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Released: March 17, 2025 - Monday, 03:04 PM
Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of child pornography on his phone.
The suspect has been identified as 54-year-old Gregory Kornman of Nipomo. Kornman was a substitute teacher in grades K-8 for the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Kornman is no longer an active teacher and is currently not affiliated with the school district.
Kornman was arrested for possession of child pornography and is currently being held without bail.
Since the arrest, additional search warrants have been served and the case is still being actively investigated.
If anyone has information on this incident, you are asked to call the Sheriff's Detective Division at 805-781-4500.
No further information is available at this time.
Possession of Child Pornography
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 3-13-2025, Approximately 11:00 PMPlace of Occurrence: Los Berros Road and Highway 101, rural Arroyo GrandeVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Gregory Allen Kornman, 54, NipomoOn 3-13-2025, Sheriff's Deputies on routine patrol contacted the occupant of a vehicle that was parked on the side of the road late at night near Los Berros Road and Highway 101 in Nipomo.Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of child pornography on his phone.
The suspect has been identified as 54-year-old Gregory Kornman of Nipomo. Kornman was a substitute teacher in grades K-8 for the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Kornman is no longer an active teacher and is currently not affiliated with the school district.
Kornman was arrested for possession of child pornography and is currently being held without bail.
Since the arrest, additional search warrants have been served and the case is still being actively investigated.
If anyone has information on this incident, you are asked to call the Sheriff's Detective Division at 805-781-4500.
No further information is available at this time.