Atherton Police

Community alert: Recent scam activity in Atherton

The Atherton Police Department is alerting residents about several recent scams that have impacted members of the community. These include fraudulent wire transfers, computer “virus”

by Contributed Content
on March 25, 2026

Incident involving a firearm at Menlo-Atherton High School on March 11

Editor's note: This information was provided by the Atherton Police Department. On March 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 pm, a staff member at Menlo-Atherton High

by Contributed Content
on March 12, 2026

Atherton Police Department holding DUI checkpoint on December 29

On 12/29/2025, the Atherton Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am at an undisclosed location.

by Contributed Content
on December 28, 2025

Atherton Police Department holds 8th annual “Holiday Shop With a Cop” event

The Atherton Police Department participated in their 8th annual “Holiday Shop With a Cop” event held at the Redwood City Target store. This year, 12

by Contributed Content
on December 13, 2025

Atherton Police Chief issues statement on recent residential burglaries

Editor's note: Atherton Chief of Police Steven D McCulley sent this statement to residents. While Atherton centric, it has tips to prevent burglaries that apply

by Contributed Content
on December 2, 2025

Both Atherton Police Activities League and Menlo Park Police are holding toy drives

The Atherton Police Activities League is holding its annual Adelante Selby Lane Spanish Immersion School Holiday Toy Drive. You can help by donating a new

by Contributed Content
on November 30, 2025

Reports of attempted residential burglaries in Atherton

Between 11/4/2025 and 11/5/2025, an interrupted residential burglary and an attempted residential burglary occurred in Atherton. During the first incident, suspects gained entry through an

by Contributed Content
on November 6, 2025

Atherton Police Community Safety & Security meeting set for October 23

On Thursday, October 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, join the Town of Atherton Police Department for a Community Safety & Security meeting, which takes

by Contributed Content
on October 20, 2025

Join Atherton and Menlo Park police for Coffee with a Cop on October 1

Both the Atherton and Menlo Park Police Departments are inviting residents to have "Coffee with a Cop" on Wednesday, October 1. Atherton police will be

by Linda Hubbard
on September 29, 2025

E-bike rider and motor vehicle collide at Valparaiso and Crane

Editor's note: The following information was provided by a spokesperson from the Menlo Park Police Department. At approximately 8:30 am today, [the Menlo Park Police

by Linda Hubbard
on September 25, 2025