The Colma Police Department detained a San Francisco resident after an altercation with an officer during a traffic stop. The incident unfolded in the 7800 block of El Camino Real on October 12 and was brought to public attention through the department's social media post today.
Around 2:50 PM, officers initiated a stop for a vehicle with expired registration tags. The DMV confirmed that the vehicle's registration had expired in November of the previous year. As the police approached the car, Quincy Brooks, the 27-year-old driver, was asked to exit his vehicle when officers smelled the scent of burnt marijuana coming from inside. A subsequent check revealed Brooks' license had been suspended since October 2023. The situation escalated when he was instructed to place his hands behind his back. Brooks outwardly became agitated and, in a sudden move, attempted to hit an officer with his elbow. The attack was avoided, and he was restrained without further incident.
According to the Colma Police Department's social media post, Brooks was taken into custody on charges of assaulting a peace officer and resisting and obstructing an officer. He was subsequently booked into the San Mateo County Jail following the confrontation. The police statement detailed the incident as a part of their weekly "Misdemeanor Monday" update, which provides information on various infractions handled by the Colma Police.
