Central District Newsletter-September 23, 2008

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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 Fred Crisp
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
Sam Yuen- Jonathon Tong- Nights
Union Square Beat: 315-2400 Officer Carl Payne & Tom Cunnane- Days
Officers Scott Korte, Ed Carew- Nights
Wharf Beat: 315-2400 Officer Nick Rainsford & Bob Merino-Days
Officer Tom Costello and Kevin Richins-Nt
North Beach 315-2400 Officer Mark Alvarez & Mike Kangrga
Community Liaison: 421-6443x16 Tel-Hi- Danika Choe

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

Join the SFPD Community Police Academy: Call Lula Magellon at 415-401-4720 or check: www.sfgov.org/police_index.asp?id=20182

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

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On 9/16/08 at 8:25 PM, Officers Sher Khan and Carew were in full uniform and driving a marked police vehicle southbound on Hyde near Golden Gate Avenue when they observed the subject male smoking from a glass cylinder commonly known as a ‘crack pipe.’ When the officers approached him, he dropped the pipe claiming he ‘had no crack and that he was out on probation.’ He was arrested and searched which revealed various drugs inn his pockets. He was booked on narcotics paraphernalia.

On 9/17/08 at 11:30 PM Officer Steven Wonder while at Central Station was contacted by officer Manning advising him that he was in the process of handling a burglary report whereby a video image of the suspect was captured on a business security camera. It was common knowledge by the officers that the district had numerous window smashing burglaries (approximately 11 to 12 over a 10 day period). Without the proper equipment, officer Manning was having difficulty in copying the image so officers Wonder and Vales responded to the scene at Powell Street near Sutter Street to assist. Upon arrival officer, Vales recognized the suspect with some certainty and took a photograph of the video with his iPhone of the suspect’s image.

Upon returning to the Central Station officer Manning informed them that he had communicated with Inspector Hill of Burglary Division who identified a possible suspect having similar methods of operation involving the smashing of windows in the course of burglary and thus known as the ‘river rock burglar’ due largely to his use of a river rock to smash the windows. This suspect was a recently released parolee from San Quentin and believed to be in the area. Officer Vales secured the suspect’s photograph and arrest profile which was immediately recognized as the suspect involved in the recent burglary.

On the next morning at approximately 4:00 AM, officers Wonder and Vales initiated a vigilant search around the area previously targeted by the suspect. Shortly at 4:45 they observed the suspect near Bush Street and Stockton Street watching the businesses in the vicinity. He variously concealed himself when he saw someone approaching all the while surveying the business closely. The officers noticed that when a marked police vehicle approached he immediately walked away briskly attempting to avoid the police. Officers Wonder and Vales detained him and identified him as the suspect previously photographed by the business security camera as the burglar. He was taken into custody and booked for burglary, forcible entry and violation of parole.

On 9/18/08 at 1:45 AM, Officer Mary Godfrey responded to a site at Pine Street near Kearny Street concerning a broken window and bullet lying on the site. The owner of the site was interviewed who heard or saw no suspects. The officer collected the bullet and photographed the bullet holed window and filed a respective report.

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the 1000 block of Sansome where the victim identified the main suspect who tore a necklace and chain from his neck.

Prostitution: The “Victim-less Crime” that keeps on giving: Recently a doctor in San Francisco cited a study of 247 prostitutes who participated in a questionnaire where it was revealed that over 80% had some form of an STD, (sexually transmitted disease). The UCSF based study also indicated that 56% or higher reported unprotected sex with ‘clients’.

On 9/16/08 at 11:18 PM Officer Rene Nielsen was in plain clothes and in an unmarked vehicle in the area of Larkin Street and Pine Street, an area known for high incidence of street prostitution. The officer recognized the suspect from prior prostitution related incidents; she was observed waving at passing motorists attempting to gain their attention. The suspect was ultimately detained and cited for loitering for the purpose of prostitution.

On 9/17/08 at 12:33 AM Officer Rene Nielsen was in plain clothes and in an unmarked vehicle in the area of Larkin Street and Sutter Street an area known for its high incidence of prostitution. The officer noticed two suspects walking and waving and yelling at numerous passing motorists attempting to gain their attention. The officer detained and cited the two suspects for loitering for the purpose of prostitution.
September is STILL National Preparedness Month, 2008
In San Francisco we have several ways to get ready. Check out www.sfgov.org and backslash police or fire for good tips. You can also check out www.sfsafe.org or www.72hours.org for more information. Be a NERT! Check out the SFFD web page for information on how/when and where you can join the free Neighborhood Emergency Response Team. For more information, citizens may also visit www.ready.gov and www.citizencorps.gov.

Crimes of Note
On 9/11/08 at 2:33 AM Officers Mark Milligan and Brakel responded to the corner of Vallejo Street and Jones Street regarding a person screaming for help. Upon their arrival they were flagged down by the victim claiming he was robbed at gunpoint by two males who fled on foot Southbound on Jones Street. The victim refused medical assistance and was issued a Victim of Violent Crime Form.

On 9/15/08 at 11:45 PM Officers Christopher Olson and Cummings were dispatched to the area of Jefferson Street and Taylor Street regarding eight males tagging businesses in the area. A suspect was detained and pat searched, revealing something ‘hard.’ It was a camera with the suspect stating he was not tagging but that he had taken photos of people doing the tagging. The suspect willingly showed the video footage identifying three other suspects; they were located and detained with one being a juvenile who was cited and released. The adults were booked on vandalism/graffiti charges.