Paso Robles Incidents / Action

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Thursday December 11th, 2025, at approximately 1:10pm, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a road rage incident involving a male who brandished a handgun at the victim in the area of Spring Street and 9th Street.

Officers quickly located the suspect’s vehicle in the area of 13th Street and River Road.

Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop on the suspect. Officers safely took the suspect into custody, who was later identified as Jay Alba (56, Paso Robles). A ghost gun was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle. None of the involved parties were injured during the incident, and there is no current risk to the public.

Alba was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail for the following charges:

PC 417.3 – Exhibiting a firearm in the presence of motor vehicle occupants

PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in possession of a firearm

PC 25850(a) – Carrying a loaded firearm in public without a concealed carry permit

PC 30305(a)(1) – Felon in possession of ammunition

PC 32310(a) – Possession of a high-capacity magazine

PC 29180(c) – Possession of a firearm without a serial number!

PASO ROBLES – Shortly after midnight on December 9th, 2025, downstairs tenants at a multi-family residence in the 1400 block of Vine Street called 9-1-1 to report that the upstairs tenant was breaking windows, yelling, and flooding the building. Officers arrived and attempted to contact the upstairs tenant, later identified as 55-year-old Michael Mogge of Paso Robles.

Officers, along with a crisis negotiator, tried repeatedly to communicate with Mogge, but he refused. Instead, he threw items out of the upstairs windows, broke additional windows, and started a small fire on an upstairs balcony, which eventually burned out on its own.

Officers secured the area and maintained watch until about 9:30 a.m., when Mogge again began throwing items from his window. He refused to come downstairs to speak with police, family members, or mental health specialists, and continued vandalizing the unit despite ongoing attempts at communication.

Detectives obtained an arrest and search warrant for Mogge. Chemical agents and diversionary devices were used in an effort to get him to surrender, but he continued to refuse. With assistance from the Paso Robles Fire Department, officers made entry into the residence via an upstairs balcony around 1:00 p.m. Mogge fled by jumping from the roof, injuring himself in the process.

He was taken into custody pursuant to the arrest warrant.

Mogge was treated at a local hospital and later booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on the following charges: felony vandalism (PC 594(b)(1)), arson (PC 451), and resisting a police officer with violence (PC 69).

PASO ROBLES – On Thursday, December 4, 2025, at about 5:30 a.m., officers and paramedics responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Golden Hill Road and State Route 46. The vehicles involved were a white four-door Lexus and a 2017 green and white Freightliner box truck.

The driver of the Lexus, a 63-year-old Paso Robles man, had been stopped at a red light on westbound SR-46 at Golden Hill Road. The Freightliner, also traveling westbound, approached the intersection and failed to slow, striking the Lexus from behind. The impact killed the driver of the Lexus.

The Freightliner’s driver, 25-year-old Gean Marco HuamanCastro of Bakersfield, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and later booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

The investigation remains ongoing. At this time, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision.

On November 10, 2025, at approximately 9:04 a.m., the Paso Robles Police Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) was contacted by Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) staff regarding a possible staff member under the influence of alcohol.

The SRO responded to the Paso Robles High School office and contacted Megan Fletcher, a staff member at the school. During the subsequent investigation, it was determined that Ms. Fletcher had driven to the location while under the influence of alcohol. She was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and transported to the Paso Robles Police Department for processing.

Ms. Fletcher was later released following the booking process. It was confirmed that no one was injured, and no traffic collisions occurred as a result of this incident.

The Paso Robles Police Department and PRJUSD continue to work collaboratively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff within our schools.

The City of Paso Robles is proud to announce the implementation of its Paramedic Squad, effective Sunday, November 9, 2025. This milestone underscores the City’s continued commitment to public safety and delivering exceptional emergency medical care to the community.

The launch of this specialized unit is made possible through the leadership and support of the Paso Robles City Council, the trust and partnership of our community, and dedicated funding from Measure J-20. Together, these collective efforts reflect a shared vision for strengthening emergency response and improving outcomes for those we serve.

As our community grows and emergency medical needs evolve, we remain focused on advancing a modern, efficient, and responsive public safety system. The Paramedic Squad is a proactive step forward, one that ensures our residents continue to receive the highest level of care when they need it most.

Medical emergencies account for the majority of 9-1-1 calls within the city. The Paramedic Squad is designed to rapidly respond to medical incidents with highly trained paramedics and Advanced Life Support capabilities. This approach ensures paramedic-level care arrives quickly, while preserving fire engines and specialized equipment for fires, rescues, and other complex emergencies.

By aligning emergency resources with real-time service needs, the Paramedic Squad improves unit availability, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens system readiness during simultaneous incidents. It also supports faster access to advanced lifesaving interventions and helps reduce wear and operational costs associated with heavy fire apparatus.

This initiative is part of a comprehensive, data-driven strategy to enhance emergency medical services citywide.

This is not a reactive measure; it is a forward-looking, patient-centered investment in the health, safety, and resilience of Paso Robles, both today and for the future.

The City of Paso Robles extends sincere appreciation to the community for its continued support as we modernize and strengthen our emergency response capabilities.

PASO ROBLES, CA – On October 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Detectives from the Paso Robles Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team, received a notification through the License Plate Reader (LPR) system regarding a wanted vehicle in the area. Detectives later located the wanted white BMW parked in the 3500 block of Park Street, The vehicle had been involved in a high-speed pursuit the previous day with the California Highway Patrol’s Templeton Field Office.

Detectives identified the driver as 24-year-old Kyle Delgado Young, who was wanted for questioning in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries reported in Paso Robles. When Detectives tried to box the vehicle in, Delgado Young intentionally rammed a PRPD Sergeant’s vehicle and fled the scene.

A pursuit ensued as the suspect fled northbound onto Highway 101, reaching speeds of up to 120 mph and passing vehicles on the right shoulder. Due to the suspect’s reckless and dangerous driving behavior, the pursuit was terminated in the interest of public safety.

Approximately ten minutes later, PRPD dispatch was advised that the California Highway Patrol King City Field Office had initiated another pursuit with the same suspect vehicle. CHP successfully deployed spike strips, disabling the BMW and taking Delgado Young into custody.

Delgado Young was transported to the Paso Robles Police Department for processing before being booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on the following charges:

Felony Evading a Peace Officer

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Vehicle)

Possession of Stolen Property

Outstanding Felony Warrant

The stolen property recovered from the vehicle has been returned to its rightful owners.

The Paso Robles Police Department would like to thank the California Highway Patrol King City Field Office for their assistance in safely apprehending the suspect.

PASO ROBLES – On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a report of a commercial theft that had just occurred at Ulta Beauty in Paso Robles.

It was further reported the suspects fled the area.

Officers quickly responded to the area and with the assistance of the San Luis Obispo Sherrif”s Office. Officers located the vehicle occupied by four males, which matched the description of the suspects. Through investigation officers were able to determine that the four males were involved in the retail theft. Over $1000 of product was confirmed to be stolen and was located in the suspect’s vehicle. The suspects were believed to be part of a South American retail theft ring.

The suspects were identified as John Steven (26, Los Angeles), Milton Pericoruiz (28, Fontana) Christian Duvanpardotirado (29, Los Angeles), and Maicol Fabian Pavon (26, Los Angeles).

They were arrested for 459 PC (Burglary) and 182 PC (Conspiracy to Commit a Crime). They were booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Active shooter and rapid response incidents are increasing across the United States. To stay prepared for these types of events, the Paso Robles Fire Department and Paso Robles Police Department will be conducting rapid response and active shooter training exercises on October 7th 2025 and October 9th 2025, Residents living or visiting the area of the old Georgia Brown campus (525 36th St) should not be alarmed by the increased presence of law enforcement and fire personnel.

Both departments are committed to the safety and well-being of all community members. This training is one in a series of rapid response exercises that will be conducted in the upcoming months.

PASO ROBLES – On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a report of an attempted residential burglary that had just occurred in the 100 block of Riverbank Ln. It was further reported the suspects fled in a vehicle.

Officers quickly responded to the area and stopped the vehicle occupied by three males, which matched the description. Through investigation officers were able to determine that the three males were involved in the burglary. Suspected stolen property and burglary tools were also located in the vehicle. It was also confirmed the suspects were involved in an interrupted burglary that occurred in Atascadero earlier in the day.

The suspects were identified as Jorge Ayalamorales (25, Los Angles), Esteban Carnedal (21 Los Angeles), and Brandon Guerreropineda (24 Los Angeles). They were arrested for 459 PC (Burglary) and 182 PC (Conspiracy to Commit a Crime). They were booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

PASO ROBLES – On August 5th, 2025, shortly before 6:00 am, the Paso Robles dispatch center received a call regarding a single-vehicle traffic accident on State Route 46 East, east of the 101 Freeway. Officers arrived on scene and located a 75-year-old male resident of Templeton deceased inside a black pick-up truck.

The Paso Robles Police Department traffic investigation unit as well as the detective bureau responded to assist in the investigation. As the investigation unfolded, it was determined the male died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, causing the vehicle to crash. There is no indication that drugs or alcohol were involved.