San Francisco, CA – District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that Joe Lorenzo Neal Jenkins (38) has been charged in connection to possession of hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks. Mr. Jenkins was arraigned on July 1, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is charged with one count of unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle (VC 10851(a)), receiving stolen property (PC 496(d)(a)), possession of over 100 pounds dangerous fireworks (H&S 12700(b)(3)), and possession of an explosive (H&S 12305).

According to San Francisco Police, on June 26, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm, San Francisco Police Officers began tracking a U-Haul van that had been reported stolen with assistance from the Real-Time Investigation Center, allowing officers to safely stop the vehicle in the Bayview District and apprehend the alleged driver, Mr. Jenkins. San Francisco police seized hundreds of illegal fireworks, including various rockets and barrel bombs, inside the stolen van that was driving through the city.

Although charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

The San Francisco Police Department is increasing staffing and resources ahead of the Fourth of July to continue to seize illegal fireworks and to protect the public. Members of the public are encouraged to celebrate responsibly and enjoy San Francisco’s fireworks show along the waterfront.

San Francisco’s public safety partners strongly urge San Franciscans to keep themselves and their neighborhoods safe this year. Report illegal fireworks only if you see the person lighting them, can describe them, and can give an exact location or address, by calling the SFPD non-emergency line at 1-415-553-0123.

Court Number: 25013710