[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of October 24, 2014. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpdrichmondstation@sfgov.org.]
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS & INCIDENTS
On 10/16/2014, at 11:08 pm, Officers on patrol in the area of 21st an Geary observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn. The officer’s initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver. It was noted that the driver appeared to be showing signs of intoxication. The officers conducted a DUI investigation which resulted in the arrest of the driver who was booked at the county jail.
On 10/17/2014, at 5:50 am, Officers responded to the area of 1600 Pierce St. regarding a male “trying” handles of vehicles parked in the area. The officers conducted a search and located a male who matched the description given by the dispatcher. A computer query revealed the male had outstanding warrants for his arrest. Subsequent to his arrest, the male was discovered to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. The male was booked at the county jail without further incident.
On 10/18/2014, at 4:30 pm, Officers responded to the area of the 100 block of Parker Ave. regarding a report of a robbery. The victim stated he was walking on the sidewalk when he was approached by a male asking for directions to USF. The suspect lunged at the victim, grabbed his iphone and then fled towards a waiting vehicle. The victim stated that there was a second suspect waiting in the getaway car. The investigation continues….
On 10/18/2014, at 4:00 am, Officers on patrol in the area of Arguello and Clement St. observed a vehicle with a mechanical violation. The officer’s initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver who was unable to provide a drivers license. A computer check confirmed the driver had never been issued with a California license. The driver was cited for the violations.
On 10/19/2014, at 5:16 pm, Officers on patrol in the area of Geary and Cook observed a vehicle with expired registration. The officer’s initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver who was unable to provide a drivers license or proof of insurance. A computer check confirmed the driver had never been issued with a California license. The driver was cited for the multiple violations.
On 10/20/2014, at 6:50 pm, Officers on patrol in the area of Lincoln and 47th Ave. observed a vehicle with a mechanical violation. The officers initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver who was unable to provide a drivers license. A computer check confirmed the driver had never been issued with a California license. The driver was cited for the violations.
On 10/20/2014, at 10:52 pm, Officers responded to the area of 2500 Sutter St. regarding a street robbery. The Victim stated that he was walking east on Sutter St. when he was approached by a male with a handgun. Fearing for his life, the victim retreated into the street and a brief struggle ensued over the duffel bag he was carrying. The victim released his duffel bag and the suspect fled on foot from the area. The investigation continues…
On 10/20/2014, at 11:20 pm, Officers on patrol in the area of Euclid and Heather St. observed a vehicle fail to stop at a posted stop sign. The officers contacted the driver and were able to determine the driver was suspended from driving. The officers cited the driver for multiple violations.
On 10/21/2014, at 7:06 pm, Officers on patrol in the area of 4th Ave. and Fulton St. observed a 4yr old vehicle operating without any license plates attached. The officers contacted the driver in an effort to discover why the plates were not attached. As the officers continued their investigation, they discovered that the driver was never issued a California drivers license. The driver was cited for multiple violations.
On 10/21/2014, at 7:14 pm, Officers on patrol in the area of eastbound Geary Blvd observed a vehicle with its headlamps turned off. The officers initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver. A computer query revealed that the driver was suspended for a prior violation. The driver was cited for multiple violations.
On 10/22/2014, at 08:17 am, Officers responded to what was reported an injury collision at 34th and Balboa. When the officers arrived on scene and started to render aid, it was only then they were informed that this was in fact a hit and run. Luckily a witness was able to provide a license plate for the vehicle which was registered in the city. Richmond officers responded to the registered owner’s home address and were able to make an arrest. The victim was transported to San Francisco General Hospital with serious injuries. Due to the ongoing investigation no further details are available at this time.
On 10/22/2014, at 4:41 pm, Officers responded to the 800 blk of La Playa St. regarding a male causing problems in the area. The officers contacted the male who matched the description provided by dispatch. A computer query revealed that the male had over $500,000.00 (1/2 Million Dollars) in outstanding warrants. The male was booked at county jail without incident.
On 10/22/2014, at 5:24 pm, Officers responded to the children’s playground in the area of Rossi Park and Edward St. regarding a report of a male scaring children and acting in a strange manner. The officers quickly contacted the male and discovered that there was a court issued stay away order from all playgrounds. They also found the male had warrants for his arrest which were outstanding. The officers arrested the male and booked him into county jail.
47th & Lincoln is in The Richmond?
@renee – it’s within their jurisdiction similar to Japantown and parts of Pacific Heights.
Re: the people who were stopped and didn’t have a drivers license – what exactly happens, is their car impounded? I mean, I presume they aren’t ticked for failure to have a license, and then allowed to drive away! LOL (I think…)
Sierrajeff, I seem to recall that question coming up re. a previous Police Blotter and I thought the answer was that the car does get impounded (don’t quote me on it though). In any case it seems like more people than ever seem to feel that getting a license is an avoidable inconvenience. Be careful out there !
The people who get caught without a licence are typically people who currently unable to get licenses (that changes soon — January, I think).
Per state law (although originally SF law, then made state-wide), anyone pulled over for a minor violation who does not have a licence is cited, but not arrested. The person is then allowed to call someone who is a licensed driver to pick up the car.. I think they’re given an hour for the person to show up. If they can’t get anyone, the car is then impounded.
If you have a suspended or revoked licence, this doesn’t apply… not sure if your licence is just expired, but I also think it doesn’t apply.
@Matt: Hmmm. Thanks for the info.
are we not having community meetings anymore?