The San Luis Obispo Police Department released a statement that detailed what a DUI citation entails and emphasized how devastating the penalties for this type of arrest can be, in a recent press release. The original purpose of this press…
Man crashed car into a pillar on campus, charged with a DUI
A 22-year-old man was arrested on the night of Friday, April 2 after crashing a car into a concrete pillar outside of Cal Poly’s Alex G. Spanos Stadium. According to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier, a Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD)…
SLO saw “unprecedented” increase in rape, violent crimes in 2018, according to police
The City of San Luis Obispo saw an “unprecedented” increase in crime in 2018, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD) Chief Deanna Cantrell. The city reported a 14 percent increase in violent crime, with spikes in rape, robbery and…
Cal Poly employee Lilianne Tang was severely injured in a car accident. Now, her family is asking for the community’s help
A GoFundMe has been created to help cover the medical expenses of Cal Poly employee Lilianne Tang, who was severely injured in a car accident involving a driver under the influence of drugs.
Gianna Brencola sentenced to seven years in prison in Kennedy Love case
Then-17-year-old Brencola hit and killed Love while driving drunk last year. She was tried as an adult.
Downtown bars opening at 6 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day; SLOPD amping up fines and DUI patrols
Most Downtown bars will not enforce cover charges, beside SLO Brew, which will charge $5 at the door.
Landscape architecture student killed in hit-and-run collision
Kennedy Love was killed in the hit-and-run on Foothill Blvd. SLOPD has made an arrest in connection with the incident.
Cal Poly student faces DUI and felony vandalism charges
Cardinale was uninjured in the single-car crash.
Cal Poly football player arrested for DUI
Cal Poly offensive lineman Marvin Abou has been suspended from the football team.
Study reveals students' drinking and driving habits
The percentage of Cal Poly students who report personally driving under the influence of alcohol is relatively low. However, the percentage of Cal Poly students who report having ridden with a driver who was intoxicated is significantly higher.
SLOPD officers to step up downtown patrol
Joseph Pack/Mustang News An increase in vandalism, drunk in publics, open containers, urinating in public, and illegal lodging has led to increased police patrolling downtown. Emma Patterson [follow id=”eypatterson”] Because of increased activity and problems in the area, the San…