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Suspect arrested after pushing 74-year-old woman into path of San Francisco train and killing her
A suspect has been arrested after pushing a 74-year-old woman into the path of a San Francisco train, causing her death.Trevor Belmont, 49, who is also known as Hoak Taing, was arrested on suspicion of pushing Corazon Dandan, 74, of San Mateo County, into a Millbrae-bound train at Powell Street station. Belmont is believed to be homeless, according to authorities.The incident occurred at about 11.05pm on Monday, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) PD said. Dandan was pushed as a train approached, hit her head on the train, and fell on the platform.“The train was arriving at the platform, coming...
One-legged ex-pimp set to win $1M from SF—all from his prison cell
A disabled former pimp who has been in jail for over a decade awaiting trial on murder could, for a second time, win more than $500,000 from San Francisco for alleged mistreatment in its cells, according to a settlement agreement set to be approved by the city. Vincent Bell, whose...
SFPD Will Try Out New Device That Drug Tests People's Saliva for Fentanyl
The San Francisco Police Department will be the first department in the nation to pilot-test a new device that checks suspects’ saliva to see if they’ve been using fentanyl. A little over a year ago, SF Mayor London Breed announced she wanted SFPD to start arresting people for...
Photo of fake sign in downtown SF appearing to mock CA retail theft law goes viral
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sign was posted a few days ago outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral — one X post having more than 7.7 million views. The sign, which reads “stolen goods must remain […]
Man stabbed on Market Street in SF, possible suspect detained
(KRON) – A man was stabbed in the 500 block of Market Street at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, the San Francisco Police Department said. According to SFPD, the victim was taken to the hospital with apparent stab wounds. Police said a possible suspect has been detained. Anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at […]
2 SFPD motorcycle officers injured after head-on crash with Uber driver
Scary moments Tuesday after a head-on crash involving two San Francisco motorcycle police officers and a car.Both officers were recovering at San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday night.Video shows two San Francisco Police motorcycles down on the ground as emergency crews worked to help the two officers riding them.We spoke with San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott."They're both in good spirits, talked with one of them and waiting to talk with a second," Chief Scott said.Chief Scott, at the hospital hours later to check on his officers. Scott says the two motorcycle officers were both traveling westbound on Cesar Chavez when...
1 dead, several displaced in SF residential fire
A man died early Monday morning in a residential fire in San Francisco, according to the fire department. Just before 5:30 a.m., firefighters responded to an alarm and 911 calls from the 600 block of Leavenworth Street near Geary Street in Tenderloin District, fire officials said. Several residents had already evacuated the building due to the fire alarm.
Adult rescued from water at Pier 39 in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One person was rescued from the San Francisco Bay Wednesday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The rescue came after an initial report of a woman struggling in the water. Just after 6 a.m., SFFD said units responded to a person in the Bay at Pier 39 "screaming for […]
One person dies in San Francisco fire
SAN FRANCISCO - One person died Monday after an early-morning fire in San Francisco, firefighters said. Crews were called out about 5:30 a.m. to a building in the Tenderloin District on Leavenworth Street and Geary Boulevard. Firefighters said they were able to put out the one-alarm fire and rescue one...
78-year-old driver accused of killing family at SF bus stop charged, DA says
The driver accused of killing a family in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood in March has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said during a press conference on Tuesday.The collision in March killed a family of four and the 78-year-old driver is going to face four counts of vehicular manslaughter.The victims have been identified as Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, 40, and Matilde Ramos Pinto, 38, their 1-year-old Joaquin Ramos Pinto de Oliveira, and 3-month-old Caue Ramos Pinto de Oliveira.RELATED: Infant's organs donated to save other children in need after entire family dies in SF crashA report from...
Police arrest suspect in Richmond's North and East neighborhood following search
Heavy police activity Monday along Rheem and Maricopa Avenues sparked concern among neighbors who watched as officers combed their neighborhood searching for a suspect while a helicopter hovered overhead. Police said they were seeking 27-year-old Demarie Doss, who reportedly had several outstanding warrants and was a suspect in an assault...
1 killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.Officers responded around 3 p.m. to the 900 block of 105th Avenue and pronounced an Oakland man with multiple apparent gunshot wounds dead on the scene, police said. Officers later learned another victim of the same shooting had been transported to a hospital in a private vehicle, police added. The victim is in stable condition, according to the last report to the police.Oakland police investigators from the department's Homicide Section are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police are withholding the name of the victim until his next of kin are notified.OPD has urged those with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or a tip line at (510) 238-7950. OPD also asked that videos and photos that could assist with the investigation be sent to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
DEA Oakland, Alameda Task Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill 7.5 Million People; Dismantling Drug Ring in Arrests of Hunduran Narcos
Following a meticulous investigation spearheaded by the DEA Oakland in collaboration with the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, a significant drug operation has been dismantled, resulting in the seizure of a substantial quantity of Fentanyl. The joint task operation focused on a group of individuals suspected of facilitating a substantial part of the fentanyl traffic within Alameda and San Francisco Counties. The sting operation culminated on Friday, 6/28, with search warrants being executed at multiple locations.
Suspect in fatal Richmond shooting arrested in Nebraska
Richmond police say a man wanted for a June homicide on Richmond Parkway was arrested in Nebraska last week. At 11:30 p.m. on June 23, police were called to the 3400 block of Richmond Parkway for a report of a shooting. Officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Elizander Narvaez Fernandez died at the scene. The second victim was treated at a local trauma center and is expected to survive.Detectives said the victim and suspect knew each other and were involved in a fight at a party at that location. The suspect allegedly pulled a gun and shot the victims before fleeing. Detectives identified the alleged shooter as Arcenio Fernandez Marquez, a 30-year-old Richmond resident. Nebraska State Patrol officers located Marquez's vehicle Tuesday evening near Ogallala, when a license plate reader alerted them. Officers said they arrested Marquez without incident. As of Thursday, Marquez was still in Nebraska, awaiting extradition. Richmond police didn't immediately respond to a request for information about Marquez's status.
San Francisco Residents Charged with Theft and Conspiracy in Colma, Arrested Near Cemetery After Police Chase
Officers were dispatched to the unit block of Colma Boulevard, following a report of theft, according to the Colma Police Department. The incident occurred last Thursday, just past 9 in the evening, as the officers received information that two males had stolen items and hastily exited through the emergency fire exit.
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