San Francisco District Attorney's Office

Thank you to the community based organizations, City agencies, and elected officials who came to support our 18th Annual Chinatown Safety Fair!

Keeping Our AAPI Community Safe

Please join us for our 18th Chinatown Community Resource Fair

Tomorrow, October 28 @ Portsmouth Square

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

According to the , 1 in 3 women & 1 in 4 men have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime.

Today, on , we wore purple to show support for those who have experienced domestic violence. 💜

Please join District Attorney , Chief William Scott & Paul Miyamoto for a Public Safety Town Hall in District 11.

Tickets are free, please register in advance: http://bit.ly/D11TH

October is Filipino American History Month, where we recognize the many historical and cultural contributions that Filipino Americans have made in San Francisco and across the country.

Last week we celebrated the end of Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with food & music — and recognized our spotlight honorees: Monica, Lissette, Priscilla, Luis, and Diego! 🪅

Happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone celebrating the Jewish New Year. Shana Tova – have a great and sweet year!

This month we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage. We recognize and honor the Latino community for all of their contributions to our nation’s history.

Thank you to the Tenderloin community members, residents, families, business owners, and non-profit organizations who attended our Public Safety Town Hall last night .

District Attorney , Chief Scott, Miyamoto, and spoke about the coordinated partnership taking place on a local, state, and federal level to address the fentanyl crisis and organized drug dealing in on our streets.

We are hosting a Tenderloin Public Safety Town Hall with District Attorney , Chief Scott, and Miyamoto.

We look forward to engaging with Tenderloin community members, residents, families, business owners, and non-profit organizations.

Thank you for your partnership and for moderating the discussion.

is about strengthening relationships between the community and law enforcement. Thank you to all those who came out to learn more about the important work that we, , and are doing to keep our communities safe across the City.

Happy International Intern Day! Thank you to all of the SFDA Summer Interns for all of your hard work!

We enjoyed hosting a group of middle schoolers at our office as part of a summer reading and career exploration program with and . Opportunities like these promote early intervention and collaborative justice approaches, and they are highly valuable to the wellness of our youth and the public safety in our communities.

Happy from the SF DA’s Office! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To commemorate Juneteenth, our Victim Services Division joined festivals with and . We are continuously dedicated to engaging closely with our community, remembering Black history, and honoring those who continue to fight for equality.

Today on Juneteenth, we recognize the history of slavery and celebrate the power, strength, and resiliency of those who fought for the freedoms we have today. Together, we will continue to fight for a more just and equal society for all.

Wishing a happy and healthy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating!

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!

Today, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced that charges have been filed against Ashley Crowder and Anthony Fardella in connection to two bank robberies in San Francisco. Crowder and Fardella were each charged with two counts of second-degree robbery and one count of attempted second degree robbery.

“Crowder and Fardella will be held accountable for these brazen acts,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “I am grateful that no one was harmed and that they were quickly apprehended by the San Francisco Police Department. My office will now do everything in our power to ensure that they face the appropriate consequences for these crimes.”

Today, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins issued the following statement after the status hearing where all counsel met to discuss readiness for David DePape’s preliminary hearing on the December 14, 2022.

We hope you have a safe & happy Thanksgiving today!

In November, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office recognizes Native American Heritage Month, and celebrates and honors the traditions, history, contributions, and rich cultures of our Native American community.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced multiple felony charges against David DePape for his attack on Speaker Pelosi’s home. DePape is charged w/ attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, residential burglary, false imprisonment & threatening the life or serious bodily harm to a public official.

“DePape will be held accountable for his violent and depraved attack, and we will prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “We have coordinated with the San Francisco Police Department and other investigating agencies to bring forward a strong case against DePape.  His horrific crimes violated the sanctity of the Pelosi family home, seriously injured Mr. Pelosi, and demonstrate how hate speech can produce tragic outcomes that permeate our public discourse.  When citizens of our city suffer as victims of crime, we will hold perpetrators accountable for their actions and work to deliver justice for all. Mr. Pelosi and his family have been personally harmed by the hands of DePape with his violent acts and he will be held accountable for his actions and face consequences.”

Thank you to those who came to our 17th Chinatown Community Resource Fair! We're committed to ensuring Chinatown is safe for its residents, community members & visitors to enjoy. Incidents of violence perpetrated against the community, particularly seniors, will not be tolerated.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I stand w/ DV victims & advocates and am committed to holding abusers accountable, while supporting our victims. Our office will make sure women, men, & children receive high level of care to overcome the trauma they experience or witness.

Today, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced an arrest warrant has been issued for Bill Gene Hobbs for a total of 16 counts of felony & misdemeanor charges. He's wanted in connection to 14 incidents for numerous crimes committed against multiple women.

DA Jenkins: “I would like to thank the courageous women & men who came forward to share their stories & evidence with authorities so that we could build a case against Mr. Hobbs. He will be held accountable for the harassment & crimes he committed against women across SF.”

Our office will seek pre-trial detention in this case because of the public safety risk that Hobbs poses. 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.

Today, DA Brooke Jenkins announced r**e conviction of Benjamin Caal after trial by jury. In 2016, Caal lured a 13 y/o to his apartment where he molested & r**ed her. He was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child & 2 counts of lewd act w/ a minor by force.

DA Jenkins: “This verdict delivers justice to our victim, her family & holds Benjamin Caal accountable for his despicable crimes. There is no place for horrific acts of violence like the ones perpetrated by Caal against children or anyone in our community."

Today, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced multiple felony charges against suspected drug dealer in possession of over 7lbs of fentanyl.

Miguel Ramos has been charged with numerous counts of felony possession of controlled substances for sale in the Tenderloin.

DA Jenkins: "Ramos’ possession of nearly 8lbs of fentanyl, an amount sufficient to kill more than the entire population in SF, clearly demonstrates that we can no longer allow drug dealers to operate with impunity in our city."

Our office will work with the San Francisco Police Department to ensure that this individual is held accountable.

In addition to filing felony charges, our office will also file a motion for detention to keep the defendant in custody while pending trial. https://sfdistrictattorney.org/press-release/district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-seeks-pre-trial-detention-to-hold-suspected-drug-dealers-accountable/

SFPD Makes Arrest and Seizes Nearly Eight Pounds of Narcotics off Tenderloin Streets

On October 8, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., San Francisco Police Officers from Tenderloin Station were investigating a battery and criminal threats incident from the prior evening. Officers received information that the suspect was possibly located in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Larkin Streets. Officers located and detained a male believed to be the suspect. During the course of the investigation, officers developed probable cause to place the suspect, 24-year-old Miguel Ramos, under arrest for battery and criminal threats.

During the arrest search, Officers located and seized nearly $1,000 dollars in U.S. Currency and 3.6 kilograms of narcotics that were in Ramos’ possession. Among the 3.6 kilograms of narcotics, 3.5 kilograms (nearly eight pounds) was suspected fentanyl.

Ramos was booked into San Francisco County Jail for charges of Criminal Threats (422(a) PC), Brandishing a Firearm (417(a)(2) PC), Battery (242 PC), three counts of Possession for Sale for Fentanyl, Co***ne Salt, and He**in (11351 H&S), Co***ne Base Possession for Sale (11351.5 H&S), Alprazolam Possession for Sale (11375(b)(1) H&S), Methamphetamine Possession for Sale (11378 H&S).

A photo of the seized narcotics and U.S. Currency is attached to this news release.

While an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

SFPD Incident # 220690421, 220687462

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Today, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced two individuals, who were arrested by the San Francisco Police Department in connection to multiple shootings in the Bayview, were charged with felony weapon possession charges for possession of handguns, rifles, assault weapons, and ghost guns.

We applaud the San Francisco Police Department for their investigation. Our office will hold the defendants accountable for these crimes & will use every legal means available to us to prosecute all gun crimes in effort to stem the rising tide of gun violence in our community.

Release: https://www.sfdistrictattorney.org/press-release/district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-announces-multiple-felony-charges-against-suspects-arrested-in-connection-to-multiple-shootings-in-the-bayview/

SFPD Arrests Suspects in Shooting Investigations, Seizing Multiple Fi****ms

Members of SFPD’s Crime Gun Investigations Center (CGIC) link suspects to multiple shootings that occurred in 2021 and 2022, seizing several fi****ms including one assault pistol and two assault rifles. Six of the recovered fi****ms were “Ghost Guns”

On September 29, 2022, investigators from the San Francisco Police Department’s Crime Gun Investigations Center (CGIC) served search warrants at three residences on the 100 block of Northridge Road in San Francisco. The warrants stemmed from multiple shooting investigations beginning in March 2021 and continuing through September of 2022. The shootings occurred in the area of Northridge Road and Harbor Road.

Through the course of the investigation, officers identified three adult males who were believed to be related to the shootings.

As officers were preparing to serve the search warrants they observed one of the suspects, 28-year-old San Francisco resident Faalavelave Ulavale, outside his residence. Following a brief struggle, officers were able to take Ulavale into custody. Officers conducted a search of Ulavale and they located a firearm on his person. Ulavale was later transported to San Francisco County Jail and booked on one charge of felon in possession of a firearm (29800(a)(1) PC).

Investigators served the search warrant on Ulavale’s residence, on the 100 block of Northridge Road, which lead to the discovery of ammunition and a loaded magazine.

Investigators served a second search warrant on a residence on the 100 block of Northridge Road. Upon entering the residence, officers located and detained 30-year-old San Francisco resident Arturo Osorio.

The search of Osorio’s residence yielded three handguns, an assault pistol, one rifle, and two loaded assault rifles. Officers also located more than 15 high-capacity firearm magazines and several firearm accessories including a scope and flashlight. Additionally, an unfinished privately manufactured firearm or “Ghost Gun” was recovered. Osorio was later transported to San Francisco County Jail and booked on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm (29800(a)(1) PC) and possession of an assault weapon in California (30605(a) PC).

The search warrant for the third suspect’s residence, also on the 100 block of Northridge Road, did not yield any additional evidence.

Two of the assault weapons recovered in this investigation were equipped with suppressors or silencers and six of the recovered fi****ms were “Ghost Guns.”

The San Francisco Police Department Crime Gun Investigations Center (CGIC) was developed in 2017 with a mission to disrupt gun violence through the consistent production of timely, precise, and actionable information. Through collaboration with the Crime Lab and Property Control Unit, CGIC provides valuable information for investigations, focusing its resources on the most violent connected fi****ms offenders.

So far in 2022, SFPD has seized a total of 805 fi****ms, with 107 of those seizures being in the month of September.

SFPD Cases 220666557, 210160268

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This morning, District Attorney joined Mayor , Chief Scott, & Supervisor to affirm our office's shared commitment to restoring public safety & accountability to address the City’s drug dealing & overdose crisis.

In the last 3 months, our office has increased felony narcotics charges filed by 95% over the same time period from the previous year.

157 individuals were arraigned this year during this time period as compared to 78 last year, representing a 101% increase.

Our office has also filed 9 motions to detain serious drug dealers & is advancing new legal theories & arguments to keep drug dealers off our streets.

“We are starting to get dangerous drug dealers off our streets while restoring public safety and accountability. We are also taking important steps to help those struggling with addiction get the services and treatment they need.” – District Attorney Brooke Jenkins

Today, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the conviction of an armed robber for violently attacking vulnerable employees in a jewelry store heist. Michael Alexis was found guilty on numerous armed robbery, false imprisonment and weapons charges including the use of a semi-automatic firearm.

DA Jenkins: "The jury’s verdict sends a msg that violent crime is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. I stand with small biz and retailers throughout our city who've been targeted and victimized. I'll use every legal means available to seek justice and hold offenders accountable."

Today, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced our office is taking aggressive action to hold egregious drug dealers accountable, pursuing detention & seeking to admonish defendants of the lethality of fentanyl. Deaths resulting from the sale of fentanyl may result in murder charges.

We are seeking detention where defendants pose clear threats to public safety given the lethality of the vast quantities of fentanyl they are accused of possessing, the repeated possession for sale of suspected narcotics, or being armed while possessing fentanyl for sale.

"The lethality of fentanyl presents new and unprecedented risks to our community, and we must do everything in our power to hold drug dealers accountable to help save lives," said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.

Today, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced new reforms for and the appointment of Julia Cervantes to the Innocence Commission. The Innocence Commission is an external advisory body to the DA that investigates cases of innocence and wrongful convictions.

"Those who have been wrongfully convicted should not be left to languish in prison for crimes they didn’t commit,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “Unfortunately, there are far too many cases of innocent people being behind bars when they shouldn't be. My office is committed to ensuring the integrity and longevity of the Commission for years to come."

Today, our office announced new streamlined organization that puts experienced prosecutors back in the courtroom while adding new resources and services for vulnerable victims. These changes will enhance public safety in San Francisco.

The new Major Crimes Team will focus on more serious and complex felony crimes, and will be handled by more experienced and senior prosecutors.

The new Post-Conviction Review Unit was created to more efficiently handle all post-conviction matters.

The new Vulnerable Victims Unit will provide more dedicated resources to prosecute crimes targeting vulnerable victims and expanded services for vulnerable victims within the Victims Services Division (VSD).

The VSD has expanded support services to better serve crime victims and their families, while ensuring the rights of victims are protected.

The VSD has also added a new Vulnerable Victims and Community Engagement Unit to provide specialized services for vulnerable victims.

This new organizational structure furthers our office's mission and will streamline operations to better serve victims and hold offenders accountable by breaking down silos between divisions and units to create stronger collaboration.

Today, our office announced a new juvenile justice policy and the creation of a new Juvenile Review Team. We will not seek to try juvenile offenders as adults in vast majority of cases unless they are accused of a heinous crime(s) that shock the conscience of the community.

Crimes that will be considered for review are listed in the Welfare and Institutions Code section 707(b) and are limited to murder, attempted murder, forcible sexual assaults, kidnapping, torture, and aggravated mayhem, in addition, the offense must be heinous in nature.

Transfer hearing petitions will only be filed by the DA after careful review by the managing attorney, Chief of Collaborative Justice & the Juvenile Review Team. This team will provide a holistic review of cases that will make the system fairer for all parties.

Our office filed multiple counts of felony charges in the serial armed robbery case against Aamonte Hadley and Nicole Holmes, who were arrested by San Francisco Police Department. Hadley and Holmes were charged with 13 counts of armed robbery and victimizing 13 individuals.

“This level of extreme and repeated victimization will not be tolerated in San Francisco,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “The serious felony charges filed in this case are the first step in sending a clear message that there will be consequences for those who perpetrate acts of violence in our city. Holding violent perpetrators accountable is critical to restoring public safety.”

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Today we are announcing a new policy where our office will bundle misdemeanor drug possession charges for individuals with at least 5 misdemeanor citations for public drug use. Individuals with bundled charges will be referred to the Community Justice Center.

Our office is laser-focused on holding drug dealers accountable. We need to help those w/ substance abuse issues, not drug dealers. New drug policies were introduced to stop the previous administration’s practice of referring drug dealers to the CJC. https://www.sfdistrictattorney.org/press-release/district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-announces-new-policy-to-hold-drug-dealers-accountable-revokes-misdemeanor-plea-offers-for-fentanyl-dealers/

Helping substance users access treatment & services through the CJC will save lives. When someone reaches 5 citations for public drug use, they're in a crisis & need support. Addressing addiction requires a holistic approach that includes the criminal justice system.

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It was great seeing so many residents, merchants, community members & law enforcement partners at Chinatown Night Out tonight. By working together & reporting crimes, we can create a safer & more cohesive community. Thank you & others for hosting!