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Released: March 14, 2016 - Monday, 03:12 PM

Wanted Parolee

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 3-14-16Place of Occurrence: Walnut and Peach Streets, San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Jason Michael Atkins, 36, CambriaOn 3-14-16, Sheriff's Deputies were assisting the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's (CDCR) Fugitive Apprehension Team in searching for wanted parolee Jason Michael Atkins. Deputies spotted Atkins as a passenger of a vehicle that was driving in San Luis Obispo near the area of Walnut and Peach Streets. When Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Atkins fled the vehicle and the vehicle took off. A search for Atkins was begun which included Deputies, a Sheriff's K9, San Luis Obispo Police Officers, CHP and Cal Fire.
A short time later, Atkins was located hiding in the garage of a residence on Peach Street. He was taken into custody without incident.