Police Blotter

Attempted Arson: Aug. 18, 5:10 p.m., 400 Block of 18th Avenue
Two women saw a male teenager pour a flammable liquid on a park bench and light it, causing the bench to burst into flames. The teenager then walked over to a garbage can and attempted to light the liner on fire. The suspects ran over to the bench and began to stomp out the flames. When the suspect tried to exit via a gate, one of the victims grabbed him in an attempt to detain him. The suspect pushed the victim and spat in her face before fleeing southbound on 18th Avenue toward Anza Street.

Resisting Arrest, Obstructing an Officer, Warrant Arrest: Aug. 16, 11:38 a.m., 25th Avenue and Clement Street
After making a traffic stop, an officer was talking to the driver when a man walked by and started yelling obscenities at him. The officer told the man to move on and not obstruct his duties. The suspect complied at first, but then returned and continued his tirade, telling the officer to "bring it on." The officer called for backup and ordered the suspect to place his hands on a nearby wall. The 50-year-old suspect started to comply, but suddenly spun around and said he was not going to be arrested. The officer shot mace at the suspect, but he fled on foot. Backup officers responding to the scene captured the suspect, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest issued in Santa Clara County.

Aggravated Assault: Aug. 15, 2:55 a.m., 100 Block of Palm Avenue
A man and his girlfriend were walking to a car when three males suddenly attacked. The victim was punched in the face and dragged into the street, where the suspects kicked and punched him all over his body. The girlfriend jumped in and dragged the victim away as the suspects fled in several vehicles. The victim was treated at the scene for his injuries.

Trespassing: Aug. 15, 11:52 p.m., 600 Block of 32nd Avenue
A citizen called to report a burglary in progress. When officers arrived, they saw three suspects running near a football field. One of them was caught trying to escape via a hole in a fence and two others were discovered hiding in some brush. The three suspects, all juveniles, were released to the custody of their parents.

Criminal Threats, Outstanding Warrant: Aug. 14, 12:11 a.m., 6100 Block of Geary Boulevard
A report to dispatch said a man in a bar had a gun and threatened to shoot everyone. Officers arrested the suspect for threatening the bar's patrons and for an outstanding warrant issued in Daly City. No firearm was seen or located.

Concealed Weapon: Aug. 14, 6:12 p.m., 21st Avenue and Geary Boulevard
Plainclothes officers observed a man approaching pedestrians. He would walk with them for 30 or 40 feet trying to engage them. When he approached a woman, she tried to get away from him by picking up her pace and moving toward the curb. The officers stopped the man, who was in possession of a dagger, concealed in his pocket. The 39-year-old suspect was arrested.

Driving Under the Influence: Aug. 13, 12:23 a.m., Arguello and Geary Boulevards
Officers stopped a driver who was operating a vehicle with no headlights on. Upon making contact with the driver, the officers smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on the driver's breath. The driver said he had not consumed any alcoholic beverages. A Field Sobriety Test was conducted and the driver was not able to perform all of the tests satisfactorily. An alcohol screening test was administered which resulted in a reading of excessive alcohol in the driver's breath. He was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Hot Prowl Burglary: Aug. 10, 2:07 p.m., 400 Block of Ninth Avenue
A man heard a loud noise in the back of his apartment that sounded like someone was trying to force a door or window open. When he looked outside, he saw the suspect. "What are you doing?" the man said. The suspect responded he was looking for someone and walked down the fire escape and fled on Eighth Avenue. Officers found the suspect ducking to avoid detection after a description was broadcast. The suspect was detained and a computer check revealed he was on parole. He was arrested and booked for attempted burglary, trespassing and the parole violation.

Criminal Threats, Parole Violation: Aug. 8, 2:36 p.m., 1000 Block of Great Highway
A man was walking his dog when the suspect started following them making inappropriate comments. After the suspect threatened to shoot the man, he called police, who detained the suspect. The suspect was wanted for a parole violation.

Warrant Arrest: Aug. 8, 4:15 p.m., 800 Block of La Playa
A man was seen "casing" vehicles in the area. After officers stopped a man who matched the description of the suspect, they ran a computer check which revealed a "no-bail" arrest warrant. The suspect was transported to Richmond Station and booked.

Assault, Suspended Driver's License: Aug. 7, 8:13 p.m., 11th Avenue and Geary Boulevard
Officers responded to a report of a fight with one of the participants being intoxicated. When they arrived on the scene, the suspect had already fled in a white Sports Utility Vehicle. A witness got the license plate number on the vehicle and officers were able to catch up with the suspect near his home. He appeared drunk and there were two children in the back seat. A computer check revealed an outstanding warrant issued in Daly City and a suspended driver's license. The victim in the initial report of a fight had tried to stop the suspect from driving while intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and the children were placed with adult protective services.

Suspended Driver's License, Warrant Arrest: Aug. 6, 11.11 p.m., Geary Boulevard
A vehicle was stopped for having an expired registration and a computer check revealed that the driver was driving on a suspended license and had an outstanding arrest warrant. The driver was arrested and booked at Richmond Station.