Just a small question: How did she know she got false information ,if he had no ID.
That would be hard to know at the moment. Maybe later on she learned he gave different info to the ambulance crew or after his attorney contacted her department.
“San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies and paramedics then arrived and Hesterberg gave his real name, the park spokesman said.”
True. Not much of anything is said why she then continued to detain him, but, perhaps she sensed he wasn’t being truthful. His persistence in wanting to leave may also have been a factor. Although, he was there for some time. In any case, he should not have left without permission, since he had no ID.