Crime Report
Crime on the Beat
December 2011
Crime on the Beat
December 2011
The crimes listed below are a small snapshot of what the officers of Northern Station are doing. For a more comprehensive list, visit the SFPD website (www.sf-police.org) – under “Compstat” there is a link to “CrimeMAPS.”
Habitual panhandler
Oct. 24, 12:45 p.m.
Lombard Street at Laguna
Police were called once again on a habitual panhandler that hangs out in the gas station harassing customers and employees. When the guy saw the cops, he attempted to leave the area. He failed and was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The gas station attendant signed a citizen’s arrest and the panhandler was cited for trespassing and advised not to return.
STEPPED UP THEN BEAT UP
Oct. 24, 2:35 a.m.
Lombard Street at Webster
What started out as a felony assault turned into robbery arrests when the aggressors made off with the victim’s backpack. Four guys were beating up another guy when someone intervened. The group turned on the Good Samaritan and beat him; while he was on the ground, one of the group made off with his backpack. Police were called and, while en route, detained the suspects not far from the scene of the crime. The victims identified the suspects, the one victim’s property was returned, and the four suspects went to jail. Three were charged with robbery or conspiracy and one with being drunk in public.
some thieves never learn
Oct. 28, 9:57 p.m.
Greenwich Street at Van Ness
A citizen called 911 regarding a male breaking into a vehicle and was following the suspect on foot while giving dispatch his direction of travel. The officers located the citizen who pointed out the subject he just saw break into a vehicle. The officers took the subject into custody without further incident. The citizen informed the officers that he was sitting on his porch when he heard glass breaking. He ran out into the street and saw the subject’s legs hanging out the window of a vehicle. The subject took some items from the vehicle and walked away quickly. The citizen called 911 and followed the subject until police arrived. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and identified the property as his own. It was later discovered that the suspect is on active parole for receiving stolen property. The subject was later booked at County Jail.
drunk on the bus
Oct. 29, 6:59 p.m.
Fillmore Street at Bay
Officers responded to a call from Muni of an intoxicated person who refused to get off the bus. The officers made contact with the subject who showed obvious signs of intoxication and was unable to care for himself. The officers took the subject into custody and discovered that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was booked at County Jail.
another drunk ON FOOT
Oct. 29, 9:55 p.m.
Greenwich Street at Buchanan
Officers received a call of an intoxicated male hitting several cars that were parked in the area with a metal chain. Officers gathered the suspect description and searched the area. Within minutes, they located the male and the chain he was using to damage the vehicles. The witness who called 911 positively identified the suspect as the one who did the damage. The suspect was transported to Northern Station and booked on the appropriate charges.
brandy AND donuts DON’t MIX
Nov. 2, 7:45 a.m.
Jackson Street at Fillmore
Officers were dispatched to the area regarding a female driver doing “donuts” in the intersection. The driver was also driving on the wrong side of the road. Officers located and stopped the vehicle within minutes. The officers could see that the driver was intoxicated, as she could not stand on her own for more then five minutes. The driver informed the officers that she drank a pint of brandy and wanted to see if she could drive around backward. The scariest part is she drove from Oakland to San Francisco! Due to her level of intoxication, the driver was transported to submit a breath test and blew a .29 and a .28. It was later discovered that her driver’s license was suspended. A thorough investigation was conducted and the driver was booked at County Jail. It was fortunate this driver didn’t cause serious injury to any other drivers or pedestrians.
LOST CAR EQUALS LOST TEMPER
Nov. 4, 2:15 p.m.
Lombard Street at Webster
Officers were sent to the Lombard garage regarding a female subject who was vandalizing vehicles. The 911 caller gave a description and informed dispatch that the subject was tearing off the windshield wipers of parked vehicles. The officers arrived on scene and immediately spotted the subject. The subject showed signs of intoxication and informed the officers she was angry because she couldn’t locate her vehicle. She admitted to tearing off the windshield wipers, but said she didn’t know why she did it. The officers detained the subject and searched the garage, locating five vehicles that were damaged. The officers did a thorough investigation and transported the subject to Northern Station. She was later booked at County Jail.
hey officer, WANNA fight?
Nov. 6., 1:01 a.m.
Webster Street at Greenwich
An officer was on routine patrol when he was flagged down by an employee of the Matrix bar. The employee informed the officer there was an intoxicated subject trying to fight people in the bar. The employee gave the officer the description and direction of travel of the subject. The officer searched the surrounding area and saw a subject walking in the street who matched the description. The subject was with two other people. The officer asked the subject if he just came from the Matrix, to which he replied “yes” along with a slew of profanities. The officer told the friends to take the subject home. The officer was standing on the corner to ensure public safety as bars were closing when the subject yelled out to him that he wanted to fight him. The subject told the officer to take off his uniform so he could beat him up, walked toward the officer, and “sucker punched” him in the face. The subject tried to hit the officer again, but the officer blocked the second punch and hit the subject in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. The subject tried to get up again, but the officer was able to bring him to the ground and place him in handcuffs. Several officers responded to the scene, assisted the officer, and gathered independent witnesses to the incident. The subject was later booked at County Jail.
SHOW AND TELL GONE BAD
Nov. 15, 8:50 a.m.
Divisadero Street at North Point
Our school resource officers patrol the schools in our district and are familiar with many students who attend the schools. Officers responded to a school regarding a student who brought a knife onto school grounds. The principal informed the officers he was told by several students the subject was showing his knife to other students. The subject was asked by the principal if he had the knife and he told him no, but finally admitted he hid the knife in the school bathroom. The student retrieved the knife from the bathroom and gave it to the principal. The student told the officers he brought the knife to school because he knew his friends would want to see it. The officers took custody of the student and transported him to the juvenile facility. The parents of the student were also notified of the incident and location of their child.
HAVE warrants? THEN Don’t MAKE a scene!
Nov. 17, 2:01 a.m.
Scott Street at Green
Officers responded to the area and spoke to a security guard. The security guard informed the officers he was sitting in his vehicle when he observed two subjects pulling and shaking door handles on parked cars as they walked by. The security guard shined his light on them and they fled. The officers gathered suspect descriptions and searched the area. Within minutes, the officers located two subjects who matched the descriptions the security guard gave. The security guard positively identified both subjects. The officers retraced the paths of the subjects and did not locate any damaged or broken-into vehicles. The officers did a warrant check on the subjects and discovered they both had outstanding warrants for their arrests. The officers transported the subjects to Northern Station where the warrants were confirmed. The subjects were booked at County Jail.
BAG, TAG and RELEASE
Nov. 19, 6:05 p.m.
Chestnut Street at Steiner
Officers responded to the Apple Store regarding a citizen holding a prisoner. The officers spoke to security who stated they witnessed a theft. Security told the officers he observed the subject conceal a pair of Bose headphones in his jacket and then conceal a Bluetooth earphone inside the black apron he was wearing. The subject exited the store and made no attempt to pay for the merchandise. Security stopped the subject outside the store and called police. Officers took custody of the subject and transported him to Northern Station. Further investigation revealed the subject had numerous convictions for theft and forgery. After completing the investigation, the subject was cited and released from the station.
Incidents listed here are based on witness statements as recorded by the reporting officers and are compiled by Marina Times staff. Arrests for crimes against children, domestic violence and sexual assault are not included because of their personal nature.
Habitual panhandler
Oct. 24, 12:45 p.m.
Lombard Street at Laguna
Police were called once again on a habitual panhandler that hangs out in the gas station harassing customers and employees. When the guy saw the cops, he attempted to leave the area. He failed and was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The gas station attendant signed a citizen’s arrest and the panhandler was cited for trespassing and advised not to return.
STEPPED UP THEN BEAT UP
Oct. 24, 2:35 a.m.
Lombard Street at Webster
What started out as a felony assault turned into robbery arrests when the aggressors made off with the victim’s backpack. Four guys were beating up another guy when someone intervened. The group turned on the Good Samaritan and beat him; while he was on the ground, one of the group made off with his backpack. Police were called and, while en route, detained the suspects not far from the scene of the crime. The victims identified the suspects, the one victim’s property was returned, and the four suspects went to jail. Three were charged with robbery or conspiracy and one with being drunk in public.
some thieves never learn
Oct. 28, 9:57 p.m.
Greenwich Street at Van Ness
A citizen called 911 regarding a male breaking into a vehicle and was following the suspect on foot while giving dispatch his direction of travel. The officers located the citizen who pointed out the subject he just saw break into a vehicle. The officers took the subject into custody without further incident. The citizen informed the officers that he was sitting on his porch when he heard glass breaking. He ran out into the street and saw the subject’s legs hanging out the window of a vehicle. The subject took some items from the vehicle and walked away quickly. The citizen called 911 and followed the subject until police arrived. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and identified the property as his own. It was later discovered that the suspect is on active parole for receiving stolen property. The subject was later booked at County Jail.
drunk on the bus
Oct. 29, 6:59 p.m.
Fillmore Street at Bay
Officers responded to a call from Muni of an intoxicated person who refused to get off the bus. The officers made contact with the subject who showed obvious signs of intoxication and was unable to care for himself. The officers took the subject into custody and discovered that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was booked at County Jail.
another drunk ON FOOT
Oct. 29, 9:55 p.m.
Greenwich Street at Buchanan
Officers received a call of an intoxicated male hitting several cars that were parked in the area with a metal chain. Officers gathered the suspect description and searched the area. Within minutes, they located the male and the chain he was using to damage the vehicles. The witness who called 911 positively identified the suspect as the one who did the damage. The suspect was transported to Northern Station and booked on the appropriate charges.
brandy AND donuts DON’t MIX
Nov. 2, 7:45 a.m.
Jackson Street at Fillmore
Officers were dispatched to the area regarding a female driver doing “donuts” in the intersection. The driver was also driving on the wrong side of the road. Officers located and stopped the vehicle within minutes. The officers could see that the driver was intoxicated, as she could not stand on her own for more then five minutes. The driver informed the officers that she drank a pint of brandy and wanted to see if she could drive around backward. The scariest part is she drove from Oakland to San Francisco! Due to her level of intoxication, the driver was transported to submit a breath test and blew a .29 and a .28. It was later discovered that her driver’s license was suspended. A thorough investigation was conducted and the driver was booked at County Jail. It was fortunate this driver didn’t cause serious injury to any other drivers or pedestrians.
LOST CAR EQUALS LOST TEMPER
Nov. 4, 2:15 p.m.
Lombard Street at Webster
Officers were sent to the Lombard garage regarding a female subject who was vandalizing vehicles. The 911 caller gave a description and informed dispatch that the subject was tearing off the windshield wipers of parked vehicles. The officers arrived on scene and immediately spotted the subject. The subject showed signs of intoxication and informed the officers she was angry because she couldn’t locate her vehicle. She admitted to tearing off the windshield wipers, but said she didn’t know why she did it. The officers detained the subject and searched the garage, locating five vehicles that were damaged. The officers did a thorough investigation and transported the subject to Northern Station. She was later booked at County Jail.
hey officer, WANNA fight?
Nov. 6., 1:01 a.m.
Webster Street at Greenwich
An officer was on routine patrol when he was flagged down by an employee of the Matrix bar. The employee informed the officer there was an intoxicated subject trying to fight people in the bar. The employee gave the officer the description and direction of travel of the subject. The officer searched the surrounding area and saw a subject walking in the street who matched the description. The subject was with two other people. The officer asked the subject if he just came from the Matrix, to which he replied “yes” along with a slew of profanities. The officer told the friends to take the subject home. The officer was standing on the corner to ensure public safety as bars were closing when the subject yelled out to him that he wanted to fight him. The subject told the officer to take off his uniform so he could beat him up, walked toward the officer, and “sucker punched” him in the face. The subject tried to hit the officer again, but the officer blocked the second punch and hit the subject in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. The subject tried to get up again, but the officer was able to bring him to the ground and place him in handcuffs. Several officers responded to the scene, assisted the officer, and gathered independent witnesses to the incident. The subject was later booked at County Jail.
SHOW AND TELL GONE BAD
Nov. 15, 8:50 a.m.
Divisadero Street at North Point
Our school resource officers patrol the schools in our district and are familiar with many students who attend the schools. Officers responded to a school regarding a student who brought a knife onto school grounds. The principal informed the officers he was told by several students the subject was showing his knife to other students. The subject was asked by the principal if he had the knife and he told him no, but finally admitted he hid the knife in the school bathroom. The student retrieved the knife from the bathroom and gave it to the principal. The student told the officers he brought the knife to school because he knew his friends would want to see it. The officers took custody of the student and transported him to the juvenile facility. The parents of the student were also notified of the incident and location of their child.
HAVE warrants? THEN Don’t MAKE a scene!
Nov. 17, 2:01 a.m.
Scott Street at Green
Officers responded to the area and spoke to a security guard. The security guard informed the officers he was sitting in his vehicle when he observed two subjects pulling and shaking door handles on parked cars as they walked by. The security guard shined his light on them and they fled. The officers gathered suspect descriptions and searched the area. Within minutes, the officers located two subjects who matched the descriptions the security guard gave. The security guard positively identified both subjects. The officers retraced the paths of the subjects and did not locate any damaged or broken-into vehicles. The officers did a warrant check on the subjects and discovered they both had outstanding warrants for their arrests. The officers transported the subjects to Northern Station where the warrants were confirmed. The subjects were booked at County Jail.
BAG, TAG and RELEASE
Nov. 19, 6:05 p.m.
Chestnut Street at Steiner
Officers responded to the Apple Store regarding a citizen holding a prisoner. The officers spoke to security who stated they witnessed a theft. Security told the officers he observed the subject conceal a pair of Bose headphones in his jacket and then conceal a Bluetooth earphone inside the black apron he was wearing. The subject exited the store and made no attempt to pay for the merchandise. Security stopped the subject outside the store and called police. Officers took custody of the subject and transported him to Northern Station. Further investigation revealed the subject had numerous convictions for theft and forgery. After completing the investigation, the subject was cited and released from the station.
Incidents listed here are based on witness statements as recorded by the reporting officers and are compiled by Marina Times staff. Arrests for crimes against children, domestic violence and sexual assault are not included because of their personal nature.
