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Released: August 29, 2012 - Wednesday, 06:01 PM

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 8-29-12, Approximately 1:30 PMPlace of Occurrence: 200 Block Whiteley Street, Arroyo Grande Victim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Danielle Marie Grimes, 33, Arroyo Grande Michael Jon Friant, 39, Arroyo GrandeOn 8-29-12, investigators with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Gang Task Force were conducting a probation search at a home in the 200 block of Whiteley Street in Arroyo Grande. During a search of the residence, investigators discovered what appeared to be a pipe bomb. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Bomb Task Force was called out to investigate. As a precaution, three homes, including the suspect's residence, were evacuated and a portion of Whiteley Street was shut down. The Bomb Task Force was able to safely dispose of the pipe bomb. No one was injured. The suspects, 33-year-old Danielle Marie Grimes of Arroyo Grande and 39-year-old Michael Jon Friant have been booked into County Jail and each faces a charge of possession of methamphetamine. A charge of possessing a pipe bomb are being investigated. Booking photos authorized for release.