Announcements Captain s Community Meeting My next meeting will be Tuesday, April 3rd, at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held in the Community Room. Access can be gained by entering through the Newhall Street door. Press Release form the District Attorney s Office Kamala Harris, District Attorney released a press release in February announcing the conviction of a felon with a loaded firearm. A jury in Department 27 presided over by Superior Court Judge W. Douglass, found Christopher Ellis Brooks guilty on all counts of weapons related charges. Brooks was arrested October 16th, 2006 after a probation search of his home and an assault rifle was found. Bayview Officer Jason Kirchner was the investigating officer. The case was argued by Scot Clark, Assistant District Attorney. Brooks, a convicted felon, faces 16 months to 3 years in state prison. Sentencing Is March 22, 2007 in Department 27 at 9:00AM. Captain Albert Pardini Commanding Officer Bayview Station Public Interest New Police Department Hiring Process: The San Francisco Police Department is actively hiring eligible candidates and has begun an Accelerated Police Officer Hiring Program. Candidates are instructed to show up to any of the upcoming test dates. They must bring valid photo identification. Candidates will take the Written Examination and complete the Personal History Questionnaire in the same day. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, have a valid driver s license, and not be convicted of a crime that would prohibit them from carrying a firearm. For more information visit: www.sfgov.org/police. Test Dates: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Tuesday, May 5, 2007 Tuesday, June 19, 2007 The test will begin at 8:00AM and will be held at the Bill Graham Center. San Francisco School Volunteers The San Francisco School Volunteers are seeking your help in tutoring San Francisco students in all schools, in all grades, and in all subjects. The program will match your skill set where it is needed such as math, languages, computers, assisting in the playground, or whatever interests 1
you. The volunteer program seeks a commitment of one semester. The hours are usually school hours from 8AM to 3PM with some after school sessions. For more information visit them on the web www.sfsv.org or contact Debbie Lynch, volunteer@sfsv.org or 415-749-3700 x3002. Civil Grand Jury The San Francisco Civil Grand Jury is looking for volunteers to serve as Jurors. The Civil Grand Jury is the only independent investigative body in the City of San Francisco. Recent topics of investigation have included Muni, the Fire Department, and the Police Department. If you are over 18 years old, a resident of San Francisco, possess a good working knowledge of English, and have never been convicted of a felony, you are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be screened for eligibility and will be interviewed by San Francisco Superior Court Judges. If selected you will serve a one-year term commencing on July 1, 2007. To learn more please visit www.sfgov.org/site/courts and click on the link for the Civil Grand Jury. Small Business Development The Small Business Development Center is offering a 9 week course designed to start, or expand a business. The course will include planning, marketing, financial management, organizational skills, selling strategies and more. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00PM to 9:00PM starting on March 14th through May 16th. The classes will be held at City College of San Francisco, Southeast Campus at 1800 Oakdale Avenue. Tuition is $95.00. To register or for more information call 415-841-4050. Free Legal Help: Do you have a legal problem? Need to talk to a lawyer? Visit the Legal Advice and Referral Clinic. Sponsored by the Bar Association of San Francisco. Saturday, March 31, 2007, Noon to 1:30PM, Providence Baptist Church 1601 McKinnon Ave at Newhall. Doors Close at 1:30 PM without exception. Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Troop #159 is looking for interested young men ages 11-15 to join their troop. They meet every Thursday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at New Home Baptist Church located at 1763 Newcomb Avenue. They are also seeking an adult volunteer to assist the troop. For questions contact the Scoutmaster Harry Velleno 415-826-7348 or email harv159@aol.com. Back issues of the Bayview Community Update: Back issues of the Bayview Community Update are available online at www.sfgov.org/police. Other District Stations updates can been found here as well. 2
Crimes and Law Enforcement THE BELOW LISTED INCIDENTS WERE SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUALS OF BAYVIEW STATION: Friday, March 3, 2007 1:06 AM Auto Burglary 19th and Tennessee Streets CS# 070 223 226 Two young men were arrested after they were observed breaking into a car by Bayview Officers Alcaraz and Solares. After their crime the men jumped into a van and tried to drive away but were stopped. Inside the van was a bag of woman s clothing and a purse. The owner of the car was located and she identified the clothes and the purse belonging to her. Both men were read their rights and they stated that while one of them was acting as a lookout, the other saw a purse lying on the floor of the car and broke into it. Both men were booked for auto burglary and conspiracy. One of the arrested men has an open court case for the same exact crime. Although, one should not have their car broken into we ask people to help themselves by not leaving valuables in plain view in their cars. The list includes obvious items such as purses, luggage, and computers, but also includes loose change, cigarettes, and sunglasses. If you are going to hide these items in your trunk do so before you park your car. Would be criminals will watch you and just wait for you to leave the area. You can take very minor steps to prevent auto burglaries from occurring to you. Friday, March 3, 2007 8:41 AM Sex Offender, Failure to Register 800 block of Missouri CS# 070 223 840 In a continual effort to keep tabs on sexual offenders living in the district, Bayview Station keeps records on the Sex Registrants whereabouts and whether they are in compliance. It was learned that a convicted rapist had not registered as he was required. Bayview Officers Sanders and Remedios knocked on his door and took the man into custody without incident. Sunday, March 4th, 2007 2:14 AM Stolen Vehicle, Parole Violation 3rd Street and Oakdale Avenue CS# 070 067 193 A parolee at large, from Potrero Hill, was taken into custody after Officers Fong and Wise caught him driving a stolen car. They were driving behind a Saturn and compared the license plate to a list of stolen cars that was taped to their dash board. They confirmed that the car was stolen through dispatch. The car was pulled over and the parolee was taken into custody. Sunday, March 4th, 2007 3:13AM Auto Burglary, Arrest Made 1400 Block of Shafter CS# 070 226 929 - Officers Lane and Yoo were on patrol in the area when they saw a person that they new had a warrantless search condition as part of his probation. They searched the man and found a car stereo, screwdrivers, a flashlight, and a crack pipe. The officers 3
searched the block and found a car that had its rear window smashed and its stereo missing. The registered owner was located and he identified the car stereo has his. The man was booked for auto burglary and a probation violation. The man is on probation for auto burglary. Sunday, March 4th, 2007 8:35 AM Robbery, Arrest Made 3rd Street and Paul Ave CS# 070 227 193 - A pack of juveniles attacked a man and his friend in an apparent robbery. Fortunately, a Muni driver saw this and called 911. Numerous Bayview Units responded. As the police began to arrive the group scattered in three different directions. Responding units arrived and were able to detain all involved, seven teens total. Further, the victim s money was recovered. The victims and two other witnesses were able to identify the teens as the robbers. All the juveniles were brought to the station and were interviewed by the inspector. All the juveniles blamed one of the males responsible for the attack. Six of the seven were released and the one male, 17 years old from Daly City was booked at Youth Guidance Center. One of the victims suffered a broken nose from the attack. Monday, March 5th, 2007-5:45 PM Domestic Violence - Third Street Corridor Third Street Bike Officers McPherson and Singleton were sitting in a restaurant on Third Street when the waitress handed them the phone. The person on the other end of the line wanted to report a domestic violence incident that was occurring next door. The caller saw the police bikes outside, saw the number on the restaurant s awning and called. The caller did not give his name and hung up. The officers investigated and found the caller s claim to be true and an arrest was made. Although 911 is the preferred number to call the police to report an emergency this turned out to be effective. Monday, March 5th, 2007 11:20 AM Lost Cell Phone, Robbery w/ a gun arrest Bayview Station - CS# 070 228 812 A young man came to Bayview Station to report a lost cell phone. Officer Dalton, who was working the front counter, recognized the man as being wanted in a robbery incident. He was taken into custody without incident. Officer Dalton made his lost cell phone report while the man was at the booking counter. Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 9:29 AM Trespassing. Cameron Way - CS# 070 234 364 Officer Lamma and Officer Davis were dispatched to a housing project located on Cameron Way regarding trespassers. Upon arrival they knocked on the door and announced that they were the police. There was no answer to the door so they used the key supplied to them by the manager. Once inside they again announced that they were the police. Two female subjects finally responded that they were upstairs. Officers Lamma and Davis detained the female subjects without incident. A preliminary investigation 4
revealed that neither woman had any identification. They both were transported to Bayview Station where a DMV photo computer confirmed their identity. Both women were cited for trespassing and released from Bayview Station. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 10:18 AM Controlled Substance Offense; Narcotics Paraphernalia, Possession of. Bayshore Blvd. CS# 070 238 695 Officer Villanueva and Officer Bandvik were on patrol when they observed a male subject riding his bicycle on the sidewalk. They got out of their marked patrol vehicle and detained the subject. The subject appeared to be uneasy. He was avoiding all eye contact and constantly shifting his weight from foot to foot. Concerned that the subject may possibly be hiding a weapon, Officer Villanueva conducted a cursory search. When asked if the subject had any sharp objects on him, he stated that he had an un-capped needle in his pants pocket. Officer Villanueva retrieved several hypodermic needles from the subject s pants and jacket. Officer Villanueva then placed the subject under arrest. An arrest search revealed two clear bags containing a brown powder-like substance. Due to Officers Bandvik and Villanueva s training and experience, they believed the brown powder-like substance to be tar heroin. The subject was transported to Bayview Station where he was booked for possession of a controlled substance and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 9:19 AM Warrant Arrest, Local SF Warrant; Warrant Arrest, Enroute to Outside Jurisdiction; Traffic Violation. Oakdale Ave at Lane Ave. CS# 070 242 339 Officer Brady and Officer Lamma were dispatched to Oakdale and Lane regarding a possible vehicle accident. Officer Jamison also responded to that area as back-up. Upon arrival, they saw two vehicles stopped in the eastbound lane on Oakdale Ave. Both drivers denied that an accident had occurred. Officer Jamison requested Driver s Licenses from both parties. The female subject said that she did not have her license with her. Officer Lamma located a California Identification card for the female subject. A computer check revealed that the female had never had a driver s license issued to her. A further computer check revealed that the female had three warrants for her arrest. Officer Brady and Officer Lamma transported the female to Bayview Station where the warrants were confirmed with Central Warrants Bureau. The female subject was booked at Bayview Station. Friday, March 9, 2006 11:06 Assault with a Deadly Weapon Jerrold Avenue and Barneveld Street CS# 070 249 357 Plainclothes Sergeant Dempsey was a witness to a violent incident. It was reported that a group of men that were attending an area nightclub were involved in a fight. Sgt. Dempsey responded to the area a saw the group and then saw a car drive on the sidewalk towards the group of men. The car struck one male before 5
hitting a telephone pole. The car reversed and started to head for another group of men, he was stopped by arriving officers. The young man that he struck was taken to the hospital with a compound fracture to his leg. The driver of the car, from Tracy, claimed that he was threatened with a gun so he was attempting to defend himself. The person that was struck said that he did not have any contact with the driver all evening. The case is currently under investigation. Saturday, March 10, 2007 6:33 PM Car Jacking Arrest Silver and San Bruno Avenues - CS# 070 249 197 Three seventeen year olds were arrested when they were found driving in a vehicle that was car jacked the day prior. They were spotted by Officer Aherne as they pulled into a gas station. They were brought into custody and brought back to Bayview Station. The victims were brought to the station and they were identified as their attackers. All the juveniles were booked at the Youth Guidance Center. Phone Numbers and Web Sites S. F. P. D. Emergency: 9-1-1 S.F.P.D. Website: www.sfgov.org/police S.F.P.D. Anonymous Tips, General: 575-4444 Narcotics Detail Anonymous Tips: (800) 272-2548 Vice Crimes Anonymous Tips: 643-6223 Bayview Station Captain Albert Pardini: 671-2300 Bayview Station Anonymous Tips: 822-8147. Illegal Encampments: Officer Sue Lavin (Mo Fr), 850-9740. Bayview Narcotics Investigations: Sgt. Eddie Hagan/Sgt. Dempsey, 254-7197. Westbrook Development Liaison: Officers Brett Bodisco and Cullen Cahill at 509-1678, and Officers Reynoso and Pasqua at 806-8304 Hunter s View Development Liaison: Officers Brian Petiti and Mike Chantal at 987-6569, and Officers Mike Robinson and Dave Dockery at 509 1270 Potrero Hill Development Liaison: Officers Alex Rodatos and Kelvin Sanders at 509-1408, and Officers Tim Fowlie and George Ferraez at 987-6369 Third Street Beat Officers: Officers Kevin McPherson, Monty Singleton, Lloyd Martin and Giueseppe Festa at 671-2300. San Bruno St. Corridor Beat Officers: Officers Feliks Gasanyan and Albert Lieu at 671-2300. Miscellaneous City Departments Illegal Dumping (DPW): 282-5326 DPT Abandoned Autos: 781-JUNK DPT Parking Problems: 553-1200 6
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