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Central District Newsletter-May 19, 2009

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Central District Newsletter

Captain James I. Dudley
May 19, 2009

“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”

Captain’s Comments

Internet Safety
A lot has been said about who you may meet or chat with online. Whole curriculums have been developed to keep kids safe from on-line predators, and that is a good thing. Kids are much more aware now that the person, who may claim to be a peer, could be something altogether different, like a convicted sex offender. Today, the Net is used for thousands if not millions of transactions. Most are legitimate, others, not so legitimate and not so safe. Recently, some large internet classifieds sites have made concessions to keep transactions safe. It is still up to the purchaser to keep in mind the adage, “Let the Buyer Beware,” in more ways than one. There are a lot of scams out there on the Net and in print classifieds as well as people hawking products right on the street. Attached is an Alert from Hayward PD regarding an on-line car sale that turned into a car jacking:

“On 05-11-2009 the victim, received a call from one of the suspects from cellular
telephone number 510-xxx-xxxx in response to an ad the victim posted on Craigslist to
sell a car. The victim later met with (S1) and (S2) at Southland Mall in Hayward. (S1) and (S2) are believed to have been dropped off at the mall by (S3), who was driving the
Suspect Vehicle described above. (S1) and (S2) test drove a car along with the victim. At
one point during the test drive (S1) stopped the car, (S2) got out of the car, opened a
passenger door and pointed a two handled unknown type firearm at the victim. (S2)
stated, "If you say anything, I will shoot you". (S1) and (S2) then stole the victim's car.
The victim car was recovered a few hours later by the Union City Police Department,
stripped of it's tires and rims.”

Similar sales have led to robberies of individuals showing up to a meeting spot with lot’s of cash to buy or valuable products to sell. Be prudent and thoughtful in making transactions. Consider if the deal is too good to be true. It may be a ruse, a hoax, stolen property or a set up. If everything seems ok, take a friend with you or meet at a public place. You may ask for identification or proof of purchase. Save all receipts and on-line transaction correspondence print-outs and keep them after the sale.

Police Community Meeting
Join us for the Central Station Police Community Forum this Thursday 5/21/09 at 6 PM. Lieutenant Richard Pate will speak about current events and crime trends. The location is the Tel-Hi Community Center at 660 Lombard Street.


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.
“Collect Your Prize!” Scam
Over the past week, we have heard from several individuals who say they have been contacted to put money up front to collect a prize at a public place later on in the week. Several people were conned into doing just that. Remember to be wary of the something for nothing schemes and even the something for something schemes. All of the fraudulent trick and device ‘cons’ have something in common: they look to exploit individuals hopeful to win or otherwise get something free or for little return. Hang up on telemarketers and shred and toss unsolicited similar mail as well.
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      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 Choe

      Call 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

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      5/15/09 @ 4PM 200 block of Post Street Possession of Stolen Property
      Officers responded to a jewelry shop and appraisal store on a call that an individual was inside attempting to sell stolen jewelry. An alert employee said the 43 year old white male suspect brought in a tray of 41 rings, 6 brooches and a pendant that had just been reported stolen from another consignment shop location in San Francisco. Employees identified the stolen jewelry and the suspect was arrested for burglary and for possession of stolen property.

      *5/16/09 @1:30 AM 300 block of Bay Street Stabbing at a Club
      A 34 year old SF man said he was in an argument with 4 other males inside a night club when he was knocked the ground and punched and kicked. The man left the club with a bloody shirt but didn’t realize he was stabbed in the chest and stomach. The man proceeded to SF General Hospital for treatment where officers interviewed him. The suspect who stabbed the victim is described as African American, 35-45 years, 6’4” 230 pounds and wearing a white dress shirt and blue jeans.

      5/17/09 @ Midnight Taylor/O’Farrell Streets Marijuana Sales to Police
      Undercover Officers John Murphy and Ryan Jones said they were walking in the area when they were approached by an individual who said: “You Guys Wanna buy some weed?” The officers identified themselves as police and the suspect was taken into custody after some initial resistance. Suspected marijuana was found in the suspect’s pants pocket. (Apparently he didn’t read my column about selling items to strangers.)

      *5/17/09 @ 1:45 AM Grant Avenue and Tillman Place Aggravated Assault
      A 24 year old drunken man from Hayward approached 3 individuals in front of a club and started an argument. When they rebuffed the man, he attacked the two males, punching and kicking them, causing serious injuries. Officers arrived and saw the suspect atop a parked vehicle’s roof, stomping and taunting the victims. The suspect assaulted the officers as well and after some resistance was taken into custody. An ambulance was called for the victims at the scene.

      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.

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      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

      Broadway Corridor
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      Friday May 15, 2009
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      Felony Arrests 0
      Misdemeanor Arrests 6
      Drunk Related Arrests 2
      Moving Citations 38
      Parking Citations 26
      Vehicles Towed 15

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      Saturday May 16, 2009
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      Felony Arrests 0
      Misdemeanor Arrests 5
      Drunk Related Arrests 3
      Moving Citations 46
      Parking Citations 37
      Vehicles Towed 19
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      Below listed Club crimes are designated with a *.

      We have been fortunate to have the Traffic Company Solo Motorcycle Violence 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. This weekend, in addition to their outstanding traffic work, they were responsible for a felony drug arrest, 2 vehicle arrests and a DUI arrest.

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      Crimes of Note:
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      5/14/09 @12:45 AM Stockton/Green DUI Arrest
      Officers Esther Gonzalez and Ryan McArthur observed a vehicle driving too slow and turning without signals. The 21 year old female driver admitted to driving under the influence of marijuana and driving with no license or insurance. The woman was booked for DUI.

      5/14/09 Noon 200 Block of Front Street Man with a Loaded Hand Gun
      Sgt. Laura Knight of Southern Station responded to a silent alarm and found a white male on the premise. It turned out that he was working for the alarm company but was found to be unlawfully carrying a loaded and concealed handgun. He was arrested and the gun was seized.

      5/14/09 @10 PM Powell/Sutter Man Loitering with a Knife
      Officers Kevin Worrell and Jose Perez were called to the area regarding a transient speaking incoherently and harassing passersby. The officers detained the man, found that he was on active probation with a warrant and carrying a concealed knife in his waistband. He was booked on the warrant and knife charges.

      *5/15/09 @ 12:20 AM 300 Broadway Man with a Loaded, Concealed Handgun
      A club employee was talking out front with other employees when a group of men walked up on them and started an argument. One of the suspects, a 24 year old from Santa Rosa, pulled a handgun and pointed it at the employees face and threatened him. The suspects then fled to a nearby garage on the 400 block of Broadway where they were stopped by alert Beat Officers Mark Alvarez, Kevin Richins and Tom Costello. The gun was located nearby and video of the incident was recovered.

      5/15/09 @ 2 PM Grant Ave/Harlan Alley Robbery with Force
      Officer Roger Chea was told that a man was walking on the street using his cell phone when he was assaulted by three juveniles. One of the suspects grabbed the phone and attempted to flee but was grabbed by the victim and witnesses. The Robbery Detail Inspectors responded and took charge of the investigation since it seemed to fit a Citywide pattern. The suspect, a 16 year old from Berkeley was booked at the Youth Guidance Center. The other two teenagers fled the scene.

    • 2 years ago
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