PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services, San Luis Ambulance and the Paso Robles Police Department responded to the Daniel Lewis Middle School at approximately 11:17 a.m. on Friday November 3rd 2023, for the report of four students experiencing nausea and vomiting.
In total, 6 students were evaluated for symptoms that resulted from inhaling a sulfur substance that was released in the school locker room. All patients were triaged and two were transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
Paso Robles Police Department and The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District are investigating the incident.
Paso Robles, CA- This press release is a reprint of a press release sent by Fresno County Sheriff’s Office regarding a multi-jurisdictional operation that included Paso Robles Police Department and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. Any questions about the operation should be referred to Fresno County Sheriff at the contact information at the end of the release
A total of 14 men have been arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on various charges related to arranging to meet with a child for sex. They range in age from 21 to 58. The arrests are a result of the undercover effort called
“Operation Boogeyman”, which was a multi-agency operation conducted from October 18th – 20th, 2023. The majority of arrestees have since posted bond, been assigned a court date and released from custody.
Participants included members from the following 17 different local, state and federal law enforcement agencies:
Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Fresno Police Department
Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC)
Fresno County Probation Adult Compliance Team (ACT)
Fresno County District Attorney’s Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California
California Department of Justice
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Paso Robles Police Department
Sanger Police Department
Visalia Police Department
Mariposa County Sheriffs Office
Madera County District Attorney’s Office
San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office
The basis for launching this operation is that children’s use of electronic devices and social media is higher than ever. A potential danger of being online more often is having an encounter with a sexual predator who is seeking out relationships with children.
To combat the problem, detectives constructed an operation to identify, contact and arrest anyone who may be trying to target a child for sex. Detectives posed as preteen and early teenage old boys and girls to use technology against these predators and safeguard children. During the investigations, these suspects used sexually explicit language and sent graphic photos to the detective pretending to be a child. All of the suspects were first to express their sexual desires and they initiated a time to meet with the detective posing as a child. Once they arrived to the locations, officers arrested them. No actual children were ever used or placed into danger during the operation.
In 2020, a similar operation was conducted, titled “COVID Chat Down.” It lasted 14 days and resulted in 34 arrests. In 2022, Operation H.0.0.K. resulted in 19 arrests over four days.
Each year, the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force receives thousands of online CyberTip reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. These tips are related to the distribution and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). ICAC detectives are well-aware that suspects who view CSAM can easily progress into hands on crimes against children. The suspects contacted in “Operation Boogeyman” are prime examples of how sexual behavior can escalate.
ICAC is comprised of 64 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies spread throughout nine counties in the Central Valley. It is dedicated to protecting children online and investigating crimes committed against children, which are facilitated by the Internet and computer usage.
Law enforcement would like to remind the public to be vigilant when it comes to visiting websites and social media outlets. Parents should also monitor their children’s internet usage and be aware of the software apps they are using.
Parents should keep the dialogue open with their children in order to build trust.
Online predators often pretend to be someone else in order to lure their victims in and take advantage of them. Teach children to be wary of the person on the other end of the chat line; many times, people are not who they say they are.
Common apps used by suspects include, but are not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Kik, MeetMe and Scout. Report any suspicious behavior right away to law enforcement or file a cyber tip through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. https://report.cybertip.org/
Operation Boogeyman remains an ongoing investigation and more arrests could be made. There is a possibility that the suspects in this case victimized other people who have never reported it. If you have any additional information about the suspects contacted during this operation, please report it to the Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111, Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, http://www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
PASO ROBLES – On Thursday, October 12th, the Paso Robles Police Department served search warrants at two separate locations to recover evidence related to possession of child pornography. Officers and detectives searched locations in the 4200 Block of Aerotech Center Way and in the 100 Block of Cardinal Way. During the execution of both search warrants, detectives recovered numerous electronic devices. At the Aerotech Center Way location, detectives also stumbled upon a cache of over 100 weapons, many of which were illegal assault weapons. Police made two arrests for weapons and child pornography charges.
The Paso Robles Police Department does not have any information at this time that the suspects) were manufacturing child pornography.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464.
Today, Friday October 13th 2023 A George Flamson Middle School student impulsively made a threat towards the school and specific students. We take all threats of violence seriously and did make an arrest. Please use this opportunity to speak with your children about the seriousness and consequences of their words. Students making threats toward the school are subject to disciplinary action, including possible expulsion and criminal charges.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464 or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 805-549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
On 10/4/2023 at 1000 AM, Paso Robles Police Officers responded to a reported theft. The victim said she was approached by two women who told her they needed to help her spiritually. The victim trusted the two suspects and invited them into her home. The suspects told the victim to get all the cash she had, and they would bless it and it would bring her good fortune. The scammers then replaced the large bills with one-dollar bills, so it appeared the cash was still there. Once the victim realized her money had been switched, she contacted the police department immediately.
Thanks to the quick thinking by Officers and the victim, they were able to capitalize on the suspects’ greed. The victim asked the suspects to return, and she would have more money for them. Both suspects returned and were taken into custody without incident. All the victim’s money was located and returned to her the same day.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464 or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 805-549 STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
During further investigation, The Paso Robles Police Department determined the screenshot of the threat circulating on the Central Coast was from Texas. The San Antonio Police Department determined the threat was not credible. The Paso Robles Police Department wants to warn their community that even if threats are deemed non-credible, criminal charges may be pursued against the source.
Sharing this threat caused undo stress to our community, so please notify law enforcement of any threat of violence instead of sharing it on social media.
The Paso Robles Police Department would like to remind our community to please immediately contact law enforcement for any threat of violence directed towards any person or school. Further reposting of content of this nature is incredibly harmful and makes finding the origin of the message more challenging.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
PASO ROBLES – On Friday, September 15, 2023, the Paso Robles Police Department was advised of a possible school threat. The school threat was shared on social media throughout the Central Coast and does not specifically mention Paso Robles. The Paso Robles Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to determine the origin of the posting.
Paso Robles Police officers will continue to monitor our schools with police presence and will continue to determine the credibility of the threat.
PASO ROBLES – On Friday, September 15, 2023, the Paso Robles Police Department was advised of a possible school threat. The school threat was shared on social media throughout the Central Coast and does not specifically mention Paso Robles. The Paso Robles Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to determine the origin of the posting.
The Paso Robles Police Department would like to remind our community to please immediately contact law enforcement for any threat of violence directed towards any person or school. Further reposting of content of this nature is incredibly harmful and makes finding the origin of the message more challenging.
Paso Robles Police officers will continue to monitor our schools with police presence and will continue to determine the credibility of the threat.
PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Police Department Traffic Division responded for two separate serious injury traffic collisions within a 24 hour period.
On Saturday September 9th, 2023 at approximately 12:30 a.m, PRPD dispatch received a call of a man down in the area of Buena Vista Drive and River Oaks Drive. When Officers arrived on scene it was determined to be a traffic collision which involved an E-Bike. The rider was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. Alcohol appears to be a factor in this collision.
Shortly after at approximately 7:13 a.m, PRPD Dispatch received a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision in the area of 1st Street and Oak Street. Initial responding Officers located all involved parties on scene. PREMS responded for a female which sustained serious injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. The female pedestrian was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this collision
These are ongoing investigations, and the Paso Robles Police Department Traffic Division is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464 or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 805-549- STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
The Paso Robles Police Department wants to remind everyone we all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car. Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.
PASO ROBLES, CA, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – The City of Paso Robles has contracted with Mountain Cascade Inc. to install a large recycled water pipeline under the Salinas River, in North River Road, and up a hillside above North River Road. This pipeline will deliver a new source of irrigation water to east Paso Robles and help solve the problem of declining groundwater levels in the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin.
In order to safely install the pipeline in the narrow roadway and up the hillside, the contractor must temporarily close North River Road, just north of River Oaks Drive, beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, September 18. The road will be closed at all times on weekdays, for two weeks. The road will be opened for the weekend days, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday. In addition to this hard closure, North River Road will be closed during daytime hours only (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) from October 2 to October 13 (Monday – Friday).
The City and its contractor have taken all measures to minimize the length of these road closures.
During these closures, residents and businesses that normally use North River Road to access areas north of City limits must take a detour to Airport Road and Wellsona Road.
PASO ROBLES – Shortly before midnight on 09/02/2023, a Paso Robles police officer heard the sounds of gunfire in the 700 Block of 28th Street. The officer then noticed at least two males, dressed in back, running from the area. Officers searched for the two subjects, but they were not located.
As Paso Robles police officers and detectives started to investigate the scene, we learned about 7 shots were fired at an apartment complex in the 700 Block of 28th Street. Although the apartment was struck several times, fortunately, nobody was injured. Detectives worked throughout the night collecting evidence and following leads. At this time, this appears to be a targeted event.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464 or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 805-549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
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