Assault at COWPER ST / MIDDLEFIELD RD on 01/18/2026 10:04 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 01/18/2026 10:04 AM
Description: BATTERY. Report #: PP260180014. Disclaimer: This information is from the Palo Alto Police calls for service log. Information is subject to change.
Address: COWPER ST / MIDDLEFIELD RD, Palo Alto, CA
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