San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the arrest of 61-year-old Clyde Darn in relation to narcotics trafficking in the Tenderloin neighborhood, as detailed in a press release. Darn, who has been charged with multiple felonies, including firearm possession by a felon, was arraigned yesterday and pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Court documents reveal that on October 4, Darn was allegedly seen holding a backpack full of narcotics before dispersing with a group when approached by police. Officers later found a loaded .357 revolver, letters, credit cards, and a substantial quantity of drugs in the backpack Darn claimed upon return to the scene. The District Attorney's Office, citing public safety concerns, successfully argued for Darn to be held without bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 21.
The array of charges against Darn includes possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a loaded firearm, and having a concealed firearm, alongside allegations of possessing and intending to sell narcotics like fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. Some of the charges have been heightened due to the quantities involved, with the fentanyl exceeding 100 grams. The weight enhancement is associated with Prop 36, a recent legislative change.
