San Bruno Man Arrested for Explosives, Guns, and Drugs

Convicted felon Ryan J. Beardsley faces multiple felony charges after police raid his home.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:11pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a disassembled firearm component, such as a magazine or trigger mechanism, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the discovery of illegal weapons during a law enforcement operation.A recent raid on a San Bruno home uncovered a cache of illegal firearms, explosives, and drugs, highlighting the ongoing challenges of addressing such threats to public safety.San Bruno Today

A 32-year-old San Bruno man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after authorities said they located a significant quantity of methamphetamine, an AR-15 'ghost gun' without a serial number, two rifles, a revolver, several high-capacity magazines, ammunition, and suspected explosive materials during a search of his home.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing the proliferation of illegal firearms, drugs, and explosive devices in local communities, especially when involving repeat offenders prohibited from possessing such items.

The details

According to the San Bruno Police Department, officers along with several task forces served a warrant at a home on Heather Lane on March 31, where they arrested Ryan J. Beardsley without incident. The search yielded methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a cache of firearms and explosives, including an untraceable 'ghost gun.' Beardsley, a convicted felon, is prohibited from owning firearms.

  • The warrant was served on March 31, 2026.
  • Beardsley is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

The players

Ryan J. Beardsley

A 32-year-old San Bruno resident who was arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the possession of drugs, firearms, and explosives.

San Bruno Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Beardsley is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, where a judge will determine if he should be granted bail or remain in custody.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and the community to address the complex issues of illegal weapons, drugs, and explosives that can threaten public safety.