Crime & Safety
Peninsula SWAT Scene Unfolds In Domestic Violence Case: Cops
Police say the victim reported that her boyfriend had "threatened her with a firearm during a violent struggle."
SAN MATEO, CA — A San Mateo man was arrested Wednesday morning on suspicion of domestic violence after his girlfriend told police that he threatened her with a gun Monday night, police said.
Demarea Atkinson, 26, was arrested after a SWAT team served a search warrant at 5:15 a.m. in the 100 block of South Norfolk Boulevard in San Mateo.
Police said Atkinson was arrested without any trouble. He also allegedly choked his girlfriend.
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The alleged domestic violence occurred at Ryder Court Park at 1625 J Hart Clinton Drive sometime before 9:15 p.m. when police were dispatched to the park.
Police said Atkinson's girlfriend told them she was able to get away from him and run for help following the threat and choking.
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Police said they found evidence Wednesday morning that Atkinson had a gun in the alleged violence. Atkinson was taken to the county jail on suspicion of domestic violence, threats, brandishing a gun and carrying a loaded gun.
Police are encouraging residents to sign up for Nixle alerts to be warned of police activity in their area. Police sent out a Nixle alert Wednesday morning to tell residents they would be in their neighborhood.
— By Bay City News Service / Images courtesy San Mateo Police Department