Paso Robles man arrested for murder in Atascadero
ATASCADERO, Calif. – The Atascadero Police Department arrested a 21-year-old Paso Robles man, Tyler Stevens, for the murder of 34-year-old Todd Joseph Pinion.
Pinion was last seen on Oct. 23, and reported missing a week later as initial investigations raised concern about his sudden disappearance, according to the APD.
APD detectives found Pinion's body in a remote area on Nov. 2 near Tassajera Creek.
Stevens was taken into custody and booked into the SLO County Jail on suspicion of homicide charges.
The case remains active and those with information are asked to contact the APD.
