[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of October 8, 2010. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]
CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE
On October 7, 2010 in the early evening a twenty-two year old cyclist was traveling north bound on 6th Avenue between Geary Boulevard and Clement Street. The young cyclist and a MUNI bus, also traveling north bound on 6th Avenue , collided and the cyclist was killed. The cause of collision is still under investigation. Please drive safely and defensively. Also remember that at this time of the year our streets are more dangerous due to intensity of both the early morning and late afternoon sun. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclist should all be careful. It is also important to not to assume that a driver, pedestrian or bicyclist will act in any particular way. You should remain vigilant and ready for all possibilities.
Our next Police Community Forum will be on October 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Richmond Station. Please join us to discuss public safety in the Richmond .
During the past week in the District there were 17 traffic accidents 6 involving injuries. There were 7 citations issued for driving without a license or driving on a suspended license. There were 2 arrests for driving under the influence.
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 10/03/10 at 2:00pm officers that were assigned to the music festival in Golden Gate Park observed a hand to hand narcotic sale between 2 males. Officers detained the male who apparently was selling the narcotics and found him to be in possession of a variety of controlled substances. The 33 year old male was charged with several narcotic violations.
NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 10/03/10 at 3:00am a male left a party on the 1000 block of the Great Highway . He reported that he got into a fight with an unknown male and when the fight was over his backpack and Nordstrom’s suit that was inside was missing.
On 10/03/10 between 3:00pm and 7:30pm, two bikes were taken from the area of Transverse and Overlook Drives inside Golden Gate Park . Both bikes had their locks cut.
On 10/04/10 at 1:00am three victims (2 males and 1 female) left a restaurant in the area of 7th Avenue and Geary. They were followed out by the three female suspects who accused the female victim of staring at them. The victim told the suspects that they were mistaken and the 3 victims tried to walk away. Two of the suspects then began to punch the female victim and the third suspect punched one of the males. The male who was not being assaulted at the time pushed one of suspects backwards and she fell into one of her friends and they both landed on the ground. At this point as the victims were trying to retreat, a suspect took off her high-heeled shoe and chased after the victims. The victims were able to flee the area without any further injury.