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Released: June 25, 2010 - Friday, 10:34 AM

Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Arrest

Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 6-24-10 9:45 PMPlace of Occurrence: Cave Landing, Pirates Cove, Avila BeachVictim Information: Thomas Hines and Laura Vomorde of MaineSuspect Information: Jody Lee Daniel, 41 of MaineThree tourists from Maine were involved in an altercation in the Pirates Cove area on Thursday night that lead to the arrest of one of them for assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism.
Jody Lee Daniel was booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail after he allegedly attacked a female he was traveling with and assaulted a male companion who came to her aide. During the altercation, Daniel retrieved a wooden billy club like stick from their car, chased the male and began breaking windows out of the vehicle. Daniel does not own the damaged car.
At one point, the male companion that came to the woman's aide was armed with a hatchet, however it was never used.
Responding deputies, assisted by CHP, took Daniel into custody without incident.
Daniel was booked on assault with a deadly weapon (stick) and vandalism. He is being held without bail.
Booking photo release authorized.