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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.

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.
Nathan Daniel Abate (DOB 06/23/1988) Booking Photo (10/18/2024) Sentenced
11/21/2024

Nathan Abate Sentenced to 8 years and 8 months prison for sexual assault of two victims

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today Nathan Daniel Abate (DOB 6/23/1988) has been sentenced to custody in state prison for eight years and eight months after a jury found him guilty of sexual assault crimes against two victims. The crimes occurred between 2009 and 2012.

Booking Photo (04/17/2022) Charles Nelson Ammons (DOB 09/19/1974) Guilty
11/21/2024

Jury convicts Charles Nelson Ammons of premeditated attempted murder of a Peace Officer using a gun

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County Jury has found Charles Nelson Ammons (DOB 09/19/1974) guilty of premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer with a gun and felony resisting a peace officer by use of force.
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 (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.

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 (9/19/2024) Janine Laurice Cesena (DOB 12/15/1991) Guilty
12/19/2024

Jury finds San Miguel woman guilty of assault with a baseball bat causing great bodily injury

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Janine Laurice Cesena (DOB 12/15/1991) was convicted by a San Luis Obispo County jury of assault with a deadly weapon and causing great bodily injury to her victim when she used a baseball bat during the 2023 attack in San Miguel.

Charles Ammons Sentenced to Life in Prison
1/15/2025

Man sentenced to state prison for attempting to murder police officer

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Charles Nelson Ammons (DOB 09/19/1974) has been sentenced to 12 years plus 15 years to life in state prison for premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer with a gun and resisting a peace officer by use of force.