San Luis Obispo Man Arrested for Narcotics Possession

Probation search leads to discovery of meth and drug paraphernalia

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested a man named Eric Farrior at his home on Monterey Street following an investigation into narcotics sales. During a search of Farrior's apartment, detectives found over a pound of methamphetamine, plastic baggies, a digital scale, and other items. Farrior, who was already on probation for previous drug-related offenses, was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on multiple felony charges.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs in the San Luis Obispo community. Methamphetamine in particular has been a persistent problem, contributing to property crimes and public health issues. The fact that the suspect was already on probation for similar offenses raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in deterring repeat drug-related crimes.

The details

According to police, the investigation into Farrior's alleged narcotics sales had been ongoing for some time. When officers executed a search of his apartment on January 6, they discovered over a pound of methamphetamine, as well as other items commonly associated with drug distribution such as plastic baggies and a digital scale. Farrior, who was already on probation for previous narcotics-related offenses, was arrested and booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on charges of felony possession of a controlled substance, felony transportation for the purpose of sales of a controlled substance, and felony possession with prior convictions.

  • On Tuesday, January 6, officers contacted Eric Farrior at his home on the 900 block of Monterey Street.

The players

Eric Farrior

A man arrested by the San Luis Obispo Police Department for possession of narcotics for sale. Farrior was already on probation for previous narcotics-related offenses.

San Luis Obispo Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and arrest of Eric Farrior.

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What’s next

Farrior will remain in custody at the San Luis Obispo County Jail as the case proceeds through the criminal justice system. The judge will determine whether to grant him bail or keep him detained until his trial.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenge of addressing the methamphetamine crisis in San Luis Obispo and the need for a multi-pronged approach involving law enforcement, the courts, and community-based treatment and prevention programs to tackle the root causes of drug abuse and distribution.