Category: Police Department News

John Munsey selected as Colma’s Chief of Police

The Town of Colma is pleased to announce the hiring of John Munsey as the new Chief of Police for the Town of Colma. John was selected after a very competitive recruitment process, which included three panel interviews with representatives from our resident community, business community and Town department heads, as well as an extensive … Continued

Crime Bulletin – September 2020

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of September, there was one (1) report of a vehicle being burglarized. Stolen Vehicle During the month of September, there were two (2) reports of vehicles being stolen.  One stolen vehicle was recovered in the month of September. Thefts During the month of September, the Colma Police Department … Continued

Crime Bulletin – August 2020

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of August, there were no (0) reports of vehicles being burglarized within the Town of Colma. Stolen Vehicles During the month of August, there was one (1) report of a vehicle being stolen or embezzled within the Town of Colma.  One stolen vehicle was recovered by Colma Police … Continued

Colma PD Press Release – C20-0804-01

*** Updated on August 18, 2020*** MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 08/18/2020                                                          Case Number: C20-0804-01 Type of Incident: Grand Theft Arrest                                    Location of Incident: … Continued

PD Press Release C20-0630-02

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today’s Date: 7/1/2020                                                          Case Number: C20-0630-02 Type of Incident: Shooting Investigation                               Location of Incident: 1500 block Mission Road Authored By: Sergeant D. Marchetti #C16                            Authorized By: Commander S. Lum #C5 SUMMARY: Colma, CA – On 06/30/20 at approximately 5:12 pm, Colma Police Officers were in the … Continued

PD Press Release – 06.19.20

06/19/2020 Author and ID #: Chief Stratton, C2 The police department’s Use of Force Policy is a critical policy that provides guidelines on the reasonable and lawful use of force by officers. The Colma Police Department frequently reviews policies to assure staff is providing best practices that are legal and worthy of community trust. The … Continued

Colma Police Investigate Homicide

On June 8, 2020 at approximately 9:27 pm, Colma Police Officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1600 block of Hillside Boulevard in Colma. Upon arrival, officers located one victim with gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began to render medical aid to the victim at the scene and he was transported to a … Continued

Police Chief Message Regarding the Death of George Floyd

The Colma Police Department and other jurisdictions recently deployed resources to Oakland and San Francisco. This is San Mateo County’s mutual aid response for outside agencies requesting assistance. The Colma Police Department’s primary concern and responsibility, however, is the safety and protection of our community, which is why we have additional officers working around the … Continued

Crime Bulletin – April 2020

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of April, there were five (5) reports of vehicles being burglarized. Stolen Vehicle During the month of April, there were three (3) reports of vehicles being stolen or embezzled. Thefts During the month of April, the Colma Police Department received ten (10) reports of theft related crimes and … Continued

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