Update: Wanted felon arrested
Update posted June 1
–On May 30, a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy was in the area of Grace Drive and Ross Drive in Whitley Gardens to respond to a sighting of a wanted felon who had fled from law enforcement earlier this week.
On May 28, a search for 25-year-old Daniel Jay Romo was started near Templeton Middle School after he fled from county probation officers and sheriff’s deputies. At that time, deputies were unable to locate Romo. When the K9 Deputy responded to a residence in the Whitley Gardens area where Romo was suspected of hiding out, he again fled from law enforcement. Additional Deputies, County Probation Officers and a CHP helicopter immediately responded and Romo was apprehended and taken into custody near the 500 block of N. Almond Drive.
Romo was booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail on the active warrants by County Probation.
The sheriff’s office would like to thank members of the public for getting involved and assisting deputies with this case which ultimately led to Romo’s apprehension and arrest.
Original story posted May 29
Authorities searching for man who allegedly ran across freeway, held knife to his throat
–On Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office assisted County Probation Officers with a search in the Templeton area for a suspect who was wanted on a felony warrant. The search began after Probation Officers spotted 25-year-old Daniel Jay Romo near Bennett Way in Templeton. Romo ran across Highway 101 into the area near Templeton Middle School. Romo was spotted holding a knife to his throat and was considered to be suicidal. As a precaution, a reverse 911 call was sent out to residents in that area to stay inside while the search was being conducted.
Sheriff’s Deputies, Probation Officers, CHP K9’s, and a CHP helicopter assisted with the search. A thorough search was conducted but Romo was not located. Romo was last seen wearing a multi-colored dress shirt, dark jeans and sunglasses. Romo is 5′ 7″ tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has visible tattoos on his face and neck. He is not considered a danger to the public. Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (805) 781-4550.
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