Convicted Felon Arrested in Morro Bay with Loaded Firearm, Suspected Fentanyl, and Burglary Tools
MORRY BAY, CA — “On June 25, 2025, at approximately 10:17 PM, a Morro Bay Police Officer conducted a traffic stop near Marina St. and Morro Ave for observed vehicle code violations and suspected driver impairment.
Evidence – Courtesy of Morro Bay PD
The driver, identified as Sean Alexander Steele (40), was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Upon contact, officers observed a firearm in plain view beneath the steering column. Steele was detained, and a records check revealed he is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
A consent search of Steele revealed suspected fentanyl on his person. The firearm was found to be loaded with a round in the chamber and a full magazine.
A subsequent vehicle search uncovered:
* Additional live pistol and rifle ammunition
* Large capacity rifle magazines
* A large quantity of suspected fentanyl
* Items consistent with narcotics sales
* Burglary tools
Steele was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on multiple felony charges.
We remain committed to keeping our community safe through proactive policing and community partnerships.”
