April 2005
 

 

Police Blotter

Assault, Attempted Homicide with Gun, Aggravated Assault: March 6, 3:25 a.m., Intersection of 40th Avenue and Fulton Street
A 17-year-old male and his girlfriend parked their car on the south curbline of Fulton Street near 40th Avenue to visit the woman's sister. After the victims had exited their vehicle and walked across the street, a woman approached the male victim waving a handgun.

"Let me see your license," she said. The victim asked why she wanted to see his license. "Because you hit my bumper," she said. The victims walked past the suspect who continued to wave her gun and threaten them.

The 57-year-old suspect walked up to a white van parked behind the victim's vehicle and pulled out a camera and started taking photos of the victim's car.

After the two victims got to the girlfriend's sister's house, the sister came out and asked the suspect what was going on.

"Why are you messing with them, they're just kids. I'm calling the police," she said.

"I am the police," the suspect said.

The sister called 911 but was placed on hold for 10 - 15 minutes. During this time, the suspect continued to take photos of the victims and their car and would pull out her handgun anytime anybody got close to her. At one point, when the sister was within 10 feet of her, the suspect pointed her gun at the sister's face. She said she heard the gun "click."

While the sister was holding, the suspect got into her car and drove away recklessly, nearly hitting the sister and driving over a traffic divider.

Police arrived at the scene and found the suspect in her van a short distance away.

Police searched the van and found four more firearms, including a banned assault rifle.

The suspect complained of chest pains when she was arrested.

Resisting Peace Officer Duties: March 11, 10:04 p.m., Intersection of 37th Avenue and Balboa Street
Police were dispatched to the area around 37th Avenue and Balboa Street regarding a fight between two males. Upon arrival, they saw a suspect standing in the middle of the intersection yelling at oncoming vehicles and attempting to kick them.

Two officers got out of their vehicles and approached the suspect, telling him to get to the sidewalk for his safety.

"F__ you. I don't care who you are. I don't have to do what you tell me," the 28-year-old suspect said.

The suspect approached one of the officers yelling more profanities, causing the other officer to fear for his safety and take the suspect to the ground in an arm bar. He was then handcuffed.

The suspect, who had an odor of alcohol on his breath, told police that he had been in an argument with a friend, explaining the bruises on his knee and elbow. The suspect told police he was homeless and was passing through San Francisco on his way to Alaska. He was cited and transported to a homeless shelter.

Robbery, Street or Public Place with Force: March 16, 8:15 p.m., Intersection of Clement Street and Second Avenue
A 24-year-old male was driving his car when an unknown man in a pick-up truck signaled him to pull over, which he did. The suspect motioned him to his truck and the victim walked over thinking he needed directions.

"Were you down in Chinatown last night f__ around with my friends!" the suspect screamed in Cantonese. After the victim said no, the suspect said, "I remember that car from Chinatown."

The suspect asked to see the victim's ID. The victim pulled out his wallet and the suspect snatched it away from him, taking all the currency out of it and handing it back. The suspect then snatched a necklace with a jade pendant off of the victim's neck.

The victim heard something being banged against the driver side door and assumed that the suspect had a gun. The suspect, who spoke Cantonese with a Vietnamese accent, ordered the victim to the curb and told him not to report the incident.

A witness saw the incident and called police. The victim did not speak English and told the story to police through a translator. A search of the area failed to locate the suspect.

Air Gun Possession, Marijuana Offense: March 15, 12:07 a.m., Intersection of Geary Boulevard and 11th Avenue
Police pulled over a car going 35 m.p.h. in a 25 m.p.h. zone. After informing the 18-year-old driver that he was speeding, the officers asked if there was anything illegal in the car. The suspect said there was "a little" marijuana in the car. Police observed butts of five marijuana cigarettes in the ashtray and a substance that looked like marijuana in a plastic bag.

Police continued to search the car and found an air gun under the front seat. The suspect was released after being cited for possession of marijuana, an air gun and speeding.