Category: Police Department News

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

Colma Chief of Police Kirk Stratton Announces Retirement

Police Chief Kirk Stratton announced his retirement from the Colma Police Department, calling an end to his 27-year career in law enforcement serving the Colma Community.  His last day will be Friday, June 26, 2020. Chief Stratton joined the Colma Police Department in 1993 as a Reserve Police Officer. He has progressed up through the … Continued

Crime Bulletin — March 2020

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of March, there were two (2) reports of vehicles being burglarized. Stolen Vehicle During the month of March, there was one (1) report of a vehicle being stolen or embezzled.  Five stolen vehicles/trailers were recovered by Colma Police Officers during the month. Thefts During the month of March, … Continued

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