[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of December 31, 2010. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]
CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE
In the early evening hours of December 29, 2009 a robbery occurred on the 100 block of 9th Avenue. You may recall the crime since it was particularly violent and I have written about it several times during the past year. Just after dark on that rainy Tuesday night last year a suspect entered an open garage and accosted a man in his early sixties whose vehicle was parked in the garage. The suspect struck the victim several times and continued the assault even as the victim was surrendering his property. The victim was seriously injured during the robbery. Members of Richmond Station’s plain clothes and investigative details conducted a detailed investigation which ultimately led to the arrest of a suspect, Mr. Charles M. Ryan, Jr. The district attorney charged Mr. Ryan with the robbery and assault, and the case has been working its way through the courts since early 2010. Mr. Ryan has been in custody since his arrest. On December 29, 2010 Mr. Ryan was held to answer for his crimes after a lengthy preliminary hearing. This means that a judge determined that there was sufficient evidence to bound Mr. Ryan over for trial. I will keep you posted on this case as it continues through the judicial system.
Our next Police Community Forum is on January 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Richmond Station. In addition to discussing public safety and crime prevention issues, we will be giving a tour of the station.
During the past week in the District there were 20 traffic accidents 2 involving injuries. There were 3 citations issued for driving without a license or driving on a suspended license. There were 3 arrests for driving under the influence.
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 12/26/10 at 4:50 pm an officer checked on a well being of an unknown person whom appeared to be unconscious in the grassy area near Geary Boulevard and Park Presidio. The person was fine but a computer check on his name revealed that he was a parolee at large and had an outstanding no-bail warrant for his arrest. The subject was placed under arrest and a search of his person revealed narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was booked at the county jail after being medically cleared.
On 12/26/10 at approximately 12:02 an officer saw a vehicle travelling at a high rate eastbound on Fulton Street at 30th Avenue . The officers followed the vehicle, which had stopped at 25th Avenue . When the light turned green the vehicle accelerated so fast that it lost tire traction and made loud screeching noise, and then continued eastbound on Fulton . The officer clocked the speed at approximately 60mph in a 35mph zone. The vehicle, in a matter of seconds was at 12th Avenue , where the officers were able to make a traffic stop. The driver, who was determined to have been driving while under the influence alcoholic, was arrested and booked at the county jail.
On 12/27/10 at 2:28 am a vehicle was stopped by officers for a mechanical violation and a computer check showed that the driver’s license had been suspended. The driver was cited and released. The vehicle was towed.
On 12/28/10 at 11:47 pm a driver was arrested in the area of Park Presidio and Cabrillo for DUI. The suspect was subsequently booked at the county jail.
NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 12/24/10 at 2:35am officers responded to the area of 3600 block of Sacramento Street regarding a report of a burglary. A suspect had smashed the glass front window of a store and was able to gain entry. The suspect took several expensive coats from the clothes rack and fled. Video surveillance captured the incident. Incident is still under investigation and no arrest has been made.
On 12/26/2010 at 6:02pm officers responded to the 1200 block of Lyon Street regarding several subjects looking into vehicles. Upon arrival, three suspects were seen fleeing the area. A subject was detained and was later released. A vehicle with a broken front passenger side window was located nearby. A backpack was also located in the area. The owner of the vehicle positively identified the backpack and stated that he had left his backpack inside his vehicle. The backpack was returned to the owner and no arrests have been made.