SFPD Park Station Captain Talks Crime Near Station, Wiggle Scofflaw Cyclists, More
At last night's meeting, Capt. John Sanford continued to assail careless cyclists on the Wiggle, and addressed why so many violent crimes occur near the station itself.
Park Station Recap: More Plainclothes Cops; Deltas Discuss Security, Alcohol Plans For Kezar Games
The station's plainclothes unit is now fully staffed, and attendees grilled reps from the SF Deltas soccer team for details on game-day strategies.
Details Emerge In GGP, Marin 'Drifter Killings' As Preliminary Hearings Underway
Backpacker Audrey Carey had thanked the trio of suspects for befriending her immediately before she was shot to death, according to one suspect's cellmate.
2 Additional Suspects Arrested In Alvord Lake Torture, Murder [Updated]
Michael Grasso, 27, and Sahmanntha Rundstrom, 19, were allegedly involved in the May torture and killing of 66-year-old homeless man Stephen Williams near Alvord Lake in Golden Gate Park.
What If Park Station Held Its Monthly Meeting, But No One Came?
Election Night captured the district's attention, but good news: crime is down.
NoPa Residents Voice Frustration, Fears With Uptick In Violent Crime
Multiple muggings and a shooting drew a larger-than-usual crowd to this month's Park Station community meeting.
Property Crime Down In Park District, But Hot Prowl Burglaries Continue
Crime continues to decline in the district, but burglaries from occupied homes occur with some frequency.
Park District Crime: 2016 In Review
Vehicle theft, burglaries and other forms of larceny top the list.
Violent Crime Increase In NoPa Leads Park Station To Move Monthly Meeting
Several people have been robbed North Of the Panhandle, and one man was shot in front of his home on the edge of the park.
Park Station Recap: More Officers Planned, Reported Crime Numbers Fall
The station is preparing for next month’s 420 Day and the Summer of Love's 50th anniversary.
Park Station Recap: Car Crimes Spike, Violent NoPa Trends Continue, '4/20 Day' Planning Underway
Robberies, assaults and vehicle crimes continue to increase north of the Panhandle.
Park Station Recap: No 4/20 Day Arrests, Increase In Assaults, Stolen Cars
Crime is generally down, but the Haight Street-Alvord Lake area continues to attract violence, police say.
Park Station Meeting Recap: No Klan Flyer Complaints, Mixed Bag Of Crime Stats
Capt. John Sanford, Jr. encouraged residents who'd received KKK flyers to contact the station, even if no laws were broken.
Man Shot In Forearm Near Troubled Haight & Stanyan Intersection
A 20-year-old man was shot in the arm during what police describe as a "fight between two groups" around 1:30am Sunday morning. It's the latest in a series of violent incidents at Haight & Stanyan.
Park Station Continues Weed Arrests, Kezar Area Eyed For New Homeless Navigation Center
In January, the district saw a slight drop in car thefts and break-ins, and Capt. Sanford has pledged to continue making arrests for marijuana sales.
Leash Law Citations, Duboce Triangle Assault Update, And More Park Station Meeting Notes
The meeting focused largely on crime and traffic stats, but officers also discussed the recent operation that issued 25 citations to dog owners for various violations.
Breed Invites D5 Residents To Join Safe-Injection Site Focus Groups
Officials are gathering input about creating spaces where users could inject under supervision and without fear of arrest.
Park Station Meeting Recap: 4/20 Response Plan, Vehicle Crimes Update, New District ADA, More
The meeting featured an update on recent crime stats, an overview of the 4/20 response plan, and a surprise visit from London Breed.
Suspect Pleads Guilty, Will Testify In Golden Gate Park And Marin Killings
One of the three people arrested for the murders of Canadian backpacker Audrey Carey and Marin therapist Steve Carter has struck a deal to plead guilty to second-degree murder.
Park Station Meeting Recap: 4/20 Fallout, Bay To Breakers Preparations
Officials said public safety costs for the unofficial marijuana party were estimated to reach $110K this year.
Park Station Recap: Crime Stats Drop, Breed Aims To 'Activate' Alvord Lake, More
Park District robberies, auto thefts and car break-ins have declined year-over-year, but burglaries are holding steady.
Two Cyclists Killed In Separate Hit-And-Runs Wednesday Evening [Updated]
Separate hit and run incidents killed two female cyclists this evening, despite the city's ongoing attempts to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2024.
Park Station Meeting Recap: Crime Down Across The District
A full house packed a Duboce Triangle meeting room to hear crime statistics, ask questions and receive presentations on public safety.
'It's a boiling point': City ignores District 5 encampments as COVID-19 threat rises
40 of the Haight's unhoused have found safe shelter at the Stanyan Street tent village. But there appears to be no plan for hundreds of others sleeping on the street.







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