SF public defender calls for changes to police arrest techniques after viral video arrest
After a video surfaced of a San Francisco police officer applying her knee to a 19-year-old's neck, Public Defender Mano Raju this week called for further police reforms including prohibiting officers to apply pressure to a person's neck when they're on the floor.
After a video surfaced of a San Francisco police officer applying her knee to a 19-year-old's neck, Public Defender Mano Raju this week called for further police reforms including prohibiting officers to apply pressure to a person's neck when they're on the floor.
94-year-old man dead, suspect arrested after attack in San Francisco park
Officers responded around 8:15 a.m. Monday to a report of an assault in the first block of Elk Street and arrived to find the elderly victim suffering from a head injury. He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries there, according to police.
Officers responded around 8:15 a.m. Monday to a report of an assault in the first block of Elk Street and arrived to find the elderly victim suffering from a head injury. He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries there, according to police.
Man arrested after crashing stolen van in San Francisco pursuit
Ernie Figueroa, who had been fleeing deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office and San Francisco officers, was taken into custody after trying to flee the crash scene on foot, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Ernie Figueroa, who had been fleeing deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office and San Francisco officers, was taken into custody after trying to flee the crash scene on foot, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Several arrests made in six San Francisco arson cases
Six suspects were arrested in recent days in connection with six arson fires in San Francisco.
Six suspects were arrested in recent days in connection with six arson fires in San Francisco.
62-year-old arrested for March assault that turned fatal
Wayne Waddell was arrested last Friday on suspicion of homicide and elder abuse for the attack that occurred on March 29.
Wayne Waddell was arrested last Friday on suspicion of homicide and elder abuse for the attack that occurred on March 29.
Man arrested for carjacking San Francisco vehicle, crashing in San Mateo
Shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday, officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Ingleside Station responded to the area of Velasco Avenue and Santos Street in the Sunnydale neighborhood on a report of a carjacking.
Shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday, officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Ingleside Station responded to the area of Velasco Avenue and Santos Street in the Sunnydale neighborhood on a report of a carjacking.
San Francisco police release video in officer-involved Tenderloin shooting
Police have identified that officer as Officer Jordan Townsend, a 4-year veteran of the department. He's since been placed on paid administrative leave, per police policy.
Police have identified that officer as Officer Jordan Townsend, a 4-year veteran of the department. He's since been placed on paid administrative leave, per police policy.
SF police release video of Tenderloin officer-involved shooting
Police released video footage along with new details on an officer-involved shooting in which a suspect barricaded himself in two Tenderloin buildings before being arrested.
Police released video footage along with new details on an officer-involved shooting in which a suspect barricaded himself in two Tenderloin buildings before being arrested.
Thin Blue Line mask doesn't fly with SFPD Chief Scott
In an internal email obtained by KTVU from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott to officers on Friday, the chief said, "Thin Blue Line masks shall not be worn by our on-duty members."
In an internal email obtained by KTVU from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott to officers on Friday, the chief said, "Thin Blue Line masks shall not be worn by our on-duty members."
SFPD Chief Bill Scott provides updated crime statistics during shelter-in-place
Chief Scott made the comments during a Wednesday afternoon press conference on April 29, 2020.
Chief Scott made the comments during a Wednesday afternoon press conference on April 29, 2020.
SFPD releases name of Tenderloin standoff suspect who avoided officer's gunfire
That's when officers made contact with the armed suspect, identified as 31-year-old Thomas O'Bannon of San Francisco.
That's when officers made contact with the armed suspect, identified as 31-year-old Thomas O'Bannon of San Francisco.
Police pursuit of suspect crosses Bay Bridge, ends in Oakland
A police chase across the Bay Bridge on Monday ended in Oakland with a suspect vehicle surrounded by police. It is not clear if a suspect is in custody.
A police chase across the Bay Bridge on Monday ended in Oakland with a suspect vehicle surrounded by police. It is not clear if a suspect is in custody.
San Francisco Police investigating murder inside apartment along the Great Highway
According to the statement, a body was found inside of an apartment on the 1600 block of the Great Highway.
According to the statement, a body was found inside of an apartment on the 1600 block of the Great Highway.
Man who refused to comply with shelter-in-place order was selling drugs, police say
Wilmer Vargas-Arrazola, 20, was taken into custody at Leavenworth and McAllister streets and charged with the shelter violation and possession of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl for sale. Police also seized $477 in cash.
Wilmer Vargas-Arrazola, 20, was taken into custody at Leavenworth and McAllister streets and charged with the shelter violation and possession of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl for sale. Police also seized $477 in cash.
Police arrest four suspects in connection with two San Francisco robberies
Officers learned about the first robbery around 12:10 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of O'Farrell Street.
Officers learned about the first robbery around 12:10 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of O'Farrell Street.
San Francisco officials provide an update on COVID-19
The remarks were made early in the afternoon on Friday, April 24, 2020.
The remarks were made early in the afternoon on Friday, April 24, 2020.
SUV drives through fence down a hill in San Francisco; 1 dead, 2 injured
One person died Tuesday night in San Francisco when an SUV drove through a fence near the 280 freeway and dropped down a hill into a parking lot below.
One person died Tuesday night in San Francisco when an SUV drove through a fence near the 280 freeway and dropped down a hill into a parking lot below.
San Francisco city and health officials provide Friday afternoon update on COVID-19
Among the speakers on Friday, April 17, 2020, were Mayor London Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, SFMTA Director Jeffrey Turkin, and SFPD Chief Bill Scott.
Among the speakers on Friday, April 17, 2020, were Mayor London Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, SFMTA Director Jeffrey Turkin, and SFPD Chief Bill Scott.
San Francisco police officer accused of rape, domestic violence
A San Francisco police officer was arrested on suspicion of rape and domestic violence, authorities said.
A San Francisco police officer was arrested on suspicion of rape and domestic violence, authorities said.
SFPD warns of citations on 4/20 for violators of stay-at-home order
Scott reiterated an announcement earlier this week by Mayor London Breed that Four Twenty, a long-held tradition that only became a city-sanctioned event back in 2017, would be canceled this year.
Scott reiterated an announcement earlier this week by Mayor London Breed that Four Twenty, a long-held tradition that only became a city-sanctioned event back in 2017, would be canceled this year.