Suspect Killed after Shootout with SLO County Sheriff Deputies in Templeton

According to San Obisipo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson, a wanted felon was shot and killed after he tried to go at it with Sheriff deputies in a gun battle in Templeton on Thursday morning, September 24. The fatal shooting incident happened sometime between 10 am and 11 am when a sheriff’s deputy noticed a vehicle belonging to the wanted felon parked along the side of the road. The deputy turned around and discovered that the vehicle was unoccupied but shortly after, saw the suspect walking near the Templeton Cemetery on Cemetery Road and initiated a “pedestrian traffic stop.” However, the suspect fled towards the cemetery. The deputy received assistance from a second sheriff’s deputy from the Templeton substation. SLO County Sheriff Parkinson states that the suspect ran into the cemetery and hid before firing at the deputies, striking one of them in the lower leg. Two more deputies arrived on the scene after hearing reports of shots being fired. The shooting, which ended on Theater Drive, wounded SLO County Sheriff’s Deputy Ted Lehnhoff, while the suspect has been identified as 38-year-old Christopher Michael Straub who was pronounced dead at the scene. Straub had 2 loaded rifles and a loaded magazine in his vehicle, while other firearms, gun maufacturing equipment and parts were also seized from his residence during a search warrant that was conducted in San Luis Obispo. Straub was part of a white supremacist gang. Straub had been previously booked 28 times in prisons all over California. In addition, Straub had also previously served 2 stints in State Prison.

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Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown

July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi

Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

Attempted Homicide Shooting Incident in King City on September 29

The King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street at around 1 am on Sunday, September 29. While enroute, the King City PD was advised that 2 victims were transported to Mee Memorial Hospital by private vehicle to be treated for gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers were told that a single unknown suspect opened the gate to a fenced yard and fired 10 rounds into a crowd attending a party. 2 individuals were struck by the gunfire, after-which the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as wearing a dark colored hoodie and pants. The 2 victims are a 16-year-old juvenile male who was shot 3 times and an 18-year-old male who was shot 1 time. Both victims were transported to Natividad Hospital from Mee Memorial and are currently listed in stable condition. Detectives from the King City Police Department are currently working the investigation with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department Crime Scene Unit

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