San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

ARREST - Parole Violation and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia On September 28th, Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Montgomery Street in San Carlos on the report of a suspicious person running through backyards. Once Deputies located and detained the suspect, Gary Dekker, they learned that he was on parole for multiple burglaries and thefts. He was also found to be in possession of a methamphetamine pipe. Dekker was placed under arrest. Anyone with information about this... incident is encouraged to call our anonymous tip line at 1-800-547-2700. Full news release: https://www.smcsheriff.com//Press%20Release%2020-07324%20P

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest On September 28th, Sheriff’s Office Deputies received reports of a shooting on Laurel Street in San Carlos. During an argument, Rudy Sanchez pointed a handgun at the victim and fired one shot, narrowly missing him. The victim fled the scene but was later located by deputies uninjured. Sanchez was arrested without incident and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact ...Detective Nick Boragno at 650-363-4064 or [email protected]. Full news release: https://www.smcsheriff.com//Press%20Release%2020-07342%20S

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the City of San Carlos urge parents and caregivers to remind your teens of the importance of safe driving habits and f...ire safety. Increased complaints regarding reckless teen driving and illegal fireworks have been a constant burden to emergency services during the past several months. Please remind your teen driver about safe driving habits and that driving is a privilege, not a right. The greatest dangers for teen drivers are alcohol consumption, seat belt non-use, distracted driving, speeding, and driving with passengers in the vehicle. Also take time to remind your children of the importance of fire safety, and the serious threats stemming from lighting fireworks. Be aware of what your children are doing when outside of the house and encourage safe behavior in San Carlos parks. For more information on teen driving, please visit: bit.ly/2S6oxVP. For information on park closures in San Carlos, please visit: bit.ly/303sjng. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe!

Check out this informative video about a stolen vehicle that was recovered thanks to Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) -- starring one of our very own San Carlos Bureau deputies!

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over From August 19th through September 7th, the Sheriff's Office participated in the nationwide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. During that time period, we conducted nearly 500 traffic stops and arrested 17 people for impaired driving. Please remember -- Impaired driving is an act of selfishness. There are other people on the roads who want to get where they are going safely. Don’t let alcohol or drug impairment cause you to be a risk ...to yourself and others. Read the full news release here: https://www.smcsheriff.com//News%20Release%20Labor%20Day%2

On the evening of September 7th, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of juveniles lighting fireworks at Burton Park in San Carlos. Luckily, an observant citizen witnessed the act and was able to stomp out a small fire that had started. The culprits fled the scene on bicycles prior to law enforcement arrival. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call our anonymous tip line at 1-800-547-2700. As you know, there are numerous fires currently raging in ...the Bay Area and throughout the state. Lighting fireworks is illegal and extremely dangerous during our current weather conditions. Read the full news release here: https://www.smcsheriff.com//20-06761%20Illegal%20Fireworks

We are hosting a food drive to benefit San Mateo County families impacted by COVID-19 and the local fires. Please see the flyer for information on where you can drop off non-perishable food items between September 14th and 19th. Monetary donations are also being accepted. Thank you in advance for supporting your neighbors in need!

TEMPORARY TELEPHONE OUTAGE Due to a scheduled software upgrade, incoming phone calls to the San Carlos Police Bureau’s front desk will be unavailable TODAY September 3rd from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Please call 650-363-4911 during this time frame to report any non-emergency incidents. As always, you should dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.... We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

The Sheriff’s Office wants to thank everyone for doing their best to understand and follow the County’s Health Orders. Please continue to practice social distancing, limit travel to essential activities, and wear a face covering when outside of the home. We are all in this together, and we must do our part to stay healthy and safe! If you would like to report a Health Order violation within the City of San Carlos, please call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line: 650-802-4...321. We continue to seek voluntary compliance with local Health Orders, always prioritizing education first. Failure to comply with Health Orders could result in a written warning or citation for the misdemeanor offense. The entire text of the Health Orders and additional information can be found on the San Mateo County Health website: https://www.smchealth.org/coronavirus.

TEMPORARY TELEPHONE OUTAGE Due to a scheduled phone system software upgrade, incoming phone calls to the San Carlos Police Bureau front desk will be unavailable TODAY August 27th from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Please call 650-363-4911 during this time frame to report all non-emergency incidents. As always, you should dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.... We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

We are noticing a sharp rise in reports of catalytic converter thefts in San Carlos. Please stay alert, and report any suspicious activity to us! For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For all non-emergency matters, please call 650-363-4911.

A San Carlos family dropped off a special message to Sheriff’s Office staff earlier this week. We are grateful for our awesome residents and so touched by this sweet and clever gesture! The Sheriff’s Office takes pride in serving this great community, and we are thankful for the support!