauma and at…
Resident pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on sidewalk
Foul play is not suspected after a San Luis Obispo woman was found unresponsive on a sidewalk early Saturday morning, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD). At 6:10 a.m., San Luis Obispo City Fire and SLOPD responded to check…
Unauthorized cannabis delivery service busted after allegedly selling fraudulent products
San Luis Obispo Police arrested a resident on suspicion of operating a cannabis delivery service without proper permits. Josephus Stallworth was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 17 after detectives served a search warrant at his home on the 2900 block of Rockview,…
Smart & Final robber sentenced to five years in state prison
A Smart & Final employee saw Wheeler flee and chased him outside to try to recover the steaks. Once outside, Wheeler threatened the employee with a knife.
At-risk patient located after escaping from San Luis Obispo mental health facility
Update Sunday, Dec. 8: State Park Rangers at the Pismo State Beach North Beach Campground safely located escaped mental health patient Benjamin Aaron Karp. He was found Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., according to a news release. Original post: An…
Police arrest prowler allegedly targeting women getting ready for bed
A man was arrested Tuesday night after being linked to multiple prowling incidents on the 800 block of Boysen Avenue, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD). Juan Francisco Rodriguez Espino, a 35-year-old resident, was arrested while SLOPD was conducting…
Union suspects racial profiling after email alleges UPD handcuffed faculty member of color
The California Faculty Association (CFA) suspects University Police racially profiled a faculty member of color during a traffic stop, according to an email obtained by Mustang News sent to all union members Thursday, Nov. 14. But after an initial search,…