Sexual Assault /Lewd Conduct Suspect Arrested

On July 3, 2020 at approximately 12:27 pm, Menlo Park PD responded to the report of a sexual assault incident that involved two separate victims; the incident occurred at Ace Hardware at 700 Santa Cruz Avenue. 

The first victim, a 23 year old fema...

Police Chief Dave Bertini announces his retirement, will serve through transition

Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Bertini announced during the City Council’s June 18 special meeting, his intention to retire effective July 30. However, following a discussion with City Manager Starla Jerome-Robinson, he has agreed to continue as p...

Police respond to train, pedestrian incident

On June 12, 2020, at approximately 11:58 a.m., Menlo Park Police dispatch received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a Caltrain passenger train at the Oak Grove Avenue crossing. 

Police officers arrived on scene and found an 82 ye...