San Francisco, CA – Today, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced that six individuals were charged in connection to four suspected drug dealing cases in Civic Center, the Mission District, the Tenderloin and SOMA.

Four individuals were arraigned on July 15, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to all charges. Two individuals made their first court appearance on July 15, but were arraigned on July 17, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to all charges. The District Attorney’s Office moved to have all six detained pending trial due to the public safety risk they pose.

Each individual charged is alleged to have sold drugs to undercover San Francisco Police officers. Several are alleged to also be unlawfully in possession of firearms at the time of the charged offense. Some are also alleged to have committed these crimes while they were released on their own recognizance in pending criminal cases and/or on mandatory supervision.

People v. Martinez-Torres
According to court documents, on July 10, 2025, at approximately 11:15 pm, on Fell Street and Van Ness Avenue, Mr. Martinez-Torres allegedly sold 1.7 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover police officer for $20.00 of marked city funds. Upon arrest, police officers allegedly recovered $649.00 of additional currency, 37.8 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of fentanyl, and 0.3 grams of cocaine salt. The criminal complaint also alleges that Mr. Martinez-Torres committed these crimes while out of custody on four pending felony narcotics sales cases and two pending misdemeanor cases for violating the terms of stay away orders.

The court set no bail and Mr. Martinez-Torres remains in custody. His next court date is July 28, 2025, for the preliminary hearing.

People v. Antunes, Zarate, and Guzman
According to court documents, on July 10, 2025, at 6 pm, an undercover SFPD officer was conducting surveillance for a narcotics operation on 16th street and Mission Street. The officer allegedly saw Mr. Guzman and Mr. Antunes sitting in a parked Honda and Mr. Zarate sitting in a chair next to the car. He then observed the three of them talking and allegedly exchanging objects in the car and through the open window. At 6:10 pm, the officer witnessed an unidentified male walk up to Mr. Antunes and conduct an alleged hand-to-hand narcotics transaction. Officers then arrested Mr. Antunes, Mr. Zarate, and Mr. Guzman. They allegedly found 10 grams of methamphetamine, a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic pistol, and a loaded 12-gauge shotgun.

The court set no bail for Mr. Antunes and Mr. Guzman and they each remain in custody. The court released Mr. Zarate on his own recognizance with electronic monitoring over the prosecutor’s objections. He is also ordered to stay away from the area where he was arrested. The next court date for all three individuals in this case is July 25, 2025, for the preliminary hearing.

People v. Dearman
According to court documents, on July 11, 2025, at approximately 1:55 pm, on the 600 block of Ellis Street, Mr. Dearman allegedly sold 1.2 grams of fentanyl to an undercover police officer. The police arrested and searched Mr. Dearman and allegedly found 2.1 grams of methamphetamine and a smoking pipe. At the time of the incident, a children’s summer camp was in session nearby. Mr. Dearman is on two grants of mandatory supervision for previous felony convictions.

The court released Mr. Dearman to home detention with electronic monitoring over the prosecutor’s objection. His next court date is July 28, 2025, for the preliminary hearing.

People v. Butler
According to court documents, on July 10, 2025, at 9:30 pm, near Sixth street and Market Street, Mr. Butler allegedly sold 1.5 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover police officer. Upon Mr. Butler’s arrest, police officers allegedly found a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol in his waistband and 8.6 grams of methamphetamine. Mr. Butler is on misdemeanor court probation in Alameda County and is not permitted to own, use, or possess any dangerous or deadly weapons as a condition of probation.

The court released Mr. Butler on his own recognizance over the prosecutor’s objection. Mr. Butler is subject to a stay away order from the place where he was arrested. His next court date is August 18, 2025, for a pre-hearing conference.
Although charges have been filed, these remain active investigations. 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.

Court Numbers:
Martinez-Torres, 25014874
Antunes, 25014866
Zarate, 25014867
Guzman, 25014871
Dearman, 25014914
Butler, 25014878

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