Deputies arrest Nipomo man after hours-long standoff

– Deputies from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department responded to a disturbance report on July 24 at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 100 block of South Avocado Avenue in Nipomo. Before their arrival, the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Bobby Heredia of Nipomo, vandalized a vehicle by breaking windows and damaging the body. He also threatened to kill the victim. The suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived.

A short time later, deputies located Heredia at his nearby residence in the 100 block of East Price Street in Nipomo. Heredia, described as “highly agitated,” barricaded himself inside the residence. Several times during the incident, Heredia came out of the house to challenge deputies to a fight before returning inside. He also threw rocks and bricks at sheriff’s vehicles, damaging them.

The Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail (SED) responded to the scene, and a Reverse 911 message was sent to neighbors in the area to shelter in place. The Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiation Team established contact with the suspect and attempted for several hours to end the standoff peacefully. However, Heredia remained aggressive and non-compliant.

At approximately 6:15 a.m. on July 25, the suspect stepped out of his house and was immediately taken into custody by SED members with the assistance of a Sheriff’s K9.

Heredia was arrested for felony vandalism and felony criminal threats. The investigation is continuing. No further information is available at this time