Captain’s Message
Auto Burglaries:
The Richmond District continues to experience a steady number of auto-burglaries. Many of the auto-burglaries are occurring in areas where tourists visit, such as inside Golden Gate Park , and the area around the Cliff House and Ocean Beach . The vast majority of the vehicles are rental cars. In most of the break-ins, valuables were displayed in plain-view. Items such as backpacks, purses, and laptops are commonly stolen. I have attached a link to a very good YouTube video which shows an auto-burglary suspect casing cars and eventually breaking the window to steal property. If you witness any suspicious individuals casing vehicles or homes, please do not hesitate to call 911. The You Tube Video was produced by the Cerritos Sheriff Department and is titled, “Gone in 3 Seconds.” I think the video does a great job demonstrating how suspects “case” vehicles prior to committing an auto-burglary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oaLi_LsJX0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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 atSFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG.
Captain Eric Vintero
Noteworthy Arrests
On 03/31/12 at 5:53pm, plainclothes officers were on Martin Luther King Dr near the south windmill. They observed the suspect walking on Martin Luther King Dr carrying a brown paper bag and a motorcycle helmet. As the officers passed the suspect he yelled a derogatory comment at them and raised his arms as if to challenge them to fight. The officers stopped their vehicle and displaying their stars around their necks approached the suspect. They verbally identified themselves as police officers as they approached the suspect. As they got closer the suspect placed the bag on the ground and rummaged through it. He stood up with an object in his hand and placed the motorcycle helmet on his head. As the officers got closer they saw the object was a large knife. They officers ordered the male to drop the knife several times as he kept approaching the officers. Finally he dropped the knife and lay down on the ground. As the officers tried to handcuff him, he kept his arms under his body to prevent them from doing so. They were finally successful and were able to place the handcuffs on him. The 46 year old male was charged with aggravated assault with a knife, exhibiting a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.
Noteworthy Incidents
Between 03/30/12, 8:30pm and 03/31/12 3pm on the 400 block of Locust, a suspect gained entry into a multi-unit garage and broke into a vehicle. The suspect took a GPS and radar detector.
Between 04/01/12, 12:00am and 04/02/12, 9:30am on the 100 block of Wood St, a suspect gained entry into a garage and gained access to a vehicle. The suspect took an Ipod and emergency car kit.
On 04/04/12 at 6:00pm, the victim was getting ready to enter her parked vehicle on the 300 block of 20th Ave. The suspect riding a bicycle, came up from behind her and grabbed her purse from her shoulder and fled west on Geary Bl. The victim tried to give chase in her vehicle but lost him in the area of 25th and Geary. The suspect was described as a white male, 19-25 years of age wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.
On 04/04/12 at 9:15pm, the victim was walking on Laurel St at California St . He was looking down at his phone when he heard someone say, “Give me everything you got.” When the victim looked up there were 3 suspects standing in front of him all armed with handguns. The victim threw his phone towards the suspects and began to reach for his wallet. He looked over his shoulder and saw the fourth suspect behind him, who then struck the victim in his head with the butt of a gun. The suspects then ran off to an awaiting vehicle which was described as an older model silver sedan. The suspects were described as 2 Asian males, 18-20 years of age wearing dark clothing. One was 5’8”, 200lbs, while the other was 5’8” with a skinny build. The third suspect was Hispanic or possibly white also wearing dark clothing.
Do you know a high school student interested in learning about a career in law enforcement?
"PAL Cadets has made me more responsible and think about my future. I now think much more about my actions and decisions." ---PAL Cadet
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Applications are available for the 2012 PAL Law Enforcement Cadet Academy and Internship Program. The PAL Cadet program includes an intensive 4-week Summer Cadet Academy (June-July) followed by an SFPD station internship and community service (August through May.) Participants may stay in the program for as many years as they are eligible*
- Recommending the program to students you believe may be interested and encourage them to check out the following:
The deadline for applications is Friday, April13, 2011 at 5:pm. Applications and additional flyers (English and Spanish) are available for download at www.sfpal.org/cadets. For questions
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*Eligibility: must be between ages 14-20, be enrolled in high school or college, have and maintain a 2.0 GPA, reside or attend school in San Francisco and pass a criminal history
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Do you want to learn a valuable trade?
The Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California is accepting
applications for a FREE nine week Carpenters Pre-Apprentice Program in
Pleasanton .
This program is an intense full time training course. Upon successful
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This training is being offered to serious applicants only.
Applications are available online and can be mailed in.
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Contact: Local 22 Representative Manuel Flores at (415) 355-1322
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
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