What crime happened in San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly throughout the week? Check back here each week to find out. Monday, Jan. 2. Hit and run. A hit and run collision occurred on the 1100 block of Morro Street…
Gas leak shuts down Highland Drive
After reports of a gas leak, the 400 and 500 blocks of Highland Drive were closed Monday morning as a Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) crew worked to repair the mainline. Residents were not evacuated, but a police detour prevented…
There’s a new sheriff in town
Ian Parkinson won the November 2 election over former Pismo Beach police chief Joe Cortez with nearly 55 percent of the vote, according to the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s website.
The Man teaches freshman lesson
Bad girl, bad girl, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?
Black bear gives SLOPD big ‘paws’
Two bear sightings, one near Marsh Street and a second near Spring and Flora streets, occurred late Oct. 27 and early Oct. 28, according to a press release by the San Luis Obispo Police Department.
SLO crisis negotiator talks down highway jumper
Local law enforcement responded to a 911 call from a 20-year-old male who stated he was going to jump off of an overpass in San Luis Obispo between 11:30 p.m. last night and 2 a.m. this morning.
Update: DUI checkpoint set up for St. Patrick’s Day
Revelers looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year might want to take note — there will be a DUI checkpoint in San Luis Obispo on March 17 on the 800 block of Foothill Boulevard.
UPDATE: Missing student’s bike found
San Luis Obispo Police Department has found when they think is Charles Tamae bike.
Busted Boarders: Skateboarders ticketed on campus
The University Police Department enforces the law for safety reasons, but not everyone agrees with the ban on skateboards.
Police search for armed suspect who allegedly stole a car and tried to kidnap a woman
An armed man who allegedly stole a car and tried to kidnap a woman near the Cal Poly campus Wednesday night is at large.
Effectiveness of increased fines for partying questioned
Increased fines are supposed to deter people from hosting large, noisy events, but some question their effectiveness in a college town.