After securing the perimeter and deploying the SWAT team, police officers arrested a man for shooting at a car in San Mateo County on Monday and safely took him into custody without incident.
This was reported by the San Mateo County Police Department (SMPD), who detailed that on Monday, February 14 at 11:21 a.m., officers were sent to the area of S. Norfolk St. and Kehoe Av. because a subject on foot randomly shot at a passing vehicle and fled south on Norfolk Street.
Officers immediately responded to the area where they encountered the victim and confirmed that the vehicle had been shot at multiple times, and shell casings were also found nearby.
The SMPD statement said that after learning of the incident, the search for the suspect immediately began, as officers were informed of a subject who matched his description and was seen in the Parkside Plaza area.
Officers responded to the area and established a perimeter around the mall, S. Norfolk St. and Fashion Island Blvd., as well as the dirt slope adjacent to Highway 101, however, the subject was not located.
Following these actions, detectives quickly joined their fellow officers in canvassing the area for video evidence along S. Norfolk St., and while interviewing potential witnesses, the identity of the shooter was determined.
With that information, detectives issued a search warrant for his residence and called in the SWAT team, because the suspect was believed to be armed.
While waiting for the search warrant to be authorized, the subject returned to the home and was contacted by waiting patrol officers.
A man was arrested for shooting at a car in San Mateo County safely and without incident. Identified as William “Billy” Boulier, 38, he was arrested for assault with a firearm and transported and booked into the local jail.
“SMPD reminds our citizens that you are our ‘eyes and ears’ in the community. The security footage provided us with a wealth of information in this case,” the statement said.
In response, they called on residents to invest in a surveillance camera system, as it is beneficial in stopping criminals.
They also called on those who already have a home security system to register it with the SMPD on the SMPD website. https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/2726/Security-Camera-Registration.
They also suggested that those who want to join the “Neighborhood Watch” program visit the website https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/675/Neighborhood-Watch-Program or send an email to Neighborhoodwatch@cityofsanmateo.org.
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