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Pescadero Today
By the People, for the People
Shelter-in-Place Alert Lifted in Pescadero After Deputies Apprehend Suspect
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office took a person into custody after a brief search in the coastal town.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Residents of Pescadero, California were asked to shelter in place for part of Saturday as San Mateo County deputies searched the area for someone connected to a previous incident. Around 10:30 a.m., the sheriff's office reported that the person had been taken into custody and the shelter-in-place order was lifted.
Why it matters
Shelter-in-place orders are rare in the small coastal town of Pescadero, so this incident highlights the potential for public safety concerns that can arise even in quiet communities. The sheriff's office's quick response and apprehension of the suspect helped to quickly resolve the situation and restore normalcy.
The details
According to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, deputies were searching the area near Bean Hollow Road and Pescadero Creek for someone wanted in connection with a previous incident. Highway 1 was also closed between Bean Hollow State Beach and the 9800 block of Cabrillo Highway as part of the search. The person was taken into custody around 10:30 a.m., and the shelter-in-place order and highway closure were lifted shortly after.
- Around 10 a.m., the sheriff's office asked Pescadero residents near Bean Hollow Road and Pescadero Creek to shelter in place.
- At 10:30 a.m., the sheriff's office reported that the person had been taken into custody.
The players
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency responsible for responding to the incident and apprehending the suspect.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder that even small, quiet communities can face public safety challenges, and the quick response and coordination of local law enforcement can help to quickly resolve such situations and restore normalcy.
