San Francisco Police
Coverage of San Francisco Police in the Nexus archive.
- A typo by San Francisco police led to a violent arrest of an innocent driver, officials say
A police watchdog revealed that San Francisco police officers subjected a man to pepper spray and threw him to the ground. This violent action occurred after the officers entered the wrong license plate into their computer.
- SF police seeking answers in 2010 cold case
San Francisco police are investigating a 2010 cold case where Philip Dimartino, 36, was found stabbed to death in his home. He was last seen alive at the Badlands Bar on July 30, 2010. Authorities are seeking public assistance to solve the case.
- 4 shot after trying to intervene in fight between unknown man and woman
Four people were shot after attempting to intervene in a fight between an unknown man and woman in San Francisco near the Powell Street BART Station just before 1 a.m. on Saturday.
- 18 people charged for unlawful Pride party, SF DA announces
Eighteen people face charges after San Francisco police discovered an unsanctioned block party in the South of Market neighborhood during Pride on June 27. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the charges this week.
- San Francisco police find wreckage of boat that sank as body identified
San Francisco police found the wreckage of the Volare, a 49ft cabin cruiser that sank in the San Francisco Bay after capsizing, following the recovery of Tondra Madruga's body. The incident occurred while the group was scattering the ashes of a loved one, with two people still missing.
- San Francisco police find wreckage of boat that sank as body identified
San Francisco police discovered the wreckage of a boat that sank in the San Francisco Bay after being hit by a wave, recovering the body of Tondra Madruga, the second victim. The Volare, a 49ft cabin cruiser, capsized with 20 people onboard, and two individuals remain missing.
- A body is recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy but 2 remain missing
A body of Tondra Madruga was recovered after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, leaving two people missing. The incident occurred during a gathering to scatter ashes, with Clifford Boisa already deceased and two others still missing. Recovery efforts are ongoing despite the challenging conditions of the bay.
- Rescuers still searching for 3 people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, leaving 1 dead
Rescuers are searching for three missing people after a boat named Volare sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, resulting in one death and 16 rescues. The 50-foot pleasure craft capsized in rough seas, prompting a search using thermal imaging and tide modeling.
- 4 arrested, 3 cited after fan brawl breaks out at Oracle Park, San Francisco police say
Four people were arrested and three cited at Oracle Park during a Giants vs. Rockies game after a verbal altercation escalated into a fan brawl. The incident occurred on Thursday, according to San Francisco police.
- SF police in riot gear crack down on 4th of July illegal fireworks shows: 'It was crazy'
San Francisco police used riot gear to disperse crowds and close streets after 10 p.m. on July 4 during illegal fireworks shows. Hundreds of people were affected by the crackdown.
- San Francisco police disperse July 4 fireworks crowds in the Mission
San Francisco police dispersed crowds setting off street fireworks in the Mission District on July 4, as they typically do during this period each year.
- Pedestrian struck, killed in San Francisco
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver in San Francisco early Wednesday morning at Brannan and Seventh streets. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators; alcohol and drugs were not factors in the collision.
- SF hit-and-run driver crashes into Castro District cafe, destroys nearby parklet, police say
A hit-and-run driver crashed into a Castro District restaurant and destroyed a nearby parklet in San Francisco early Sunday morning. Police are actively searching for the suspect.
- FBI raids Texas home of suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's San Francisco house
The FBI raided a Texas home linked to Daniel Moreno-Gama, a 20-year-old suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's San Francisco home. Moreno-Gama, charged with attempted murder and federal offenses, was arrested after attacking OpenAI headquarters and carrying a manifesto targeting AI executives.
- Sam Altman reportedly targeted in second attack
Sam Altman faced a second alleged attack at his Russian Hill home, with two suspects arrested after a shooting. A previous incident involved a 20-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the same property. Investigations into both attacks are ongoing.
- OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect following an incident where a Molotov cocktail was thrown at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home. The suspect was apprehended after setting a perimeter gate on fire.