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Mistrial Declared as Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Pismo Beach Officer Attempted Murder Case

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San Luis Obispo, Calif. – A recent trial concerning a man accused of attempting to murder a Pismo Beach police officer has concluded with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict, leading to a deadlock. The case has drawn attention to the inherent dangers law enforcement officers face and has sparked conversations about the complexities of prosecuting crimes against police. The defendant, whose identity remains undisclosed due to legal considerations, was facing charges of attempted murder following an incident involving a Pismo Beach Police Department officer. The events leading up to the trial began … Read more

Deliberations Begin in Dramatic Case of Man Who Aimed Malfunctioning Gun at Pismo Beach Officer

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PISMO BEACH, Calif. — Deliberations began Friday in the trial of Charles Ammons, 48, accused of attempting to murder a local police officer during a traffic stop in April 2022. The incident has gripped the coastal community, drawing renewed attention to the risks law enforcement officers face. Ammons, who was reportedly intoxicated at the time, had been pulled over by Pismo Beach Police Officer Chris Siglin for a vehicle code violation on Pomeroy Avenue. What should have been a routine stop escalated dramatically when Ammons allegedly aimed a semiautomatic pistol at Siglin and pulled the … Read more