A traffic stop for a cellphone violation in San Mateo on February 27, 2026, led to the arrest of Bao Thai Pham, a 26-year-old San Leandro resident, for multiple drug and firearm charges. The stop occurred around 9:55 PM near E. 25th Ave and S. El Camino Real. Officers found a large amount of cash, suspected cocaine, ketamine, and a loaded semi-automatic pistol with 31 rounds of ammunition.
Pham was booked into the San Mateo County Jail, and his vehicle was towed. The District Attorney’s Office authorized asset seizure for the cash believed to be drug proceeds. Residents seeking help for drug or alcohol addiction…..