Press Releases

The Community & Media Relations Unit is a central location to obtain information regarding newsworthy events San Mateo Police Department has played a part. The Community & Media Relations Unit assists in gathering information and reporting on news events impacting the city of San Mateo. 

All public record requests must be submitted online through our portal. Public record examples include calls for service, police reports, body worn cameras, etc. 

For all media and community inquiries, please contact the public information officer by phone at (650) 522-7626 or email pdpio@cityofsanmateo.org.

  1. 2025 Press Releases
  1. 11/10/26- Man Arrested Following Knife Assault at Central Park
  2. 11/05/2026-Three Juveniles Taken Into Custody Following Retail Theft
  3. 10/31/26- Two Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit and Discovery of Illegal Firearms
  4. 10/30/26-Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Multiple Weapons and Ammunition Charges
  5. 10/23/26-Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrests for Multiple Charges and Outstanding Warrants
  6. 10/15/26-Juvenile Arrested After Fleeing Officers with Loaded Unserialized Gun
  7. 10/13/2026- San Mateo Police Department Awarded Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads
  8. 10/06/26-National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day is Here
  9. 10/05/26- PAL Dia de los Muertos
  10. 10/03/26-Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons Arrest of a Juvenile
  11. 10/03/26-Hit and Run Investigation Leads to Arrest for Burglary, Vehicle Theft and Weapons Charges
  12. 09/11/2026-Traffic Stop Leads to Gun and Drug Sales Arrest
  13. 09/10/2026-Labor Day Weekend DUI Enforcement Leads to 13 Drivers Arrested
  14. 09/09/26- Secure Their Future with the Proper Car Seat
  15. 09/08/2026-Protecting Pedestrians California Urges Drivers to Stay Alert This September
  16. 09/03/26-Backyard Prowler Hooked for Attempted Burglary and Drug Possession
  17. 08/25/26-Suspect Arrested After Multiple Locations Targeted in Wire Cutting Spree
  18. 08/25/26-Retail Theft Investigation Uncovers Mobile Identity Fraud Operation
  19. 08/21/26-Multiple Suspects Arrested for Felony Evading During Robbery Investigation
  20. 08/20/26-Suspect Arrested After Making Criminal Threats and Brandishing a Deadly Weapon
  21. 08/19/26-San Mateo Police Holding DUI Checkpoint Friday, August 21, 2026
  22. 08/19/26-OTS August is Back to School Safety Month
  23. 08/13/26-Robbery Suspect Flees, Resists Officers During Investigation
  24. 07/29/26-Repeat Offender Arrested Following Burglary Investigation
  25. 07/17/26-Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Fleeing Crime Scene
  26. 07/14/26-San Mateo Police Department Investigates Solo Vehicle Crash Fatality on Alameda De Las Pulgas
  27. 07/14/26-Family Altercation Leads to Arrest for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault with a Stun Gun, and Brandishing a Deadly Weapon
  28. 06/12/26- Large Brawl Leads to Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest
  29. 06/11/26-Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests and the Seizure of Over 30 Grams of Suspected Fentanyl
  30. 06/09/26-San Mateo Police Department Partners with Pocketalk
  31. 06/03/26-San Mateo Police Sergeant Scott Olcese Receives Statewide POST Excellence in Training Award
  32. 05/27/26-Suspect Arrested for Felony DUI and Hit and Run Causing Injury
  33. 05/15/26- Click It or Ticket
  34. 05/10/26-Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon
  35. 05/05/26-May is National Bicycle Safety Month
  36. 05/05/26-Duo Arrested for Multiple Felonies Following Traffic Stop
  37. 04/22/26- DUI Checkpoint Friday May 1, 2026
  38. 04/19/26- Chief Barberini Participates in Intl Operationalizing Never Again Not On Our Watch
  39. 04/14/26-Battery Suspect Arrested
  40. 04/10/26-Suspects Arrested for Multiple Violations During Vehicle Theft Investigation
  41. 03/27/26- Suspect in Multiple Retail Theft Investigations Arrested for Grand Theft
  42. 03/27/26- Duo Arrested for Multiple Violations Following Traffic Stop
  43. 03/21/26-Shoe Theft Suspect Arrested for Robbery, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Outstanding Warrants
  44. 03/16/26- Hit and Run Driver Arrested
  45. 03/16/26- Couple Arrested for Drug and Gun Charges
  46. 03/03/26- Detention Leads to Drug and Unlawful Possession of Pepper Spray Arrest
  47. 03/01/26-Willful Discharge of a Firearm Leads to Felons Arrest
  48. 03/01/26- Traffic Stop Leads to Drugs and Gun Arrest
  49. 02092026- Convicted Felon Arrest with Gun in Vehicle
  50. 02/27/26-Suspect Arrested for First-Degree Robbery, Criminal Threats, Brandishing a Deadly Weapon, and Public Intoxication
  51. 02/25/2026- Shoplifters Arrested After Fleeing Police
  52. 02/23/26-Suspect Arrested for Second-Degree Burglary
  53. 02/20/26-Suspect Arrested for Grand Theft and Resisting an Officer
  54. 02/20/26- Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon
  55. 02/11/26-Suspect Arrested for Multiple Vehicle Burglaries, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Stolen Property
  56. 01/27/26- DUI Checkpoint Friday January 30 2026
  57. 01/23/26- Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation
  58. 01/22/26- Three Arrested in Lululemon Retail Theft Investigation
  59. 01/22/26- Mail Thief Hooked For Multiple Felonies
  60. 01/07/26- Daly City, San Bruno, and San Mateo Police Departments Report Significant Success with Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Program
  61. 01/06/26- Consensual Contact Leads to Firearm Arrest
  62. 01/02/26- Collision Investigation Leads to Felony DUI Arrest