HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRR26491 Charles - T. Franco arrest records, 7-30-26
To:CityClerk
Hello,
I am requesting public records related to the July 30, 2026 pepper spray and child abuse investigation involving Travis Franco, 38,
investigated by the San Luis Obispo Police Department in San Luis Obispo, California. Officers responded to a disturbance involving
Franco and a family of seven, including five adults and two juveniles, in the parking lot of a Food 4 Less in the 3900 block of South
Higuera Street. During the altercation, Franco allegedly retrieved pepper spray from his vehicle and discharged it toward the adults
and children before fleeing. Officers later located him in Avila Beach, where he was arrested and an improperly stored firearm was
found inside his vehicle. Please provide the body-worn camera footage, any available dashcam footage, and the incident/arrest report
related to this case.
Suspect: Travis Franco, 38
Date of incident: July 30, 2026
Officer/s involved: San Luis Obispo Police Department officers; California Highway Patrol; Port San Luis Harbor Patrol
Location: Food 4 Less, 3900 block of South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California; Avila Beach, California
Incident details: A verbal argument occurred between Franco and a family of seven, including two juveniles. An adult victim initially
displayed pepper spray to distance the family from Franco. Franco allegedly retrieved pepper spray from his vehicle and discharged it
toward the adults and children before fleeing. The seven individuals were treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Following a countywide law enforcement bulletin, Franco was located in Avila Beach and taken into custody by San Luis Obispo
Police officers. An improperly stored firearm was also found inside his vehicle and seized.
Charges: Felony child abuse; misdemeanor unlawful use of pepper spray; misdemeanor improper storage of a firearm in a vehicle
Thank you.
https://www.crimevoice.com/2026/07/31/suspect-arrested-following-pepper-spray-incident-at-san-luis-obispo-food4less/
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