Police Blotter
February 20, 1:40 a.m., Stolen Property, Conspiracy, Burglary of a Vehicle, Indiana and Mariposa streets: Officer Ochoa was on patrol in the area of Indiana and Mariposa when he observed two subjects suspiciously walking away from a parked vehicle. The subjects jumped into another car as Officer Ochoa headed towards them. The suspect vehicle then drove away at a high rate of speed. Several officers arrived to assist in taking the suspects into custody, without incident. After searching the suspects’ vehicle, officers found numerous stolen items in the car and were able to contact most of the owners of those items in order to return them.
February 12, 1:53 p.m., Loaded Gun in Car, Possession of Gun by a Prohibited Person: Bayview plain clothes team members were on foot in Potrero Hill looking for a subject who was wanted. Officer Mustafich advised officers that a vehicle, with the possible subject inside, was approaching. Officer Alcaraz spotted the car, which parked across from where the officers were standing. The car driver opened the door, and Officer Alcaraz saw a gun in the door pocket. Officer Alcaraz immediately informed other officers about the gun. The officers then took the suspect into custody. The suspect and the gun were transported to Bayview for further investigation. CSI responded and processed the gun.
February 11, 9 p.m., Stolen Car Recovered, Possession of Burglary Tools, Warrant Arrest, Kansas and Mariposa streets: Officers Robinson and Fuentes responded to an incident in which a male was attempting to break into a car. The officers spotted the car and passenger, who matched the description of individual with an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The officers spoke with the occupants, who were unable to provide identification. The officers seized the vehicle keys, which had been tampered with, and made contact with the car’s registered owner. The owner told the officers that he didn’t give anyone permission to take his car. Another witness positively identified the suspects and the car. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident and transported to Bayview Station.
February 10, 3:51 p.m., Cocaine Offense, Warrant Arrest, Dakota Street: Bayview’s housing team members responded to the area of Dakota Street regarding squatters in a vacant unit. The officers searched one of the units, and found a person hiding in a closet. The suspect was placed under arrest and searched. The officers located what appeared to be narcotics on the suspect. The suspect was transported to Bayview Station, where officers discovered an outstanding warrant for the suspect.
February 10, 8:15 p.m., Discharging Firearm, Negligent Manner, 1700 Block of Connecticut: Officer Ellis of the narcotics unit was in the area of Connecticut Street when he heard numerous gun shots. Bayview plain clothes team members and uniformed officers responded to the area. Officers Kirchner and Rightmire located the house in which a man with a gun ran. Officers Kirchner and Rightmire made entry, and located eight subjects inside the premise, as well as a rifle. The officers took possession of the rifle. A few blocks away, Officer Singleton located spent casings on the ground, which were the same caliber as the rifle located by officers. All subjects were cleared through the system and released to their respective parents. The subjects were detained only; no arrest was made. No one was injured during the incident.
February 9, 12:44 a.m., Warrant Arrest, En Route to Outside Jurisdiction, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, 17th and Connecticut streets: Officers Lucchetti and Cader responded to calls regarding gunfire heard by several people. Witnesses also advised Police Headquarters that there were people going through a car, trying to steal it. The officers detained several people in the area who matched the suspects’ descriptions. The officers found a weapon on one of the suspects, who also had a warrant for his arrest. The other suspects advised officers that they were trying to start their car, but it backfired, causing a loud bang, which people thought was gunfire. The officers transported three suspects to Bayview Station and discovered a warrant for another suspect. The third suspect was released.
February 5, 10:36 p.m., Drunk Driving, 25th and Pennsylvania: Officers Guzman and Alvarenga were conducting traffic enforcement at the intersection of 25th and Pennsylvania. The officers observed a vehicle run the stop sign at that intersection. The officers followed the vehicle, which entered the freeway and took the Cesar Chavez exit. The officers pulled the vehicle over, and spoke to the driver, who smelled of alcohol. The officers identified the driver via his drivers’ license, and advised him regarding a field sobriety test. The suspect refused, and was transported to a facility where blood was drawn. The officers placed the suspect under arrest for driving drunk without further incident.
