bayview District Weekly Newsletter
BAYVIEW POLICE STATION 201 WILLIAMS AVE S.F. 94124 (415) 671-2300
Act. Captain RobeRt o’Sullivan
CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE
July 20-27, 2012
Sunday Streets Returns to the Streets of the Bayview
This Sunday, July 22, marks the return of Sunday Streets in the Bayview. The weather promises to be ice, so come on out and enjoy a stroll or ride on 3rd Street. Food will be served along the route. The Northbound lanes of 3rd Street from Oakdale to Mariposa will be closed to vehicle traffic, for more details see below.
Bayview Station holds community meetings with the Captain on the first Tuesday of each month. Due to the 2012 National Night Out, the August meeting has been changed to Monday, August 6th. The next meeting is on Monday, August 6th, at 6:00 pm Bayview Station Community Room 201 Williams (Cross Street Newhall)
incidents of Interest:
Robbery: On July 18th at 2:00 pm, a 44 year old victim came into Bayview Station and reported that he had been robbed on July 16th at 6:15 am. The victim stated that on the morning of the robbery, he had been walking in the area of 3rd and Paul when he was approached by two suspects who demanded his money. The victim, in fear for his life, complied and handed the suspects his wallet and backpack. He was not injured during the robbery. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120566861)
Hot Prowl Burglary Attempt: On July 18th at 11:35 am, a resident was inside his home on the 600 block of Hamilton when he heard the doorbell ring several times. He looked out the window and saw a vehicle in front of his home and a suspect that he did not recognize at his front door. When the victim did not answer the door, the suspect began to pry the security gate open. After getting the gate open, the suspect attempted to pry the front door open as well. After the unsuccessful attempt, the suspect got into the back seat of the vehicle, which was then driven from the scene by another suspect. The responding officers searched the area for the suspects and the vehicle but were unable to locate them that day. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120566504)
Burglary: On July 18th at 2:45 pm, officers responded on a call of a burglary at a commercial office on the 2400 block of 3rd St. They met with an employee who stated that she placed her laptop in the conference room of the establishment. She stated that she left the room to use the copy machine at 9:00 am. While doing so, she heard the front door to the office open. When she was finished and returned to the conference room, her laptop was gone. Surveillance footage from the building’s security system is pending. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120567693)
Warrant Arrest: On July 18th at 4:00 pm, officers patrolling in the area of 3rd and Oakdale saw a suspect that they recognized on the corner. The officers knew that the suspect had a no bail parole violation warrant for his arrest. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120567273)
Burglary: On July 18th at 4:15 pm, officers responded to a call of a burglary at an apartment on the 1700 block of 25th St. They met with the victim who stated that her apartment had been burglarized while she was away between July 4th and July 18th. She returned to find two televisions, a microwave oven, and a washer/dryer combo missing from her home. The officers found that the window near the front door had been damaged. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120567289)
Attempted Homicide: On July 18th at 10:18 pm, officers responded to the area of Nichols and Cameron on a report of a shooting. They located the 19 year old male victim, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was immediately transported to SFGH for treatment of his injuries, where he remained in stable condition. The officers secured the scene and conducted interviews of possible witnesses. Crime Scene Investigations responded to collect all evidence. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120568356)
Narcotics Arrest: On July 19th at 10:00 am, officers patrolling in the area of 3rd and Palou saw a suspect in the area who they had previously arrested for loitering in a known narcotics area. They knew that he had been admonished regarding hanging out at 3rd and Palou. The suspect was with two other subjects and was seen manipulating a plastic bag in his hands. When he saw the officers, the suspect put the bag inside his jacket and began to walk away with his two associates. The officers stopped all
three on the 4800 block of 3rd St. and placed the suspect under arrest for loitering in a known narcotics area. The officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana emanating from him. A search of his person revealed a plastic bag containing a large quantity of marijuana. The suspect was booked on the loitering offence as well as the narcotics charges. The other two subjects were identified, admonished regarding loitering in an area known for high narcotics activity, and released from the scene. (SFPD Case No. 120569116)
Armed Robbery: On July 19th at 11:40 am, a 60 year old victim was robbed in the area on Ingerson and Hawes. The victim told the responding officers that she was standing at the bus stop when two suspects walked up to her. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at her while the other snatched her purse from her shoulder. Both suspects fled the scene on foot. The officers searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate them that day. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120569451)
Narcotics Arrest: On July 19th at 1:00 pm, officers stopped a bicyclist for riding on the sidewalk and running a stop sign in the area of Van Dyke and Keith. The suspect was on active parole for the sale of narcotics. The officers conducted a parole search on the suspect and found a plastic bag containing methamphetamine in his pants pocket. The suspect was placed under arrest and booked for the narcotics as well as the parole violation at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120569627)
Auto Burglary Arrest: On July 19th at 8:00 pm, an officer at Jamestown and Ingalls saw a subject driving a vehicle in the area that he recognized from a recent crime alert bulletin. The suspect and the vehicle were both featured in the alert as involved in an auto burglary that had occurred on June 26th in the Central District. The officer pulled the
suspect over and confirmed that he was one and the same as the individual wanted for the crime. The suspect was placed under arrest. He was booked on auto burglary charges and his car was towed as evidence. (SFPD Case No. 126087778)
Aggravated Assault: On July 19th at 10:00 pm, officers responded to Bayshore and Paul on a call of an assault. They located the 35 year old victim who was bleeding from a laceration to his head. He told the officers that he had been squatting at the rear of a warehouse in the area of Paul and Wheat. The victim stated that he was asleep when three other squatters began talking to him, causing him to wake. An argument ensued and the suspects began beating the victim. During the fight, one of the suspects hit the victim in the head with a baseball bat. The suspects then fled the scene. The victim was transported to SFGH and treated for his injuries. The officers searched the area for the suspects but were unable to locate them that night. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120571127)
On July 26, 2006, Officer Nick Tomasito Birco was killed in the line of duty at Felton and Cambridge Streets. Officer Birco served with distinction and made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the citizens of San Francisco. He is missed by all who knew him. We know that Nick with his smile continues to watch over his family and friends.
Narcotics Arrest: On July 23rd at 11:51 am, officers pulled a vehicle over for a traffic violation in the area of Nichols and Cameron. As the driver told the officer at his window that he did not have a driver’s license, the second officer on the passenger side of the car saw the driver slowly reaching into his pants pocket. The suspect pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket and the officer watched as several rocks of crack cocaine came falling out onto the floorboard. The officer notified his partner, who promptly placed the suspect under arrest. He was booked at Bayview Station for the narcotics offences and for driving on a suspended license. (SFPD Case No. 120580463)
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Stolen Auto Arrest: On July 23rd at 3:15 pm, officers patrolling on the 900 block of Mendell St. ran a routine record check on a vehicle in the roadway. The vehicle came back as having been reported stolen. The officers detained the driver and her two passengers. The driver showed the officers a handwritten note stating that the car had been sold to her by the registered owner. When the officers contacted the owner of the car, they were advised that the car was never sold and that the bill of sale was a forgery. The officers placed the suspect under arrest for vehicle theft as well as a warrant that she had for her arrest. One of her passengers had an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle and was cited for the infraction. The third passenger was identified and released from the scene. The suspect was booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120566695)
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Warrant Arrest: On July 24th at 2:55 am, officers responded to the area of Whitfield and LaSalle to assist a security guard who had a subject detained for possibly being involved in a vehicle accident. The officers could locate no evidence of an accident at the scene or on the suspect’s vehicle. However, a record check revealed that the suspect had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody and booked at County Jail. (SFPD Case No. 120582685)
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Ammunition Arrest: On July 24th at 9:35 am, officers were conducting checks on vacant apartments in the Potrero Hill Housing Development to ensure that there were no squatters in the units. They heard voices coming from an address on the unit block of Dakota that was supposed to be vacant. They made entry through the front door, which was ajar, and announced their presence. The officers located three suspects inside the unit along with two pit bulls. There was a litter of puppies in one of the bedrooms and one of the suspects admitted to staying in that room with all of the dogs. A record check revealed that he was a convicted felon. The officers searched the bedroom and located ammunition, which the suspect was prohibited from possessing. He was placed under arrest and booked for
trespassing and the possession of ammunition by a convicted felon charges at Bayview Station. The other two suspects were identified and cited for trespassing. The adult dogs as well as the pups were relinquished to Animal Care and Control. (SFPD Case No. 120583047)
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Narcotics Arrest: On July 24th at 11:44 am, officers were patrolling the area of Keith and Thomas which is known for rampant drug related crime. They saw a subject on the 1400 block of Thomas who, on seeing the officers, immediately turned and walked over to a backpack hanging nearby on a fence. He nervously struggled to remove the bag from the fence as he frequently glanced at the officers. Once the bag was free, the suspect positioned himself behind a truck in order to conceal himself. The officers detained him. His hands were cupped and when one of the officers asked to see what he was holding, the suspect opened his palm revealing a marijuana cigarette. He was placed under arrest. Directly beside the tire of the truck that the suspect hid behind, the officers found a paper bindle containing several rocks of crack cocaine. A search of the suspect’s backpack revealed additional loose marijuana as well as paper identical to that of the bindle used to wrap the discarded crack rocks. The suspect was booked on narcotics violations at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120583398)
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Robbery Attempt: On July 24th at 1:20 pm, officers responded to the area of 20th and Connecticut on a call of a robbery attempt. The officers met with the 46 year old victim who told them that she had been standing in front of the library on the 1600 block of 20th St when two suspects attempted to steal her iPhone. The victim stated that both female suspects approached her and pinned her arms to her sides. They then attempted to snatch the victim’s iPhone from her hand, though the victim held on to it and was able to retain it. The suspects, who were laughing during the entire incident, gave up and walked away. The victim was not injured as a result of this incident. The officers searched the area for the suspects but were unable to locate them that day. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120583809)
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Narcotics Arrest:
On July 24th, after an investigation into a local drug dealer, plainclothes officers were able to obtain a search warrant for the suspect’s person and vehicle. At 3:30 pm, after searching for the suspect, the officers located him sitting near his car on the 1700 block of Quesada. They detained the suspect and executed the search warrant. The officers located a plastic bag in the suspect’s sock that contained fourteen individually wrapped crack cocaine rocks. The suspect was placed under arrest and booked at Bayview Station on narcotics for sale charges. (SFPD Case No. 120584170)
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Warrant Arrest: On July 24th at 5:30 pm, officers responded to a parking lot in the area of 4th and Channel regarding a call of a suspect harassing patrons of the ballpark. They located the suspect who matched the broadcast description. A record check revealed that he had a no bail parole violation warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident and booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120584506)
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Warrant Arrest: On July 24th at 8:30 pm, officers patrolling in the area of 3rd and Newcomb detained two subjects for loitering on the corner. A record check revealed that one of the suspects had an outstanding no bail warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was taken into custody and booked at Bayview Station. The second subject was identified and admonished regarding loitering in an area where narcotics are used and sold. (SFPD Case No. 120565493)
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Burglary: On July 24th at 8:40 pm, officers responded to a call of a burglary on the unit block of Bertha. They met with the victim who told them that she had been gone from her home between 4:00 pm and 8:45 pm. She stated that when she returned, she found that her apartment had been broken into and that three laptops and two video game systems had been stolen. The officers were able to locate the method that the suspect used to gain entry into the building. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120585112)
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Auto Thefts:
Between 7:45 pm on July 17th and 7:30 am on July 18th, a grey Toyota CRV was stolen from the area of 1000 Silliman. (SFPD Case No. 120566093)
On July 21st at midnight, a maroon Honda Civic was stolen from the area of 1500 Newhall. (SFPD Case No. 120574347)
Between 9:00 pm on July 20th and 6:30 am on July 21st, a maroon Honda Accord was stolen from the unit block of University. (SFPD Case No. 120575088)
Between 10:00 pm on July 20th and 6:45 am on July 21st, a grey Mitsubishi Outlander was stolen from the area of Shafter and Hawes. (SFPD Case No. 120576149)
Between 9:00 pm on July 22nd and 6:30 am the next morning, a black Honda Accord was stolen from the area of 1300 Felton. (SFPD Case No. 120579933)
Between 11:00 pm on July 23rd and 7:30 am the next morning, a silver Acura Vigor was stolen from the area of Hamilton and Felton. (SFPD Case No. 120583194)
Between 8:00 pm on July 23rd and 8:15 am the next morning, a red Toyota Tundra was stolen from the area of 1600 McKinnon. (SFPD Case No. 120584415)
Auto Burglaries:
On July 20th between 2:00 pm and 10:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of 25th and Dakota was burglarized. A GPS, iPad, and clothing were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120574143)
On July 20th between 8:30 pm and 3:00 pm the next day, a vehicle on 1300 block of Thomas was burglarized. A spare tire was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120576042)
Between 8:00 pm on July 17th and 8:00 pm on July 20th, a vehicle in the area of 26th and DeHaro was burglarized. Camera equipment was stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103584)
On July 20th between 3:50 pm and 4:00 pm, a vehicle on the 500 block of Bayshore was burglarized. Personal accessories were stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103578)
On July 19th between 8:00 pm and 6:30 am the next morning, a vehicle in the area of 100 Dartmouth was burglarized. A laptop was stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103556)
On July 19th between 1;00 am and 5:00 am, a vehicle on the 1000 block of Mariposa was burglarized. A laptop was stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103534)
On July 18th between 7:30 and 8:30 pm, a vehicle in the area of 18th and 3rd was burglarized. A laptop and iPhone were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103512)
On July 17th between 10:00 am and 2:15 pm, a vehicle in the area of 2000 17th St. was burglarized. A cell phone was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103506)
On July 16th at 1:45 pm, a vehicle on the 700 block of Illinois was burglarized. A laptop and iPad were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103471)
On July 16th between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, a vehicle in the area of 18th and Carolina was burglarized. An emergency kit was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103459)
On July 13th between 6:45 pm and 11:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of Mission rock and 3rd was burglarized. A purse was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126098167)
On July 23rd between 3:00 pm and 9:30 pm, a vehicle in the area of 800 Terry A Francois was burglarized. Cosmetics were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120582287)
On July 22nd between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of 600 Jamestown was burglarized. A wallet was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120578935)
On July 24th at 9:00 pm, a vehicle on the 8th and 16th was burglarized. A bag was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103794)
On July 20th at 6:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of Mariposa and Illinois was burglarized. An iPhone was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103766)
On July 21st between 4:00 pm and 3:30 am the next morning, a vehicle in the area of Pennsylvania and 23rd was burglarized. (SFPD Case No. 126103744)
On July 24th between 1:30 am and 10:00 am, a vehicle in the area of 400 Kansas was burglarized. A cell phone and art supplies were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103788)
On July 24th at 5:45 pm, a vehicle in the area of 1900 Jerrold was burglarized. Money was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120584625)
All of the above thefts are under investigation NEVER LEAVE VALUABLES INSIDE YOUR UNATTENDED VEHICLE Auto Burglary: Auto Theft:
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Items Of Community Interest:
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African American Healing Center
Open House – Community Meeting Wednesday July 25th, 2012 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Please join us for an open house community meeting to introduce providers and members of our community to the facility and services that SHOP & AAHC offers to the clientele we serve.
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Public Transportation Safety Tips � Be alert. Know who is around you. Notify the operator if someone acts suspicious.
� While waiting for a bus or streetcar, stand near others who are waiting.
� If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near an occupied building or in a lighted area until transportation arrives.
� If the coach is empty or nearly empty, sit as far up front and close to the driver as possible.
� Upon arriving at your stop, be aware of those who alight with you. If you feel you are being followed, go to the nearest occupied building and ask for assistance.
� After dark, attempt to get off the bus in a well-lighted area. Use only well-streets to reach your final destination.
� Pick-pocketing usually occurs under crowded conditions. Be aware of jostling and pushing when boarding public transportation.
� If you have shopping bags with you, make sure you hold on to them or place them in your lap. Keep an eye on the shopping bags and be aware of others in your immediate area.
� Never display money or valuables in public.
� Carry your wallet in an inside pocket, or a pocket that can be buttoned.
� Place your arm on the outside of your purse or bag.
� Keep your keys separate from your purse or bag.
� Watch out for strangers who strike up a conversation—used as a trick to distract you.
� If you notice anything unpleasant, call the MUNI complaint line (415) 923-6164.
For emergencies or crimes in progress, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, dial (415) 553-0123.
OPERATION GUN STOP
In an ongoing effort to combat gun violence, the SFPD and SAFE have renewed the Operation Gun Stop program to get illegally possessed guns and assault weapons off San Francisco’s streets. The program offers rewards UP TO $1,000.00 per incident for information leading to arrests for firearm offenses, as well as the seizure of assault weapon(s), regardless of an arrest.
The number for the public tip line, open 24 hours, 7 days a week is (415) 575-4444 Callers may choose to remain anonymous
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Bayview Station Tip Line: (415) 822-8147
S.F.P.D. Tip Line (24 hr live coverage) (415) 575-4444
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Bayview District WEB Resources
District Blogs: Bayview Merchants Association http://bayviewmerchants.org/blog
D10Watch website and blog: http://d10watch.blogspot.com
VVBoom Visitacion Valley Blog: http://www.sfvvboom.blogspot.com/
Portola Neighborhood Steering Committee – www.facebook.com/pages/Portola-Neighborhood-Steering-Committee
Potrero/Dogpatch Merchants Association http://potrerohill.biz/phamb
Better Bayview Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/betterbayview/
Portola Planet http://portolaplanet.com
BRITE, Bayview Residents Improving Their Environment, [email protected] on Facebook: BRITE Group
District Information: District 10 information site: www.district10.info
Bayview Footprints www.bayviewfootprints.org
D10Watch: www.d10watch.blogspot.com
Neighborhood Associations: Quesada Gardens Initiative Butchertown Neighborhood Association http://QuesadaGardens.org [email protected]
ART94124 Progress Park on Indiana Street in Dogpatch http://art94124.com/ www.progresspark.org
Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association: McKinley Square Park Foundation http://bayviewhillsf.org/ www.mckinleysquarepark.org
India Basin Neighborhood Association: http://www.indiabasin.org/ Dogpatch Neighborhood Association http://mydogpatch.org Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association http://potreroboosters.org
BAYVIEW STATION RESOURCE LIST
EMERGENCY: 911 Non-Emergency: 553-0123 Customer Service Center: 311, for TTY, or outside SF dial 415-701-2323 Emergency: 911 or 553-8090 (with cell phone) Bayview Station: 671-2300 [email protected] Captain Chignell 671-2300 Anonymous Tip-Line 822-8147 Bayview Station’s Voicemail SFPD Anon Tip Line 575-4444 Live person 24-hrs a day Crime Stats: Graffiti Abatement 278-9454 Graffiti Fax 278-9456 Internet reporting www.sfgov.org/police Events/Community Liaison: 671-2302 Sergeant Gerry Newbeck Permit/Code Abatement: 671-2313 Officer Bernadette Robinson Deputy City Attorney: 554-3874 Yvonne Mere Dept. Parking & Traffic: 553-1943 DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch Parks: 671-2300 Officer Lorenzo Adamson SF SAFE 553-1984 Abandoned Auto 850-9737 Officer Rodriguez (M-F, 7-3 PM) Homeless Issues: 850-9740 Officer Mann Third Street Beat: 671-2300 Officers Faye, Gillies, Singleton, Fowler, McNichol, and Margreiter San Bruno Avenue: 671-2300 Officers Hernandez & Chou Bayview Narcotics 254-7197 Sgt. O’Connor & Sgt. Griffin Westbrook Development 509-1678 Officer Martinez & Pashby Westbrook Development 806-8304 Officer Reynoso & Santiago Potrero Hill Development 509-1408 Officer Rodatos & Cahill Potrero Hill Development 987-6389 Officer Luedkte & Kraus Hunter’s View Development 987-6569 Officer Kavanaugh & Rightmire Hunter’s View Development 509-1270 Officer ***pending*** Alice Griffith Development 269-4002 Officer Lamma & Ortiz Alice Griffith Development 269-4002 Officer Norment & Williams Neighborhood Prosecutor 558-2449 A.D.A. Marisa Rodriguez School Officers 671-2300 Officers Jackson & Fry
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