With the fourth of July approaching, the county sheriff’s office is encouraging residents to report the use of illegal fireworks in San Luis Obispo county.
In partnership with SLO county crime stoppers to prevent the sale, possession, and use of illegal fireworks, they are offering a reward of $500 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of individuals possessing illegal fireworks with the intent to sell them.
“Illegal fireworks pose a serious threat to public safety and can lead to fires, injuries, [and] property damage,” the sheriff’s office says.
All fireworks, other than permitted professional displays, are prohibited within all unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo county.
Anyone with information regarding the possession or sale of illegal fireworks is encouraged to contact the fireworks reporting hotline at (805) 781 – 1933. Do not call 911 to report illegal fireworks use.
