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Booking Photo (09/20/2024) Alexis Alejandro (DOB 01/07/1999) Charges Filed
10/4/2024

Cal Poly Student RA Charged with Residential Burglary and Assault with Intent to Commit Sex Offense

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that felony charges have been filed against a Cal Poly student Resident Advisor for the crimes of residential burglary and felony assault with the intent to commit a sexual offense on September 7, 2024.

Settlement Reached with Harmony Communities & Partners Real Estate Inc.
8/28/2024

DA settles civil suit with mobile home park operator Harmony Communities, Inc. and a brokerage firm

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a civil settlement has been reached with a mobile home park management company that manages San Luis Obispo’s South Peak Mobile Park, and with its associated real estate brokerage firm. The settlement requires $61,000 payment for civil penalties and a contribution to a non-profit organization offering free legal assistance to tenants.

DA’s Office Announces Opening of New Child Advocacy Center
9/12/2024

DA’s Office opens Child Advocacy Center of San Luis Obispo, serving child victims and their families

District Attorney Dan Dow announces the opening of the Child Advocacy Center of San Luis Obispo County (CACSLO) and releases a video marking the achievement of a longtime effort to provide child victims of abuse and their families a full-service center.
Booking Photo (09/15/2024) Andrew Frederick Rodriguez (DOB 11/22/1989) Charges Filed
9/17/2024

Murder Charges Filed Against Andrew F. Rodriguez (34) in Pismo Beach Stabbing Death

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today the filing of murder charges against Andrew Frederick Rodriguez. The Criminal Complaint alleges that Rodriguez is responsible for the stabbing death of Jonathan Campbell Perez (39) which occurred on September 11, 2024, in the city of Pismo Beach.

District Attorney Releases PSA Video Warning of Title Theft
10/2/2024

District Attorney Releases PSA Warning Property Owners of Title Theft

District Attorney Dan Dow released a new video today, a Public Service Announcement urging property owners and real estate professionals to remain vigilant against scams aimed at property and title theft.

Booking Photo (01/08/2024) Eric Douglas Zentzis (DOB 09/14/1979)
10/3/2024

Jury Convicts Eric Douglas Zentzis (45) of Criminal Threats

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County jury convicted Eric Douglas Zentzis (DOB 09/14/1979) of making felony Criminal Threats.
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.
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.
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.