[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of October 11, 2013. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]
CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
Richmond Station Officers did an amazing job working with Hardly Strictly Blue Grass to facilitate the event. A giant high five to Officer Toby Moore, Officer Patrick Brady and everyone who made this event a success. On Friday, bus loads of middle school children from around the City and the Bay Area enjoyed Music in the Park and had a fun filled day in our district. On a more somber note, this week we had two significant vehicle accidents involving drivers who were arrested for being under the influence. If you see an inebriated person operating a motor vehicle please call 911.
If anyone living near 42nd Avenue is missing a bunny rabbit please send us an email a neighbor is caring for the bunny and posting signs in an attempt to relocate the bunny with its family.
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On10/09/2013, at 5:30 am, Officers responded to the area of Park Presidio Boulevard and Geary regarding a major collision in the area. On arrival at the scene officers discovered a female wandering around the middle of the road who stated that she had just been involved in an accident. Medical personnel responded and rendered medical to the female. Officers at the scene observed an empty bottle of vodka in the vehicle. The officers then contacted the driver of the vehicle who appeared under the influence of alcohol. Due to possible injuries, the driver was transported to hospital. Afterr being medically cleared the driver was booked at the County Jail for Felony D.U.I…
On 10/08/2013, at 10:39 am, Officers responded to the area of John F. Kennedy Dr. and Transverse Drive regarding a reported purse snatch. The victim and witnesses in this incident provided a description of the suspect and broadcast the information for other responding units.
Officers located the suspect a little time later who matched the description provided. The suspect initially attempted to run away but was apprehended by the responding officers. One victim in this incident suffered minor injuries to the face from being struck in the face. The suspect was positively identified by one of the victims and later booked at the County Jail. It should be noted that two of the officers at the scene recognized the suspect from a similar incident which had occurred on the previous day.
On 1010/08/2013, at 4:33 pm, Officer Schor and Officer Dun were on patrol in the area of Sutter St. and Broderick St. Officer Schor observed a male standing in the area of the Westside Housing Development who he knew had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The male was known to officers as a felon with a violent history of robbery. The officers managed to arrest the male without incident thus taking another violent felon off the streets.
On 10/04/2013, at 10:17 pm, Officer Alexander and Officer Ivanov responded to the area of Baker St. and Jackson St. regarding a report of possible burglary suspects in the area. On arrival in the area officers attempted to contact a male who matched the description provided. The male immediately fled the area, running west on Jackson St. The officers started a search of the area and later found the male on the ground after apparently tripping in his effort to flee from police. The male was discovered to be a parolee with an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The male was also discovered to be in possession of a large variety of “Burglary Tools.” The male was booked at the County Jail.
On 10/04/2013, at 12:17 pm, Officers in the area of 6th Ave and Fulton St. observed a parolee known to them. The male was also known to be on active felony probation. Officers contacted the male and discovered the male was in possession of Hallucinogenic Drugs and drug paraphernalia. The male booked at County Jail on drug charges and violating his probation.
On 10/03/2013, at 2:00 am, Officer Chu was driving west on Geary Blvd when he saw a vehicle making an illegal left turn in front of him. There are clearly posted no left turn signs in the area due to this being a major intersection and traffic artery in the city. Officer Chu initiated a traffic stop and contacted the male. Officer Chu noted the smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from the male. The male admitted to drinking earlier and was booked for Misdemeanor D.U.I. at County Jail.
On 10/04/2013, at 5:32 pm, Plain clothes officers working in the area of 5400 Fulton St. observed males passing what appeared to be narcotics between themselves. The officers positioned themselves closer to the males for a better view. The officers observed both males “snorting” what appeared to be powder cocaine. Officers recovered a quantity of suspected “powder cocaine” and both of the males were booked at County Jail on Narcotic charges.
On 10/06/2013, at 6:40 pm, officers working in the area of 800 John F. Kennedy Drive observed a male and a female sitting on the ground. What drew the officer’s attention was what appeared to be a narcotics transaction between both parties. Officers contacted the male and female who when approached threw something away in an effort to hide what was in his hand. Officers found six suspected oxycodone tablets on the ground in the area. The male was determined to have narcotics for sale on his person due to recovered unused Ziploc baggies and other items. The female was discovered to have about 100 tablets of Oxycodone in her possession. During the arrest search of the male it was further discovered that he was in possession of “Blotter Paper” which is a normal method of storage and consumption of LSD.