California ABC agents assisted Atascadero Police Department

“California ABC agents work with local law enforcement departments to enforce the law and protect our communities.  They have many great partnerships with police and sheriff’s offices.”

CSLEA President Alan Barcelona

ATASCADERO – On March 5, 2025, the Atascadero Police Department, in collaboration with the Paso Robles Police Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), executed three search warrants as part of a six-month investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics. The warrants were served at two residences associated with the suspects and at a local business where the suspects are employed.

The search warrants were served at the following locations:

• Outlaws Bar and Casino, 9850 El Camino Real, Atascadero

• The 5500 block of Traffic Way, Atascadero

• The 700 block of Creston Road, Paso Robles

As a result of the searches, law enforcement officers seized 13.8 ounces of cocaine and more than $28,000 in cash.

Three individuals were arrested in connection with the investigation:

• Elias Contreras, 29, of Paso Robles, was arrested for:

o Possession of a controlled substance for sale (11351 H&S)

o Sales and transportation of a controlled substance (11352(a) H&S)

o Criminal conspiracy (182 PC)

• Justin Hall, 31, of Atascadero, was arrested for:

o Possession of a controlled substance for sale (11351 H&S)

o Sales and transportation of a controlled substance (11352(a) H&S)

o Criminal conspiracy (182 PC)

• Chelsea Deperna, 42, of Atascadero, was arrested for:

o Possession of a controlled substance with two prior convictions (11395(b)(1) H&S)

The case remains under investigation.