Stuck At Facebook; Suspect Brushed Teeth During Police Chase; Dog Death At Groomer's: San Mateo Co. Police Log

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around San Mateo County this week.

Firefighters Rescue 12 Stuck Inside Elevator At Facebook Building

• A "jaws of life" was used to force the elevator door open, officials said.

Redwood City Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting High School Student

• Though the teacher has since resigned, police say the alleged crimes happened when he was still employed at the high school.

Bizarre Details Emerge in Peninsula Crash That Ended in Pinning by Sheriff's Cruiser

• Among other things, Karen Teichmann brushed her teeth during the chase, honking her horn and waving at pedestrians, prosecutors say.

Two Broken Ribs, Punctured Lung: Peninsula Pet Groomer Accused of Animal Cruelty

• San Mateo police say a pet supply store's groomer has been arrested after a dog died while in his care.

Stanford Resident, 25, Dies In Skyline Blvd. Crash

• CHP is asking any witnesses to the Thursday a.m. accident to come forward.

San Mateo Police Officer Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Accusations, Investigation

• "The alleged conduct, if true, is deeply troubling and more importantly, a disturbing breach of the public trust," Chief Manheimer said.

Peninsula Traffic Safety Operation Tickets 171 Motorists In Belmont, Burlingame

• Numerous local law enforcement agencies participated in the one-day operation. Drive safely out there!

San Carlos Man Accused of DUI, Arrested

• Police say dozens of vehicles were stopped in the special one-night operation.

Activists, Officials React To SF Police Chief Resignation After Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting

• The death of the allegedly unarmed woman in a stolen car occurred Thursday. San Francisco mayor appoints interim police chief.

Woman Stole $30K from Former Peninsula Employer: Prosecutors

• She pleaded no contest to the charges and was sentenced last week to a year in jail.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Stalking Victim For More Than Year In San Bruno

• The 51-year-old also is accused of identity theft, police said.