Update: Paso Robles pregnancy center vandalized
Update posted June 28, 2022, at 7:15 a.m.:
Photo posted to PRotect Paso Facebook Group by Tree of Life Executive Director Pam Johnson.
No suspects identified at this time
– The Paso Robles Police Department has provided some additional information about the vandalism that occurred at Tree of Life Pregnancy Center over the weekend.
Police confirmed that the vandalism consisted of broken front windows and graffiti on the front of the business and say that because the damage exceeds $950 in value it is considered a felony. At this time they do not have any suspects.
The damage may also be considered a hate crime, according to Police Commander Caleb Davis, but, “based on the limited evidence we have in this case we can’t make any conclusions.”
Davis explained that “A hate crime, as defined by the California penal code (section 422.55), means a criminal act is committed because of one or more of the following perceived characteristics of the victim; disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of the these actual or perceived characteristics.
“Although it may certainly appear to be more than a simple vandalism, without a suspect it is difficult to prove. We are continuing to investigate this incident and will continue to update the media should we gather additional information.”
Original story posted June 27, 2022 at 8:45 a.m.:
Pregnancy support center believed to be targeted by ‘pro-abortion extremist group’
– Authorities are investigating acts of vandalism at Tree of Life Pregnancy Support Center in Paso Robles, according to multiple reports.
Police believe the vandalism occurred sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning. It’s believed that the vandalism occurred because of the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
Photo posted to PRotect Paso Facebook Group by Tree of Life Executive Director Pam Johnson.
The center’s windows were broken and “JR’ was spray-painted on the building. Tree of Life reportedly recently received a threatening letter from Jane’s Revenge, a “pro-abortion extremist group.”
“Tree of Life exists simply to assist women who “choose” to keep their babies,” posted Tree of Life executive director Pam Johnson in the PRotect Paso Facebook Group, “We offer pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, baby and maternity items … all free of charge. It’s unfathomable to me why anyone would want to keep us from helping people in our community…”
“Crying tears of joy this morning! Life wins!” Johnson said in a Facebook post on her personal page in response to the decision.
The Paso Robles Police Department has not responded to a request for more information. This is a developing story.
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