Police arrest man for multiple offenses in Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, Calif. -- Paso Robles Police Department arrested a man for multiple offenses starting with a stolen vehicle on Thursday night in Paso Robles.

Police arrested Benjamin Keeney, 41, for auto theft, illegal firearms possession, narcotics and numerous items of stolen property.

On Thursday around midnight, officers contacted Keeney in the Golden One Credit Union parking lot at 128 Niblick Road in Paso Robles.

Officers found Keeney to be in possession of a stolen white Kia Optima car and was ultimately placed under arrest.

Officers from Paso Robles Police along with the San Luis Obispo County Auto Theft Task Force conducted a search of both Keenye and the vehicle, they found a revolver with a removed serial number as well as stolen mail, checks, IDs and computer equipment used to manufacture checks.

One of the stolen checks had a scratched-out name and Keeney's name written in.

Officers also located a large amount of methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, prescription Xanax pills, methadone, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

Keeney was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

Officers encourage anyone with information to call Paso Robles Police Department at 805-237-6464.