Shoplifting Arrest Escalated After Drugs Found On Suspect: Police

Officers found drugs and paraphernalia on a shoplifting suspect, police said.

Businesses Cited, Tobacco Products Confiscated In SMC Enforcement Fueled By DOJ Grant

Police said they found two businesses selling tobacco products without the proper permits.

​Man Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting In San Mateo County

During the operation, officers contacted several survivors of human trafficking and connected them with resources and services.

2 Package Thieves Arrested In San Mateo While Officers Patrolled Area Known For Porch Pirates: Police

Police were searching an apartment building that had multiple packages stolen from the area.

In-Person Visits Resume At SMC Jail After Repairs Made To Elevator

There was a mechanical issue with the only visitation elevator at the jail.

Gunfire Reported At Intersection In SMC Town: Police

Officers investigated the area but did not find anyone matching the description of the reported suspect, police said.

Man Threatened To Shoot 2 People, Arrested Driving Drunk: Police

He was arrested last week on suspicion of criminal threats and driving under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Lockdown Lifted At San Mateo School After Possible Armed Suspects Reported: Police

The police department received a report of people acting suspiciously near the school.

Fight Over Money Ends In Arrest After Man Pulls Knife In San Mateo: Police

Police said the suspect fled the scene but was found nearby and arrested.

Package Thieves Caught In San Mateo During The Holidays: Police

Police said they pulled over a car filled with packages just before they got on the highway.

Injured Squirrel Dropped Off At SMC Police Station

The police department reported finding the squirrel left in a box in their foyer.

Man Suspected Of Stealing Dog In San Mateo Arrested; Poodle Returned To Owner

A suspect was arrested after a poodle was forcefully taken from its owner in San Mateo on Monday, and the dog was returned unharmed.

Teen Cyclist Dragged By DUI Driver In SMC: Prosecutors

A 15-year-old boy was dragged for blocks after being hit by a DUI driver, prosecutors said.

Poodle Rescued From Masked Dognapper Who Snuck Up On Woman Walking Pup In SMC: Police

Police said a man wearing a mask specifically targeted the victim's poodle in the dognapping.

SMC Woman Vandalizes Cars, Commits Theft At Mall: Police

The woman committed felony vandalism on multiple cars before breaking into the mall to steal items, police said.

Wanted Reckless Driver Caught In SMC: Police

For several weeks, locals reported seeing the same truck doing donuts, speeding and driving recklessly throughout the city, police said.

Active Shooter Reported At SMC College: Police

Multiple people reported seeing armed subjects and heard people screaming, police said.

$200K Awarded To SMC Police Department For Traffic Safety Enforcement

The grant will support enforcement and education programs, reducing the number of serious injuries and deaths on County roads, police said.

Tools Worth Thousands Of Dollars Stolen From SMC Apartment Building: Police

Police said the suspects were driving a U-Haul pickup truck and pried open a door to a maintenance room.

$6K Stolen From San Mateo Lululemon; 1 Man, 3 Teen Arrested In Connection

Two of the juveniles are also suspects in a prior Lululemon theft of a reported $13,000 in goods, San Mateo police said Thursday.

Ordinance To Restrict Immigration Enforcement In SMC Approved By Supervisors

The measure would limit federal agents' access to county buildings and lessen their ability to use local law enforcement resources.

Bay Area Officer Saves Kitten Wedged Under Tesla Hood

A police officer helped save a kitten who had squeezed herself into a dangerous spot under the hood of a Tesla.

2 Arrested In Sex Trafficking Bust In San Mateo: Police

Officers arrested two people after investigating a massage establishment, police said.

​Man Arrested After Smashing Roommate's Car Window

He was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism and booked into the San Mateo County Jail.

Drunk SMC Man Smashes Window Of Roommate's Car: Police

Police said the man committed felony vandalism while under the influence of alcohol.

San Mateo Power Restored After Outage Affected Thousands Of Customers

The outage was first reported at 7:59 a.m.

Man Caught Doing Donuts In Car At SMC Park Found Driving Under The Influence: Police

When police responded they found the man's car stuck in the outfield of a baseball diamond.

Woman Wanted For Theft Arrested Outside SMC Casino: Police

A suspect on the run ran out of luck as police spotted her car connected to a theft outside a casino, police said.

Man Arrested For Possession Of Machine Gun And Drugs: Police

An 18-year-old was arrested for possession of a machine gun, other firearms offenses and possession of narcotics for sale, police said.

Singer Sentenced For Meth Possession In San Mateo County: Prosecutors

The man said he was a singer and he was flying to Australia to shoot a music video, prosecutors said.

$10K In High-End Cigar Lighters Stolen From SMC Business: Police

Police said they arrested two people after officers identified them as possible suspects in the burglary.

SMC Police Use GPS Tracking To Find Teen Suspect Who Fled: Police

A teen driver fled from officers at a high rate of speed and rather than chase them, police used a tracking device.

Gas Station Arrest Leads To Meth Seizure In San Mateo

Officers' search of a man at a San Mateo gas station turned up methamphetamine, according to police.

Supervisors Highlight Resources For SMC Domestic Violence Survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in San Mateo County.

SMC Power Outage Affecting Over A Thousand Customers

The outage was first reported at 8:30 a.m.

Smoke May Be Visible From Prescribed Burn In San Mateo County

The fire department is asking locals to refrain from calling 911 to report smoke from this specific burn area.

Man Dies In Violent SMC Crash On Highway: Police

The car crashed and flew from the highway onto city streets, police said.

DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Event Announced In San Mateo

At the first drug take back earlier in the year, 310 tons of medication were disposed of nationwide, officials said.

Bay Area's 'So I Raped You' Attacker Gets Lenient Sentence For Campus Rape

“The system meant to protect me protected you instead,” his victim said of the judge's decision to issue a sentence below state guidelines.

Victim Carjacked, Attacked With Knife By SMC Suspects: Police

A multi-month investigation led police to two suspects, including one who was already in jail.