Crime & Safety

Peninsula Man Accused Of Assaulting Mom, Locking Her Out Of Her Home

Police found the victim with visible injuries when they arrived at her home.

REDWOOD CITY, CA — A 50-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his 73-year-old mother and locked her out of their home earlier this week in Redwood City, according to police.

Redwood City police said Savalas McKibben, 50, argued with his mother on Tuesday, resulting in her injuries. He then allegedly locked her out of their residence in the 100 block of Cypress Street.

Police found the victim with visible injuries upon their arrival. They later found McKibben in the residence's backyard, and he was detained, police said.

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Police later learned that McKibben was currently on San Mateo County probation, and a probation search of his bedroom allegedly revealed he had an unserialized firearm, additional handgun ammunition, rifle ammunition, various firearms parts, and suspected narcotics.

He was arrested and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility on suspicion of elder abuse and weapons violations.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Redwood City Police Department at (650) 780-7100.


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