Central District Newsletter-April 21, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
April 21, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Although the current heat wave may not last for long, please remember to lock doors and windows, especially if located on ground floors or near accessible areas. Most daytime burglaries and night time “hot prowl” burglaries occur via unlocked doors or windows. With summer approaching, now is a good time to check window locks and screens. Some locks allow for windows to stay open and lock into place, too small for a person to crawl through. Remember too that despite being an urban area, we have lots of bats in the City. Screens allow for ventilation but can keep bats outside where they belong. Each year the Department of Public Health puts out warnings. If you suspect you have been bitten but do not have the bat, you may be subject to unnecessary and painful preventative treatment for rabies.
See some timely good words of advice and reminders from Cindy Brandon and SAFE:
Dear SAFE Friends & Supporters, In the wake of the Sandra Cantu tragedy in Tracy, it is a harsh reminder that we all need to exercise best practices and safety education with the children in our lives that we love and care for. It is unfortunate that an incident like this brings to light the importance of strong communication with children and instilling them with the knowledge of what to do in a situation that makes them uncomfortable and could potentially be dangerous. Parents, caregivers, and those that work with children should discuss and plan ways to be as safe as possible.
Child Safety Tips
Here are just a few tips for you and your kids:
• Keep open communication with your children. Discuss all types of safety with them.
• Allow kids to tell you what makes them fearful, and encourage them to communicate their feelings on being safe.
• Teach them how to recognize potentially dangerous situations; whether it's with someone they know, or someone they don't know.
• Always play or travel with a friend.
• Always tell an adult where you are going, even if it's just across the street to a friend's house.
• Sometimes it's okay to say “no” to an adult. Talk about the times when they need to listen to adults and when it’s appropriate to say “no”.
• Get to know your children’s friends and families.
• If a child is spending time at home alone, make rules for the house with the child’s help. Discuss the rules and the reasons for having each one in place.
• Talk about the difference between strangers and trusted adults with children. Encourage them to share with you when they are uncomfortable with the trusted adults.
• Children need to know which adults they can go to in case of an emergency (police officers, trusted neighbors, store owners, relatives, etc.).
• Go over some lures or tricks that dangerous adults may use:
-- Offer a ride in a vehicle
-- Offer candy, gifts, money, jobs, etc.
-- Request help
-- Use of threats/fear
-- Pretending to be a friend or trusted adult
-- Offer companionship
• If a child feels that he/she is in danger – YELL, RUN, and TELL!
-- YELL loudly to draw attention to yourself and the stranger
-- RUN to a safe place
-- TELL an adult what happened
More tips can be found on various child safety websites. SAFE offers a complete guide of Safety Tips for Children at scheduled presentations. For SAFE's Safety Tips for Kids at Home, click on the link below. You also visit our website, www.sfsafe.org for more safety tips.
SAFE offers customized Child Safety Presentations that cover a wide range of issues such as stranger danger, internet safety, bullying and street safety. Please call our office for more information or if you are interested in a presentation for your group, school or neighborhood. To inquire about SAFE's Child Safety Services, call Elly Mayen at (415) 553-1986, or email to elly@sfsafe.org .
Be SAFE,
--The Staff and Board of SAFE
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4/17/09 2249 hrs. Post/ Hyde Parole Violation
090403414 Warrant Arrest
Officer Seavey and Bushnell were in the area of Post/ Hyde when they encountered two individuals. After identifying one subject, it was learned she had a warrant for her arrest. A further investigation showed the female was on parole and was wanted by the Department of Corrections. Another suspect was in possession of Brass Knuckles. Both suspects were booked at Central Station. Good Work .4/17/09 2255 hrs. 1100 Jackson St Robbery/ Force
090403351
Officer Ritter and Tiumalu responded to 1100 Jackson St on a report of a Robbery. The victim stated she was walking home when the suspect came up from behind her, pushed her to the ground. The suspect took her purse, took out the currency and threw her purse on the ground. The officers searched the area to no avail.4/18/09 2202 hrs. Bay/ Powell Driving Under
090403185 Influence of
Alcohol/ Drugs
Officer Thompson responded to Bay / and Powell on a report of an accident involving a Patrol Special Officer. Upon the officers arrival, he smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the other driver. The driver was also sweating, flushed. After the officer’s investigation, the driver was arrested for D.U.I.4/18/09 0100 hrs. Broadway/ Kearny Battery/ DV
090403721
Officers Gonzalez and Peterson responded to 400 block of Broadway on a report of a assault on a female. Upon their arrival, there were two persons there, one suspect detained and the victim, who is the ex-girlfriend of the suspect. After interviewing the victim, who had a cut above her right eye, the suspects was booked for assault and a parole hold was placed on him.Central Station Resource List
EMERGENCY: 911
Non-Emergency: 553-0123
Cell phone 911: 553-8090
Customer Service Center: 311
Central Station: 315-2400
Web: www.sfgov.org/police
Captain James I. Dudley 315-2480 james.dudley@sfgov.org
Anonymous Tip-Line 392-2623 SAFE 553-1984 www.sfsafe.org
Graffiti Abatement 278-9454
Graffiti Fax 278-9456 .
Central Events: 315-2440 Sergeant John Colla
Central Permits: 315-2423 Officer Scott Gaines
Code Abatement: 315-2417 Sgt. Mark Hernandez
Deputy City Attorney: 554-3820 Jill Cannon
Dept. Parking & Traffic: 553-1943
DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch
Quality of Life Liaison: 315-2400 Officer Kim Koltzoff
Homeless Issues: 315-2400 Off. Jay Shastri or Cathy Daly
Chinatown Beat: 315-2400 Off. Leon Sorhondo & Stewart Ng- Days
Off. Sam Yuen - Nights
Union Square Beat: 315-2400 Officer Carl Payne & Tom Cunnane- Days
Officer Ed Carew- Nights
Wharf Beat: 315-2400 Officer Noel DeLeon & Bob Merino-Days
Officer Tom Costello & Kevin Richins-Nts
North Beach 315-2400 Officer Mark Alvarez & Mike Kangrga- Nts
Officer Fred Crisp & Jim Deignan
Community Liaison: 421-6443x16 Tel-Hi- Danika ChoeCall 3-1-1/TTY: 415-701-2323. If outside of San Francisco, call 415-701-2311/TTY: 415-701-2323 to reach any of the following: Abandoned Vehicles----DPT Dispatch ----DPW Street Cleaning-----Graffiti Hotline--Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP)-----Pothole Repair----Street Signs (missing/damaged)---Street Lighting, etc.
311 Goes ONLINE! Log on now on the sfgov.org website to lodge complaints.Megan’s Law Website Access:
The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to locate those listed in the database.Join the SFPD: www.sfgov.org/police
The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week.
For more information, including application process, please contact Ms.Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720 or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701 or visit our website:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=80269 - 2 years ago
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Crimes of Note:
3/3/09 1005 hrs. Bay/ Kearny Assault on a Police
090226482 Off. Theft from a
Vehicle
Officer Korte and Ferrando were conducting surveillance at Bay / Kearny St. The officer observed a male break into a vehicle. The suspect fled in a vehicle. The officers were able to obtain information where the suspect lived for a later arrest.04/12/09 2021 hrs. 300 Columbus Terrorist Threats
090383606
Officer Duffield and Shugars responded to 300 Columbus on a report of an assault. The victim stated the suspects was taking pictures of the girls entering the adult club and when he told the suspect to stop taking pictures, the suspect punched him, pulled out a knife and threatened him. The officers located the suspect in the building and arrested him without incident. Good Arrest.4/13/09 1645 hrs. 500 Leavenworth Robbery/Street
090386779
Officer Rice responded to 500 Leavenworth on a report of a Robbery. The victim stated he was walking listening to his IPOD when two suspects came up from behind him and started punching him. The victim stated they took his IPOD and fled. The officer searched the area to no avail.4/13/09 1000 hrs. 200 Filbert Burglary/ Hot Prowl
090385072 Terrorist Threats
Officer Manning, Daly and Godfrey responded to a burglary report at 200 Filbert St. The officers located two juveniles who had gained entry into a secured building and had stolen property. The juveniles had assaulted one victim and threatened another. The juveniles were booked at the Youth Guidance Center.4/14/09 1921 hrs. 2000 Embarcadero Theft from Vehicle
090391364 Warrant Arrest
Officer Discenza and Doherty are assigned to the plainclothes unit at Central Station. While on patrol, they observed a male looking into vehicles along the Embarcadero. They then observed the suspect break the back window and take a back pack from the vehicle. The suspect was arrested without incident. Good Work4/16/09 1945 hrs. 320 Bay St Robbery/ Store
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Officer Bushnell and Seavey responded to the above location on a report of employee’s fighting with a suspect. Officers detained the suspect, who was later booked on robbery charges.4/17/09 0109 hrs. Hemlock / Larkin Recovered Vehicle
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Officer Rene Nielsen and Matt Sullivan were on patrol when they observed a green Ford Taurus drive through a red light. The officer followed the vehicle to Hemlock Alley. Dispatch advised the officers that the vehicle was reported stolen. The officer took the suspect into custody and booked him at Central Station.4/17/09 0150 hrs. 1300 Stockton St Malicious Mischief
090399738 Graffiti
Officer Yu and Peterson responded 1300 Stockton St on a report of graffiti. The officers met with the victim who stated the suspect who wrote graffiti on the outside of his business was still sitting in the restaurant. The officer detained the suspect, who had paint on his hand and who admitted doing the graffiti. The suspect was cited and released.4/17/09 1337 hrs 4th/ Jessie False Imprisonment
090401446 Assault
Officer Godfrey took a counter report from a victim who reported her ex-boyfriend was stalking her, threatened to kill himself and her family. Officer Godfrey remembered this victim from a prior assault by the same suspect. Officer Godfrey obtained an emergency protective order and asked Taraval units to serve the order. The Taraval officers located the suspect and arrested him. Investigation is on going with the Domestic Violence Unit. - 2 years ago
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SFGOV Public Safety Blog
A new website about the SFPD is now up and running. The website includes information about the whole department and includes highlights and contact information for all ten district stations. The blog, launched by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, can be accessed at: www.SFPublicSafety.comCurrent Crime Trends
Telephone Extortion Scam
To date, we have received reports of dozen’s of phone call extortion attempts in the district over the past weeks. In each incident, between 10 AM and Noon, a male caller described as sounding ‘Asian with a raspy voice’ who makes a random call to the victim, saying that they will kidnap a family member unless the victim sends an amount of cash to a specified overseas location. We encourage reporting and specific details of similar calls in our efforts to investigate and put an end to the calls. Try caller id or immediately call your phone provider immediately after such a call and explain the need to obtain the number that just dialed your phone. There has been no merit to any validity in any of the threats made.
Graffiti vandals have scarred North Beach and Chinatown of late. Please call 911 if you see acts of graffiti or other vandalism in progress. Use 311 to report the mess to get it cleaned up asap. There is a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals of up to $250.
Zero Graffiti for a Beautiful City! Save the date: 4/23/09 at 3 PM
Look for a coordinated community effort by DPW with the location to be announced. For details on all the ways that citizens can help, contact Merle Goldstone, Public
Information Officer with DPW. Her contact info: Merle.Goldstone@sfdpw.org Office 641-2625.Broadway Corridor
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Friday April 17, 2009
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Felony Arrests 1
Misdemeanor Arrests 1
Drunk Related Arrests 4
Moving Citations 47
Parking Citations 14
Vehicles Towed 12==================================
Saturday April 18, 2009
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 6
Drunk Related Arrests 1
Moving Citations 42
Parking Citations 30
Vehicles Towed 15
==================================We have been fortunate to have the Traffic Company Solo Motorcycle Crime Reduction Unit on hand to help deal with traffic related problems associated with the area. These officers do a great job of keeping traffic flowing and reduce the likelihood of street “Side Shows” “cruising” and vehicle to vehicle altercations. They provide a presence on the Broadway Corridor as well as on ancillary streets in the immediate neighborhood.
If you notice, a majority of the problems and arrests occur after midnight and continue up to 3 AM.SAFE stands for Safety Awareness For Everyone and it is a valuable crime prevention organization. Grab and Run Shoplifters have been active of late, especially near our retail areas of the district. Plainclothes officers have made good arrests at locations where patterns of the thefts have occurred. Merchants can help yourselves by being alert, greeting patrons and by checking out the SAFE website for tips on loss prevention. SAFE can also do a security survey and report on businesses and homes. Check them out at www.sfsafe.org .
Reward! Check out the www.sfgov.org/police website for rewards for Homicide information, Graffiti information and when giving tips on illegal guns in San Francisco. Rewards are enumerated from $250 for Graffiti to $1,000 for guns to and up to $10,000 or more for information leading to the arrest on some homicides. - 2 years ago
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