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Gunfire report downgraded to fireworks after police response

Published on December 17, 2025

MPPD dispatch received a call reporting a person possibly armed with a gun in the area of Valparaiso Ave and Hallmark Cir and a report of possible shots fired. Officers responded to the area but did not locate anyone matching the description provided. Upon further clarification from the reporting party, a gun was not seen and the sound heard was determined to be fireworks.

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National Teen Driver Safety Week

Published on October 20, 2025

Oct. 19–25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Menlo Park Police Department is providing tools to ensure teens stay safe on the road. Talk with your teens about safe driving habits this week. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15–18. In 2023, 2,611 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers and 53% of teen drivers who died were not wearing seatbelts.

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Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18

Published on October 13, 2025

Let’s get ready, Belle Haven! Join Climate Resilient Communities for a free disaster preparedness workshop to learn how to stay safe before, during and after an emergency. Topics include health impacts, emergency response, CPR training and community involvement. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon–3 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.)

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Published on October 06, 2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Every October, people unite across the country to uplift the needs, voices and experiences of survivors. This month reminds us that domestic violence affects people of all backgrounds and that support and education are vital to prevention and healing.

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Police conduct undercover operation to combat child exploitation

Published on September 24, 2025

Menlo Park Police conducted an undercover operation seeking to combat child exploitation on today, September 24, 2025. Detectives, in coordination with members of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center, concluded a multi-day operation with three arrests of individuals who traveled to Menlo Park with the intent to sexually victimize children.

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