CONTACT: Lt. Caleb Kemp, Patrol Lieutenant
DATE OF INCIDENT: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Arrest for Domestic Violence
PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: 300 block of South Street
SUSPECT: Jeremy Kenneth Alt, 41 years old, resident of San Luis Obispo
VICTIM: adult female, resident of San Luis Obispo
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 11:00 am, the San Luis Obispo Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen about a suspected domestic violence incident that had occurred at a residence in the 300 block of South Street. The female victim was located and investigating officers determined that a felony domestic battery had occurred. The suspect, Jeremy Alt, had fled before officers' arrival and officers began searching the neighborhoods to locate him.
While a patrol officer was still in the area, Alt returned to the area and entered the residence where the victim was. Additional officers responded and began negotiating for Alt to surrender. While speaking with Alt, the victim was able to safely leave the residence.
San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputies were requested to respond along with the CHP Helicopter Unit. Officers continued to make announcements to instruct Alt to surrender, and he exited the residence at approximately 1:15 pm.
Alt was arrested without incident and booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail for PC 273.5(a) - felony domestic battery and PC 12022.1 - committing a felony while out on bail for another crime.
San Luis Obispo Police Department provides referrals to Lumina Alliance to victims of domestic violence. Visit https://luminaalliance.org/ for information on the services provided.
INCIDENT #260610036
