Captain’s Message
It is with a heavy heart that the men and women of Richmond Police Station grieve the senseless loss of California Highway Patrol Officer Kenyon Youngstrom. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Youngstrom family and our colleagues with the California Highway Patrol. Officer Youngstrom leaves behind his wife and four young children. The California Highway Patrol has established a memorial fund to support Youngstrom's family. The fund is available through Wells Fargo, and donations to the Officer Kenyon Youngstrom Memorial can be made at any Wells Fargo branch.
The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation, which provides financial assistance to the families of fallen officers, can provide further information on the memorial. Foundation representatives can be reached at (714) 529-1199 or at info@chp11-99.org.
Officer Tim Gibson will be retiring after 41 years of service. The officers of Richmond Station will miss Tim greatly. Tim has a fantastic work ethic, a wonderful personality and his spot on the team will be hard to fill. Tim served at the Housing Task Force, Muni Task Force, Southern Station, Northern Station and completed his tour of duty at his favorite assignment, Richmond Station.
The 65th Annual Police Fire Mass will be held on Sunday September 9, 2012 at Saint Monica’s Church, located at Geary Bl and 23rd Ave. Mass will be held at 10:30am and is dedicated to remembering and honoring the ultimate sacrifices made by the Police Officers and Firefighters of San Francisco.
I would like to cordially invite each and every one of you to attend the SFPD Cops & Joggers Annual Picnic and 5k run benefiting San Francisco SAFE on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park ( JFK Drive and Conservator Drive East ) from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. For more information visit:www.sfsafe.org/copsandjoggers
You do not have to be a jogger to attend there will be family events and activities including a rib cook off, petting zoo, fun run/walk and rock wall. Please join your officers from Richmond Station and show your support for SF SAFE.
Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Richmond Station distributes an email newsletter every Friday. Our newsletter, which is sent to several hundred email addresses, contains information about recent crimes, arrests and upcoming events in the District. To be added to this list, please email us at SFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG.
Captain Sharon Ferrigno
Sharon.Ferrigno@sfgov.org
Noteworthy Arrests
On 09/03/12 at 6pm, officers detained a male at Clay and Lyon St as he appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The suspect gave the officers a false name and birth date; however another officer arrived on scene and recognized him from an arrest on 06/27/12. It was determined that the suspect was on felony probation for a weapons violation and also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. A subsequent search of his backpack revealed a drivers license belong to another person and a note book that contained personal information for 16 other people (names, addresses, access card numbers and security codes). He had no explanation as to why he was in possession of these items. Further investigation showed that the drivers license he was in possession of had been stolen from a bar on 07/22/12. The 32 year old male was charged with possession of stolen property and burglar tools, theft of access card information, narcotic and probation violations.
On 09/05/12 at 6:15pm, officers were called to a bank on the 300 block of Clement St on a report of a check fraud in progress. Officers were given a description of the suspect and located him on the corner just outside the bank and detained him. Upon speaking with bank employees, they were told that the suspect came in to cash a check. When the teller entered the information into the computer he saw that the account had been flagged for fraudulent activity, and the account number and name on the check did not match the information in the computer for the owner of the account. It also showed that the suspect had just opened the account at another branch in Oakland that morning. The teller told him that he couldn’t cash the check as the account was to new, and the suspect took the check and walked out of the bank. The suspect, a 42 year old male who is on probation was charged with the fraud and probation violation.
Noteworthy Incidents
Between 08/25/12, 6pm and 09/04/12, 6am, inside Golden Gate Park , several decorative strips of copper were removed from a wooden overhang at the Japanese Tea Garden.
On 09/02/12 at 2:25am, a cab driver picked up two males at 16th and Valencia Sts, and they told the driver to take them to Geary and Blake St . When they arrived, one of the males exited the cab and took off running. The cab driver told the second male he was going to call the police. The second male asked him not to and gave him a portion of the fare due, and called his friend and told him to return. The two were waiting outside the cab and when the first male returned he refused to pay the remainder of the fare. Both passengers then pushed the driver to the ground and took off running north on Blake. The driver sustained scrapes to his hands.
Between 09/03/12, 8:30pm and 09/04/12, on the 300 block of Arguello, a suspect gained entry into an apartment building garage and took a bicycle. The bike’s lock had been cut, but there were no signs of forced entry into the garage.
On 09/05/12, between 6:45am and 3:30pm on the 300 block of 2nd Ave , a suspect gained entry into an apartment and took a laptop, iPod and clothing. The rear door of the apartment has a malfunctioning lock.
On 09/05/12 at 4:55pm, officers responded to the 2100 block of Broderick for a burglary report. The victim told them that on 09/04/12 between 4:50pm and 6pm, his car was parked on the 300 block of Hayes St . He was unsure if he locked the doors to his car, but when he returned his vehicle registration and house keys were missing from the car. On 09/05/12 between 9:15am and 4pm, a suspect entered his home, possibly with his house keys and took a laptop, iPad3 and a camera.
Richmond Station Resource List:
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EMERGENCY
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911
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Police/ Fire/Ambulance
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Non-Emergency
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415 553-0123
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Cell Phone 911
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415 553-8090
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Anonymous Tip Line
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415 575-4444
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Citywide
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Anonymous Tip Line ( Richmond )
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415 668-7387
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Richmond Station Tip Line
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Customer Service Center
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311
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Richmond Police Station
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415 666-8000
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Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
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Captain Sharon Ferrigno
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415 666-8030
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Email: sharon.ferrigno@sfgov.org
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Community Liaison
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Officer Lorie Brophy
415-666-8000
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Email: lorie.brophy@sfgov.org
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Permits/Special Events
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Officer Tobius Moore
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415-666-8000
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Deputy City Attorney
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415 554-3880
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Email: frank.brass@sfgov.org
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Department of Parking & Traffic
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415 553-1943
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DPT
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Department of Public Works
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415 695-2020
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DPW Dispatch
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Graffiti Abatement
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415 278-9454/415 278-9456 fax
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Graffiti Abatement Coordinator
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Sergeant Stephanie Long
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Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
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Homeless Issues
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Officer Gary Mendribil
Officer Robert Ramos
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SFPD Website
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sf-police.org
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For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc
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SF SAFE
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415 673-SAFE (415 673-7233)
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Email: info@sfsafe.org
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Child Passenger Safety Seats
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Officer Young Chi
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415 666-8000
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FOOT PATROLS
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Geary Boulevard
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Clement Street
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Officer Phil Busalacchi 666-8000
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Richmond Beat 43
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Officer Eddie Wu 666-8000
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Richmond Beat 43C
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Officer Stanley Lee 666-8000
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FREE NERT TRAINING
Fisherman’s Wharf
Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel
2500 Mason Street @ North Point
WHEN: Fridays, 8:30am – 5:30pm
September 21 AND 28 **
** To enroll - Call 970-2024 or – http://www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879 and provide Name, Phone Number, Location and Start Date of Class. See the SFFDNERT web site for more information.
Join the San Francisco Community Police Academy
The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week and is designed to inform and teach interested participants various aspects of municipal policing, including patrol and investigations procedures, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and emergency communications.
The Academy’s goals are to develop community awareness through education and to develop a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and its communities. Members of the community are encouraged to join and learn about the San Francisco Police Department. Participants can ask questions and offer comments within each class. The next class is scheduled to start later in the year. We now also have a Youth Community Police Academy , geared towards high school students and will last 10 weeks.
The Community Police Academy participants are selected by the program coordinator after an application process. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per class.
For more information, including application process, please contact Ms. Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720.
Become a Community Court panelist and give back to your community.
Community Court is a restorative justice program that addresses misdemeanor crimes which occur in your neighborhood. As a panelist, you have a unique opportunity to hear offenses that impact your quality of life, determine its consequences, and figure out how best to resolve it using meaningful sanctions. Use your neighborhood wisdom to solve neighborhood problems. Make your neighborhood better - get involved today!
For more information, please contact the District Attorney's Office, Jackson Gee, 575-6328 or jackson.gee@sfgov.org. "
Events Calendar
Socrates Café (Philosophical Discussion Group)
When: First Sunday of the month
Where: Café Muse - 785 8th Ave (@ Fulton )
Details: Take a break from politics and join a thoughtful, relaxed discussion of the ideas and values that underlie our efforts to be good people, neighbors, and citizens. More information, please contact Linda Greenberg 415-668-5239.
Seniors Moving to Better Health
When: Mondays: 10-11:00 am & Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30am Drop-ins welcome
Where: St James Community Learning Center
4620 California Street @ 8th Avenue
Details: Join “Always Active” FREE exercise program for seniors. Fall Prevention, Strength and flexibility training. Free Wellness Plan. For more information call 415 752-0139.
Land's End: Sutro Highs And Lows
When: Every Saturday at 2pm
Where: Meet at the lion statue at park entrance, 48th Ave. & Pt. Lobos Ave.
Public transportation: MUNI line 38.
Details: Recapture the flavor of Mayor Sutro's gift to the public, the park and baths of the late 1800s. Dramatic, wind-swept vistas in sunshine or fog. Somewhat strenuous. http://sfcityguides.org/desc.html?tour=47
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmer’s Market
When: every Wednesday, year round 10am – 2pm
Where: Geary at St. Joseph 's Street, San Francisco
Details: The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market is your best source for fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Make a visit to the market a part of your weekly routine! The farmers at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmers' Market bring you the freshest locally-grown fruits and vegetables. For more information, please visit: http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=10.
Harvest Food Pantry
When: every Saturday, 7:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church, @ Arguello & Lake
Details: Networking with the San Francisco Food Bank, we distribute supplemental groceries to 150 needy families & individuals at the church. Since Oct. 2000, we’ve distributed over 250,000 pounds of food. Would you like to volunteer? We are always seeking help from willing individuals including children, seniors and students. Many students use our program to fulfill their learning service requirement. If you would like to join us, please contact Dale Walker at DaleWalker@aol.com for more information or simply show up!
Multi Cultural Children’s Art Workshops MCAP (Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program)
When: Saturday mornings, 10-12pm
Where: Richmond District Neighborhood Center , 741 30th Avenue , (between Balboa and Cabrillo)
Cost: Refundable fee, $5/class/child
Details: Spring Arts Workshops are for children ages 6-12. There is a different workshop each Saturday. You can sign up two workshops per child. Please call Jane at 751-6600 for class availabilities and information or visit www.rdnc.org.
Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance .
Committed to the preservation and enhancement of Golden Gate Park .
For more information, please visit: http://www.goldengateparkpreservation.org/
Community Resources
Opportunities for Young Children
Saturday Learning Time Preschool
When: Saturday mornings at 9:00a.m to noon.
Where: 4620 California Street .
Details: Offering free preschool classes for children (2.5 to 5 years old) not currently enrolled in a preschool program. Classes are free but nine parent service hours are required per school year. Call 415-751-1199 for more information.
Multi Cultural Children’s Art Workshops
MCAP (Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program)
When: Saturday mornings, 10-12pm
Where: Richmond District Neighborhood Center , 741 30th Avenue , (between Balboa and Cabrillo)
Cost: Refundable fee, $5/class/child
Details: Spring Arts Workshops are for children ages 6-12. There is a different workshop each Saturday. You can sign up two workshops per child. Please call Jane for class availabilities and information at 751-6600, or visit website: www.rdnc.org.
*The Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program is a program of the Richmond District Neighborhood Center
Free – Kids Yoga In The Park
When: Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Botanical Gardens of Golden Gate Park
Details:Geared towards ages 3-10. Come and join in the fun!
Visit www.purushayoga.org/parkyoga.htm for details.
