Central Station Newsletter San Francisco Police Department Inside this issue: Captain’s Message 1-2 Crimes of Note 5-8 Featured Citizen of the Month 9- 10 Featured Officer of the Month 11 Events 12- 14 Career Opportunity 15- 16 Community Calendar 17 Central District Map 18 Resource Information 19 Volume , Issue April 15, 2016 Captain Lazar’s Message Captain David Lazar Commanding Officer Central Station Fisherman’s Wharf Night Foot Beat Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the destinations that tourists visit most in San Francisco. As we enter our tourist season, the number of tourists will increase beginning in May all the way to Fleet Week in October. As the crowds arrive, so do the incidents of theft, auto burglaries and basic quality of life issues. When I arrived at Central Station, there was only one officer assigned to Fisherman’s Wharf. This was Officer John Van Koll. Since then, I added three additional officers for the wharf who work from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thanks to the Mayor’s Office and the Board of Supervisors, the Department has been hiring officers. As a result, new officers have arrived at the station. Because of this, I just added additional officers to Fisherman’s Wharf who will work 2:00 p.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. This is the first time Fisherman’s Wharf has seen officers on foot later in the evening in over 3 years. They had a successful first day yesterday addressing issues late into the evening. I look forward to great results! Walking the Beat This week, I had the opportunity, in between meetings, to get out and walk a beat with Officer Ryan Jones from my staff. This week, I walked in Fisherman’s Wharf, however, I am now making it a point to get out to the various neighborhoods to walk a foot beat. This coming week, I will be spending time in Union Square. It is a great opportunity to meet the merchants. 1906 Earquake-110 th Anniversary This afternoon I will be at Lefty O’Doul’s as we remember the 1906 Earthquake. Lee Housekeeper puts on a great event. At 1:30 p.m., we will have a small parade to John’s Grill on Ellis Street. Chinese Hospital After several years in the making, between raising money and construction, the newly built Chinese Hospital will be celebrated on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 845 Jackson Street. I look forward to seeing the community there as we celebrate an incredible resource for the community.
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Central Station Newsletter
S a n F ra n c i s co Po l i ce
De p a rtme nt
Inside this issue:
Captain’s Message 1-2
Crimes of Note 5-8
Featured Citizen of the
Month
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10
Featured Officer of the
Month
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Events 12-
14
Career Opportunity 15-
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Community Calendar 17
Central District Map 18
Resource Information 19
Volume , IssueApril 15, 2016
Captain Lazar’s Message
Captain David Lazar
Commanding Officer Central Station
Fisherman’s Wharf Night Foot Beat
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the destinations thattourists visit most in San Francisco. As we enter ourtourist season, the number of tourists will increasebeginning in May all the way to Fleet Week inOctober. As the crowds arrive, so do the incidents oftheft, auto burglaries and basic quality of life issues.
When I arrived at Central Station, there was only oneofficer assigned to Fisherman’s Wharf. This was OfficerJohn Van Koll. Since then, I added three additionalofficers for the wharf who work from 11:00 a.m. to9:00 p.m. Thanks to the Mayor’s Office and the Boardof Supervisors, the Department has been hiring officers.As a result, new officers have arrived at the station.
Because of this, I just added additional officers toFisherman’s Wharf who will work 2:00 p.m. to midnight,7 days a week. This is the first time Fisherman’s Wharfhas seen officers on foot later in the evening in over 3years. They had a successful first day yesterdayaddressing issues late into the evening. I look forwardto great results!
Walking the Beat
This week, I had the opportunity, in between meetings, to get out and walk a beatwith Officer Ryan Jones from my staff. This week, I walked in Fisherman’s Wharf,however, I am now making it a point to get out to the various neighborhoods towalk a foot beat. This coming week, I will be spending time in Union Square. It is agreat opportunity to meet the merchants.
1906 Earquake-110th Anniversary
This afternoon I will be at Lefty O’Doul’s as we remember the 1906 Earthquake.Lee Housekeeper puts on a great event. At 1:30 p.m., we will have a small paradeto John’s Grill on Ellis Street.
Chinese Hospital
After several years in the making, between raising money and construction, thenewly built Chinese Hospital will be celebrated on Monday, April 18, 2016 at11:00 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 845 Jackson Street. I look forward toseeing the community there as we celebrate an incredible resource for thecommunity.
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Lion’s Club Award
Congratulations to Officers David On, Danny Guo, Eric Tapang and Edmund Huang. They will all behonored Saturday night by the Lion’s Club on Saturday evening for their work at Central Station.
SFFD Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)
NERT training is coming to Fisherman’s Wharf. The first class is May 3, 2016. Please contact the Fisherman’sWharf Community Benefit District for details. You may email [email protected].
My family and I took this class a couple of years ago. It was great training!
Fisherman’s Wharf Security Summit
Please join me at the Fisherman’s Wharf Security Summit, which will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at8:00 a.m. at the Pier 39 Theater. There will be a few speakers including Assistant District Attorney KarenCatalona. I will be introducing all of the Officers assigned to Fisherman’s Wharf at this meeting as we talkabout safety and security on the wharf.
Police Commission Meeting in the Central District
Please join Chief Suhr, the Police Commission and me at our annual Police Commission Meeting in the CentralDistrict. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Gordon J. Lau ElementarySchool, 940 Clay Street. I will provide an overview on the state of the Central Police District.
Central Station Community Meeting
My monthly community meeting will be held this coming Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at HotelRex, 562 Sutter Street. Please join me for the one hour meeting.
I will conclude this week’s newsletter by commending the Officers assigned to Central Station for theiroutstanding police work these last two weeks. Officers have made a lot of great arrests, solved cases andconducted traffic enforcement. In February and March of 2016, Central Station officers prepared 2,251citations!
In next week’s newsletter, I am going high light some of the great work performed by the officers.
As I reflect on the cases and arrests what comes to mind is:
1. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.2. Safeguard your identity.3. Do not carry your smartphone in public.4. Make sure you make eye contact with drivers as you cross in a crosswalk.5. Secure your home and business. Install an alarm and security cameras.6. Don’t engage in road rage. Just let it go.7. If you believe something is suspicious, phone the police.
Have a great weekend!
Captain David LazarCentral Police Station
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Officers Vanessa Johnson, Kimberly Ng,
Courtney Dickson, Francesca Murphy and
Captain Lazar spoke about police work
with students from Mercy High School last
week.
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Sergeant Arlin Vanderbilt received an award
from the San Francisco Police Commission,
presented by Captain Lazar, for his work in
identifying a home invasion robbery suspect
who committed crimes in Chinatown in 2014.
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Robberies
Assault/Battery/Violent Crimes
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Crimes of Note
Definitions
Robbery – Robbery is the taking of property from another by using force or by using fear.
Assault – An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injuryon another person.
Battery - (Misdemeanor battery) is any willful and unlawful touching of another.(Felony battery) is the use of force or violence upon the person of another that causes
serious bodily injury.
*Assault is when a person swings their arm and battery is when that arm makes contact withanother person.
Aggravated Assault – Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than afirearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
Burglary – The intent upon entry into a property to commit grand theft, petty theft, or any felony.
Grand Theft – Grand theft is theft committed when the value of the money, labor, or property takenexceeds $950.
Petty Theft – Theft where the value of the property taken is less than $950.
4/10 12:40am Robbery, With Gun1800 block of Stockton
An unknown suspect got out of the vehicle as the victim walkedpass and demanded money. The suspect lifted up his shirt andshowed the victim a gun at his waistband. Fearing for his safety,the victim gave the suspect his wallet and cell phone.
4/10 3:30am Robbery, With ForceBay/Stockton
Four unknown suspects approached the victim and tackled thevictim to the ground. The suspects searched the victim’s pockets andtook the victim’s tablet and wallet.
4/6 11:30pm Aggravated Assault,With Other Weapon500 block of Broadway
An unknown suspect and the victim were in a verbal argument. Thesuspect used her high heel shoe and struck the victim in the head.
4/9 2:20am Aggravated Assault1400 block of Larkin
An unknown suspect was trespassing and when he was confrontedby the victim, he lunged at the victim while holding a screwdriver.
4/9 11:20am BatteryMarket/Main
An unknown suspect walked over to the victim with two closed fistsand pushed the victim.
4/11 11:50am BatteryUnit block of Francisco
An unknown suspect pushed the victim when the victim walked outto take out the trash.
4/6 9:30am Theft, From LockedVehicleHyde/Lombard
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole bags, containing passports, cell phones, camera,identification cards and money.
4/6 12:23pm Theft, Shoplifting200 block of Post
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole a luggage bag.
4/6 12:45pm Theft, From Building200 block of Sutter
An unknown suspect entered the parking garage and stole a setof keys.
4/6 1:45pm Theft, Shoplifting100 block of O’Farrell
The suspect entered the store and stole a blender. The suspectwas stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
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4/6 3:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle2500 block of Larkin
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack, containing a driver’s license and electroniccigarette.
4/6 5:30pm Theft, From Building500 block of California
An unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet from the victim’sbriefcase which was left unattended in the office.
4/6 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleBay/Kearny
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole backpacks, containing a passport, laptop, cell phone,tablets, wallets and headphones.
4/7 12:00pm Theft, Other Property600 block of Francisco
An unknown suspect stole a package left outside the residencedoor.
4/7 12:10pm Theft, From BuildingEmbarcadero Center 3
An unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet from the victim’s bag,which was hanging on the chair behind the victim.
4/7 1:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle200 block of Beach
An unknown suspect stole suitcases and backpacks, containingclothing, art supplies and personal items. It is unknown how thesuspect gain entry to the vehicle.
4/7 2:30pm Theft, Shoplifting300 block of Bay
The suspect entered the store and stole food. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. The suspect also had anoutstanding warrant. Arrest made.
4/7 10:40pm Theft, From UnlockedVehicle1100 block of Hyde
The suspect reached into the bed of the truck and stole a toolbox.The suspect was in possession of a stun gun and a computer checkshows the suspect is prohibited to have possession of a stun gun.Arrest made.
4/8 10:00am Theft, Form LockedVehicle1300 block of Columbus
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side windows andstole suitcases and backpacks, containing a laptop, tablet,camera, cell phone, passport and clothing.
4/8 11:00am Theft, From Building200 block of Geary
An unknown suspect entered the employee locker room and stolea backpack from an unsecured locker.
4/8 9:26pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePier 33
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a bag, containing laptops, tablet, headphones,speakers and USB drive.
4/8 10:56pm Theft, From LockedVehicleUnit block of Spear
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a bag, containing notebook and thermos.
4/9 8:00am Theft, From LockedVehicle500 block of North Point
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a laptop bag, containing a laptop and tablet.
4/9 11:00am Theft, From Building1100 block of Stockton
An unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet which was leftunattended on the counter.
4/9 1:30pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePowell/North Point
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a cell phone.
4/9 2:00pm Theft, Vehicle2700 block of Hyde
Stolen vehicle.
4/9 2:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleGreenwich/Leavenworth
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a backpack and bags, containing a passport, tax documentsand clothing.
4/9 5:30pm Theft, VehicleColumbus/Vallejo
Stolen vehicle.
4/9 7:50pm Theft, Vehicle400 block of Geary
Stolen vehicle.
4/10 1:35am Theft, From PersonStockton/Pacific
An unknown suspect approached the victim and stole the victim’scell phone from the victim’s hands.
4/10 1:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleBay/Columbus
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole backpacks, containing a tablet, laptop, books, money,clothing and toiletries.
4/10 5:10pm Theft, ShopliftingUnit block of Powell
The suspect entered the store and stole lipsticks. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. The suspect also had anoutstanding warrant. Arrest made.
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4/10 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle900 block of Columbus
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a suitcase, containing a laptop and money.
4/11 9:00am Theft, From LockedVehicle600 block of North Point
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole asuitcase and purse.
4/11 11:25am Theft, From LockedVehicleLeavenworth/Lombard
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a camera bag and handbag, containing a tablet, passport,camera and wallet.
4/11 12:15pm Theft, From LockedVehicleFilbert/Leavenworth
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a purse.
4/11 1:14pm Theft, ShopliftingUnit block of O’Farrell
The suspect entered the store and stole a bag and wallets. Thesuspect was stopped by security outside of the store. Citationissued.
4/11 1:15pm Theft, Shoplifting100 block of Post
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole a jacket.
4/11 1:20pm Theft, From LockedVehicle2200 block ofLeavenworth
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a backpack, containing clothing, sunglasses and money.
4/11 1:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleNorth Point/Powell
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a passport, cell phones, laptop and money.
4/11 3:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleBay/Kearny
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a bag and backpack, containing laptops, headphones andwallets.
4/11 7:59pm Theft, From LockedVehicleLombard/Jones
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a backpack.
4/11 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleGrant/North Point
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a backpack and suitcase, containing a drone, headphones,laptop, wallet and clothing.
4/11 10:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleSansome/Chestnut
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a bag,containing a cell phone, camera, tablet, jewelry and clothing.
4/12 8:00am Theft, Form LockedVehicleBay/Kearny
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side windows andstole a backpack, containing a laptop, jewelry, headphones andmedication.
4/12 10:40am Theft, From LockedVehicle1000 block ofGreenwich
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a backpack, containing tablets, passport, sunglassesand tickets.
4/12 1:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleVan Ness/North Point
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a backpack and bag, containing a laptop, driver’s license,books and clothing.
4/12 1:40pm Theft, From Building700 block of Post
An unknown suspect entered the building and stole packages.
4/12 2:43pm Theft, From LockedVehicleFilbert/Hyde
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a CD case, containing CDs.
4/12 8:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleJones/Clay
An unknown suspect stole a briefcase, containing a driver’s license,social security card, credit cards and money
4/6 2:20pm Warrant Arrest800 block of Pacific
The suspect was sleeping on the sidewalk. A computer check showsthe suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
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4/7 2:10am Vandalism, VehicleJones/Greenwich
An unknown suspect kicked and damaged the side mirrors of twovehicles.
4/7 3:53am Vandalism, Vehicle600 block of Jones
An unknown suspect pulled the windshield wiper off of a vehicle.
4/7 6:10pm Burglary, Commercial800 block of Sansome
An unknown suspect shattered the rear window and stole acashier, containing money.
4/8 10:35am Warrant Arrest1000 block ofMontgomery
The suspect was masturbating in between cars. A computer checkshows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
4/8 12:30pm Vandalism, VehiclePier 39
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window ofthe vehicle.
4/8 6:00pm Vandalism, Commercial100 block of Grant
An unknown suspect shattered the store display windows.
4/8 11:34pm Driving Under theInfluenceGeary/Hyde
The suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol. Arrestmade.
4/9 1:59am Vandalism, Commercial800 block of Geary
An unknown suspect threw a metal pipe and shattered the storewindow.
4/9 11:00am Vandalism, VehiclePier 19
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window.
4/9 11:47am Recovered Vehicle1000 block of Lombard
Recovered vehicle.
4/9 7:40pm Vandalism, OtherProperty700 block of Pacific
An unknown suspect damaged the keyhole of the padlock used tolock the laundry room.
4/9 9:00pm Vandalism, Commercial400 block of Broadway
An unknown suspect shattered the store window.
4/10 10:49am Warrant Arrest300 block of California
The suspect was in the store and refused to leave. A computercheck shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
4/10 3:17pm Recovered VehicleStockton/Bay
Recovered vehicle. Arrest made.
4/10 3:25pm Recovered Vehicle400 block of Vallejo
Recovered vehicle.
4/10 5:37pm Warrant ArrestPier 33
The suspect was selling paintings on the sidewalk without a permit.A computer check shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant.Arrest made.
4/10 7:00pm Vandalism, VehicleVan Ness/North Point
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side window and priedopen the sunroof.
4/11 3:05am Driving Under theInfluenceGrant/Vallejo
The suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol andcrashed into parked vehicles. Arrest made.
4/11 7:00pm Vandalism, OtherProperty100 block of Jefferson
An unknown suspect punched a wax figure and shattered the faceinto pieces.
4/11 8:15pm Disturbing the PeacePowell/Geary
The suspect was playing music through amplifiers. Citation issued.
4/12 11:15am Trespassing300 block of Grant
The suspect was told to leave, but refused to leave. Citationissued.
An unknown suspect shattered the alley window and stole a watch.
4/12 9:00pm Vandalism, Vehicle400 block of Bush
An unknown suspect damaged the bicycle frame which was lockedto a parking meter.
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1. How long have you lived in San Francisco?
I was born and raised in San Francisco.
2. What is your favorite thing about the Central District?
The energy. North Beach still have the feeling of an old San FranciscoNeighborhood. It reminds me of old San Francisco. You know everyone by namewhen walking around the neighborhood.
3. What is your connection or involvement with the Central District?
I was a former owner of Original Joe’s. I am the President of North Beach Neighborsand on the Board of Trustee of National Shrine of Saint of Assisi.
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Each month Central Police Station features a citizen
who represents the unique flavor of the Central
Police District. This month we interviewed Trish
Herman. Trish is the President of North Beach
Neighbors and on the Board of Trustees of
National Shrine of Saint of Assisi.
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4. What are some of the significant changes that you have noticed in the CentralDistrict in the last 5 years?
Union Square has changed dramatically. Union Square was a special place to go,but it has changed. There’s a lot more traffic and congestion.
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Each month Central Police Station features one
of its officers in an effort to learn more about the
men and women who police our neighborhood.
This month, we interviewed Officer Mark Milligan,
a 8-year member of Central Police Station.
Officer Mark Milligan was born in Maryland and moved into the Bay Area in 1976. He
attended high school in Walnut Creek and joined the Marines in 1989. After the Marines,
he went into the family plumbing business in San Francisco. In 2007, he joined the San
Francisco Police Academy. When he graduated from the Police Academy, he went to Mis-
sion Station for his field training. He was then assigned to Central Station in 2008 for his
probation and he remained at Central Station as his permanent station.
Officer Milligan is the housing officer at the Ping Yuen. As a housing officer, he walks thefoot beat through the Ping Yuen buildings, assisting the residents.
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Meeting Location:
Hotel Rex
562 Sutter Street
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
April 2016Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Central Police District MapThe CENTRAL DISTRICT commences at a point on the water north of where Mission St. intersects with TheEmbarcadero and proceeding west on Mission St. (excluding both sides) to 3rd St.; north on 3rd St. (includingboth sides) to Market St.; west on Market St. (excluding both sides) to Powell St.; north on Powell St.(including both sides) to Geary St.; west on Geary St. (including both sides) to Larkin St.; north on Larkin St.(including both sides) to Bay St.; west on Bay St. (including both sides) to Van Ness Ave.; north on Van NessAve. (including both sides), and continuing north on the Municipal Pier Access Road (including both sides) toa point on the water just west of the Municipal Pier; east and south from a point on the water just west of theMunicipal Pier, following the shoreline, to the origin at a point on the water north of where Mission St.intersects with The Embarcadero.
North Beach Beat: 315-2400 – Officers Kevin Worrell,Michael Amoroso, Mark Alvarez &John Torrise
Ping Yuen: 315-2400/582-6689 – Officers MarkMilligan, Tina To, Kimberly Ng &Vanessa Johnson
We, the members of the SanFrancisco Police Department, arecommitted to excellence in lawenforcement and are dedicated to thepeople, traditions and diversity of ourCity. In order to protect life andproperty, prevent crime and reduce thefear of crime, we will provide servicewith understanding, response withcompassion, performance withintegrity and law enforcement withvision.
