Paso Robles Police Investigate Assault With A Deadly Weapon Friday Afternoon

PASO ROBLES – On Friday March 22nd, 2024, Paso Robles Police Department responded to the report of a large physical altercation in the 1900 block of Riverside Ave.

Officers located a 29-year-old male on the ground with moderate head injuries as a result of being struck by a vehicle. The suspect and suspect vehicle fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.

A juvenile was contacted nearby the victim and found to be in possession of an unloaded 9mm handgun that was determined to be stolen from another state.

The juvenile was arrested for being in possession of a stolen firearm and booked at the San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Detentions Center. The 29-year old male was conscious and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Paso Robles Police Investigate Incident At Saint Rose Catholic School

PASO ROBLES – On 03/20/2024 at 10:00am., it was reported that a student at Saint Rose Catholic School made possible threats towards other students on campus. Saint Rose school staff promptly called the Paso Robles Police Department and separated the student. A school resource officer responded and investigated the matter.

It was determined the student made an inappropriate comment, but did not intend to threaten any students or staff on campus. Please take this opportunity to speak with your children about the seriousness and consequences of their words.

Pat Butler Placed On Brief Lockdown Due To Police Activity

PASO ROBLES – On 03/18/2024, at about 9:40 a.m., Paso Robles Police officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle near Niblick Rd. and Nicklaus St. The driver did not immediately yield and attempted to flee from officers by pulling into the parking lot at Pat Butler Elementary School. The two occupants of the vehicle refused to exit the vehicle, so out of an abundance of caution, Pat Butler staff initiated a lockdown, escorting students back into their classrooms.

To safely bring this situation to an end, officers were forced to break a window of the car. The driver was ultimately arrested for an outstanding warrant and the passenger was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. A search of the vehicle revealed potential evidence of property crimes and identity theft.

The Paso Robles Police Department wants to clarify that this incident was not related to Pat Butler Elementary School or its students. The lockdown was a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the school community during the traffic stop. Once the situation was resolved and deemed safe by law enforcement, the lockdown was lifted.

Police Investigate Shooting Early Saturday Morning

PASO ROBLES – On 03/16/2024, about 13 minutes after midnight, the Paso Robles Police Department started receiving several calls regarding a single shot heard in the 3100 block of Spring Street. Officers arrived on scene and located a parked vehicle with its front right passenger window shot out. Inside the parked vehicle was a solo occupant in the passenger seat, who slept through the entire ordeal. Fortunately, this person was uninjured.

At about 00:30 a.m., as officers and detectives were on scene, a second shot was heard a few blocks north, in the 3400 block of Spring Street. Officers converged on the area but were unable to locate the second shooting.

The suspect is described as a slender male, wearing jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt.

Firefighters Put Out Garage Fire In Paso Robles Wednesday Evening

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Wednesday March 13, 2024, at 5:18 PM., Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of residential structure fire on Evert Court.

There were no ccupants home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported by fire personnel. The fire was quickly contained to the garage and the attack space above it before extending into the living quarters.

Two fire engines, one ladder truck, one Fire Investigator, and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, one engine and one Battalion Chief from CAL FIRE/SLO County and one engine from Atascadero Fire immediately responded to assist.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Paso Robles Police Investigate Gunshots Heard Early Monday Morning

PASO ROBLES, CA – On 03/11/24 at 0042 hours, PRPD Dispatch received several 911 calls regarding gunshots heard north of 31st Street. Officers arrived and located 2 spent shell casings in the roadway. No victims or bullet strikes were located, but a witness reported seeing a muzzle flash from the open window of a white sedan traveling northbound on Railroad Street at the time of the incident.

This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD 805-237-6464 or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 805-529-STOP, or by texting “SLOTIPS” to CRIMES (274637).

Paso Robles Police Respond To Shots Fired Calls At Sherwood Park

PASO ROBLES, CA – On 03/08/24 at 2127 hours, PRPD Dispatch received several 911 calls regarding shots fired in the area of Sherwood Park, 1860 Creston Rd. Officers arrived in the area within a minute of being dispatched and were flagged down by an adult male who had suffered a single, non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg. The male was transported to a local area hospital, where he was treated and released.

PRPD Detectives responded to the scene and are currently investigating. Early indication shows this shooting possibly stemmed from a physical altercation between the victim and a group of males within the park.

Pat Butler Elementary School Placed on Shelter-In-Place Wednesday Morning.

Pat Butler Elementary School.

Today, a single, loud bang was heard on Pat Butler campus. Pat Butler staff decided to shelter-in-place while school resource officers cleared the campus. It was later determined the loud bang was from an old basketball that had burst from the seams. The school has resumed normal operations.

Paso Robles Police Arrest One For Assault With A Deadly Weapon Sunday Night

PASO ROBLES, CA – On 02/18/2024, at approx. 1939 hours, Paso Robles Police Officers responded to a physical fight with injuries in the 100 block of Santa Yanez.

Dispatch updated the call to advise one involved person may have been stabbed with a knife. Officers arrived to a chaotic scene where at least four people were trying to control the suspect who was wielding a knife. The suspect was disarmed during the struggle and was detained without further incident. During the ensuing investigation,

28-year-old Carlos Artiega of Paso Robles was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Artiega is suspected of stabbing two people of the household with a knife. Both victims were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Artiega was also transported to a local hospital for injuries he sustained during this incident. It is currently anticipated that after Artiega is medically cleared he will be booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on several felony counts.

Paso Robles Fire Department Conducted Multiple Riverbed Rescues Monday Morning

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol Air Operations Division H-70, extracted three individuals from islands within the Salinas Riverbed this morning following last night’s heavy rainfall.

The first subject was located by CHP H-70 at approx. 0730 hrs. during a reconnaissance flight of the area. A second subject was located behind Kohls at approx. 0740 hrs., and the third subject was reported by employees of Caliber Collision on North River Road at 0856 hrs. All three subjects were un-injured and left the scene following their removal from the riverbed.

Due to the increase in water responses within the riverbed, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services recently placed a rescue boat in service and has been providing specialized training to staff on boat operations and swift water rescues.

The Salinas Riverbed is extremely hazardous during these rain events and ALL

Residents are advised not to enter the riverbed.