CONTACT: Deputy Chief Brian Amoroso

PHONE:  805-594-8016

DATE OF INCIDENT: Friday, April 10, 2026

TYPE OF INCIDENT:  Arrest for Domestic Violence, False Imprisonment, Vandalism and Possession of Brass Knuckles

PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: 900 Block of Valecito

SUSPECT: Travis Pease, age 35, resident of Lake Havasu, Arizona

VICTIM: Female

DETAILS:

On Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10:47 pm, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of

Valecito for a report of a disorderly situation. Before officers arrived, the reporting party informed dispatch that she and her boyfriend, who had been drinking, got into an argument that became physical. The boyfriend had left the property, and she believed he had guns in his possession.

One of the officers on duty contacted the suspect by phone, later identified as Travis Pease, age 35, who had walked away from the property. It was unconfirmed if Pease had weapons with him and in an abundance of caution, a Reverse 911 alert was sent out to nearby residents to shelter in place.

Through continued conversation with Pease, the officer was able to determine he was walking up Prefumo Canyon Road and relayed that information to other responding officers. Pease was located a short time later and detained.

Officers located several firearms and brass knuckles in Pease’s car that was parked at the Valecito home. Further investigation determined that Pease had pushed the female several times, prevented her from leaving the house, and poured juice and gasoline on her car. Pease was arrested on the following charges and booked into SLO County jail:

PC 236 – Felony false imprisonment with force

PC 594(b)(1) – Felony vandalism

PC 243 (e)(1) – Misdemeanor domestic battery

PC 21819 – Misdemeanor possession of brass knuckles

* Correction: Pease was offered bailed and did bond out of custody. 

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