[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of April 22, 2011. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]
CAPTAIN RICHARD CORRIEA’S MESSAGE
During the past week in the District there were 22 traffic accidents 4 involving injuries. There were 4 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 04/15/11 at 7:00pm officers were patrolling the west end of Golden Gate Park by the old the sewage plant near the Windmill on MLK Drive. They observed the suspect standing next to the wall that was covered in graffiti. The suspect heard the patrol car and when he turned around and saw the officers, he walked out of the area. The officers located the male a short distance away. He told the officers “I came over here from Oakland to tag because I heard the owner was cool about it.” The officers located several spray cans in the suspect’s backpack. The officers also found a substantial amount of marijuana and cash. The 21 year old was charged with narcotic violations.
NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
Between 04/17/11 at 1:00pm and 04/18/11 at 12:00am on the unit block of Commonwealth, a suspect gained entry
into an apartment through an unlocked bathroom window. The suspect took two computer monitors.
Between 04/17/11 at 10:00pm and 04/18/11 at 11:00am on the 500 block of 4th Avenue a suspect pried open a key lock box that was affixed to the front security gate. The suspect then entered the garage and took a bicycle.
On 04/18/11 at 5:20pm on the 5800 block of Geary a victim left her electric wheelchair outside of a business and
went inside. When she returned 5 minutes later the wheelchair was gone.
Between 04/18/11 at 9:00pm and 04/19/11 at 5:00am on the 100 block of Point Lobos a suspect pried out a
building’s intercom system from its frame. The wires to the surveillance camera were also cut.
On 04/19/11 in the early morning hours a suspect climbed a utility pole and cut down an overhead MUNI electric line
in order to steal over 100 feet of copper wire. This occurred on Fulton between 11th & 12th Avenues.
Hi Police Officers, I live on this neighborhood specifically on 12th avenue between california and Lake street. I dont know where to report or rather tell my concerns regarding the stop light on the said street. There are alot of accidents happening on that corner and even experienced or encounter cars hitting the red light especially midnight. ( we almost had an accident the other night because of the car hitting the red light)
Motorist driving crazy almost everyday, I would like to suggest if the city can install a camera on this street so motorist will be cautious. If that is too much maybe a cops at night time and a traffic volunteer who will guide kids to cross the street. Please note that there is a school on that area and I dont want one day a person will get run over because of this unconcerns motorist.
Thank you for your time to read this, and hoping a immediate attention on this matter.
Stella