May 15, 2013
District Attorney George Gascón Launches Blessing Scam Public Education Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In honor of Elder Abuse Prevention Month, San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón was joined by Supervisor Malia Cohen, Anni Chung of Self Help for the Elderly, and Edith Chan from Adult Protective Services at the John King Senior Center in Visitacion Valley to launch a public education campaign. The campaign is designed to educate the Chinese community about blessing scams that are occurring all over the country. San Francisco recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to secure convictions in two separate cases. To date, over $1.5 million in cash and jewelry has been stolen from over 50 victims in San Francisco, with one-third of incidents occurring in the city’s Southeast Sector. Read More
May 14, 2013
FORMER AND CURRENT SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
CHARGED IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SCHEME TO WRONGFULLY DIVERT PUBLIC MONEY
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the filing of felony charges against former and current San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) employees in connection with the diversion of over $15 million dollars in public money into slush fund accounts held at private non-profit organizations, and with the misappropriation of approximately $250,000 for personal use. The defendants are former Associate Superintendent Trish Bascom, former Senior Executive Directors Linda Sue Lovelace and Meyla Fatma Ruwin, former Principal Administrative Analyst Lilian Lamorena Capuli, former Assistant Principal Mychel M. Navales, and Senior Clerk Typist Betty Chuey Wong. Read More
May 9, 2103
Law Enforcement Seeks Public’s Help Locating Taxi Driver and Ex-Billionaire Boys Club Member
Outstanding Vehicular Manslaughter Warrant for Reza Eslaminia
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - District Attorney George Gascón and the San Francisco Police Department announced today that Reza Eslaminia, age 52, is wanted for an August 11, 2012 traffic collision in the Tenderloin that caused the death of 39 year old pedestrian Edmund Ralph Capalla of San Francisco. Eslaminia has an outstanding warrant for a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in locating the defendant. Read More
April 30, 2013
District Attorney George Gascón Partners with GLIDE Foundation to Expand Victim Services to Women in the Tenderloin
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón was joined by Rita Shimmin, Co-Executive Director of Glide Foundation and Zwazzi Sowo, Director of the Glide Women’s Healing Center to announce a new partnership to expand victim services office hours to the Tenderloin community. District Attorney Victim Advocates will hold drop in office hours for women at the Glide Women’s Healing Center, an organization that works with survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. Read More
April 25, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCÓN TO HONOR VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
9th Annual Justice Awards Ceremony Held in Recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
San Francisco – Today, San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón will recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by holding the 9th Annual Justice Awards. The District Attorney will highlight the accomplishments of his office’s Victim Services Unit and honor outstanding individuals and organizations that were instrumental in the prosecution of high profile cases from 2012.Read More
April 24, 2013
Former San Francisco State University Director and Local University Vendor to be Charged with 246 Felony Counts for Bribery Scheme
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Robert Shearer, a former Director at San Francisco State University (SFSU), and Stephen Cheung, the owner of an environmental waste disposal firm that contracted with SFSU, were scheduled to be arraigned today on 246 felony charges for their alleged roles in a bribery scheme spanning over a seven year period.Read More
April 16, 2013
District Attorney George Gascón Honors Volunteer Adjudicators on 2 Year Anniversary of Neighborhood Court
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón held a ceremony today to mark the two year anniversary of Neighborhood Court, an initiative he launched as an alternative to the traditional criminal justice process. Volunteer Adjudicators were honored at the event for their commitment to public safety and their role in making Neighborhood Courts a success. There are ten Neighborhood Courts across the city with over 100 adjudicators. In 2012 the District Attorney’s Office sent almost 700 cases to Neighborhood Court.Read More
April 12, 2013
Man Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Shelter Homicide
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Rickey Leon Scott, age 64, was found guilty of first degree murder for fatally stabbing another man at a homeless shelter in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood on February 6, 2012. Read More
April 12, 2013
Printing Company, the Owner and a Manager Plead Guilty for 2008 Death of Pregnant Worker
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a printing company, the owner, and a manager all pled guilty to criminal charges filed in connection with the death of a pregnant worker who was crushed by a machine at her job on January 29, 2008. Read More
April 11, 2013
District Attorney, SFPD and CHP Call Attention to Dangers of Distracted Driving
SAN FRANCISO – On the heels of a March 2013 California Appellate Court decision that ruled it’s illegal to hold your phone while driving, District Attorney George Gascón was joined by Commander Mikail Ali from the San Francisco Police Department and Captain BJ Whitten from the California Highway Patrol to call attention the dangers of distracted driving. Read More
March 29, 2013
District Attorney George Gascón Expands Foreign Consulate Collaboration to Czech Republic
SAN FRANCISCO- District Attorney George Gascón and Honorary Consul General Richard Pivnicka of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in San Francisco entered into a formal collaboration today to serve multi-national victims regardless of citizenship status. The memorandum of agreement states that the San Francisco District Attorney's Office will provide victim services and assistance with securing testimony and appearances by multi-national victims. Read More
March 25, 2013
Mark Anthony Cassell Charged With Murder of San Francisco Chronicle Newspaper Vendor
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Mark Anthony Cassell, (age 36), of San Francisco, was scheduled to be arraigned today on one count of murder. Read More
March 20, 2013
Two Defendants Sentenced to State Prison for Mortgage Fraud of One Rincon Hill Properties
SAN FRANCISCO- District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a judge sentenced Jay Shah, age 48, to 20 years in state prison, and Winston Lum, age 48, to 13 years and 4 months in state prison for their involvement in a sophisticated scheme to transfer ownership of one woman’s three condominiums at One Rincon Hill valued at $5.5 million dollars. Read More
March 19, 2013
District Attorney to Honor Zero Divide CEO Tessie Guillermo for Women’s History Month
SAN FRANCISO - San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón will join the Commission and the Department on the Status of Women for their 9th annual Women’s History Month Awards Reception to honor Tessie Guillermo, President and CEO of Zero Divide. The ceremony is being held today at 5:30pm at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, 525 Golden Gate Avenue. The theme this year is “Women inspiring innovation through imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Tessie is one of 13 Amazing Women Nominees awarded by Mayor Edwin M. Lee, District Attorney George Gascón, and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Read More
March 11, 2013
District Attorney, Board President Chiu, and City Leaders Denounce Islamophobic MUNI Ads
SAN FRANCISO - Today, District Attorney George Gascón, Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, and Supervisors John Avalos, London Breed, Malia Cohen, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee held a press conference to denounce Islamophobic and racist advertisements by the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI) scheduled to run on MUNI buses today. Read More
March 8, 2013
Jury Finds Man Guilty of 1st Degree Murder for Killing 12 Year Old Boy
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a jury convicted William Terrence McKnight, age 37, of first degree murder for fatally shooting a 12 year old boy at the Alemany public housing projects on May 17, 2002. Read More
March 6, 2013
Driver to be Charged with 3 Felonies for Killing a Pedestrian on Sloat Blvd
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Kieran Drew Brewer, age 28 of San Francisco will be charged with three felonies for driving under the influence and killing a 17-year old pedestrian on Sloat Boulevard on March 3. Read More
March 1, 2013
Jury Finds Man Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder for Potrero Hill Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a jury convicted Antoine C. Grays, age 32, of second degree murder for fatally shooting a man at the Potrero Hill housing projects. Read More
February 21, 2013
Man Charged with 2 Counts of Sexual Assault for Cathedral Hill Rape
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Arthur Ray Salinas, age 57, from Beaumont, Texas, was charged with two counts of sexual assault for raping a woman in the Cathedral Hill area. Read More
February 7, 2013
District Attorney Partners with Community Organizations to Help Youth Human Trafficking Victims
9-Year Old Girl Honored for Global Effort to End Child Slavery with ‘Make a Stand Lemonade’
San Francisco – Today, District Attorney George Gascón was joined by Sherilyn Adams of Larkin Street Youth Services, Ellyn Bell of Standing Against Global Exploitation (SAGE), and Kaine Walker of Youth Justice Institute to announce a partnership to help youth human trafficking victims. Recognizing a gap in services, the partnership launched the “Exploit No More Youth Hotline” to provide a safe way for young victims of human trafficking under age 18 to get help and receive services.Read More
February 5, 2013
San Francisco Declares February 14, “One Billion Rising Day”
City Joins V-Day’s Global Day of Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls
SAN FRANCISO—– On February 14, San Francisco will join 197 countries and hold a special event on the steps of City Hall to support a global campaign to end violence against women and girls. Today, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to mark February 14, Valentine’s Day, “One Billion Rising Day.” Read More
February 1, 2103
District Attorney Gascón Calls for Peaceful Celebrations this Superbowl Sunday
Violence and Vandalism will be not be Tolerated
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón called on 49ers fans to celebrate peacefully this Superbowl Sunday to avoid the vandalism and destruction that occurred when the San Francisco Giants clinched the World Series last October.Read More
January 31, 2013
District Attorney Awards 11 Community Organizations with Neighborhood Justice Fund Grants
San Francisco - District Attorney George Gascón awarded 11 community organizations today with Neighborhood Justice Fund grants. Funding for the grants are a result of funds collected from Neighborhood Court directives and held by the District Attorney’s Office for the sole purpose of disbursement through nonprofit 501(c)3 organization grants for projects that enhance the safety, livability and cohesion of San Francisco’s neighborhoods. Read More
January 28, 2013
District Attorney George Gascón Announces Mentor Collaboration with School District
Over 1000 San Francisco Youth Waiting for a Mentor
San Francisco - Today, District Attorney George Gascón will announce at a press conference at Burton High School a partnership with SFUSD's Mentoring for Success program to launch a mentoring speaker series in San Francisco schools. Throughout the year, Assistant District Attorneys will be visiting Burton High School, Mission High School and Thurgood Marshall High School to speak about their personal struggles through school and potential career paths for students. Created to inspire and motivate students to succeed despite academic and social challenges, the program is estimated to reach as many as 100 students. Read More
January 10, 2013
Man Charged with 11 Felonies for Setting His Girlfriend on Fire
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Dexter Oliver, age 22, was charged with 11 felonies for setting his girlfriend on fire on January 6, 2013. Read More
January 3, 2013
Man Charged with 2 Counts of Murder for Mission District Fatal Crash
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that David Morales, age 19, was charged with murdering two people and seriously injuring one person during a high speed chase with the police on January 1, 2013. Read More
Monday, December 17, 2012
Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Sentenced to State Prison and $625K Restitution
Non-Economic Restitution is the First of its Kind in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced that Ricardo Asturias, (age 68), was sentenced by Judge Giorgi to 16 years and 8 months in state prison for sexually abusing a young child and possession of child pornography. In addition, Judge Giorgi ordered the defendant to pay $625,000 in restitution for non-economic damages, marking the first time in San Francisco where non-economic damages were awarded since the 1996 penal code change to allow restitution awards in felony child molestation cases. Read More
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Walgreen Company to Pay $16.57 Million Settlement for Environmental Violations
Stores Illegally Dumped Hazardous Wastes and Confidential Customer Medical Information
San Francisco - District Attorney George Gascón, together with 42 other California District Attorneys and two city attorneys, announced today that Alameda County Superior Court Judge Wynne Carvill has ordered the Illinois-based Walgreen Company to pay $16.57 million as part of a settlement of a civil environmental prosecution. Read More
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Five Defendants Charged In Association with the Brussels Street Homicide Investigation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that five defendants have been charged for crimes related to the murder of a bound and gagged man found on Brussels Street, in San Francisco’s Portola neighborhood. Read More
Monday, December 10, 2012
District Attorney Gascón Launches Traffic Safety Campaign
Challenges the Public to Ask “What’s the Rush”
San Francisco, CA – District Attorney George Gascón launched a traffic safety campaign today to encourage the public to share the streets and help prevent avoidable tragedies. The new ad campaign is titled “What’s the Rush,” and asks motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to work together to make San Francisco’s streets safer. Ads are in English, Spanish, and Chinese and will be displayed on digital bus shelters, MUNI bus exteriors and interiors for the month of December. Read More
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
1st Place Winners for District Attorney’s “Bye Bye Bullying” Video Contest Announced
San Francisco - District Attorney George Gascón announced the winners of the “Bye Bye Bullying” video contest at a press conference held at Socialcam, a socially connected platform accessible from mobile devices and the web, and one of the most popular apps for capturing and sharing video. The bullying awareness video contest for middle school and high schools in San Francisco was produced by the District Attorney’s Women’s Committee. The goal was to increase public awareness about bullying amongst students, encourage youth to discuss bullying more openly and develop effective responses to bullying. Read More
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Help for Child Witnesses to Community Violence
San Francisco, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today a victims compensation program for children and youth who are witnesses of violent crime. The program provides up to $5000 in reimbursement for mental health counseling through California's Victim Compensation Program. Read More
Friday, November 16, 2012
San Francisco Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Bank Robbery
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that criminal charges have been filed against Philip Chun Tong, age 36, for robbing the Bank of America at 3701 Balboa Street on November 7, 2012. Read More
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Four Additional Defendants Charged in Jewelry Scam Targeting Chinese Community
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced the latest developments in a jewelry scam targeting women and elderly victims in the Chinese community. Read More
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
District Attorney Announces Request for Proposals for Neighborhood Justice Fund
San Francisco - District Attorney George Gascón announced today the availability of Neighborhood Justice Fund grants to nonprofits and community-based organizations for projects that will enhance the safety, livability and cohesion of San Francisco's neighborhoods. The grants are a result of funds collected from Neighborhood Court directives and held by the District Attorney’s Office for the sole purpose of disbursement through grants once a year to community-based organizations. Read More
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Jury Finds Man Guilty of 25 Felony Counts for Three Mission District Sexual Assaults
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a jury convicted Frederick Dozier, age 31, of 25 felony counts including kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery for brutal rapes that occurred between June 2011 and December 2011 in the Mission District. Read More
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Second Man Charged with Two Felony Counts for Vandalism of MUNI Bus
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Nicholas Hudson, (age 19), was arraigned today on two felony counts for his part in destroying a MUNI bus. Read More
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Submission Deadline for DA’s “Bye Bye Bullying” Video Contest Extended to Nov 16
San Francisco – In October, District Attorney George Gascón launched “Bye Bye Bullying”, a video contest for San Francisco middle and high school students to increase awareness about the effects of bullying. Because the video contest is generating a lot of excitement from students all over the city, the District Attorney has decided to extend the deadline by another week to November 16. Read More
Monday, November 5, 2012
Man Charged with Two Felony Counts for Vandalism of MUNI Bus
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Gregory Graniss, (age 22), was arraigned today on two felony counts for his part in destroying a MUNI bus.Read More
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
District Attorney Filing Charges on Defendants Arrested After Giants’ Victory
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that his office is filing charges on defendants arrested Sunday night after the Giants’ World Series victory when certain celebrations became violent and destructive. Read More
Monday, October 29, 2012
San Francisco Awarded $650K Federal Grant for High Risk Domestic Violence Victims
San Francisco, CA – District Attorney George Gascón and Mayor Ed Lee were joined by Domestic Violence Advocates today to announce that San Francisco was awarded a two-year $650,000 grant from the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women. The grant is a collaboration between the District Attorney’s Office, the Department on the Status of Women, Asian Women’s Shelter and La Casa de las Madres to better serve domestic violence victims who are at high risk of losing their lives. Read More
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Man Convicted of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Ricardo Asturias, (age 68), was found guilty of one felony count of continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and another felony count of possessing child pornography. Read More
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Man Convicted on Four Counts of Animal Cruelty and Must Serve 60 Days County Jail
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón was joined by representatives from Animal Care and Control today to announce that Abraham Taylor, age 36, was convicted of four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and sentenced to 60 days county jail. Read More
Monday, October 15, 2012
District Attorney George Gascón and Department of Elections Director John Arntz
Announce Creation of Elections Fraud Hotline
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón and San Francisco Department of Elections Director John Arntz announced today that their offices will work together to respond to complaints related to the upcoming general election. As part of this effort, the District Attorney has set up a multi-lingual Election Fraud Hotline for members of the public to report possible incidences of election fraud from now until Election Day, and will make investigators available to quickly respond to complaints received by the District Attorney or the Department of Elections. Read more
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
District Attorney George Gascón's Statement on Sheriff Mirkarimi’s Re-Instatement
I believe I echo the sentiment of many San Franciscans when I say I have grave concerns about Ross Mirkarimi’s ability to manage the Sheriff’s Department. While Ross was entitled to the process that unfolded and it has been resolved with his reinstatement, there are serious public safety concerns that remain unresolved. Read More
Friday, October 5, 2012
Three Women Charged in Jewelry Scams Targeting Chinese Seniors Must Stand Trial
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that three defendants who were charged in their involvement in jewelry scams or “ghost scams” targeting women and elderly victims in the Chinese community must stand trial. Three women are charged in connection with stealing over $100,000 worth of cash and jewelry from five victims. Read More
Friday, October 5, 2012
Governor Brown Signs Legislation Preventing Employers Benefiting from Defrauding Workers Compensation Insurance
San Francisco – This week Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 1177, legislation preventing employers convicted of criminal negligence resulting in the death or serious injury of an employee from offsetting victim restitution with employee compensation insurance without proof of paid policy premiums. SB1177, authored by Senator Mark Leno and sponsored by District Attorney George Gascón ensures victims receive full compensation from the defendant and helps deter employee insurance fraud Read More
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Fugitive Convicted of Rincon Hill Mortgage Fraud Apprehended
Defendant Jay Shah on the Run since Sept 20th Conviction
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jay Shah, age 48, was apprehended after being a fugitive of justice for over two weeks. He was convicted on Sept 20th, 2012.of 13 felony counts, including grand theft, money laundering, forgery, filing forged documents, and conspiracy. Read More
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
District Attorney George Gascón and Community Partners Launch Anti-Bullying Video Contest
San Francisco – In honor of October’s National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month, District Attorney George Gascón joined members of the District Attorney’s Women’s Advisory Committee to launch “Bye Bye Bullying”, a video contest for San Francisco middle and high school students. The purpose of the campaign is to increase awareness about the effects of bullying on students and to encourage positive responses towards bullying. Read More
Friday, September 28, 2012
MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER FOR 1981 RAPE AND MURDER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Lance Ford, (age 56), was convicted of first degree murder for the 1981 rape and murder of Annie Barcelon. Read More
Thursday, September 27, 2012
One Year After Realignment, San Francisco on its Way to Becoming a Model
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón and Chief Adult Probation Officer Wendy Still announced today that one year after Governor Brown signed into law the Public Safety Realignment Act, San Francisco is on its way to becoming a model for the state. Read More
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Man Charged with 6 Felony Counts of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Lawrence Brinkin, age 66, was charged with 2 counts of distributing child pornography and 4 counts of possessing child pornography. The defendant allegedly received and sent emails containing pornographic images of children. Read More
Monday, September 24, 2012
DA Gascón Joins Bipartisan Group to Discuss Direction of Cutting-Edge Criminal Justice Policies
San Francisco, CA ?The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center brought together a group of state and local leaders from across the nation?including respected legislators, court and law enforcement officials, cabinet secretaries, and other gubernatorial appointees?in Austin, TX, this month to discuss complex criminal justice policies. Read More
Thursday September, 20, 2012
Two Defendants Convicted of Mortgage Fraud for One Rincon Hill Properties Valued at $5.5 Million
Conspiracy Involved Assumed Identities, Forged Documents, and Transferred Properties
San Francisco, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that after a six month trial Winston Lum, age 48 and Jay Shah, age 48, were found guilty of multiple felonies including money laundering, conspiracy and grand theft. Lum and Shah are two of five defendants who devised a sophisticated scheme to transfer a woman’s three condominiums at One Rincon Hill, orchestrate a $2.2 Million dollar illegal loan against the property, and money laundering. Read More
Friday, September 7, 2012
THREE REALTOR’S CONVICTED IN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FRAUD
$165,000 in restitution to be paid to elderly woman and 3 years jail sentence for the main defendant
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that three individuals who had been involved in the real estate/mortgage industry in the Bay Area, have been convicted of felony counts of grand theft, filing false tax returns, and accessory charges, for inducing an elderly woman to sell her home to them. The three were involved in a scheme to sell the victim’s home, steal $100,000 of the sales proceeds, and take another $65,000 relating to a subsequent investment. Read More
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Man to be Charged with Murder and Residential Robbery
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that James Rickleffs, age 45, will be charged with one count of premeditated murder and one count of first degree residential robbery. The Defendant is alleged to have murdered Eriq Escalon, a 28 year old Diamond Heights resident, who was found deceased at his apartment in the 5000 block of Diamond Heights Boulevard on June 12, 2012. Read More
Thursday, August 30, 2012
District Attorney and Superintendent Announce
Fifth Consecutive Year of Truancy Reduction in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA – At Philip and Sala Burton High School today, District Attorney George Gascón and Superintendent Richard Carranza kicked off the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year by announcing that, for the fifth year in a row, San Francisco has reduced the number of habitually and chronically absent children enrolled in its public schools. Read More
Monday, August 20, 2012
MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR MONEY LAUNDERING AND AGGRAVATED WHITE COLLAR CRIME
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Keith Wilson, (age 56), was sentenced to five years state prison for defrauding seven victims for over $347,000 in a money laundering scheme. Read More
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Inaugural Meeting of Sentencing Commission Held Today
DA George Gascón Outlined Goals to Reduce Recidivism While Prioritizing Public Safety
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón was joined by members of San Francisco’s Sentencing Commission today to outline goals for the Commission. The District Attorney envisions an effective, fair and efficient sentencing system for San Francisco that enhances public safety and creates a livable San Francisco. Read More
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
District Attorney George Gascón to Join 29th Annual National Night Out Celebrations
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón will join community members throughout the city for the 29th Annual National Night Out, a crime prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. San Francisco will be one of thousands of cities nationwide celebrating National Night Out. Read More
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
District Attorney George Gascón Supports a Restorative Justice Approach to Bullying
SAN FRANCISCO, CA –District Attorney George Gascón addressed San Francisco Unified School District Administrators today about taking a restorative justice approach to bullying. Over four hundred people were in the audience as part of the School District’s Administrative Institute. Read More
Friday, July 20, 2012
Wilfredo “Flaco” Reyes to be Arraigned on 1st Degree Murder Charges for 2008 Triple Murder
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Wilfredo Ruano Reyes, age 31, a.k.a. “Flaco” will be arraigned for his role in the June 22, 2008 murders of Anthony, Michael and Matthew Bologna. Read More
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Guilty Verdict in Castro Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter Case
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced that Gregg Wilcox, age 61, was convicted of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for a traffic fatality that occurred on Sept 6, 2011 at 14th and Noe Streets. Read More
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Man Charged with 20 Felony Counts for Stealing Over One Hundred Bicycles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Irving Morales-Sanchez, age 18, was arraigned on 20 felony counts of receiving or buying stolen property. Mr. Morales-Sanchez was selling stolen bicycles on Craigslist and the Oakland Flea Market. Officers found 114 bicycles in his possession. Read More
Monday, July 9, 2012
Edwin Ramos’ Co-Conspirator Wilfredo Reyes a.k.a “Flaco” Arrested for 2008 Triple Murder
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Wilfredo Ruano Reyes, age 31, a.k.a. “Flaco” was arrested this morning at 8:50am EST in Salisbury, North Carolina. Reyes had an outstanding $5 million dollar arrest warrant for his role in the 2008 triple murders of Tony, Michael and Matthew Bologna. Read More
Friday, July 6, 2012
Significant Break in Vigilante Murder Case
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that there has been a significant break in the June 4 murder of Calvin Sneed. New evidence shows there was a conspiracy to murder carried out by the defendants in this case. Read More
Friday, June 29, 2012
Two Men Convicted of First Degree Murder, Carjacking and Conspiracy in Bayview Homicide
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced that Sammy D. Frasier and Timothy Walker were convicted yesterday of first degree murder, carjacking and conspiracy to commit carjacking for the senseless death and carjacking of Winston Coleman. The jury returned the verdict yesterday afternoon, after just six days of deliberation. Read More
Thursday, June 14, 2012
DA George Gascón Charging Bicyclist with Felony Vehicular Manslaughter
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a felony vehicular manslaughter charge will be filed against Chris Bucchere, age 36, a bicyclist who struck Sutchi Hui, a 71 year old man who was crossing the street with his wife on Market and Castro. Read More
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
UCSF EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH GRAND THEFT AND FORGERY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that criminal charges have been filed in connection with grand theft by an employee, from University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Read More
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN CLUB SUEDE HOMICIDE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Keandre Davis (DOB: 1/2/1990 CN 10004191) was convicted of first degree murder for the senseless death of Lawon Hall. The jury returned the verdict today, after just two days of deliberation. Read More
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Three Women Charged in Jewelry Scam Targeting Chinese Community
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón joined Police Chief Greg Suhr today to announce the latest developments in a jewelry scam targeting women and elderly victims in the Chinese community. Three women have been charged in connection with stealing over $100,000 worth of cash and jewelry from five victims. Read More
Monday, May 14, 2012
Man to Stand Trial for Three Mission District Sexual Assaults
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Frederick Dozier, Jr., age 32, was held to answer on a total of 24 felony counts, including attempted murder, robbery, kidnapping and sexual assault. The sexual assaults occurred between June 2011 and December 2011 in the Mission District. Read More
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
$1.96 Million Settlement for 2009 San Francisco Bay Oil Spill
San Francisco – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón and Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announced today that a $1.96 million settlement was reached in a civil action against the owner and operator of the Dubai Star for causing an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay on October 30, 2009. This civil settlement is the result of a unique partnership between local law enforcement and the California Department of Fish and Game. Read More
Friday, May 4, 2012
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón Offered Support to
Mission Merchants Hit by Vandalism from May 1st Protests
San Francisco – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón joined merchants from the Mission District today to call attention to a fundraising effort to help businesses who suffered damages brought on by reckless vandalism from the May 1st protests. Read More
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCÓN LAUNCHES
CITYWIDE ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón was at the San Francisco Senior Center in the Tenderloin today to launch a citywide multilingual elder financial abuse prevention campaign. He was joined by representatives from the San Francisco Elder Abuse Forensic Center, San Francisco Senior Center, Adult Protective Services, and Kimochi Senior Center. Read More
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón to Honor Victims and Witnesses
8th Annual Justice Awards Ceremony Held in Recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
San Francisco - In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón will honor outstanding individuals and organizations today at the District Attorney’s 8th Annual Justice Awards. This year’s theme is “Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim”. Read More
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Man Acting as Fake Doctor Faces 17 More Felony Charges, Two New Victims Added to the Complaint, 9 Total Victims
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that two additional victims have come forward in the case against Carlos Guzmangarza, age 49, of San Francisco, a man who is charged with practicing medicine without a license, stealing the identity of a physician’s assistant and causing great bodily harm to some of his victims. Read More
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Man Sentenced in Financial District Hit-and-Run Involving 9-Year Old Boy
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Andrew Alan Vargas (DOB: 11/7/1989) was sentenced to one felony count of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and an allegation that great bodily injury was inflicted during the commission of the offense. Read More
Friday, April 4, 2012
Edwin Parada Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the sentencing of Edwin Parada, age 33, who pled guilty to 24 felony counts for a fraud involving mortgage and investment scams targeting Spanish-speaking homeowners in San Francisco. Parada was sentenced by Judge John Dearman to 15 years state prison. The People will submit restitution orders with the court on May 18, 2012. Read More
Monday, March 19, 2012
Mirkarimi Sentenced for Misdemeanor False Imprisonment
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced that Ross Mirkarimi was sentenced today for a domestic violence incident that occurred on December 31, 2011 involving his wife and in the presence of their child. Read More
Monday, March 12, 2012
Bicyclist Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Randolph Ang, age 23, pled guilty to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for a traffic fatality accident that occured while he was riding his bicycle. Read More
Monday, March 12, 2012
Plea Agreement Reached with Mirkarimi
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Ross Mirkarimi pled guilty to misdemeanor false imprisonment for a domestic violence incident that occurred on December 31, 2011 involving his wife and in the presence of their child. Read More
Monday, February 27, 2012
Cole Hardware Pled Guilty to Involvement in a Procurement Scam
to Defraud San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced that Cole Hardware pled guilty on February 24 to felony charges in a procurement scam to defraud the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). As a result of the plea Cole Hardware will be ordered to pay $51,000 in restitution to the SFPUC. Read More
Friday, February 17, 2012
San Francisco Police Officer Charged with Domestic Violence Assault
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the bringing of assault charges against Richard Soares, a San Francisco Police Officer. Soares is charged with having assaulted a young woman he was dating while he was off-duty. Read More
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
San Francisco Airport Shuttle Company and Two Managers Charged with Making Illegal Contributions to Ed Lee Mayoral Campaign
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the bringing of charges against Lorrie’s Travel & Tours, Inc., better known as GO Lorrie’s, one of the larger passenger shuttle companies at San Francisco International Airport. Read More
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Man to be Arraigned on Cold Hit Murder Case from 1983
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that William Payne, age 47, is scheduled to be arraigned today for one count of first degree murder. Read More
Friday, January 27, 2012
City Contractor Charged with Cheating Employees Out of Over $600,000 in Wages and Failing to Pay Over $100,000 in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premiums
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón and Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced today that Frances Ann Doherty, 51, of Millbrae was scheduled to be arraigned on 57 felony counts related to wage theft, filing Read More
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Man Sentenced to 205 Years to Life for First Degree Murder and Sexual Assault on a Minor
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Umar Hudson, age 35, was sentenced to 205 years to life in state prison. This morning, Judge Jerome T. Benson of the San Francisco Superior Court imposed sentence on Hudson. Read More
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Medi-Cal Eligibility Worker Charged with Posession of Stolen Client Information
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that criminal charges have been filed in connection with the theft of confidential information from the San Francisco Human Services Agency (“HSA”). More than 3,000 applicants for and recipients of Medi-Cal had their confidential information stolen. Read More
Friday, January 20, 2012
DA George Gascón Charging Four Traffic Fatality Cases with Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that his office has filed misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charges on four traffic fatality cases involving a MUNI driver, a UCSF shuttle bus driver, a bicyclist, and a driver wearing a cast while operating his vehicle. All four incidents occurred from July, 2011 to September 2011. Read More
Friday, January 13, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi to Face Misdeamanor Charges for Domestic Violence Allegations
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that charges have been brought against Ross Mirkarimi, Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco for allegations of domestic violence surrounding an incident with his wife on December 31, 2011.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Man to be Arraigned on 26 Felony Counts for Three Mission District Sexual Assaults
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Frederick Dozier, Jr., age 32, to be arraigned on a total of 26 felony counts of attempted murder, robbery, and sexual assault. The sexual assaults occurred between June 2011 and December 2011 in the Mission District. Read More
Friday, January 06, 2012
Man Sentenced to 29 Years to Life for Child Molestation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Julius Lewis (DOB 4/2/1961 CN 2344913) was sentenced to 29 years to life for his conviction of five counts of lewd acts upon a child under the age of fourteen Read More
Wednesday, December 28 2011
Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Order Printing Company, Owner and Foreman to Trial in 2008 Death of Pregnant Worker
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced that after three weeks of testimony at a preliminary hearing, Judge Newton Lam ruled there was sufficient evidence to hold the defendants to answer on criminal charges filed in connection with the death of a pregnant worker who was crushed by a machine at her job on January 29, 2008. Read More
Friday, December 23, 2011
Man Acting as Fake Doctor in the Mission Arrested and Facing Felony Charges
Defendant Charged with Performing Liposuction and Other Medical Procedures
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the arrest of Carlos Guzmangarza, age 49, of San Francisco for practicing medicine without a license. Guzmangarza, who has no medical license, faces felony charges for stealing the identity of a physician’s assistant and performing invasive medical procedures on two victims without a license. Read More
Friday, December 16, 2011
Unlicensed Contractor Sentenced to One Year in Jail for Wage Theft and Defrauding Homeowners
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Danny Ho, age 53 of San Francisco, was been sentenced to one year in county jail in connection with his theft of labor from workers and his misappropriation of money paid to him by San Francisco homeowners for remodel jobs. Ho was convicted of felony counts for grand theft of labor, fraudulently posing as a licensed contractor, and misappropriation of construction funds. Read More
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Former SF Department of Public Health Employees Charged with Felony Counts for Food Safety Bribery Scheme
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that two former Environmental Health Inspectors for San Francisco’s Department of Public Health Food Safety Program were arraigned on multiple felony charges for their alleged roles in a food safety bribery scheme involving local restaurants. Read More
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Jury Convicts Man of First Degree Murder and Sexual Assault on a Minor
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Umar Hudson, age 35, was convicted of first degree murder and 4 counts of sexual assault on a minor. The conviction came after a month long jury trial in San Francisco Superior Court Department 21 before the Honorable Jerome Benson. Read More
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
DA George Gascón, Walk SF and SF Bicycle Coalition Call for Safer Streets this Holiday Season
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón, was joined by representatives from Walk San Francisco and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition to call for safer streets this holiday season. Over the last six months, the District Attorney’s Office has seen 4 cases involving pedestrian fatalities. In most of these cases, the accident could have been avoided with more vigilance. Read more
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Gary Scott Holland Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder of Russian Hill Woman
San Francisco - District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Scott Holland “aka Gary Scott Holland” (DOB 6/29/67) pled guilty to the first degree murder of Kathleen “Kate” Horan, a 46-year-old resident of San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood. Read More
Friday, October 28, 2011
Craigslist Apartment Scammer Rachael Marie Smith Sentenced to Two Years
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced that Rachael Marie Smith (DOB: 12/4/1980 CN 10021872), was sentenced today to two years for swindling 18 would be renters she found on Craigslist out of their first month’s rent and security deposits.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Picasso Thief Pleads Guilty to Felony Grand Theft
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Mark Lugo, a 31-year-old Hoboken, New Jersey resident, pled guilty to one count of felony grand theft for stealing an original pencil drawing by Pablo Picasso called “Tête de Femme” from Weinstein Art Gallery in Union Square. Read more
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Plaid Bandit Bank Robber Arraigned on Robbery and Burglary Charges
San Francisco - District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Donald Gene Booth, 68 was arraigned on six counts of second degree robbery and four counts of burglary Read More
October 19, 2011
District Attorney Gascón Announces Victim Services Expansion in Chinatown
SAN FRANCISO – District Attorney George Gascón announced that the District Attorney’s Office is expanding the reach of its Victim Services Division by holding drop-in office hours in Chinatown at Cameron House Read More
October 17, 2011
District Attorney George Gascón and Superintendent Carlos Garcia
Announce Innovative Pilot Program to Combat Chronic Truancy
San Francisco – District Attorney George Gascón and Superintendent Carlos Garcia were joined by School Board member Rachel Norton, Principal Bill Kappenhagen, Chip Rich, Executive Director, Urban Services YMCA and Tacing Parker, Director of the Urban Services YMCA-run Truancy Assessment and Resource Center (TARC) to announce an innovative pilot program to reduce truancy at Burton High School located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood in San Francisco. Read More
October 13, 2011
Guilty Verdicts on Assault of Two Mexican Nationals by Individuals Linked to Organized Racist Skinhead Group
San Francisco - District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a San Francisco jury convicted Robert Allen, age 39, and Justin Meskan, age 29, individuals with links to a racist skinhead group, of assaulting two Mexican Nationals, Alex Cauich and Jose Omar Cauich. This case has helped uncover an underground network of racist skinhead groups operating in San Francisco. Read More
October 11, 2011
District Attorney George Gascón Expands Neighborhood Prosecution and Neighborhood Courts Program
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the launch of the Neighborhood Prosecution and Neighborhood Courts Program at Northern and Park Police Stations, expanding into the Western Addition, Haight, Civic Center, Hayes Valley, Pacific Heights, Marina and Inner Sunset areas. Read More
October 5, 2011
DA George Gascón Employs Key Strategies to Aid Domestic Violence Victims from Immigrant Communities
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, announced today two important strategies the District Attorney’s Office is employing to protect domestic violence victims and all victims of crime, regardless of their immigration status. Read more
September 30, 2011
Grand Jury Indicts Suspects on German Tourist Murder Case
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón was joined by representatives from the German Consulate today as he announced the Grand Jury indictments of seven suspects for the August 2010 shooting death of 50-year-old Mechthild Schroer, a tourist visiting from Germany, and the wounding of two other victims. Read More
September 27, 2011
San Francisco to Create Sentencing Commission and Recidivism Ordinance to Address Realignment State Legislation Due to Take Effect October 1
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - District Attorney George Gascón, Supervisor Scott Wiener, and Supervisor Malia Cohen held a press conference today with law enforcement officials to announce the introduction of the Sentencing Commission and Recidivism Reduction Ordinance which is being introduced at the Board of Supervisors meeting today. Read More
September 19, 2011
Former SF Public Utilities Commission Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges in a Procurement Scam to Embezzle City Funds for Personal Gain
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Donnie Alan Thomas, a former Supervisor at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), pled guilty to felony charges in a procurement scam to defraud the PUC for personal benefit. Read more
September 14, 2011
DA Gascón Announces Charges in Mortgage Fraud Elder Abuse Case
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the charging of Carlos and Karla Parada, a father and daughter, who allegedly defrauded a 71-year-old woman and her son in a mortgage fraud scheme. A third defendant, Geovanny Avendano was also charged as part of the alleged fraud. Read More
August 29, 2011
Rachael Marie Smith Pleads Guilty
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Rachael Marie Smith (DOB: 12/4/1980 CN 10021872) pled guilty to three counts of grand theft.
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August 24, 2011
DA Gascón Hosts Regional Realignment Summit
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the successful completion of the Regional Realignment Summit where ten Bay Area counties joined together to discuss and prepare for Realignment. Read More
August 24, 2011
Karl Nicholas Sentenced for Ballot Theft
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Karl Bradfield Nicholas, (CN 10032811), was sentenced to a year in county jail for stealing ballots from a polling place on November 2, 2010.
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August 14, 2011
DA and Superintendent Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Truancy Reduction in SF
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – City and state leaders kicked off the 2011-2012 school year, which begins Monday, August 15, by announcing that for the fourth year in a row, San Francisco has reduced the number of habitually and chronically absent children enrolled in its public schools. Read More
August 9, 2011
District Attorney Gascón Charges Defendant in Hit-and-Run Involving 9-year-old Boy and Adult Female
SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney George Gascón announced on August 8, 2011 that Andrew Alan Vargas (DOB: 11/7/1989) has been charged with two counts of felony drunk driving with injury and one felony count of hit-and-run with injury which also carries an allegation of causing great bodily injury. Read More
August 3, 2011
Man Ordered to Stand Trial for Attempted Murders
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that David M. Clark (DOB 11/28/1970, CN 10017007) was held to answer on four attempted murder charges. Read More
July 28, 2011
Man Convicted of Attempted Manslaughter
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Julius Joel Lee, (DOB: 5-5-81, CN 10024501), was convicted of attempted manslaughter. The conviction came after a three week trial in San Francisco Superior Court Department 25 before the Honorable Anne-Christine Massullo. Read More
July 28, 2011
Lucinda Moyers Scheduled for Arraignment on Monday, August 1, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that the arraignment of Lucinda Moyers (CTN: 11019878) was put over until Monday, August 1, 2011 at 9 am PDT in Department 12 of San Francisco Superior Court. Read More
July 27, 2011
DA Gascón Announces Expansion in Availability of Victim Services
SAN FRANCISO – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that the District Attorney’s Office is expanding the reach of its Victim Services Division by holding office hours in the community. Read More
March 7, 2011
San Francisco State Cheerleading Club Coach Pleads Guilty
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Ashlee Nicole Haley (CN 10027928) pled guilty to embezzlement of cheerleader funds. Read More
March 7, 2011
San Francisco Woman Charged with Assault on a Parking Control Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the arraignment of Amanda Rojas (DOB 3/26/83, CN 11006221) for assault and battery on a parking control officer. Read More
February 28, 2011
Craig Carlos Valentino Pleads Guilty
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Craig Carlos-Valentino (DOB: 11/28/58 CN 10033609) pled guilty to felony child endangerment and making a false bomb threat. Read More
February 23, 2011
District Attorney George Gascón Announces Office-Wide Restructuring
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today a streamlining of operations in the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office with an office-wide restructuring. The effort includes a reduction in the Office’s executive staff and realignment of key prosecution teams. Read More
February 22, 2011
District Attorney George Gascón Appoints Senior Mayoral Aide Cristine DeBerry, New Chief of Staff
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced that he has appointed Cristine Soto DeBerry as his chief of staff. DeBerry currently serves as deputy chief of staff to Mayor Ed Lee, a role she also served for Mayor Gavin Newsom. She is also a former deputy public defender. Read More
February 15, 2011
Man Convicted of First Degree Murder in 2003 Tenderloin Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Joevan Bowen, (CN 2435626), was convicted by a jury for the murder of Armando Arce. Read More
February 15, 2011
Former Funeral Home Operators Charged with Misappropriating Funds
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the charging of Derek Washington, age 38 of Oakland, and Donald Rollins, age 56 of Fairfield, the operators of a now-defunct funeral home for misappropriating customer funds intended to pay for funeral services. Read More
February 8, 2011
Former PUC Engineer Charged with Insurance Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Louis Felix Dobert, age 68, (CTN 2457683), of Martinez, CA, was charged with insurance fraud. Read More
February 4, 2011
Defendants Pled Guilty to Manslaughter in the Death of San Francisco Police Officer Nick Tomasito Birco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Carl Lather, and Nicholas Smith, pled guilty to manslaughter and robbery in connection with the death of San Francisco Police Officer Nick Tomasito Birco (CNS 2362612, 2362613). Read More
February 2, 2011
San Francisco Police Officer Charged with Embezzlement and Vehicle Registration Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that San Francisco Police Officer Gregory Hui, age 45, has been charged with two felony counts of violating the California Vehicle Code and one misdemeanor count of embezzlement. Read More
February 2, 2011
Almon Johnson Arraigned for Lower Haight Murder
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the arraignment of Almon Johnson (DOB 11-20-81 CN 11002520) for the murder of Vanessa Herrera. Read More
February 2, 2011
Murder Charges Filed in Potrero Hill Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today the charging of Antoine Grays (DOB 5/17/81) for the murder of Sylvestri Brown (DOB 3/27/77). Toyia Taylor (DOB 10/4/91) is charged with being an accessory to the murder. Read More
February 1, 2011
Murder Charges Filed in Fisherman’s Wharf Shootings
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today the charging of Hong Ri Wu (DOB: 9/14/1954) with two counts murder for the shooting deaths of Feng Ping Ou (DOB: 6/18/1980) and Qiong Han Chu (DOB: 12/26/1980). Read More
January 26, 2011
Former San Francisco City Employee Charged with Insurance Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Gonzalo Fierro, age 44, and Andrew Giovannini, M.D., age 75, have been charged with insurance fraud. Read More
January 25, 2011
Daniel Goodwin Convicted
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Daniel Dale Goodwin, (CN 2455415), was convicted by a jury of public nuisance and obstructing arrest. Read More
January 25, 2011
Defendant Sentenced to Life Without the Possibility of Parole for the Murder of San Francisco Police Officer Nick Tomasito Birco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Steven Petrilli, (CN 2362614), was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of Nick Tomasito Birco. The defendant was sentenced in San Francisco Superior Court by the Honorable Newton Lam. Read More
January 24, 2011
Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Tenderloin Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Faustino Perez, age 49, of San Francisco was convicted of attempted murder and other charges following a six-week jury trial. Read More
January 21, 2011
San Francisco Man Arraigned in Polk Street Murder
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney George Gascón announced today the arraignment of Jodie Daniels (DOB 2/19/81). Defendant Daniels is charged with the murder and robbery of Terry Turner. Read More
