San Luis Obispo County District Attorney

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney "Our Mission is to bring justice and safety to our community by aggressively and fairly prosecuting crime and protecting the rights of crime victims."

We prosecute crime and protect the rights of crime victims in criminal cases in San Luis Obispo County.

Happy Rosh Hashanah to those celebrating the Jewish New Year!
09/12/2026

Happy Rosh Hashanah to those celebrating the Jewish New Year!

On this day 25 years ago, our nation was forever changed. Today we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the loved ones ...
09/11/2026

On this day 25 years ago, our nation was forever changed. Today we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the loved ones who grieved, and the courage of the heroes who responded.

The District Attorney’s Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in honor of Labor Day. Wishing everyone a f...
09/07/2026

The District Attorney’s Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in honor of Labor Day. Wishing everyone a fun and safe holiday!

Today, we celebrate the retirement of our dear friend and colleague, Dona Reed. Dona joined our office in 2019 as a Vic...
08/27/2026

Today, we celebrate the retirement of our dear friend and colleague, Dona Reed. Dona joined our office in 2019 as a Victim Advocate and has done a tremendous job assisting crime victims and providing valuable outreach to our local community. Thank you, Dona, for your years of service and dedication. We wish you our very best and hope you enjoy all the adventures that await you!🎉⚖
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08/26/2026

is the perfect time to introduce a new member of the San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office! This is Colby, our new Courthouse Facility Dog who comes to us from Assistance Dogs of the West. He is a 1-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever and will be supporting child victims at our Child Advocacy Center, offering comfort during trials and testimony, and providing staff support.

Colby LOVES water, camping, napping, and playing games with kids. Welcome to the team, Colby!🎉⚖🫶🐾
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Dan Dow

George Rodriguez Recio Sentenced to 73 Years to Life for S*xual Abuse of Three Children and a Young Adult Woman.San Luis...
08/25/2026

George Rodriguez Recio Sentenced to 73 Years to Life for S*xual Abuse of Three Children and a Young Adult Woman.

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that George Rodriguez Recio, (DOB: August 4, 1952), has been sentenced to 73 years to life in state prison for repeatedly s*xually assaulting four female victims.

On June 3, 2026, a San Luis Obispo County jury convicted Recio of 20 felony counts arising from the s*xual abuse of four victims. At trial, jurors heard evidence that Recio abused the victims over many years, from 1996 through 2024. Three victims were between the ages of 6 and 12 when the abuse occurred, and one victim was 25 years old. The crimes occurred in Grover Beach.

Today, August 25, 2026, the Honorable Michael Frye sentenced Recio to 73 years to life in state prison. The Court also issued a criminal protective order prohibiting Recio from having contact with the victims and ordered him to register as a s*x offender for life.

Three victims attended the sentencing hearing and addressed the Court about the enduring trauma caused by Recio’s crimes. A victim advocate read the youngest victim’s statement to the Court on her behalf.

One victim stated:
“I am mad that you betrayed me and my trust. You were my friend. You were my Tío Pepe. Now you are my worst nightmare. You are the monster behind the closed door. Today, I create my own peace.”

“This sentence cannot undo the profound harm inflicted on these victims or restore the years of safety and peace that were taken from them,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. “But it does ensure that this defendant will be held accountable and no longer be able to victimize others in our community. The courage of these four victims—to come forward, tell the truth, and endure an extraordinarily difficult legal process—made this result possible.”

“Today belongs to these survivors,” Dow continued. “Their voices were heard, their rights were honored, and their strength helped secure accountability. Our criminal and victim justice system must never lose sight of whom it is designed to serve: victims and survivors of crime. We are grateful to the jury for its careful consideration of the evidence and for delivering justice in this case.”

For the full press release, visit our website linked in comments below.
Dan Dow District Attorney Grover Beach Police Department

Today we stand with our colleagues at the Fresno County District Attorney's Office after learning that one of their tea...
08/21/2026

Today we stand with our colleagues at the Fresno County District Attorney's Office after learning that one of their team members was brutally attacked yesterday. Our thoughts are with the attorney, their family, and the entire office.

We said goodbye to our summer Student Intern, Andrew Abbate. Andrew has been volunteering in our office with the Parale...
08/21/2026

We said goodbye to our summer Student Intern, Andrew Abbate. Andrew has been volunteering in our office with the Paralegal unit since June. He will be returning to the University of San Diego, where he is studying Political Science and hopes to pursue a career in law after graduating later this year. Thank you, Andrew, for the help and support you provided - we wish you the best of luck! 🎉⚖🎓
Dan Dow

David Leader of Templeton Sentenced in Neighbor Harassment Case.David Allen Leader (DOB 07/20/1955) has been sentenced t...
08/19/2026

David Leader of Templeton Sentenced in Neighbor Harassment Case.

David Allen Leader (DOB 07/20/1955) has been sentenced to two years supervised probation and 30 days in county jail. The defendant was also ordered to stay away from the victims in this case as a condition of his probation. The victims in this case were present and provided impact statements to the Court, exercising their rights under the California Constitution Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights that is also known as “Marsy’s Rights.”

A restitution hearing is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 7 of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, the Honorable Rita Federman presiding.

In July, Mr. Leader pled guilty to one felony count of vandalism, and seven misdemeanor counts of disobeying a court order. The plea agreement resolved two consolidated criminal cases arising from a prolonged pattern of alleged vandalism, harassment, and repeated violations of a civil harassment restraining order directed at several Templeton-area neighbors.

For the full press release and copies of the booking photo and charging document, visit our website linked in comments below.
Dan Dow District Attorney San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Teodulo Vasquezjimenez (DOB 06/18/1985) has been sentenced to 283 years t...
08/12/2026

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Teodulo Vasquezjimenez (DOB 06/18/1985) has been sentenced to 283 years to life in state prison for repeatedly s*xually abusing two children.

On July 15, 2026, a San Luis Obispo County jury convicted Vasquezjimenez of 15 counts involving the s*xual abuse of two children. During trial, jurors heard evidence that Vasquezjimenez abused the victims over many years, from 2009 through 2023, when they were between 6 and 14 years old. The crimes occurred in Paso Robles.

On August 11, 2026, Judge Rita Federman sentenced Vasquezjimenez to 283 years to life in state prison, the maximum term authorized by law. The Court also issued a criminal protective order prohibiting him from having any contact with the victims, ordered his lifetime registration as a s*x offender, and ordered $1 million in restitution for each survivor.

“This verdict and sentence reflect the extraordinary courage of these two victims, who came forward and endured the difficult process of seeking justice,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. “Their voices mattered, their rights mattered, and they remain at the center of this case. This outcome demonstrates the dedicated work of our criminal and victim justice system—law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, witness-support staff, and jurors—to hold offenders accountable while honoring victims’ rights, protecting their safety, and supporting them throughout the process. We are deeply grateful to the jury for its careful and thoughtful consideration of the evidence and for delivering accountability in this case.”

This case was investigated by the Paso Robles Police Department, with assistance from the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Kristin Barnard of the S*x Crimes Unit.

Throughout this case, the victims were supported by Victim Advocates Aracely Maldonado and Tristan Milledge and Witness Coordinator Kellie Navarro of the District Attorney’s Christopher G. Money Victim Witness Assistance Center. Their work helped ensure that the victims had information, support, advocacy, and assistance navigating the criminal and victim justice system.

The District Attorney’s Office wants every survivor of s*xual abuse to know: you are not alone, and help is available. Confidential support, advocacy, and assistance are available through the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Center and community partners. Survivors may seek services whether or not they are ready to report abuse to law enforcement. When a survivor chooses to report, law enforcement and victim-service professionals can help investigate the crime, pursue accountability, enhance safety, and connect the survivor with available resources.

For copies of the defendant's booking photo and charging document, visit our website linked in comments below.
Dan Dow District Attorney Paso Robles Police Department

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