Special to Bayview Hill Association: Bayview Police Department Newsletter

Bayview District Newsletter
Bayview Police Station 201-Williams St, San Francisco, CA 94124
415-671-2300

Captain John Loftus
June 8, 2009


Summer is Here!!!


Summer SAFEty Tips, from SF SAFE


The Summer months are here... school is out... vacations are planned...
and many of us are spending more time outdoors. Below are a few tips so
that you can have an enjoyable and safe summer!

* School is out! More kids and students will be outside. Be aware of
pedestrians and bicyclists while driving; keep bicycles securely locked
when not in use; always wear a helmet! Ensure that your own kids are
safe while you are at work - plan activities for them during the day.

* If you plan to travel or go on vacation , be sure to keep your home's
doors and windows securely locked, suspend newspaper and mail
deliveries, use alternating timed lights in your house, and have a
trusted neighbor keep an eye out for any suspicious activities.

* Personal Safety while enjoying the outdoors - always be aware of your
surroundings: if you run or walk, do it in well-lit, well-populated
areas; carry identification with you, as well as a whistle or other
noise-making device; try to run with a friend; and if you use an iPod or
other music device, keep only one earbud in your ear so that your
hearing is not completely obstructed.

* Do not leave anything visible in your car . Even a jacket or spare
change may be valuable to a thief.

* If you plan to spend time in crowded or touristy areas , avoid
becoming a victim of pickpocketing by being aware of your surroundings
and only keeping a small amount of cash and credit cards on you.

Have a SAFE and enjoyable Summer!


Upcoming Events:

Join the Fun!
SF Live, Kick-Off Event

Saturday, June 13, 2009, 10:00 am till 3:00 pm
Bayview YMCA- 1601 Lane
A Fun Filled day for the whole community

§ Live Music and Drumming
§ Line dancing
§ Rock climbing
§ Face painting
§ Acupressure
§ Dance classes
§ Chance to win free YMCA memberships

For more information, contact:
Carol McGruder: 415-777-3229, ext. 317


Free Legal Help

Do you have a problem that may require an attorney?

Visit the Free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC).

Saturday, June 13, 2009
You must register between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm
Hastings College of the Law
198-McAllister Street,
1st Floor, in the Louis B. Mayer Lounge
Or
Saturday, June 27, 2009
You must register between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
Providence Baptist Church
1601 McKinnon Ave

For questions or further information, please call (415) 989-1616

Arrests of interest:

June 7, 2009-Warrant Arrest-8:20pm-3rd/Oakdale-CN#090586850:
Officers Johnson and Paul were in the area of 3rd and Newcomb when they
saw a person driving a car that had several long objects hanging from
the rear view mirror. The officers pulled the vehicle over and spoke
with the driver, who turned out to be wanted for a parole violation.
Officers placed the suspect into custody and transported him to Bayview
Station for booking.

June 6, 2009-Robbery, w/force-2:30pm-2500 blk of Hawes st-CN#090582751:
Officers Robinson and Whitfield were in the area of Hawes and Fitzgerald
when they were flagged down by a civilian regarding a robbery that had
just occurred. They located the victim who advised that an unknown
person, on a bicycle had just robbed her of her wallet, fast pass,
credit cards, id card and money. The suspect also punched the victim,
but she was not seriously injured and did not require medical attention.
Officers from the plainclothes unit located the suspect a short distance
away. The victim positively identified the suspect as the one who
robbed and hit her. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported
to the Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

June 6, 2009-Firearm w/altered identification, Gun loaded, Resisting,
Delaying Peace Officers-7:04pm-900 blk of Connecticut-CN#090583442:
Members of Bayview’s plainclothes team were in the area of Wisconsin and
25th St when they saw a person that they know from prior contacts,
loitering in the area. Officers attempted to speak with the subject,
who took off running. Officers chased after the subject, who dropped a
magazine portion of a gun, as he ran. Officer Kirchner stopped and
recovered the magazine, then continued running after the suspect.
Officer Rodatos located the gun, which had dropped to the ground when
the suspect went over a chain link fence. Officers Hunt and Lyons
joined in the foot pursuit of the suspect and were able to take him into
custody without any further incident. The suspect was transported to
Bayview Station where he was interviewed and confessed to having the
gun. The suspect was booked at Bayview Station and transported to County
Jail.

June 5, 2009-Firearm, while Possessing a controlled Substance, Warrant
Arrest-CN#090579281:
Members of Bayview’s plainclothes team went to the area of
Harbor/Northridge to search for a known wanted suspect, who is a
validated member of a street gang. Officer Jackson, of the Gang Task
Force, advised officers that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for
his arrest. Officers went to the area and located the suspect, standing
outside of his residence. Officers detained the suspect and located a
firearm and suspected narcotics on his person. The suspect was arrested
without incident and transported to Bayview station, where members of
the Gang Task Force interviewed the suspect, took pictures of the gun
and of the suspects other possessions.

June 5, 2009-Driving while under the influence of Alcohol-Parole
Violation-Traffic Violation
arrest-12:44pm-25TH/Connecticut-CN#090579269:
Officers Hargreaves and Mishagi were traveling in the area of
Connecticut St when they saw a car go through a posted stop sign.
Officers pulled the car over and were about to make contact with the
driver, when the subject’s car rolled down the hill and slammed into the
police car. The officers immediately made contact with the driver, who
smelled of alcohol and could not stand on his own. The subject was
arrested and transported to a facility for a breath test, which he
failed. Officers discovered that the suspect was also on Parole, which
earned him a bus ride back to prison. The passenger of the subjects’
vehicle complained of pain and was seen by a medic, but was released at
the scene. No officers were injured during the accident.





Incidents of interest:Robberies, no arrest:

June 8, 2009-Carjacking w/gun-Stolen Auto-12:44am-Dakota
st-CN#090587466:
Officers Thompson and Cabuntala responded to the 1800 blk of 25th St
regarding a report of a carjacking. Officers spoke with the victim who
stated that she was stopped on Dakota St, when an unknown subject
pointed a shotgun at the victim, through the car window, and ordered her
from the vehicle. The victim, fearful for her safety, complied and gave
the car to the suspect, who jumped in and drove away. The victim ran
home and called police. Officers searched for the suspect and the
vehicle, to no avail. No one was injured during the incident.

June 7, 2009-Robbery, ST. w/force-9:45pm-Bayshore/Cortland-CN#090586979:
Officers Mora and Macias responded to Bayshore Blvd regarding a report
of a fight in progress. The officers met with and spoke to the victim
who stated that he was waiting for the bus when three unknown subjects
surrounded him, grabbed him in a “bear hug” from behind and told the
victim to “break yourself.” The victim was punched several times by the
one of the suspects and fell to the ground. The victim got back up and
noticed that his backpack was gone, as well as the suspects. The victim
told officers that he was not seriously hurt and did not require medical
attention. Officers searched the area for the suspects, to no avail.

June 7, 2009-Robbery, w/gun-12:30pm-Nichols Way-CN#090584359:
Officers Kavanagh and Johnson responded to SFGH regarding a walk-in
shooting victim. Officers spoke with the victim who was suffering from
a gunshot wound to his hand. The victim explained that he was outside
of his house when his son approached him and told him that two suspects
attempted to rob him at gun point. The victim went to the area where
the incident occurred and heard several gun shots, then felt a pain in
his hand. The victim wrapped up his hand and drove himself to SFGH.
An Inspector from the Robbery detail responded and took over the
investigation, which is still on-going.

June 5, 2009-Robbery, w/force-10:10pm-Ledyard St-CN#090580909:
Officers Fong and Lee responded to Ledyard St regarding an assault. The
officers met with and spoke to the victim, who stated that he had been
beaten up and robbed by three unknown suspects. The victim told
officers that he did not lose consciousness. A medic responded, treated
the victim and transported him to SFGH. Officers searched the area, to
no avail.

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BAYVIEW STATION RESOURCE LIST

EMERGENCY: 911
Non-Emergency: 553-0123
Customer Service Center: 311, for TTY or outside SF dial 415-701-2323
Cell phone 911: 553-8090 or 911
Bayview Station: 671-2300
Web: www.sfgov.org/police (For Crime Stats,
internet reporting)
Captain John Loftus 671-2300 Email: john.loftus@sfgov.org
Anonymous Tip-Line 822-8147 Bayview Station’s Voicemail
SFPD Anon Tip Line 575-4444 Live person 24-hrs a day
Graffiti Abatement 278-9454
Graffiti Fax 278-9456
Bayview Events: 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Bayview Permits: 671-2313 Officer Tim Dalton
Code Abatement: 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Deputy City Attorney: 554-3874 Yvonne Mere
Dept. Parking & Traffic: 553-1943
DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch
Quality of Life Liaison: 671-2333 Off Dorian McConico
SF SAFE 553-1984
Abandoned Auto 850-9737 Off Rodriguez (Mon- Fri 7AM – 3
PM)
Homeless Issues: 671-2333 Off. S. Lavin
Third Street Beat: 671-2300 Officer Johnson
Third Street Beat: 671-2300 Officer Singleton
San Bruno Avenue: 671-2300 Officer Percy Hernandez
Bayview Narcotics 254-7197 Sgt. Hagan & Sgt. Dempsey
Westbrook Development 509-1678 Officer Martinez & Pashby
Westbrook Development 806-8304 Officer Reynoso & Officer Pasqua
Potrero Hill Development 509-1408 Officer Rodatos & Officer Sanders
Potrero Hill Development 987-6389 Officer Fowlie & Officer Ferraez
Hunter’s View Devel 987-6569 Officer Brian Petiti & Officer Chantal
Hunter’s View Devel 509-1270 Officer Robinson & Officer Dockery
Alice Griffith Develop. 269-4002 Officer Lamma & Officer
O’Reilly
Alice Griffith Develop. 254-8703 Officer Haynes & Correa
Community Liaison: 671-2302 Sergeant Garrick

Gun Stop Program Procedures:
Citizens are encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444
to report persons who possess illegal weapons in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Police Department is currently hiring:
The San Francisco Police Department is continuously hiring qualified
applicants. Applicants must be 21 years old, have a valid driver’s
license, must be a US citizen, must have a high school diploma or
equivalent, and must not have been convicted of a felony or convicted of
a misdemeanor which would prohibit possession of a firearm. For more
information or to apply, contact the Department of Human Resource at 44
Gough Street, San Francisco.

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 San Francisco Citizen’s Police Academy
For more information, including application process, please call Ms.Lula
Magallon at (415) 401-4720, or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701.
You can also email us at sfpd_citizenspoliceacademy@yahoo.com or visit
our website: http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=20182.

Graffiti Alert: $250.00 Reward Program
Day Watch Sergeant, Ava Garrick, is Bayview Station’s Graffiti Abatement
coordinator. Each month she collects surveys from the various beat
officers to report graffiti to DPW and our own Graffiti Unit within the
police department. You can contact Sgt. Ava Garrick at ava.garrick
@sfgov.org.

311 Customer Service Center:
What is 311? 311 is a toll free, NON-EMERGENCY phone number that the
public can call to access information about government services. A live
customer service representative will be available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, and 365 days a year. The service is available to both wired
and wireless customers. Wireless customers should call (415) 701-2311.
311 employees will be able to provide translations services in more than
145 languages and dialects and will employ a diverse staff of customer
service representatives. TTY users and customers outside San Francisco
should dial 415-701-2323.