SFPD newsletter 101515

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Captains Message 1-3

Crimes of Note 4-8

How NOT to buy a stolenBicycle

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Career Opportunities 13

Community Calendar 14

Central District Map 15

Resource Information 16

Volume , IssueOctober 15, 2015

Acting Captain Hoos Message

On October 12th, at approximately 10:55pm, CaptainLazar left the Central District where he helped bringan end to a life-threatening situation where a manhad positioned himself high atop a building andrefused to come down. This incident lasted the betterpart of the day and into evening until San FranciscoFire personnel were able to harness the man andlower him to safety.

Captain Lazar was in an unmarked vehicle and drivingwest on Broadway from Fillmore. He was traveling atlow speed when something sent him and his vehicleinto a violent turn. Captain Lazars vehicle wasthrust violently forward as it made a complete360-degree turn. After Captain Lazars vehicle madeits turn, it struck the front of a parked vehicle that was on the far side of theopposing lane. The vehicle that struck Captain Lazar came to rest immediately nextto Captain Lazars vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle appeared to beintoxicated and could not exit from the drivers side of his vehicle. Air bagsdeployed and the only sound that anyone could hear was the sound of CaptainLazars horn that was stuck and steady. Captain Lazar was able to get himself outof the vehicle and contact 911 for assistance.

San Francisco Fire personnel transported Captain Lazar to San Francisco GeneralHospital where he was evaluated and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Thedriver of the vehicle that struck Captain Lazars vehicle was arrested for suspicion ofdriving under the influence.

Captain Lazar is at home resting and, as you may have guessed, he is calling meregularly. I will be the Acting Captain while Captain Lazar is away. We all wishhim a speedy and complete recovery.

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I see this as an opportunity to discuss the dangers of drunk driving. There are somany alternatives to driving while intoxicated in this city. Taxi, designated driver,walking, public transportation, etc. Too many people die each year due to collisionscaused by drivers who are under the influence. Please help by discussing thisimportant issue with friends and family. Also know that the San Francisco PoliceDepartment takes this issue seriously. The Department organizes sobrietycheckpoints in various zones throughout the city on a regular basis.

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Captain David LazarCommanding Officer Central Station

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While tonights community meeting is cancelled, Captain Lazar has informed me that he will be discussingissues relating to driving under the influence at his next community meeting.


Great Police Work

Officer Anthony Randolph on October 14th was recognized by the Greater Geary Boulevard MerchantsAssociation for apprehending a robbery suspect. Presenting his award was Chief Suhr. Officer Randolphwas in the right place at the right time to effect an arrest on a robbery suspect who shot a tourist fromThailand at Lombard and Larkin St a few months ago. Officer Randolph did a great job and showing whata caliber of officer he is, he went right back to work handling runs after his awards. Keep up the greatwork!!!

Thank you

I would like to thank Captain Lazar and Captain Cherniss for their help while I am the Acting Captain for theweek.

Have a great weekend!

Acting Captain Brien HooCentral Station

4Robberies

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Crimes of NoteDefinitions

Robbery Robbery is the taking of property from another by using force or by using fear.

Assault An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injuryon another person.

Battery - (Misdemeanor battery) is any willful and unlawful touching of another.(Felony battery) is the use of force or violence upon the person of another that causes

serious bodily injury.

*Assault is when a person swings their arm and battery is when that arm makes contact withanother person.

Aggravated Assault Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than afirearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.

Burglary The intent upon entry into a property to commit grand theft, petty theft, or any felony.

Grant Theft Grand theft is theft committed when the value of the money, labor, or property takenexceeds $950.

Petty Theft Theft where the value of the property taken is less than $950.

10/9 9:03am Robbery, With ForcePowell/Ellis

An unknown suspect pushed the victim away from the ATM thevictim was using. Two other suspects held on to the victim as thefirst suspect withdrew money from the victims account. Thesuspects fled away.

10/9 9:30am Robbery, Bank, With Gun400 block of Columbus

An unknown suspect handed the teller a note that stated he has agun and demanded money. Fearing for her safety, the teller gavethe suspect money and the suspect fled away.

10/9 5:35pm Robbery, Commercial,With Force100 block of Pine

The suspect entered the store and stole headphones. Anemployee tried to stop the suspect by placing his arms around thesuspects chest, but the suspect bit the employee on the arm. Arrestmade.

10/10 12:00am Robbery, With ForceGeary/Taylor

Three unknown suspects approached the victim and demandedmoney. The victim told the suspects he has no money. One suspectpunched the victim in the face and the victim fell. The suspectswent through the victims pocket and stole his cell phone, moneyand jacket.

10/11 4:45am Robbery, With KnifeUnit block of Broadway

An unknown suspect stopped the victim from riding his bicycle,pointed a knife at the victim and demanded the victims bicycle.Fearing for his safety, the victim let the suspect take his bicycle.

10/12 1:48am Robbery, With ForceMarket/Beale

An unknown approached the victim and stole the tablet on thevictims lap. The victim followed the suspect and the suspectpushed the victim and caused the victim to fall.

10/13 2:03am Robbery, With ForceUnit block of Powell

The suspect was aggressively asking for money. The victim gavethe suspect a dollar and the suspect continued to ask for moremoney. The victim tried to call the police, but the suspect grabbedthe cell phone. The victim and the suspect struggled for the cellphone. Arrest made.

10/14 6:29pm Robbery, With Force500 block of Powell

An unknown suspect approached the victim from behind andpushed the victim against the wall. The suspect punched the victimin the face and stole the victims beanie. The suspect fled away.

5Narcotics Related

Assault/Battery/Violent Crimes

Theft/Shoplifting


10/14 1:16pm Possession of NarcoticsBattery/Market

Possession of suspected narcotics. Outstanding warrant. Arrestmade.

10/10 2:00am Aggravated Assault,With Gun600 block of Broadway

An unknown suspect fired five shots from a gun and fled away. Avictim was hit by one of the shots.

10/10 7:50am BatteryMaiden/Grant

The suspect and victim were in a verbal argument. The suspect thenpunched the victim in the face. Citation issued.

10/10 9:41am Battery1000 block of Hyde

The suspect approached the victim and asked for money. The victimtold the suspect she has no money, the suspect punched the victim inthe shoulder. The suspect also had an outstanding warrant. Arrestmade.

10/10 12:20pm Aggravated Assault,With Knife200 block of Kearny

The suspect stabbed the victim in the forearm with a pocket knifeafter a verbal argument. Arrest made.

10/11 8:55pm Battery400 block of Geary

An unknown suspect approached the victim and punched the victimin the face. The victim fell and the suspect continued to punch thevictim. The suspect then fled away.

10/12 12:20pm Aggravated Assault,With Other Weapon2800 block ofLeavenworth

An unknown suspect pushed a shopping cart into the victim while thevictim was talking on the phone.

10/13 2:10pm Aggravated Assault,With Other Weapon1000 block of Hyde

The suspect approached the victim and struck the victim with awooden stick. Arrest made.

10/8 12:00am Theft, From Vehicle100 block of Jones

Stolen front license plate.

10/8 11:00am Theft, From LockedVehicle700 block of Bay

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole bags, containing clothing.

10/8 1:45pm Theft, From LockedVehicleNorth Point/Powell

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole a camera, passports, credit cards and charger.

10/8 3:30pm Theft, From Building2200 block of Mason

An unknown suspect entered the restaurants kitchen and stole a cellphone.

10/8 8:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle800 block ofSacramento

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stolebackpacks, containing a tablet, money and keys.

10/8 9:20pm Theft, From LockedVehicle400 block ofEmbarcadero

Officers observed the suspect shattered the passenger side rearwindow and stole a suitcase, containing a laptop, camera andmiscellaneous items. Arrest made.

10/9 9:20am Theft, From LockedVehicleChestnut/Montgomery

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side windows andstole backpacks, containing a tablet, passports, headphones andclothing.

10/9 11:12am Theft, Shoplifting300 block of Post

An unknown suspect entered the store and stole socks.

10/9 12:30pm Theft, Shoplifting100 block of Jackson

The suspect entered the store and stole food and drink items. Thesuspect was stopped by security outside of the store. The suspectalso threatened to kill security. Arrest made.

10/9 4:00pm Theft, From Building200 block of Kearny

An unknown suspect stole the victims purse which was placed on thecounter of the bar.


10/9 7:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleUnit block of Green

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole backpacksand bags, containing a laptop and clothing.

10/9 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleUnit block ofBroadway

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a tablet,money and jacket.

10/9 10:00pm Theft, VehicleUnit block of Sabin

Stolen vehicle.

10/9 11:30pm Theft, From Building700 block of Pine

An unknown suspect pried opened the lock box outside of theapartment complex and stole the key to the building. The suspectaccessed the building and tried to pry open a mailbox.

10/9 11:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle1100 block ofStockton

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window andstole a cell phone, credit cards and driver license.

10/10 12:17am Theft, Bicycle400 block ofBroadway

An unknown suspect stole the victims bicycle which was left unsecuredin the hallway outside of the victims apartment.

10/10 2:00am Theft, From Building700 block of Stockton

An unknown suspect pried open the lock box outside of theapartment complex and stole the key to the building.

10/10 1:30pm Theft, PickpocketSutter/Stockton

An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims pursewhile on the bus.

10/10 2:00pm Theft, Shoplifting100 block of Geary

The suspect entered the store and stole purses. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.

10/10 2:50pm Theft, VehicleAnnie/Jessie

The suspect broke the lock of the motorcycle and tried to take themotorcycle. Arrest made.

10/10 5:50pm Theft, From LockedVehicle2700 block of Jones

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole chargers and nanchaku.

10/10 6:38pm Theft, From BuildingUnit block of Powell

An unknown suspect stole the victims cell phone which was placed onthe counter unattended.

10/10 7:30pm Theft, Other Property1400 block ofStockton

An unknown suspect used the ATM immediately after the victim usedthe machine and took money from the victims account.

10/11 1:00am Theft, From LockedVehicleHyde/North Point

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole abackpack, containing fishing items.

10/11 9:00am Theft, PickpocketStockton/Columbus

An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse.

10/11 6:10pm Theft, From Building300 block of Powell

An unknown suspect stole the victims bag, containing money andmedication, which fell off of a luggage cart.

10/11 6:32pm Theft, From LockedVehicle600 block ofCalifornia

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and stolea diaper bag.

10/11 8:00pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePacific/Battery

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and stolea wallet.

10/12 10:00am Theft, Vehicle500 block of Clay

Stolen vehicle.

10/12 12:00pm Theft, ShopliftingUnit block ofOFarrell

The suspect entered the store and stole jeans. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.

10/12 3:00pm Theft, PickpocketStockton/Jackson

An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims pantspocket while on the bus.

10/12 5:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle500 block of Bay

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole wallets.

7Miscellaneous


10/12 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleBeach/Powell

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole tabletsand laptops.

10/13 8:30am Theft, Shoplifting300 block of Stockton

The suspect entered the store and stole sandwiches. An employeechased after the suspect and flagged down an officer. Citationissued.

10/13 11:37am Theft, From LockedVehicle2500 block of Larkin

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a bag.

10/13 3:30pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePier 39

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and stolepassports, credit cards, money, keys, medication and clothing.

10/13 5:35pm Theft, VehicleStockton/California

Stolen vehicle.

10/14 12:25am Theft, From LockedVehicle100 block ofCalifornia

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window andstole a purse.

10/14 6:30am Theft, From LockedVehicleColumbus/Leavenworth

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole a bag, containing a laptop, tablet, hard drives, cell phone,headphones and adapters.

10/14 7:20am Theft, VehicleBernard/Taylor

Stolen vehicle.

10/14 11:50am Theft, ShopliftingUnit block of Geary

An unknown suspect entered the store and stole t-shirts.

10/14 1:05pm Theft, Shoplifting1400 block of Grant

An unknown suspect entered the store and stole diaper bags.

10/14 3:15pm Theft, ShopliftingUnit block of OFarrell

The suspect entered the store and stole a hat and a jacket. Thesuspect was stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.

10/14 8:40pm Theft, From PersonPowell/Post

An unknown suspect reached into the victims vehicle and stole thevictims cell phone and money from the victims hand.

10/14 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePier 39

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole a bag, containing clothing.

10/8 6:45pm Burglary, Commercial100 block of Post

An unknown suspect shattered the office window and tried to take alaptop that was next to the window.

10/8 7:22pm Warrant Arrest400 block ofBroadway

The suspects were sitting on the sidewalk seats and playing loudmusic. A computer check shows the suspects had an outstandingwarrant. Arrests made.

10/8 9:15pm ArsonUnit block of Powell

An unknown suspect pushed a can through a hole of a constructionsite and lit it on fire.

10/8 9:45pm Vandalism, Vehicle700 block of Battery

The suspect picked up a metal barricade and hit the drivers doorand front fender. Arrest made.

10/9 8:55am Recovered Vehicle200 block ofJefferson

Recovered vehicle.

10/9 12:05pm Burglary, Commercial100 block of OFarrell

An unknown suspect entered the store, reached behind the displaycase, unlocked the display case and stole rings.

10/9 2:00pm Indecent ExposureGreenwich/Columbus

The suspect had his pants down and his genitals exposed. Citationissued.

10/9 4:33pm Disturbing the PeaceMarket/Montgomery

The suspect was playing drums that were attached to an amplifierwith a permit. Citation issued.

10/9 4:50pm Peddling Without aLicensePier 41

The suspects were selling hot dogs in a cart without a permit.Citations issued.


10/9 10:38pm Recovered Vehicle1200 block of Powell

Recovered vehicle.

10/10 3:00am Burglary, Commercial1400 block of Grant

An unknown suspect shattered the store window and stole cigarettes.

10/10 6:41pm Vandalism, VehicleJones/Greenwich

An unknown suspect punched the victims front windshield after averbal argument.

10/11 6:44am Burglary, CommercialUnit block ofBroadway

The suspect pried open the front entrance and stole laptops fromone of the offices. Arrest made.

10/11 1:27pm Recovered Vehicle200 block of Vallejo

Recovered vehicle.

10/11 2:00pm Arson100 block ofVarennes

An unknown suspect put a fire cracker in the port-a-potty and theport-a-potty caught on fire.

10/11 7:00pm Vandalism, Vehicle2800 block ofLeavenworth

An unknown suspect climbed onto the victims vehicle and the roofcaved in.

10/11 7:30pm Vandalism, Vehicle1300 block ofColumbus

An unknown suspect kicked the driver side door and hit the hood ofthe vehicle.

10/12 2:25am Burglary, CommercialUnit block ofCalifornia

An unknown suspect shattered the front glass door and stole the tipjar with money.

10/12 7:04am Warrant Arrest200 block ofCalifornia

The suspect was causing a disturbance in the store. A computer checkshows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

10/12 10:09am Recovered Vehicle500 block of Union

Recovered vehicle.

10/12 12:22pm Warrant Arrest900 block of Larkin

The suspect was sitting on the sidewalk with an open bottle ofalcohol. A computer check shows the suspect had an outstandingwarrant. Arrest made.

10/13 5:07am Burglary, Commercial200 block of Bush

An unknown suspect shattered the store window and stole batteries.

10/13 6:30am Burglary, Residence1800 block of Taylor

An unknown suspect shattered the rear window and stole a laptop.

10/13 11:00am Fraud1700 block ofLeavenworth

An unknown suspect called the victim and stated that the victim didnot pay her PG&E bill. The suspect told the victim to go to the storeto purchase money card and call back with the card number, whichthe victim did. The victim contacted PG&E later and discovered thatit is a scam.

10/13 9:00pm Burglary, Commercial1200 block ofColumbus

An unknown suspect shattered the rear window and stole tools,printers, monitor and checks.

10/13 10:00pm Burglary, Hot Prowl2300 block of Hyde

An unknown suspect entered the residence while the victims weresleeping and stole laptops, purse, cell phones and bicycle. It isunknown how the suspect entered the residence.

10/14 2:10am Recovered Vehicle1100 block of Larkin

Recovered vehicle.

10/14 3:53pm Warrant Arrest300 block of Powell

The suspect was lying in front of a business and refused to leave. Acomputer check shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant.Arrest made.

10/14 8:19pm Warrant Arrest100 block ofMontgomery

The suspect was sleeping in front of a business. A computer checkshows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDER

Community Meeting Location:

North Beach Library850 Columbus Avenue6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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New Central Police District MapThe CENTRAL DISTRICT commences at a point on the water north of where Mission St. intersects with TheEmbarcadero and proceeding west on Mission St. (excluding both sides) to 3rd St.; north on 3rd St. (includingboth sides) to Market St.; west on Market St. (excluding both sides) to Powell St.; north on Powell St.(including both sides) to Geary St.; west on Geary St. (including both sides) to Larkin St.; north on Larkin St.(including both sides) to Bay St.; west on Bay St. (including both sides) to Van Ness Ave.; north on Van NessAve. (including both sides), and continuing north on the Municipal Pier Access Road (including both sides) toa point on the water just west of the Municipal Pier; east and south from a point on the water just west of theMunicipal Pier, following the shoreline, to the origin at a point on the water north of where Mission St.intersects with The Embarcadero.

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EMERGENCY: 911

Non-Emergency: 553-0123

Cell Phone 911: 911

Customer Service Center: 311

Central Station: 315-2400

Captain David Lazar 315-2480 [email protected]

Lt. Michael Serujo Investigations

315-2400 [email protected]

Lt. Molly Pengel (Days)

Lt. Jody Kato



Lt. Brien Hoo (Nights) 315-2400 [email protected]

Lt. Samuel Christ (Nights) 315-2400 [email protected]

Anonymous Tip-Line 392-2623

S.A.F.E. 553-1984

Website: www.centralpolicestation.org

SFPD Tip Line:

Chinese Tip Line:

575-4444

315-2435

Text a Tip: 847411 (Tip 411)

Blessing Scam Hotline: 553-9219

Graffiti Abatement: 850-6951

Central Events: 315-2440 Sergeant Patrick Tobin

Central Permits: 315-2423 Officer Steve Matthias

Code Abatement: 315-2417 Sergeant Alex Takaoka

Deputy City Attorney: 554-3820 Jill Cannon

Dept. of Parking & Traffic: 553-1943

DPW Dispatch 695-2020

Homeless Issues: 315-2400 Officer Eric Caracciolo &Damien Fahey

Chinatown Beat: 315-2400 Officers Howard Chu, SamYuen, David On & Danny Guo

Union Square Beat: 315-2400 Officers Tom Cunnane,Johnathon Ng, Tiffany Gunter, JamesHoran, Timothy Whatley & AndrewRechsteiner

Fishermans Wharf Beat: 315-2400/273-9515 Officers JohnVan Koll, Nicholas Stewart, RobertClendenen & Kresley Wallace

North Beach Beat: 315-2400 Officers Kevin Worrell, RayPascua, Mark Alvarez & John Torrise

Ping Yuen: 315-2400 Officers Mark Milligan,Reginald Pena, Minh Du & FerdinandDimapasoc

We, the members of the SanFrancisco Police Department, arecommitted to excellence in lawenforcement and are dedicated to thepeople, traditions and diversity of ourCity. In order to protect life andproperty, prevent crime and reduce thefear of crime, we will provide servicewith understanding, response withcompassion, performance withintegrity and law enforcement withvision.

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