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Booking Photo (07/16/2024) Juan Sanchezflores (DOB 09/07/1980) Sentenced
11/20/2024

Juan Sanchezflores convicted of rape by force/violence causing pregnancy to a minor

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Juan Sanchezflores (DOB 09/07/1980) was sentenced to serve 25 years to life in state prison for rape of a minor that resulted in pregnancy.

Booking Photo (11/03/2024) Tyler Grant Stevens (DOB 02/28/2003) Charges Filed
11/5/2024

Tyler Grant Stevens Charged with Murder & Hate Crime

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Tyler Grant Stevens (DOB 02/28/2003) has been charged with murder and animal cruelty in connection with the missing persons investigation of Todd Joseph Pinion.

Nathan Daniel Abate (DOB 06/23/1988) Booking Photo (01/19/2023) Guilty
10/18/2024

Jury convicts Nathan Abate for sex crimes against multiple victims

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County Jury has returned guilty verdicts against Nathan Daniel Abate (DOB 6/23/1988) for sexual assault crimes against two victims. The crimes occurred between 2009 and 2012. The verdicts were returned this afternoon after a thirteen-day trial.

Carquest to Pay $750,000 in Civil Settlement
10/17/2024

Carquest Auto Parts to Pay $750,000 in Civil Penalties and Costs in Civil Lawsuit Settlement

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that the parent companies of Carquest Auto Parts will pay $750,000 to settle allegations of false advertising and unfair competition committed across numerous counties in California.

Alan Fonseca Osio, dob 4/10/1995, Booking Photo taken 2024-10-15 05:07
10/16/2024

Man Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Arson

District Attorney Dan Dow announced the filing of criminal charges filed against Alan Fonseca Osio for murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother. Additionally, the defendant is charged with arson and assault on a police animal. It is also alleged that he was convicted in 2019 of a serious or violent "strike" offense.

Sex Crimes Against Child Sent to Prison
10/11/2024

Tanner Williamdean Fite (23) has been sentenced to 5 years in state prison for Child Sex Crimes

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jesse Marino has sentenced Tanner Williamdean Fite (23) of Atascadero to 5 years in state prison for sex crimes committed on an 11 year old.