Paso Robles Incidents / Action

PASO ROBLES CA- On 6/27/24 at approximately 3:01 PM, two victims reported that there was a verbal dispute with a male at 2605 Theatre Dr. It was reported that during the dispute the male pointed a loaded shotgun at them. Officers located the suspect at the address who was identified as Nicolas Wayner. Wayner was taken into custody without incident. During the investigation, officers located a loaded shotgun. Officers also located a short barrel rifle, non-serialized “gosht guns,” and several other firearms. All firearms were seized. All of the involved parties were uninjured. Wayner was later booked in the San Luis Obispo County Jail for 245(a)(2) PC, 3605(a) PC, 33215 PC, and 29180(c) PC.

On June 20, 2024, at approximately 3:45 PM, Paso Robles Police Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress involving a large group of males in the parking lot of 1900 Creston Road.

Witnesses reported that an individual had brandished a firearm during the altercation.

Upon arrival, officers detained multiple individuals who appeared to be part of the disturbance.

No arrests were made at the scene, and no one on scene reported having any injuries. Officers learned that the main suspects involved in the altercation had fled the scene prior to their arrival, with one suspect seen leaving in a white Honda sedan.

The Paso Robles Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is seeking any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects involved.

We urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information related to this case to contact the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP.

The safety of our community is our top priority, and we are committed to thoroughly investigating this incident to ensure the responsible parties are held accountable.

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Tuesday June 11th, 2024, at approximately 1211 hours, Paso Robles Police Traffic Division and Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of vehicle collision through a fence and into a residential structure located at the intersection of Experimental Station Rd. and River Oaks Dr.

When Officers arrived on scene it was determined this was a single vehicle collision with one occupant, a resident from Paso Robles, trapped inside their vehicle. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was able to extricate the solo occupant of the vehicle, who was then transported to an area hospital for further treatment. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor in this collision.

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Monday June 10, 2024, at approximately 8:13 PM, Paso Robes Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 300 block of Camino Lobo in Paso Robles.

Firefighters arrived within 3 minutes and found smoke coming from the vents of the attic and prevented the fire from spreading to the rest of the structure. The residents were out of the home upon fire department arrival and no one was injured during the incident.

Three fire engines and a Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Two additional engines and a Battalion Chief responded as part of the City’s automatic-aid agreements with Cal Fire and Atascadero Fire. A total of 13 firefighters responded to the incident with additional assistance from both Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services reminds all residents to ensure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their residence.

On 05/26/24, the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of a male seeking medical treatment for a gunshot wound at a local hospital.

Despite the victim’s reluctance to provide a statement, information from family members placed him in the vicinity of 34th St. and Spring St.

Subsequent investigation led officers to evidence suggesting the shooting likely occurred at an apartment in the 3500 block of Spring St. A search warrant was executed, and further evidence was located within the residence, including a loaded firearm. A female and two males were taken into custody.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Paso Robles Police Department.

On 05/26/2024, at approx. 4:23pm, Paso Robles Police Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle, traffic collision on Charolais Rd., near the intersection of St. Andrews Cir.

Further investigation revealed a motorcycle rider had lost control and left the roadway after colliding with a curb. The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Department of Emergency Services. The name of the decedent is being withheld pending notification of family members.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact the PRPD.

On 05/13/2024, at 1604 hours, Paso Robles Police Officers responded to a report of two males stealing from Target. Further investigation revealed that Christopher Arreola, 28, and Brennan Visser, 42, both from Fresno, had stolen approximately $2000 worth of items from the store. Arreola fled in a black Ford Focus, while Visser fled on foot.

When officers attempted to pull over Arreola, he rear-ended an unrelated vehicle and then fled on foot. Officers pursued him on foot and took him into custody. Fortunately, no one was injured in the collision. Inside Arreola’s vehicle, officers located a small amount of narcotics, burglary tools, and stolen property.

Arreola was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on multiple charges, including felony theft, possession of narcotics, warrants, possession of burglary tools, and DUI-drugs.

Officers located Visser in an adjacent parking lot, where he was arrested without incident. He was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact the PRPD.

On 05/07/2024, at 1045 hours, Paso Robles Police Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision at 1313 Park St.. Further investigation revealed a black Mercedes-Benz that had crashed into the front of Thomas Hill Organic. Officers contacted the driver, who had mistaken his vehicle’s brake petal for the gas petal.

The driver was evaluated by officers on scene, and it appears drugs or alcohol were not a factor in this collision. Additionally, no one was injured because of this collision.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact the PRPD.

On 04/27/2024 at 9:50pm, Paso Robles Police Officers responded to a report of an armed carjacking in the 3400 block of Oak St. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who reported 5 Hispanic males wearing face masks exited a red sedan, two suspects brandished black handguns and one had a knife.

The suspects took the victim’s vehicle by force and fled the area.

At approximately 10:55pm, Atascadero PD advised they had located the victim’s vehicle in their city unoccupied. APD Officers did surveillance on the vehicle for approximately an hour with no movement seen. PRPD units responded to the area and processed the vehicle for evidence. At this time all suspects are still outstanding.

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.

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 12:35 p.m. on Sunday April 21, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to the 400 Block of Cherokee Court for a reported structure fire.

Firefighters arrived at scene, to discover a fire burning in a back bedroom with the occupant still attempting to exit the house. The resident was assisted outside, and firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.

Two fire engines, one ladder truck and a Battalion Chief from Paso Robles Fire responded to the incident. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, one engine and a Battalion Chief from Cal Fire/SLO County and one engine from Atascadero responded. Additional assistance was provided by Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.