San Luis Obispo man charged with attempted murder and other crimes after assault

A San Luis Obispo man has been charged with attempted murder and a slew of other crimes after police say he severely beat a 52-year-old woman.

According to police, the incident occurred between midnight and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at a temporary encampment near San Luis Obispo Creek behind the 3100 block of S. Higuera Street.

Albert Jason Lucas II, 53, was located nearby and taken into custody.

He was arraigned Thursday on charges of attempted murder, torture, domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, dissuading a witness with force or threats, criminal threats, false imprisonment and violation of a restraining order. He pleaded not guilty.

According to police, Lucas and the victim were in a relationship. They say the woman suffered serious facial injuries and was treated at a local hospital.

Lucas is currently in custody at the San Luis Obispo County Jail and is being held without bail.

His next court date is December 2.

Police say the investigation into the attack is ongoing and ask anyone with additional information or who witnessed the incident to contact Detective Marques at (805) 594-8060.