Paso Robles Police arrest 38-year-old on multiple felony charges, finding guns, police scanners, ski mask, duct tape and more in his car

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Police arrested a 38-year-old Santa Barbara County man on multiple felony charges early morning Wednesday after finding a concealed knife in his waistband led to discovering more weapons in his car, according to the Paso Robles Police Department.

The department said a citizen flagged down a Paso Robles Police Officer around 2:00 a.m. at the Golden Hill Mobil, located at 2401 Golden Hill Rd, to report a suspicious person and car at the gas station.

More officers arrived and stopped the driver as he was leaving the gas station, and found a fixed blade knife concealed in his waistband, according to police.

Officers arrested the 38-year-old for the concealed knife. Then, through a search of his car, police said they found ammunition, pepper spray, a stab resistant vest, a stun gun, and a replica Glock handgun.

In addition, officers found a scanner with the channel set to “police,” along with a black ski mask and duct tape, according to the department.

They booked the man into San Luis Obispo County Jail on multiple felony charges.

This investigation is ongoing, and the department encourages anybody with information to call the Paso Robles Police Department at 805-237-6464.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP.