Paso Robles Police Respond To A Suicidal Person On Niblick Bridge

Photo From Paso Robles Police Department.

PASO ROBLES, CA – On 03/30/24 at 1059 hours, PRPD Dispatch received several 911 calls regarding a male subject on the railing of the Niblick Bridge.

PRPD Officers responded to the scene and located the male subject sitting on the top of the fence along the north side of the Niblick Bridge. This portion of the bridge is above CA Hwy 101 SB. The male subject was not responsive to officers attempting to assist him upon arrival. An assistance request was sent to the California Highway Patrol for traffic control, and a request was sent to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff for a crisis negotiator.

A PRPD officer who has had mental health and crisis intervention training saw that the subject was in significant crisis. The officer made the decision to quickly intervene and pulled the subject off the fence to safety. The subject was not injured and transported to Twin Cities Community Hospital for further evaluation.

The Paso Robles Police Department would like to remind the community of resources available for those who are going through a mental health crisis. Central Coast Hotline at (800) 783-0607, Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available by call or text at “988”, Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464.

Paso Robles Police Investigate Injury Traffic Collision

On 3/28/24 at about 6:43 pm a single vehicle traffic collision was reported in the area of Caballo Pl. and Calle Chorro. Officers located an overturned black SUV in the roadway, with no one inside of it. Officers located a female hiding in the brush nearby. She was determined to be a passenger of the vehicle and was attempting to flee the collision. She sustained minor injuries and was later transported to a local area hospital. The passenger disclosed the driver was a Hispanic male that she suspected of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at the time of the collision. The male fled the scene after the collision and is still outstanding at this time.

This investigation is ongoing, and anybody with information is encouraged to call the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP.

Paso Robles Police Arrest One For Elder Abuse

Paso Robles CA – On 03/25/24 around 10:15am Paso Robles Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a 71-year-old victim who reported his 42-year-old son assaulted him inside his home. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Oak Street and located the victim outside the home, suffering from injuries to his face and arm.

While the victim was being treated by the Paso Robles Fire Department, the suspect, Brian Andres, walked out of the residence but quickly returned inside once he noticed law enforcement personnel on scene. Andres barricaded himself inside the home and after over an hour of attempted negotiations, PRPD Officers forced entry into the home, and Andres was taken into custody without further incident.

Andres was arrested for felony elder abuse, with an enhancement due to the victim’s age, and a probation violation. Andres was booked at the San Luis Obispo County jail.

One Person Killed In Traffic Collision Saturday Night In Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Police Department Traffic Division responded for a vehicle rollover with fatality.

On Saturday March 23, 2024, at approximately 9:33pm, PRPD dispatch received a call of a single vehicle rollover down an embankment in the area of Buena Vista Drive and Highway 46 East. When Officers arrived on scene it was determined to be a traffic collision which involved a white Dodge Ram pickup with 3 occupants. One of the occupants was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on scene. The other two occupants were transported to an area hospital with serious, but non-life threating injuries. During the preliminary investigation, it was determined that alcohol was believed to be a factor in this collision, and it was determined none of the occupants were wearing their seatbelts.

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).