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Released: July 25, 2012 - Wednesday, 04:17 PM

Attempted Murder

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 7-24-12 4:58 PMPlace of Occurrence: 5585 Aluffo Road, Running Deer Ranch AreaVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Roger Glenn West, 38On 7-24-12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 911 call of a man being attacked. When deputies arrived, they found the victim with major injuries. The suspect, Roger Glenn West, had gotten into an argument with the victim over money. The argument escalated and West is accused of hitting the victim multiple times with a hammer. The victim was critically injured and was life-flighted to Twin Cities Community Hospital. West was arrested and booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail. Photo release authorized.