Full Notification

WHAT: Elder Abuse, Burglary and Threats Arrest

WHEN: September 12, 2017 to Present

WHERE: 900 block Monterey, San Luis Obispo

SUSPECT: Thomas Terrell, 56 year old Resident of San Luis Obispo

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sergeant Chad Pfarr

On Tuesday night, at approximately 10:30 pm, the Police Department received calls reporting an assault taking place at a residential building in the 900 block of Monterey. When officers arrived they located an 82 year old female assault victim being attended by neighbors. Suspect Thomas Terrell was found being restrained by neighbors.

Investigating officers learned the female victim heard a commotion outside her front door and went to check on the noise. When she opened the door Terrell pushed his way into the residence and forced the victim to the ground where he began punching her repeatedly. The victim’s screams for help were heard by several neighbors who came to help. Terrell’s attack was stopped by those neighbors who detained him until police arrived.

The victim was transported by ambulance where she was treated for lacerations and a concussion before being released from the hospital. Terrell was booked and the San Luis Obispo County Jail and the following charges have been filed by the District Attorney’s Office;

PC 459 – First Degree Burglary
PC 368(B)(1) – Elder Abuse
PC 12022.7(c) – Enhancement of Causing Great Bodily on a Person Over 70
PC 422(A) – Threats to Commit a Crime of Violence

If you have any information about this crime you are encouraged to call the San Luis Obispo Police Department at 805-781-7312 or Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP.