San Francisco News for KSFO

SFPD to Deploy DUI Checkpoints for Memorial Day Weekend

2013-05-24T19:01:17Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- The San Francisco Police Department will deploy extra officers for the Memorial Day weekend at a number of checkpoints to arrest impaired drivers and warn the public of the dangers of drunk driving.

According to the SFPD, DUI saturation patrols will be deployed from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday night. From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Saturday, the SFPD will man DUI/driver's license checkpoints. Additionally, the California Highway Patrol will deploy all available officers to cover freeways and county roads as part of their Maximum Enforcement Patrol.

The SFPD urges citizens to plan ahead, name a designated sober driver and limit the amount of alcohol served to their guests.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Man Sentenced to Prison in Bird Beheading

2013-05-24T18:55:11Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley law school was sentenced to jail on Thursday for his role in the beheading of an exotic bird.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Hazhir Kargaran, 26, pleaded no contest to charges of instigating animal cruelty, property destruction and trespassing. Karagan recently graduated from the law school.

Karagan and his two fellow defendants in the case, Justin Teixeira, 24, and Eric Cuellar, 24, were also involved in the incident in which a guinea fowl was beheaded at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. in October. The Chronicle reports that the three allegedly chased the bird into the trees in the hotel's wildlife habitat before emerging with the bird's severed head. All three were apparently intoxicated at the time.

Karagan will spend two days in prison and do 48 hours of community service. Cuellar was previously sentenced to 48 hours of community service and a $200 fine. Teixeira is scheduled to go to trial later this year.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Woman, 51, Held for Allegedly Robbing Man of Cellphone

2013-05-24T15:39:57Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A 51-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday night, accused of robbing a man of his cellphone in Northern San Francisco.

The incident happened in the area of Gough and Fulton streets around 10:30 p.m. Police say a 27-year-old man was standing on the street when he was approached by the suspect who asked him for money. The victim replied that he didn't have any money, and according to a police report, the pair locked arms and the female suspect walked away.

The victim then realized his cellphone was missing, and police say when he confronted the suspect, she pulled out a screwdriver and threatened the victim.

The victim then followed the suspect and notified police, who arrived and arrested the woman.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Man Killed in Freak Car Accident

2013-05-23T19:44:36Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A man driving on Interstate 580 was killed when a metal pipe broke through his windshield and hit him in the jaw.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the man was driving west on I-580 near Livermore at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday when the accident occurred. After the pipe smashed through his front windshield, the victim's vehicle proceeded to crash into an embankment.

The victim died at the scene.

The two to three foot long pipe was likely being used as leverage to strap down some heavy items on a truck, a California Highway Patrol officer told the Chronicle.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Bicyclist Dies in Crash with Garbage Truck

2013-05-23T19:13:07Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A garbage truck struck and killed a bicyclist in San Francisco's Mission District on Thursday morning.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the crash occurred near 16th Street and Van Ness Avenue just before 7 a.m. One witness told the Chronicle that the truck was driving parallel to the bicyclist when the truck made a right hand turn and collided with the victim.

The driver of the garbage truck continued a short distance before he was notified of what had happened by witnesses on the street. He then returned to the scene and parked the truck. The bicycle was dragged about one block.

The driver cooperated with investigators and drugs and alcohol are not considered factors in the accident. According to the Chronicle, the victim was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Pickup Truck Crashes into House, Driver Flees Scene

2013-05-23T05:12:05Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- San Francisco Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run collision on Wednesday night.

The collision happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Florentine and Morse in the outer mission. Police say a silver pickup truck crashed into a house, causing severe damage, with the vehicle then fleeing the scene.

A vehicle matching the description of the one involved in the crash was later located by officers on Brunswick. However, that vehicle was found unoccupied.

There were no reports of injuries to the occupants of the house.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Police Investigating Shooting at Park

2013-05-22T19:32:59Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A man was shot at a Bayview park after what appears to have been an argument over drugs.

According to the San Francisco Examiner, police received a report of a shooting at about 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a male victim with gunshot wounds to his buttocks, leg and hand.

The victim was taken to San Francisco General Hospital with what are considered non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooter, an unidentified male, reportedly left the scene in a red vehicle with a 21-year-old woman. When the car was located later, the woman was still inside and was arrested, says the Examiner.

Police are still investigating the shooting.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

San Francisco Awarded 2016 Super Bowl

2013-05-22T19:15:45Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- The National Football League selected San Francisco to host Super Bowl 50 in 2016 on Tuesday.

According to San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee, the game will be held at the new Levi's Stadium and will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

San Francisco's bid was selected over Miami, Florida for the 2016 championship game.

The San Francisco 49ers lost the Super Bowl in February and announced a move to a new stadium in nearby Santa Clara.

The state of California has not hosted a Super Bowl since 2003.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Brentwood Man Gets 8 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Porn

2013-05-22T15:03:38Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A Brentwood man has been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography.

Kyle Robert James was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to the charges last December.

According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, James distributed images and videos of child pornography online to undercover FBI agents on two occasions in 2010.

Authorities also say that the FBI removed a computer from James home in May 2011, and tens of thousands of child pornography files were found on the computer.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

Shot Fired During Laptop Theft

2013-05-21T18:50:48Z

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A man had his laptop stolen Monday night by three men, one of whom fired a handgun during the incident.

According to police, the victim, 36, was on Sutter Street when shortly before 8:30 p.m. he was approached by three black men all thought to have been 18 years old.

They grabbed at the man’s laptop bag and a struggle ensued. One suspect drew a handgun and was able to get a hold of the bag after another struck the man in the jaw.

The man chased the robbers down the street, but stopped when the handgun-wielding suspect fired off a shot.

The man was uninjured aside from the hit to the jaw, which was very minor. The three men got away with his laptop, carrying case and cell phone.