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August 11, 2011
Hate Crimes Against Latinos Rise 47 Percent in California
The year 2010 saw a marked uptick in hate crimes against Latinos statewide, according to newly released statistics from the California Attorney General's office.Attorney General Kamala Harris' annual report on hate crimes -- incidents in which victims are targeted because of their ethnicity, sexu ... More >>
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July 26, 2011
Roller Derby Girls Robbed at Gunpoint
Rolling on ... Police are investigating a brazen crime where two members of the Bay Area Derby girls league were robbed at gunpoint after a bout earlier this month. On the evening of July 9, the two members had packed up the money the league had raised from the event that night and drove ba ... More >>
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July 21, 2011
Charles Hill BART Shooting Video
Acquiescing to public demand, BART today released surveillance videos of the shooting death of Charles Hill, a transient who was killed by transit police over the July 4 weekend, sparking raucous protests. Hill, 45, was shot on the Civic Center platform after purportedly menacing an officer with kni ... More >>
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July 18, 2011
Kenneth Harding Update: Ten Shots Fired in Six Seconds in Bayview Shooting
SFPDSFPD released a map today which shows the 10 shots fired in yesterday's Bayview shooting, where police officers shot and killed 19-year-old Kenneth Harding. Harding, who was chased by SFPD officers after he dodged paying his Muni fare, allegedly fired shots at police, who then retaliated wit ... More >>
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July 13, 2011
San Francisco MS-13 Informant Found Guilty of Lying
The government won its case against its own informant. The inside informant who turned evidence for the feds about his own MS-13 gang in San Francisco was found guilty this week of lying to the government.According to the complaint, Roberto Acosta had told his handlers that he'd only been the mes ... More >>
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July 12, 2011
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.
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July 11, 2011
Karl Henderson Killed in Ingleside; Homicide No. 29
man shot Medical authorities have identified the man who was shot to death in broad daylight this weekend as 23-year-old Karl Henderson. Henderson, a San Francisco resident, was shot in the chest Holloway and Brighton avenues sometime around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, according to police.
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July 7, 2011
Charles Hill Identified as Man Shot by BART Cops
Charles Hill was shot Medical authorities say Charles Hill, 45, was the man who was shot to death over the weekend by BART police. Hill "had no fixed address," according to the San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office. BART police shot Hill at the Civic Center BART station after getting calls abou ... More >>
Blogs
July 1, 2011
Drunk Drivers Hate Other Drunk Drivers
Everyone hates drunk drivers -- even drunksEven the news that police are staging a DUI checkpoint the entire weekend starting Friday should be enough to sober you up. But just in case you still plan on hitting the bottle hard to celebrate America's Independence Day, here is some blunt advice: Don ... More >>
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June 23, 2011
Barry Bonds Demands a Quick Retrial
Playing hardball Barry Bonds is making an appearance in San Francisco court today to request that if prosecutors plan to retry him, they do it quickly.The former Giants superstar was found guilty of obstruction of justice in April, yet the jury was deadlocked on three perjury counts, which led Ju ... More >>
Blogs
June 20, 2011
Roberto Acosta, MS-13 Informant in San Francisco Gang Case, to Stand Trial for Lying
The government will soon see its rat in court. It's not every day that the government charges their own criminal informant with lying. That's exactly what happened with Roberto Acosta, an MS-13 gang leader who infiltrated the gang which had claimed turf near 20th Street in the Mission District. A ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2011
San Francisco Police Kill Suspected 'Gen X Bandit' Bank Robber
Gen X bandit wears plaid shirtsSan Francisco cops shot and killed a suspected bank robber last night after he allegedly tried to run them over with his car. Media outlets are reporting that the wanted criminal might have been the notorious 'Gen X' bandit, who is known to rob banks in his distinct ... More >>
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May 11, 2011
SF Weekly Letters
Gen X bandit wears plaid shirtsSan Francisco cops shot and killed a suspected bank robber last night after he allegedly tried to run them over with his car. Media outlets are reporting that the wanted criminal might have been the notorious 'Gen X' bandit, who is known to rob banks in his distinct ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
What Taqueria Is Tasty Enough for an MS-13 Member to Risk Getting Shot?
View Tacos on 24th Street in Norteño Territory in a larger mapSF Weekly reporter Lauren Smiley followed up on her (stunning) cover story, "A Rat's Life," with a blog post yesterday, "The Insider's Guide to the MS-13 Gang." In between tidbits like not using gang funds to buy broken-down Impalas and ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
The Making of a MS-13 Gangster
How does this happen?The youngest of the 24 accused Mara Salvatrucha gangsters operating in the Bay Area are barely 20 years old. They were still minors -- or had just turned 18 -- when they were arrested in 2008 during the Opeation Devil Horns gang take down. Since then, they have been indicted ... More >>
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April 27, 2011
A Rat's Life: MS-13 Snitches Run Wild While Turning State's Evidence
How does this happen?The youngest of the 24 accused Mara Salvatrucha gangsters operating in the Bay Area are barely 20 years old. They were still minors -- or had just turned 18 -- when they were arrested in 2008 during the Opeation Devil Horns gang take down. Since then, they have been indicted ... More >>
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April 27, 2011
The Insider's Guide to the MS-13 Gang
A look inside You may have thought you knew the basics about the Mara Salvatrucha, the lethal street gang of mostly Central American immigrants highlighted in this week's cover story. You jump in, kill rivals, sordid things like that. But during the first week of the trial of seven members of the ... More >>
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April 27, 2011
San Francisco MS-13 Gang Wasn't Violent Enough for Edwin Ramos, Witness Says
Accused murderer of the Bologna family jumped into a more violent clique in Richmond, witness testifies. One attorney alleges Bologna murders could have been prevented had federal agents deported Ramos when they first knew about his crimes.Edwin Ramos wasn't indicted with the 24 alleged MS-13 gangst ... More >>
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April 13, 2011
Hells Angels: Are They Lauryn Hill Fans?
Fans of Harleys...and Lauryn Hill?The police told us a strange new twist in the caper of the Hells Angels attack on Market Street last night. The Angels and their soon-to-be victims had been at a show at the Warfield, says Sergeant Michael Andraychak. Well, Tuesday night's show was none other tha ... More >>
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March 28, 2011
Joshua McClain, Shot and Killed Near Mint Plaza; Homicide No. 18
Man killedMedical authorities identified the man who was shot and killed early Sunday morning as Joshua McClain, a 23-year-old Richmond resident. At about 2 a.m., McClain was shot multiple times in the Jessie Street alley near several downtown nightclubs.
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March 14, 2011
Are Gang Injunctions Working?
Is this what you'd call a "safety zone?"A victim of a recent shooting in the Mission District was listed on a 2007 gang injunction against Norteno gang members. Yet the cops and the city attorney's office are still calling the injunction a success. Some might call that optimistic. Lt. Jim Miller, ... More >>
News
March 2, 2011
California Family Courts Helping Pedophiles, Batterers Get Child Custody
Is this what you'd call a "safety zone?"A victim of a recent shooting in the Mission District was listed on a 2007 gang injunction against Norteno gang members. Yet the cops and the city attorney's office are still calling the injunction a success. Some might call that optimistic. Lt. Jim Miller, ... More >>
Blogs
February 10, 2011
S.F. Man Shot After Dispute Over Chihuahua in a Pink Sweater
Adorable Update: Police arrest shopkeeper in connection with shooting. Sam Zazzouh, 42, of Fairfield was arrested inside the store after the shooting. He has been charged with three felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a loaded firearm not registered to him, and shooting in ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
S.F. Woman Shot in Bayview After Funeral
Shots firedA 28-year-old woman was shot earlier today as she walked in the crossfire of a gunman in the Bayview District.At about 2:30 p.m., the woman was walking into a store near Third Street and Quesada Avenue when she was shot in her left arm. The gunman ran off and she was taken to San Franc ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Man Shot in Potrero Hill; Homicide No. 11
Rapid fireMinutes before two merchants were found shot to death in Fisherman's Wharf, police officers were across town responding to another homicide in Potrero Hill.At about 8:15 p.m. Sunday, a man was shot and killed on the 900 block of Connecticut Street, outside an apartment building. Police ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Police Identify Johnathan Walker in Connection with Killing Robert O'Bryant
Johnathan WalkerPolice are looking for Johnathan Walker, 20, who they believe shot and killed 19-year-old Robert O'Bryant Tuesday morning.At about 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, O'Bryant was shot to death inside a home on the 1600 block of Kirkwood Avenue in the Bayview District. Another man was shot and ... More >>
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January 26, 2011
Police Identify Man Killed in Bayview
Man killedPolice have identified the man who was shot and killed on Tuesday morning as 19-year-old Robert O'Bryant of San Francisco.O'Bryant was shot multiple times inside a home on the 600 block of Kirkwood Avenue at about 1:30 a.m. Another man was shot inside the home, and was taken to Sa ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
Bayview Man Shot to Death, Homicide No. 9
Another homicideSan Francisco had another homicide last night when a man was shot to death in the Bayview District. Police have not yet identified the victim. At about 1:30 a.m., the victim and another man were shot inside a home on the 1600 block of Kirkwood Avenue, said Lt. Troy Dangerfield. Po ... More >>
Blogs
January 24, 2011
Charges Dropped For Transgender Woman Arrested Outside Diva's On 'Bait Car'
Just kidding, this woman isn't a car thief after all. The transgender woman who was the first person arrested for stealing a car as part of the San Francisco Bait Car reality TV show isn't a thief after all. Prosecutors dropped the car theft charges against Joseph Bullard on Friday after intervie ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
Man Shot to Death at Cafe in Tenderloin
Another HomicideA 25-year-old man was shot to death inside a cafe in broad daylight. Police were called to the 900 block of Polk at Geary Boulevard at about 424 p.m. after there were reports of a shooting. The man, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, s ... More >>
News
January 12, 2011
Bait Car Pays SFPD to Entice Drivers to Steal Cars
Another HomicideA 25-year-old man was shot to death inside a cafe in broad daylight. Police were called to the 900 block of Polk at Geary Boulevard at about 424 p.m. after there were reports of a shooting. The man, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, s ... More >>
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January 7, 2011
MS-13 Gang Members Plead Guilty to RICO Charges Before Upcoming Trial
Gang BustersA Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang member involved in a drive-by shooting pled guilty this week to racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit murder charges. Wilbert "Cypress" Castillo, 29, admitted Tuesday he's been an MS-13 member since 2004. He confessed that he agreed wit ... More >>
Blogs
December 2, 2010
'Inept' Burglars Targeting Elementary Schools
Not you again! An early morning break-in yesterday at Longfellow Elementary School appears to be the latest in a series of elementary school burglaries by a thief or thieves police describe as "inept." The miscreants roamed through Longfellow and damaged several doors -- including the principal's ... More >>
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November 23, 2010
Bumbling Marijuana Dispensary Bandits 'Left a Trail of Spilled Weed Out the Door'
The costumes may yet give them away...A Richmond District medical cannabis dispensary was robbed last Friday (when else?) by a pair of assailants, who made off with less than $1,000 worth of cash and leafy green medicine, dispensary staff told SF Weekly on Monday. The club, the Hemp Center a ... More >>
Blogs
November 4, 2010
Cash Register Thefts: Foolish Criminals Plague San Francisco
Criminals' rule of thumb: Take the cash. Leave the register. Following a cash register theft on the 100 block of Chenery over the weekend and one at 301 Rolph in mid-October, yesterday's cash register heist in the 4700 block of Mission marks a trend. A stupid trend. Captain Louis Cassanego of the ... More >>
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October 7, 2010
Drunk Man Spins Fantastic Carjacking Tale
On overly protective sibling is accused of robbing a man's car and smashing it up. It's complicated. A man enjoying a night out at a bar told police he was carjacked at gunpoint and either forced into the vehicle for a horrifying drive through the Mission or chased his purloined car on foot. He's ... More >>
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October 6, 2010
Golden Gate Park Golf Course Vandalized Again
A crime against golfYesterday we noted that the city's Golden Gate Park Golf Course had been vandalized to the tune of $75,000 by off-roading miscreants who reduced holes six, seven, and eight to a morass of mud and tire tracks. While city crews spotted the vandalism on Friday and worked over the ... More >>
Blogs
September 30, 2010
Gang Injunction Includes Three Men Acquitted Murders This Year
Forty-one more men are now forbidden from flashing gang signsThree men acquitted of first-degree murder charges earlier this year aren't out of the legal spotlight. Emon Brown, Joc Wilson, and Floyd Jackson are among the 41 alleged gang members listed in the gang injunction that City Attorney Den ... More >>
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September 22, 2010
Pinalcchio: Renowned Forensics Experts Say a Pinal County Deputy's High-Profile Tale About Getting Shot After Encountering Drug Smugglers Doesn't Add Up
Forty-one more men are now forbidden from flashing gang signsThree men acquitted of first-degree murder charges earlier this year aren't out of the legal spotlight. Emon Brown, Joc Wilson, and Floyd Jackson are among the 41 alleged gang members listed in the gang injunction that City Attorney Den ... More >>
News
August 25, 2010
Asylum Denied
Only a fraction of Mexicans get U.S. asylum.
News
August 18, 2010
Held Captive
Coyotes who smuggle immigrants torture and extort their victims, helped by out government's failure to enact immigration reform.
Blogs
August 3, 2010
Feds Take Over Case Vs. Shelly Denise Jones, Allegedly City's 'Most Stylish Bank Robber'
Shelly Denise Jones' alleged bank robberies are now a federal caseWe've written a bit about Shelly Denise Jones, the Antioch bus driver accused of driving her bus to a bank in Daly City and robbing it -- and wearing such stylish clothes while allegedly knocking over two San Francisco banks that w ... More >>
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August 2, 2010
Is Shelly Denise Jones San Francisco's Most Stylish Bank Robber? (PICS)
Daly City PoliceShelly Denise Jones is charged with robbing three banks -- in high styleBus driver drove bus to bank, robbed it, cops sayDaly City Police have released the name and photo of the woman who is purportedly San Francisco's most stylish bank robber: Shelly Denise Jones, 34, of Antioch. ... More >>
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July 22, 2010
Cyclist Tammy Thomas' Perjury Conviction Upheld by 9th Circuit Court
Back in 2008, professional cyclist Tammy Thomas was found guilty of perjury for lying to a grand jury about using steroids. Today, San Francisco's 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that ruling. Although Thomas has long denied that she used steroids -- urine samples beg to differ. In 2003, T ... More >>
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July 9, 2010
Chelsea's Law Threatens To Force San Francisco Sex Offenders Into Homelessness For Life
Living like this for 10 years?Republican Attorney General Candidate Steve Cooley is drawing heat from Kamala Harris' attorney general campaign for remarking that "You know what gets an initiative passed in California? Name it after a female ... Jessica's Law, stuff like that." Call that a sexist ... More >>
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July 8, 2010
Johannes Mehserle Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter for MehserleCheck back for updatesEx-BART cop Johannes Mehserle has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of unarmed BART passenger Oscar Grant. The jury could have convicted Mehserle of either second-degree murder or voluntary manslaughter - ... More >>
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June 30, 2010
Would Manslaughter Conviction in Mehserle Case Stave Off Riot?
In a massive development in Johannes Mehserle's murder trial, Judge Robert Perry today gave jurors the option of doing more than either convicting the former BART cop of cold-blooded murder or acquitting him outright for shooting dead unarmed passenger Oscar Grant. Perry tossed out the possibilit ... More >>
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June 24, 2010
'Secure Communities' Program Nails 29 Illegal Immigrants In S.F. Jail
After all, now we have finger prints...ICE touts success stories of new program -- but San Francisco sheriff's department would have reported "criminal aliens" anyways under old sanctuary city policyIn the first nine days after the San Francisco Sheriff's Department begrudgingly implemented the f ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
City Hands Graffiti-Busters Fat Checks
Who you gonna call? Don't pull out your spray paint can in front of these dudes. The Department of Public Works held out a big carrot today for San Franciscans to report graffiti vandal: The agency handed $250 checks at a Mission District press conference to two men whose quick action led to the ... More >>
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