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Man Dies After Falling From Roof During Bay to Breakers House Party

A 28-year-old man died Sunday night after after he reportedly fell from a rooftop while partying with friends at a Bay to Breakers house party. The Medical Examiner's Office would not release the man's name, saying his family has yet to be notified, however NBC News identified the victim as David H ... More >>

Insanely Wealthy Bay Area Town Sends Obama the Bill for His Visit

The really, really, really rich town of Atherton has the audacity to tap the White House for money the president cost the town during his recent visit to the Bay Area last month. CBS News enlightened us all with the story about how Atherton, home of Google guru Erick Schmidt, and where the median ... More >>

Dominic Scott Identified as Man Murdered in Bayview Today

Medical authorities have identified the man who was gunned down early this morning in the city's Bayview District as 22-year-old Dominic Scott. According to the Examiner, neighbors called the cops just before 8:30 a.m. after hearing gunshots. When police arrived at the scene, located at Third Stre ... More >>

Cops Looking for Driver Who Plowed Into Pedestrians and Sped Off

San Francisco police have put the word out they're looking for a really bad driver who has been on the lam after he (or she) carelessly hit two pedestrians as they walked through the Cow Hollow neighborhood last weekend. Officer Albie Esparza says the two victims were walking along Green and Fillm ... More >>

Smoked Out: Will Puffing Pot at Concerts Get You in Trouble?

Christopher Aaron Walter, Sex Offender Who Fled Georgia, Busted Riding His Bike in S.F.

Apparently, some Southern boys have taken an uncomfortable liking to San Francisco. The SFPD caught another wanted sex offender from the South who reportedly cut his ankle monitor and left Georgia to make a new home here in San Francisco. According to Officer Albie Esparza, 30-year-old Christopher ... More >>

Alyson Alford: S.F. Family Looking for Missing Teen

Update 5 p.m.:Good News. Alyson Alford was located, is safe, and on her way home, according to her aunt's Facebook page. Update 3:15 p.m.: Officer Albie Esparza identified the missing girl as 15-year-old Alyson Alford. Police say she never came home from school yesterday and was reportedly last s ... More >>

SFPD Looking for Violent Kidnappers Who Severely Beat Man in Chinatown

San Francisco Police need your help finding two wanted suspects who police say dragged a man into the street and beat him until he lost consciousness. The incident happened on Sept. 17 about 6 p.m., when four men were chasing the victim on the 800 block of Clay Street. The victim tried to hide in a ... More >>

Black Market Street: SFPD Drug Crime Stats

Last week's feature story, Black Market Street, explored the open-air drug market centered on the Market and Jones street corner. Shop owners said that the dealing has increased ever since medical marijuana cards entered the scene and allowed hustlers to legally carry small amounts of weed. Police o ... More >>

Hug Monsters: The Anti-Semitic Elmo Has Some Ugly Pals

Jose Escobar Identified as Teen Shot in the Mission District

It was a another violent weekend in San Francisco where two men were killed in separate shooting incidents in the Mission and downtown. Authorities identified one of the victims as 19-year-old Jose Escobar of San Francisco. According to police, Escobar was walking at about 2:45 a.m. on Saturday near ... More >>

Police Bust 34 Fugitives in Criminal Sweep

You probably didn't really notice, but San Francisco streets are actually a little bit safer today. The cops rounded up a mass of alleged criminals yesterday in a citywide effort to get wanted fugitives behind bars.

Jesus Solis Identified as Man Shot to Death in Broad Daylight

Medical authorities have identified the man who was shot to death on Sunday afternoon in the city's Mission District as 20-year-old Jesus Solis. Tipsters alerted media outlets about the 4 p.m. shooting on Treat Street, claiming Solis, whose hometown is not known, had been killed execution-style.

Man "Executed" in the Mission; Homicide No. 50

Police are investigating a second homicide over the weekend, which claimed the life of a man in his 20s. Officer Albie Esparza tells us that on Sunday about 4 p.m., officers were called to the 1200 block of Treat Street on reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found an unidentified man shot ... More >>

Woman Knocked Out, Robbed While Boozing at Local Park

A San Francisco woman blacked out after a night of drinking in a local park -- but not because she consumed too many beers. According to police, the 35-year-old woman was drinking in the Potrero del Sol Skate Park on Saturday night with another female who hit her over the head with a beer bottle bot ... More >>

Alleged Muni Robber Doubles His Displeasure

An alleged robber was busted twice -- the second time while he was already sitting in jail. San Francisco police say they arrested 21-year-old Devon Williams earlier this week after recognizing him from a surveillance video from a Muni robbery back in January. On July 25, investigators drove to the& ... More >>

Teen Arrested on Suspicion of Shooting Teen

San Francisco police tracked down and arrested a 16-year-old boy who they say shot another teen last week, leaving him in critical condition. Sgt. Michael Andraychak told reporters that the boy was arrested on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting at the Alice Griffith public housing comple ... More >>

S.F. Cop Shoots Man Outside Chocolate Factory on Embarcadero

A 30-year-old man remains in critical condition being shot by a San Francisco police officer, who chased the man down the Embarcadero after he allegedly stabbed a co-worker. Police Chief Greg Suhr said that at about 10:15 a.m., the suspect, who was only described as a Cambodian man, began stabbing a ... More >>

Police Looking for Castro Gay Bashers

Police are asking for the public's help in locating two men who they say were involved in two separate hate crimes in the Castro neighborhood.The first incident happened on March 29 on the 400 block of Castro. The victim was attacked while the suspects yelled homophobic remarks, said Officer Albie E ... More >>

Man Critically Beaten as He Showers at Home

This is not exactly what you'd call an arousing shower scene. A 32-year-old man was brutally beaten as he bathed yesterday morning at his home in the Bayview. Police say 22-year-old De Angelo Winston broke into the victim's home on the 1100 block of Ingerson Avenue just before 8:30 a.m., where he ru ... More >>

Roland Pouncy Charged with Murder of Richard Sprague

​The man who was found with 47-year-old Richard Sprague's debit card a few days after he was murdered is now being accused of killing Sprague. Officer Albie Esparza told SF Weekly today that more evidence developed in the case which  led to the arrest of 42-year-old Roland Pouncy, who appeare ... More >>

Teen Shot on Muni in Broad Daylight

​Just yesterday, police were bragging somewhat about how violent crime on Muni was on the decline. But just a few hours after releasing that tidbit of news, a teenager was shot while riding the bus through the city's Visitacion Valley neighborhood. At about 1:40 p.m., the shooter boarded the Muni ... More >>

Roland Pouncy Found with Murdered Man's Debit Card

​Police might have made a small crack in solving the tragic murder earlier this week. Officer Albie Esparza told SF Weekly this morning that they arrested 42-year-old Roland Pouncy on suspicion of stolen property.Although Pouncy has not been charged with murder, he was found to have 47-year-old Ri ... More >>

Richard Sprague Identified as Man Who Died "Slow, Agonizing Death"; Homicide No. 8

​(Update, 12:22 p.m.): Officer Albie Esparza said the victim was neither shot nor stabbed. Medical authorities are conducting an autopsy to determine exactly how Sprague was killed, Esparza said. (Original story, 8:15 a.m.) Medical authorities this morning identified the man who was stabbed to dea ... More >>

Cyclist Suffers Head Trauma After Being Hit by Postal Truck

​(Update 2 p.m.): Officer Albie Esparza informs us that the victim was treated at San Francisco General Hospital and is doing just fine. The woman was not wearing a helmet when the truck driver rolled through a stop sign and hit her. (Original story 9:10 a.m.) A 39-year-old woman is in critical co ... More >>

Scott Mitchell, Man Who Drove Through Muni Tunnel, Accused of Being Drunk

​Police arrested 40-year-old Scott Mitchell on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after he got his SUV stuck in the Muni tunnel just in time for the the morning commute to start. Officer Albie Esparza couldn't explain why Mitchell drove into the underground tunnel at Church and Duboce, but he ... More >>

Joseph Minozzi Identified as Man Stabbed to Death

​The Medical Examiner identified 30-year-old Joseph Minozzi as the man who was stabbed to death early Thursday morning in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood.At about 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, Minozzi, a Hayward resident, was found bleeding on the corner of Sixth and Stevenson streets from multiple sta ... More >>

Man Found Dead in Polk Gulch; Homicide No. 50

Man killed, but what happened?​Update (noon): Officer Albie Esparza called us back and said that the man's body was so badly decomposed that the medical examiner has to run forensics tests to determine the race, age, and cause of death. Officers are unsure when the man was killed or how long his b ... More >>

Con Artist Bilking Thousands of Dollars from S.F. Residents

This guy wants your money​Police are warning residents -- especially those between the ages of 80 and 90 -- to watch out for a con man who has been convincing elderly bank customers to withdraw thousands of dollars from their accounts and hand it over to him. According to SFPD, the suspect works l ... More >>

Police Need Help Finding Robbers Who Beat Man to Near Death

SFPD needs your help​Police are asking the public to help track down two men responsible for brutally beating and robbing a San Francisco man as he walked through the Tenderloin nearly two months ago. On Oct. 11, at about 5 p.m., the 31-year-old victim was walking at Ellis and Jones streets when t ... More >>

Man Badly Beaten in Bayview Home Invasion

​A 32-year-old man is suffering a life-threatening head injury after he was badly beaten inside his own home yesterday morning.Police say the man was in bed asleep at 11 a.m. when he woke up to a crackling sound and then heard his front door open. The daring man went into the living room to check ... More >>

Dionette Cherney: DA Has Yet to File Charges Against Cyclist Who Killed Tourist

​On July 15, Dionette Cherney was walking across Mission Street at the Embarcadero when a cyclist blew through a red light and knocked her to the ground. The Washington, D.C. resident, who was visiting San Francisco with her husband, died a month later when her husband removed her from life suppor ... More >>

Another Shooting in the Mission

What's up with all this violence in the Mission?​A man was critically injured after being shot in the Mission District, marking the fourth shooting in a weeklong streak of gun violence in the neighborhood. Police issued very few details about yesterday's shooting, which occurred at shortly before ... More >>

Man Robs, Attempts to Strangle Woman Riding Muni

Sometimes, it's a scary ride​As any casual commuter knows, riding Muni can be a very scary event -- and not just because drivers are known to text while behind the wheel or weird riders are seen masturbating on the bus.  In one local woman's case, her ride on the 14 line could be described as ... More >>

Dionette Cherney, Pedestrian Hit by Cyclist, Dies

This is not the actual bike involved in the crash ​Dionette Cherney has been identified as the 68-year-old woman who died early this morning from injuries caused when she was hit by a cyclist last month as she crossed the street near the Embarcadero. Police say Cherney died at 5:20 a.m. The Washin ... More >>

In San Francisco, Elder Abuse Is the Perfect Crime

Yes, that's a crime​If you rob or beat up an elderly person in San Francisco, your chances of being convicted are fewer than one in 100, according to data in a recent city report on how local law enforcement addresses family violence."It couldn't be better if you're a predator," said Prescott Cole ... More >>

Woman Shot in the Back While at a Party in the Mission

Woman shot ​UPDATE: Police say the victim has now been upgraded to non-life-threatening injuries. A 21-year-old woman remains in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was shot early Sunday morning while standing outside a house in the Mission District. Police said that the woman wa ... More >>

Sean Everette Wilson Identified as Man Shot in Hayes Valley

Victim identified ​Medical authorities have released the name of the man who was shot to death Monday night as 20-year-old Sean Everette Wilson of San Francisco. Wilson was on the 500 block of Webster when he was shot in the head, according to police. No arrests have been made.

Picasso Theft: Police Impound Taxicab

Police say they have spoken to the cab driver who picked up a ballsy thief after he ripped an original Picasso pencil sketch from the wall of a Union Square art gallery yesterday morning. Cops have also impounded the taxi cab used in the theft. Meanwhile, police are reviewing surveillance released b ... More >>

Mark McGovern Update: Police ID Person of Interest in Gaelic Football Fracas

Mark McGovern​Police say they've identified a person of interest in the attack on Mark McGovern, the 22-year-old Gaelic football player who remains in a coma after an incident during a match last weekend.However, they won't say who it is. Officer Albie Esparza told the Examiner that the person of ... More >>

Mark McGovern: Police Investigate Gaelic Footballer's Severe Injury

What happened to Mark McGovern?​UPDATE: Coach says opposing player stood over gravely injured footballer, said "That's what you get for giving me shit." The San Francisco Police Department is investigating an "off-the-ball" incident that left 22-year-old Gaelic football player Mark McGovern in a c ... More >>

Dodgers Come to Town, Giants to Increase Security

Leave the rivalry on the field​With the Dodgers -- and their fans -- making their way to San Francisco for tonight's game, the Giants have added more security to "prepare for the worst."Officer Albie Esparza told media outlets that police will have a "very visible increased presence" inside and ou ... More >>

Man Shot This Morning in Mission District

Violent Commute​Police are corralling reporters to the Mission District to give details on a shooting that occurred earlier this morning. Officer Albie Esparza says that a shooting occurred on the corner of Folsom and 16th streets at about 10 a.m.

KRON 4 Cameraman Assaulted While Filming People With Bad Behavior

Warning Sign​Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy -- a 25-year-old man assaulted a local reporter because he didn't want to be in the news.On Jan. 7, Israel Marron Castro, 25, allegedly walked up to Stanley Roberts, a KRON 4 cameraman, shoved his two ski poles in his face and then hit the video came ... More >>

Michael Warner Charged With Torching Eight Outhouses

​Michael Warner, a 27-year-old Caucasian with no fixed address, has been charged with burning eight outhouses and three hand-washing stations. Warner's alleged Saturday arson spree took place in the 400 block of Mission Bay Boulevard at around 7 p.m.; a witness saw him hop a fence and later identi ... More >>

Accused Sex Offenders Arrested at San Francisco Airport

​U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing it nabbed two alleged sex offenders at San Francisco Airport after the American citizens' separate flights from the Philippines touched down.  The first man was arrested last Monday on a warrant out of Washington State. The second man was book ... More >>

Reports Police Responded an Hour Late to Mission Shooting Inaccurate, Says SFPD

​A disturbing triple shooting on Saturday in the Mission came with its own disturbing sub-story: While eyewitnesses and medical personnel pegged the incident as occurring close to 10:30, the San Francisco Police reported responding at close to midnight. Did the SFPD let three bloody men roll arou ... More >>

Public's Help Sought in Tenderloin Hit-and-Run

​If you were standing at the corner of Hyde and Golden Gate at 5:04 a.m. on July 28 -- and there must be some of you -- then the San Francisco Police are begging for your help. At around that time, a relatively new, silver four-door vehicle believed to possibly be an Oldsmobile barreled through th ... More >>

More than $100K in Stolen Art Crammed in Terry Helbing's Cramped Tenderloin Room

This minor piece was not discovered in Terry Helbing's Tenderloin SRO hotel room -- but other works with an estimated value of more than $100,000 were​The arrest of a suspected Tenderloin thief jumped from police blotter material to Movie of the Week yesterday, when police carted a cache of stolen ... More >>