San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

10/30/2026

A few reminders for a frightfully fun Halloween! 👻

Whether you’re trick-or-treating or traveling between festivities, a little extra care goes a long way.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

10/29/2026

Sheriff’s Office Investigation Leads to Recovery of Ghost Guns, Fentanyl

A 52-year-old San Carlos man was recently arrested in connection with possessing three unregistered and unserialized “ghost guns,” numerous gun parts and fentanyl. The arrest followed an extensive investigation by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit.

Following up on a separate investigation, on October 19, 2026, detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit obtained a search warrant signed by a Judge for a home in the 1700 block of Alameda De La Pulgas in San Carlos.

On October 23, 2026, detectives served the search warrant on the home and took the suspect into custody without incident following a nearby traffic stop.

During the investigation, detectives located 12 grams of suspected fentanyl, three unregistered and unserialized “ghost guns,” including an AR-15, gun parts and drug packaging materials.

The suspect, 52-year-old Joshua A. Harris of San Carlos, is believed to have been manufacturing guns in the home. Harris does not have any fi****ms legally registered to him.

Harris was subsequently arrested and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility for the following charges:

11352(B) HS – Transport/sell narc controlled substance between counties
11352(A) HS – Transport/sell narcotic/controlled substance
18720 PC – Make destructive device w/o permit
11370.1(A) HS – Poss controlled substance while armed w/loaded fi***rm
30605(A) PC – Illegally possess any assault weapon
29180(C) PC – Own fi***rm without serial number

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 650-363-4911. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-800-547-2700.

10/29/2026

New badges and a new chapter in leadership for six members of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office 🎉

Yesterday, we celebrated the promotion of six team members to the rank of Sergeant: Sgt. Deschler, Sgt. Grant, Sgt. McGriff, Sgt. Naik, Sgt. Piper and Sgt. Tapia.

Family, friends and community leaders joined Sheriff Binder and members of the Sheriff’s Office team to celebrate this important milestone and recognize the hard work and dedication that brought each of them to this moment.

As frontline leaders, our new Sergeants will guide and support their teams, oversee daily operations and lead by example in service to our community.

Congratulations, Sergeants! We’re proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing you take on this next chapter of leadership.

10/28/2026

Celebrating the people who make our work possible 💙

Earlier today, community leaders and colleagues from across San Mateo County gathered for a luncheon honoring the records and support staff who help keep our agencies running smoothly.

Sheriff Binder was honored to welcome attendees to the luncheon and gave special recognition to the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Records Bureau team. From managing critical information to maintaining accurate, detailed records, these dedicated professionals play an essential role in keeping our office organized, informed and ready to serve our community.

To our records and support staff, thank you for your dedication, attention to detail and commitment to public service. We appreciate all you do!

10/27/2026

San Mateo County, meet Deputy Lecce, your newest solo-beat Deputy Sheriff!

Deputy Lecce is no stranger to a career of service. Having served as an Infantryman in the United States Army, he brings that level of commitment and dedication to helping others to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

Assigned to the Headquarters Patrol Bureau, Deputy Lecce primarily serves North Fair Oaks and unincorporated areas of South County. As a patrol deputy, he’s focused on continuing to learn everything he can about the job, being a good teammate to his fellow deputies and building strong connections with the community.

On his first day after successfully completing the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program, Deputy Lecce was already putting his training into action, making a felony arrest and recovering suspected fentanyl.

To recognize this milestone, Assistant Sheriff Myers presented Deputy Lecce with a challenge coin and shared words of advice as he begins this next chapter of his career.

Congratulations, Deputy Lecce, on this achievement and the road ahead!

Your Experience Belongs Here. Join our Team: https://www.smcsheriffcareers.com/

10/23/2026

A special honor for a career dedicated to service 💙

Last night, Sheriff Binder presented Correctional Officer Dinesh Lal with Corrections Badge #1 in recognition of his 30 years of dedicated service to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

As the Sheriff’s Office’s longest-serving active correctional officer, this meaningful recognition reflects the dedication, experience and care Correctional Officer Lal has brought to the Sheriff’s Office throughout his career.

A valued member of our Corrections Team, he continues to be a source of inspiration and support for the colleagues who serve alongside him.

Please join us in congratulating Correctional Officer Lal on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his continued service! 👏

10/23/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Domestic violence has a profound impact on our communities. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office stands with survivors and is proud to work alongside community partners to help end domestic violence.

As part of this commitment, Sheriff Binder and Assistant Sheriff Monaghan participated in events this week in San Mateo County and San Francisco to raise awareness and highlight available resources and ongoing efforts to support survivors.

The Sheriff’s Office is also proud to be a participating agency in San Mateo County’s Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (DVERT) program, which pairs a domestic violence advocate with a deputy responding to a call, helping connect survivors with support and resources when they need them most.

Our community is stronger when we stand together to support survivors and work toward a future free from domestic violence.

Learn more about the DVERT Program: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/new-county-program-brings-scene-support-domestic-violence-survivors

Find local resources and support: https://www.corasupport.org/

County of San Mateo - Government CORA

10/23/2026

Weather Permitting, this Saturday CAL FIRE CZU plans to conduct a prescribed fire on TomKat Ranch near Pescadero.

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County of San Mateo - Government Bay Area Air District City of Half Moon Bay - Local Government La Honda Fire Brigade

10/21/2026

Courage and skill in action ⛰️

On Sunday, a climber descending Whitney Glacier on Mount Shasta stepped into a crevasse and broke his leg. Stranded more than 12,000 feet up the mountain, he needed help, but severe weather prevented a safe helicopter rescue that day.

Yesterday, through a mutual aid request, professional volunteers from our Bay Area Mountain Rescue Unit (BAMRU) joined search and rescue teams from across the region to help bring him to safety.

The mission in Siskiyou County was extremely difficult and technically challenging, requiring specialized skill and close coordination. Working together, rescuers reached the injured climber and prepared him for a helicopter hoist. A California Highway Patrol Helicopter then transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

Our BAMRU volunteers dedicate countless hours preparing for moments like this. We are incredibly proud of their selflessness, determination and willingness to answer the call, and are grateful to every rescue partner who helped bring this climber to safety.

📸: The emotional moment rescue crews celebrated bringing the climber to safety.

U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest

10/21/2026

Before storm season arrives, take a moment to make sure your household is prepared. 🌨️

Check out these tips to help you plan ahead.

County of San Mateo: Where will your loved ones be when a flood hits? Forecasters expect a very strong El Niño this winter. Storms can close roads, cut power, and overload phone networks in San Mateo County, sometimes with little notice. MAKE A PLAN before the first storm:

• Pick a place to meet if you can't get home.
• Choose an out of area contact everyone can call or text.
• Know 2 ways out of your neighborhood.
• Look up your evacuation zone at protect.genasys.com.

A short conversation now means no one has to guess later. Planning help: ready.gov/plan