San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

Officials warn hikers to be vigilant after county park mountain lion sighting

A mountain lion was spotted Friday afternoon near a hiking trail in Edgewood County Park, the San Mateo County Sheriff's…

4 years ago

Detectives find thousands of child porn images on San Carlos man’s computer

San Mateo County deputies on Thursday arrested a man in connection with a child pornography case. Daniel Wadleigh, 55, of…

4 years ago

Several agencies launch ‘team effort’ to rescue woman from high surf

A person was rescued from the high surf off the coast of San Mateo County Thursday morning, a deputy harbor…

4 years ago

Man in custody after violent tirade against city employee, dog, several officers

A 35-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a San Carlos city employee, kicking a dog and then injuring officers…

4 years ago

Major collision shuts down Highway 1 at Pomponio State Beach

A major vehicle collision has closed state Highway 1 in both direction at Pomponio State Beach, the San Mateo County…

4 years ago

Multiple agencies respond to Canada Road hazmat incident

A hazardous materials investigation is underway Thursday afternoon on Canada Road in unincorporated San Mateo County, county emergency officials said.…

4 years ago

Man in custody after found intoxicated, passed out in hot car with child

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty and public intoxication after San Mateo County sheriff's deputies found…

5 years ago

Rescue crews bring two plane crash victims to shore without injuries

Two people escaped injury Tuesday evening in a plane crash into the ocean south of Half Moon Bay, according to…

5 years ago

Sheriffs search for two strong arm robbery suspects

A woman had her backpack stolen by a man and woman who pushed her to the ground Friday night in…

5 years ago

San Mateo County sheriffs present revised use of force policy

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is revising its use of force policy, including for Taser stun guns, following outcry…

5 years ago

Caltrain tracks reopen after eighth fatal strike of year

A person was fatally hit by a northbound Caltrain in Burlingame on Monday evening, the agency reported. The eighth fatal…

5 years ago

Fifteen-year-old arrested in swastika graffiti investigation

A teen suspected in recent anti-Semitic and racist graffiti was arrested last week after leaving a restroom at Crestview Park…

5 years ago

San Mateo County correctional officer, Iraq veteran drowns at Zephyr Cove

A San Mateo County correctional officer drowned Tuesday in Lake Tahoe, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Nevada.…

5 years ago

Sheriffs issue warning of fraudulent court document email scam

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office received two separate reports of people being scammed out of money by fraudulent court…

5 years ago

During fatal stabbing investigation, deputies find second victim, suspect

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has filed charges with the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office against the suspect…

5 years ago

Discovery of dead man near open space prompts road closure, investigation

The body of a man was found late Monday night just off Skyline Boulevard in unincorporated San Mateo County, sheriff's…

5 years ago

Police arrest San Mateo man suspected of machete attack

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a machete attack in unincorporated Redwood City on Monday evening, according to…

5 years ago

Recovery of stolen car on beach prompts partial Highway 1 closure

A stretch of state Highway 1 south of Gray Whale Cove State Beach has been reduced to one lane Tuesday…

5 years ago

Taser safety scrutinized in San Mateo Co. after deadly 2018

By Scott Morris Chinedu Valentine Okobi, the 36-year-old son of Nigerian immigrants, was unarmed when he was stopped by a…

5 years ago

Gray Whale Cove dead body ruled a homicide

San Mateo County sheriff's deputies found a dead man in the parking lot of Gray Whale Cove State Beach early…

6 years ago

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