San Mateo, CA – On October 22, 2026, at approximately 4:58 p.m., San Mateo Police Department (SMPD) officers responded to the 500 block of East Santa Inez Avenue following a report of individuals smoking a suspected narcotic substance inside a silver Infiniti SUV.
Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle matching the description double-parked with its hazard lights activated and four occupants inside. Officers also observed the vehicle had expired registration and initiated a traffic stop.
During the investigation, officers located an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle and contacted front-seat passenger Ramona Johnson, who exhibited an odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. Officers determined Johnson was on active probation and had multiple outstanding arrest warrants. During a probation search of Johnson's bag, officers located a driver's license belonging to an individual not associated with the incident. Additionally, officers observed a glass smoking pipe containing burnt residue in plain view inside the front passenger door compartment.
Officers also contacted a rear-seat passenger, Nicole Green, who provided false identifying information during the investigation. After confirming Green's identity, officers discovered she also had multiple outstanding arrest warrants.
Based on the investigation, Johnson was arrested for identity theft, a probation violation, possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia, and multiple outstanding warrants. Green was arrested for providing false information to a peace officer and multiple outstanding warrants. Both Johnson and Green were transported to the San Mateo County Jail, where they were booked on their respective charges and warrants.
The San Mateo Police Department encourages community members to remain vigilant and report crimes or suspicious activity. If you observe suspicious behavior, vehicles, or activity, please contact the San Mateo Police Department.
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