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PRESS RELEASE. From the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office on April 30th, 2026.
Deputies with the Coastside Patrol Bureau are investigating a suspected communications wire theft that resulted in a pole fire and power disruption affecting the Coastside area early Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026.
The incident occurred just before 4:00 a.m., when emergency crews responded to reports of a fire involving a utility pole. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire was likely sparked during the theft of communications wiring, causing damage to nearby infrastructure and leading to localized power outages.
The case will be followed up by the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau, which has previously handled similar high-profile incidents in Woodside and Portola Valley with notable success. This case will be pursued with the same level of diligence and tenacity.
Public safety remains a top priority. The Coastside Patrol Bureau asks that anyone with information related to suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident come forward and assist with the investigation.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Coastside Patrol Bureau
The Coastside Patrol Bureau provides law enforcement services for over 60% of San Mateo County, including the City of Half Moon Bay. Due to this vast area, the Coastside Patrol Bureau has two substations that provide a variety of services to the community. Staffed with 27 full time Deputy Sheriff’s, four Sergeants and one Lieutenant, the Bureau is staffed at a level to consistently supply enforcement resources any time of day or night, for any emergency.
In addition, there are two full-time Community Policing deputies that are assigned to the entire San Mateo County Coast. The primary responsibility of these deputies is to address the needs of the community. We encourage the public to voice their concerns to the Sheriff’s Office. The Community Policing staff work on all problems within the community; not only law enforcement issues but all issues dealing with the quality of life on the coast.
Substation Contacts
Moss Beach Substation
500 California Avenue (View Map), Moss Beach, CA 94038
Station – (650) 573-2801
LiveScan Fingerprinting – (650) 573-2801
Monday – Thursday *Except Holidays
8:00AM – 6:00PM
- LiveScan Fingerprinting by Appointment Only
- Safe Medicine Disposal Site
- Emergency Call Box
Half Moon Bay Substation
537 Kelly Avenue (View Map); Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Station – (650) 726-8288
Monday – Thursday (Closed Fridays and Holidays)
8:30AM – 5:00PM
- Report Releases & Requirements
- Vehicle Releases & Requirements
- Visa/Clearance Letters & Booking Chronology Requirements
- Safe Medicine Disposal Site
- Emergency Call Box
Telephone Numbers:
Community Policing – (650) 573-2846
Graffiti Abatement phone number – (650) 750-2025
Abandoned Vehicle Hotline phone number – (650) 750-2030
Coastside Patrol Sergeant – (650) 573-2844
Chief/Captain – (650) 573-2853
Author: mdrag
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