[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of January 9, 2014. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpdrichmondstation@sfgov.org.]
STATION MESSAGE
The officers of Richmond Station want to wish you and your families a happy and healthy New Year. There is much to do in 2015 and we are looking forward to the work we will do together building a better and safer community.
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The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 12:01am on Saturday, January 10 and will reopen at 4:00 am on Monday, January 12.
The Bridge will be closed to install a moveable median barrier which will provide a safer and more efficient system of separating opposing lanes of traffic.
The Bridge District is issuing a no travel advisory that weekend but if travel between San Francisco and the North Bay Area is necessary, there are several ways to get to your destination:
– Golden Gate Transit bus service will be allowed to cross the Bridge.
– Golden Gate Ferry will be offering expanded service that weekend, including late night service.
– Use alternate routes (Richmond and Bay Bridges)
The Bridge’s east sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians and bicyclists but parking lots at the Bridge will be closed.
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Our next community meeting is January 20th, 2015 at 7:00 PM. (Time change requested by attendees)
Location: Richmond Station Community Room (Location Subject to Change)
Guest Speakers: There will be a presentation by representatives of the Department of Public Health about their work with businesses that sell tobacco and alcohol within the district.
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS & INCIDENTS
(Regarding some of the incidents in the weekly newsletter. We are not always able to give a full or complete account of what has occurred. We do not want to furnish information about ongoing investigations which may be prejudicial or interfere. We do our best to give a general overview of incidents within the district.)
On December 20, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Officer Flannery observed a vehicle with expired registration. The officer initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver. A computer query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was cited for expired registration, no current proof of insurance and driving on a suspended license.
On December 21, 2014 at 5:03 PM, Officer Flannery was on patrol in the area of 16th and Geary when he observed a vehicle with illegal tint on the Windows. Officer Flannery initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and during his investigation discovered the driver had a suspended license. The driver was cited for both violations.
On December 24, 2014 at 2:34 AM, Officers on patrol in the area of California and Cherry streets observed a vehicle which did not have a front license plate attached. The officers initiated a traffic stop regarding the violation and contacted the driver. A computer query on the driver’s information revealed that the driver did not have any drivers license issued to him. The officers cited the driver for multiple violations.
On December 28, 2014 at 12:06 AM, Officers Flannery and Dal Porto were on patrol in the area of Balboa and 11th Ave. when they observed a vehicle with a broken tail light. The officers initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver. The officers discovered that the driver was operating the vehicle on a suspended license. The driver was cited for multiple violations.
On January 1, 2015 at 6:15 AM, Sgt. Ezirim observed a male on a red scooter driving in an unsafe manner. The Sgt. initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver. A computer query revealed that the operator of the scooter did not hold any license in California. The operator was cited for driving with no license issued.
On January 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM, Officers responded to 2400 block of Balboa Street regarding an attempted robbery. The suspect in this incident initially entered the premise and purchased a half pint of vodka. As a shop assistant was making change for the purchase the suspect produced a knife and told the assistant to open the register. The assistant now realized that this was an attempted robbery and fearing for his safety grabbed a 4 foot long wooden pole to defend himself. The suspect grabbed the pole from the assistant and eventually fled the scene empty-handed. The investigation into this incident continues…
On January 4, 2015 at 2:05 AM, Officers Rotschi and Liu were on patrol in the area of Clement and 3rd Avenue. After stopping at the posted stop sign, the officers then started to proceed through the intersection. It was at this time that they were almost struck by another vehicle which had entered the intersection without apparently noticing their vehicle. Avoiding this collision was due to the officers being observant and driving in a safe manner. The officers initiated an enforcement stop and contacted the driver regarding the near miss. The driver told the officers he had just left a bar after having two whiskeys and did not see them in the intersection. At the conclusion of this incident the driver was booked at County jail on DUI charges and failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
On January 5, 2015 at 10:43 PM, Officers Stevens and Flannery were on patrol in the area of John F. Kennedy and Middle Drive East in Golden Gate Park. The officers contacted a male who was later discovered to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. The male was arrested and transported to County jail without further incident.
On January 7, 2015 at 12:01 PM, Officer George was on patrol in the area of 11th Ave. and Geary when he observed a vehicle with an expired registration. The officer conducted a traffic stop and discovered the driver had a suspended license for a prior DUI. The driver was cited regarding both violations.
On January 7, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Officers Neill and Dungca responded to the parking lot at the Smart and Final on 7th Avenue regarding a fight in progress. When they arrived at the scene, the officers discovered that the fight was in relation to a petty theft which had just occurred. While running a computer query on the suspect in this incident the officers discovered there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The suspect was arrested and booked at County jail without further incident.
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Join Mayor Ed Lee in the SF Summer Jobs Program
If you are 16-24 years old and interested in a job for the summer of 2015, now’s the time to check out the SF Summer Jobs Program at http://sfsummerjobs.org/summer-jobs/
You can also check out the SF PAL Cadets program at http://www.sfpal.org/programs/cadets/