PASO ROBLES – On Thursday, December 4, 2025, at about 5:30 a.m., officers and paramedics responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Golden Hill Road and State Route 46. The vehicles involved were a white four-door Lexus and a 2017 green and white Freightliner box truck.
The driver of the Lexus, a 63-year-old Paso Robles man, had been stopped at a red light on westbound SR-46 at Golden Hill Road. The Freightliner, also traveling westbound, approached the intersection and failed to slow, striking the Lexus from behind. The impact killed the driver of the Lexus.
The Freightliner’s driver, 25-year-old Gean Marco HuamanCastro of Bakersfield, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and later booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing. At this time, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision.
On November 10, 2025, at approximately 9:04 a.m., the Paso Robles Police Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) was contacted by Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) staff regarding a possible staff member under the influence of alcohol.
The SRO responded to the Paso Robles High School office and contacted Megan Fletcher, a staff member at the school. During the subsequent investigation, it was determined that Ms. Fletcher had driven to the location while under the influence of alcohol. She was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and transported to the Paso Robles Police Department for processing.
Ms. Fletcher was later released following the booking process. It was confirmed that no one was injured, and no traffic collisions occurred as a result of this incident.
The Paso Robles Police Department and PRJUSD continue to work collaboratively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff within our schools.
The City of Paso Robles is proud to announce the implementation of its Paramedic Squad, effective Sunday, November 9, 2025. This milestone underscores the City’s continued commitment to public safety and delivering exceptional emergency medical care to the community.
The launch of this specialized unit is made possible through the leadership and support of the Paso Robles City Council, the trust and partnership of our community, and dedicated funding from Measure J-20. Together, these collective efforts reflect a shared vision for strengthening emergency response and improving outcomes for those we serve.
As our community grows and emergency medical needs evolve, we remain focused on advancing a modern, efficient, and responsive public safety system. The Paramedic Squad is a proactive step forward, one that ensures our residents continue to receive the highest level of care when they need it most.
Medical emergencies account for the majority of 9-1-1 calls within the city. The Paramedic Squad is designed to rapidly respond to medical incidents with highly trained paramedics and Advanced Life Support capabilities. This approach ensures paramedic-level care arrives quickly, while preserving fire engines and specialized equipment for fires, rescues, and other complex emergencies.
By aligning emergency resources with real-time service needs, the Paramedic Squad improves unit availability, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens system readiness during simultaneous incidents. It also supports faster access to advanced lifesaving interventions and helps reduce wear and operational costs associated with heavy fire apparatus.
This initiative is part of a comprehensive, data-driven strategy to enhance emergency medical services citywide.
This is not a reactive measure; it is a forward-looking, patient-centered investment in the health, safety, and resilience of Paso Robles, both today and for the future.
The City of Paso Robles extends sincere appreciation to the community for its continued support as we modernize and strengthen our emergency response capabilities.
PASO ROBLES, CA – On October 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Detectives from the Paso Robles Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team, received a notification through the License Plate Reader (LPR) system regarding a wanted vehicle in the area. Detectives later located the wanted white BMW parked in the 3500 block of Park Street, The vehicle had been involved in a high-speed pursuit the previous day with the California Highway Patrol’s Templeton Field Office.
Detectives identified the driver as 24-year-old Kyle Delgado Young, who was wanted for questioning in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries reported in Paso Robles. When Detectives tried to box the vehicle in, Delgado Young intentionally rammed a PRPD Sergeant’s vehicle and fled the scene.
A pursuit ensued as the suspect fled northbound onto Highway 101, reaching speeds of up to 120 mph and passing vehicles on the right shoulder. Due to the suspect’s reckless and dangerous driving behavior, the pursuit was terminated in the interest of public safety.
Approximately ten minutes later, PRPD dispatch was advised that the California Highway Patrol King City Field Office had initiated another pursuit with the same suspect vehicle. CHP successfully deployed spike strips, disabling the BMW and taking Delgado Young into custody.
Delgado Young was transported to the Paso Robles Police Department for processing before being booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on the following charges:
Felony Evading a Peace Officer
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Vehicle)
Possession of Stolen Property
Outstanding Felony Warrant
The stolen property recovered from the vehicle has been returned to its rightful owners.
The Paso Robles Police Department would like to thank the California Highway Patrol King City Field Office for their assistance in safely apprehending the suspect.
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.
Photo of Paso Robles Emergency Services Conducting Active Shooter Training in 2019.
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.
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