Paso Robles Incidents / Action

PASO ROBLES – On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a report of a commercial theft that had just occurred at Ulta Beauty in Paso Robles.

It was further reported the suspects fled the area.

Officers quickly responded to the area and with the assistance of the San Luis Obispo Sherrif”s Office. Officers located the vehicle occupied by four males, which matched the description of the suspects. Through investigation officers were able to determine that the four males were involved in the retail theft. Over $1000 of product was confirmed to be stolen and was located in the suspect’s vehicle. The suspects were believed to be part of a South American retail theft ring.

The suspects were identified as John Steven (26, Los Angeles), Milton Pericoruiz (28, Fontana) Christian Duvanpardotirado (29, Los Angeles), and Maicol Fabian Pavon (26, Los Angeles).

They were arrested for 459 PC (Burglary) and 182 PC (Conspiracy to Commit a Crime). They were booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Active shooter and rapid response incidents are increasing across the United States. To stay prepared for these types of events, the Paso Robles Fire Department and Paso Robles Police Department will be conducting rapid response and active shooter training exercises on October 7th 2025 and October 9th 2025, Residents living or visiting the area of the old Georgia Brown campus (525 36th St) should not be alarmed by the increased presence of law enforcement and fire personnel.

Both departments are committed to the safety and well-being of all community members. This training is one in a series of rapid response exercises that will be conducted in the upcoming months.

PASO ROBLES – On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a report of an attempted residential burglary that had just occurred in the 100 block of Riverbank Ln. It was further reported the suspects fled in a vehicle.

Officers quickly responded to the area and stopped the vehicle occupied by three males, which matched the description. Through investigation officers were able to determine that the three males were involved in the burglary. Suspected stolen property and burglary tools were also located in the vehicle. It was also confirmed the suspects were involved in an interrupted burglary that occurred in Atascadero earlier in the day.

The suspects were identified as Jorge Ayalamorales (25, Los Angles), Esteban Carnedal (21 Los Angeles), and Brandon Guerreropineda (24 Los Angeles). They were arrested for 459 PC (Burglary) and 182 PC (Conspiracy to Commit a Crime). They were booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

PASO ROBLES – On August 5th, 2025, shortly before 6:00 am, the Paso Robles dispatch center received a call regarding a single-vehicle traffic accident on State Route 46 East, east of the 101 Freeway. Officers arrived on scene and located a 75-year-old male resident of Templeton deceased inside a black pick-up truck.

The Paso Robles Police Department traffic investigation unit as well as the detective bureau responded to assist in the investigation. As the investigation unfolded, it was determined the male died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, causing the vehicle to crash. There is no indication that drugs or alcohol were involved.

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 1, 2025 – At approximately 2:13 PM on Friday, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a reported vegetation fire at 3200 Sulfur Springs Road, located in the Salinas Riverbed area.

First-arriving units were on scene within three minutes and reported an active fire burning approximately a quarter acre of vegetation. Paso Robles Fire deployed three engines and one battalion chief to the incident.

In accordance with the City’s automatic aid agreement, additional resources were dispatched, including four engines, a battalion chief, a deputy chief, a bulldozer, and a water tender from CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County. tascadero Fire also responded with one engine, and the Paso Robles Polic epartment assisted with scene coordinatio

Thanks to the swift and coordinated response, 35 personnel on scene were abl o contain the fire by approximately 2:35 PM

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

PASO ROBLES (CA)- On Monday, July 14, 2025, the Paso Robles Police Department, along with the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department, State Parole, Atascadero Police Department, and San Luis Obispo Police Department conducted a city-wide Probation / Parole Compliance Operation, focused on offender accountability and community safety. Twenty-three subjects were contacted based on their parole or probation status. Officers located several items of illegal contraband and seized cocaine (1 gram), drug paraphernalia, and ammunition. The following subjects were arrested and were booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail:

Joshua Reynolds (32 years of age from Paso Robles) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Violation of Probation.

Angelica Lopez (51 years of age from Paso Robles)- Under the Influence of Controlled Substance and Violation of Probation.

Danielle Mitchell (59 years of age from Paso Robles) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Todd Wern (46 years of age from Paso Robles) – Possession of Ammunition and Violation of Probation.

Alexis Nusicolsidro (28 years of age from Paso Robles) – Possession of Controlled Substance and Violation of Probation.

Templeton, CA – At approximately 11:06 p.m. on Friday, July 4th, Templeton Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to 405 S. Main Street in response to fire alarms ringing, indicating a possible structure fire at Templeton Feed and Grain.

Upon arrival, the first unit reported a working structure fire with heavy smoke emanating from the building, prompting an immediate upgrade to a second alarm. A total of ten fire engines, three ladder trucks, a breathing support unit, and three Chief Officers from multiple agencies throughout San Luis Obispo County are currently working to extinguish the fire. Responding agencies include Templeton Fire, Paso Robles Fire, Atascadero Fire, San Luis City Fire, CAL FIRE/SLO County Fire, and San Miguel Fire, totaling 42 firefighters on scene. In addition, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol (CHP), Paso Robles Police Department, and San Luis Ambulance have joined efforts to assist with medical response, traffic control, and lane closures. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The incident is expected to continue for several days, and in light of ongoing firefighting efforts, the Templeton Community Services District is urging all Templeton residents to limit water usage where possible to support firefighting operations. A large volume of water is necessary to help combat the blaze, and your cooperation will be greatly appreciated during this critical time.

Main Street in Templeton is closed to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic from 4th Street to 6th Street. We ask the public to avoid the area as emergency crews continue their work.

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services officially placed a new fire engine into service at Fire Station 1.

The new Pierce engine replaces the previous Engine 8191, which has faithfully served the community since 2013 and responded to 2,076 incidents in the past year alone. With the addition of the new engine, the department aims to enhance reliability and improve emergency response capabilities for the citizens of Paso Robles.

To commemorate this milestone, department personnel participated in a traditional

“push-in” ceremony—a time-honored fire service ritual that dates back to the horse-drawn era. This symbolic act reflects the teamwork and dedication of those who serve.

This important purchase was made possible thanks to funding from Measure J-20, the supplemental sales tax approved by Paso Robles voters in 2020. The department expresses its gratitude to the community for their ongoing support.

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday June 27th, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the area of Hwy 101 and 46 East in the Salinas Riverbed for a reported vegetation fire.

The first arriving unit reported approximately 1/4-acre fire burning within the Salinas Riverbed. Crews were able to contain the fire at approximately 1/2 acre.

Three fire engines and two Chief Officers from Paso Robles responded. Under the cities Automatic Aid Agreement, three additional fire engines, one bulldozer, two hand crews, one Battalion Chief, one air attack plane from Cal Fire/SLO County Fire, and adjacent communities responded. A total of 60 firefighters contained the fire in two hours.

Additionally, Paso Robles Police Department responded to assist with traffic and lane closures. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 12:41 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of a vegetation fire in the riverbed just south of Highway 46 East.

Fire crews arrived within four minutes to find roughly one-quarter acre of trees and heavy brush actively burning. Thanks to a rapid and coordinated response, the fire was contained within 30 minutes, with full extinguishment achieved within three hours.

The incident prompted a multi-agency response involving three fire engines and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles, as well as two fire engines, one Battalion Chief, and a bulldozer from Cal Fire/San Luis Obispo County Fire Department under automatic aid agreements. In total, 20 firefighters were deployed. The Paso Robles Police Department provided traffic control support.

Investigators have determined the fire originated from homeless activity in the area.

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services urges residents to stay alert during the dry season and to report any signs of smoke or fire immediately.