Crime

Shooting occurred following a traffic collision in Menlo Park on October 15

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 8:39 pm, Menlo Park Police responded to the area of Bay Road and Hedge Road for multiple reports

by Contributed Content
on October 16, 2026

Child sex predator arrested by Menlo Park Police in an undercover operation

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Menlo Park Police Department, in coordination with Sunnyvale Police Department, Newark Police Department, and the Northern California Regional Intelligence

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on April 24, 2026

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

Report on residential burglaries from Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Norris

Residents have raised concerns about increased residential burglaries. Today Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Norris issued a report. View it online.

by Linda Hubbard
on March 20, 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

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on March 12, 2026

MP Police introduce new public-facing law enforcement platform, Citizen Rim

The Menlo Park Police Department has introduced a new public facing law enforcement platform, Citizen RIMS. This portal replaces the police department’s previous open data

by Contributed Content
on March 11, 2026

Menlo Park Police partner in an operation to address human trafficking

On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Menlo Park Police Department, in partnership with the Redwood City Police Department and with support from the Atherton Police

by Contributed Content
on January 27, 2026

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

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

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on November 6, 2025

Menlo Park police arrest three suspects in child exploitation case

On September 24, 2025, detectives with the Menlo Park Police Department, in coordination with members of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center, concluded a multi-day

by Contributed Content
on September 25, 2025