Officers detained a female (Sabrina Whitlock, 56 years old, Oakland) for fare evasion at the Lake Merritt BART Station. Whitlock initially falsely identified herself to officers. A warrants check revealed that Whitlock had an outstanding theft warrant and a stay away order from BART Stations. Whitlock was arrested for the outstanding warrant, providing false identification, and violation of a court order. Whitlock was booked into Santa Rita County Jail.
A victim reported her necklace was stolen while aboard a Daly City bound train that was stopped at Fruitvale. The suspect (Alan Salneron, 19 years, Oakland) stayed on the train and officers intercepted the train at Lake Merritt. Salneron was located on the train and after a short foot pursuit, was taken into custody. The victim positively identified Salneron and her necklace was recovered. Salneron was booked into the Glenn Dyer Jail.
An officer noticed a male walking through the station with a wooden stick in his backpack. The officer contacted the male, who said that he keeps the stick for protection. The stick was determined to be a billy club, so the male (Henry Coots, 37 years old, Frankfort, Kentucky) was arrested for the weapons possession charge and booked into the Santa Rita Jail.
Officers responded to a male (Garrett Rawlings, 26 years old, San Jose) passed out on a train. Officers contacted Rawlings and discovered that hes had a $50,000 warrant. Rawlings was transported and booked into the Santa Rita Jail.
Officers on-viewed a male subject fare evade at the Lake Merritt BART Station. Upon contact, the male, later identified as Joshua Melden (27 years old, San Francisco), falsely identified himself and resisted arrest. Officers also determined that the male was unable to care for himself due to alcohol intoxication. Melden was booked into Santa Rita County Jail.
An officer contacted an adult male for fare evasion and discovered that he had a no bail warrant for battery. The male (Eugene Griffin, 28 years old, Oakland) was issued a citation for fare evasion and booked into the Glenn Dyer Jail for the warrant.
Officers conducted focused enforcement at the Coliseum, Lake Merritt and 19th Street Stations. Officers rode 5 trains, made nine contacts, issued one citation and six warning citations. L22
Daniel Ellis (26, Livermore) was arrested for possession of narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia. He was booked into the Glenn Dyer Jail.
A victim reported that they locked their bicycle at the Lake Merritt Station on 8/18/17 at 1630 hours. The bicycle was secured with cable lock. The victim returned on 8/21/17 at 0755 hours to find their bicycle gone.
Officers were monitoring the fare gates for fare evaders at the Lake Merritt Station and stopped a male (Alexander Taylor, 33 years old, Berkeley) for fare evading through the fare gates. A warrant check revealed Taylor had two warrants totaling $75K. Taylor was cited for fare evasion and was booked on the warrants at Glenn Dyer Jail.
A BART employee reported a BART vehicle burglarized while it was parked in the auxiliary lot at Lake Merritt from 08/15/2017 at 1500 hours until 08/16/2017 at 0640 hours.
Officers were dispatched to a report of a subject smoking on a train. The officers made contact with the suspect in question, and a wants check revealed that he had an outstanding felony no bail warrant for his arrest for narcotics issued out of SFPD. The suspect was arrested and is to be booked into the SF County Jail after being medically cleared for a pre-existing condition.
Officers detained a subject for fare evasion. Subject refused to give true name for approximately 80 minutes. Eventually officers identified the subject. Subject was issued a citation for fare evasion and booked at jail for the false identification to a peace officer.
A victim reported that his vehicle (a 1999 Honda) was burglarized while parked in Lot A on today's date.
An officer detained the suspect for fare evasion. A records check revealed an outstanding $100,000 warrant for a probation violation. The suspect was placed under arrest for the warrant. The suspect was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on the warrant and issued a citation for fare evasion.
A victim reported their women's TREK road bike was stolen from the Lake Merritt Station, between 0800-2130 hours. The bike was inside a bike locker but there were no signs of a forced entry.
Officers responded to the Lake Merritt Station to investigate a report of a male causing a disturbance aboard a train. Upon arrival officers located a subject (Alamillo, Donato 43 y/o, San Francisco) matching the provided description on the train. The subject attempted to flee on foot. The officers detained the subject, who initially provided a false name. A records check revealed an active warrant. The subject was arrested for the warrant, resisting/delaying a peace officer and providing false identity to a peace officer. The subject was booked at the Santa Rita jail.
A victim reported the theft of their men's Schwinn bike from the Lake Merritt Station, between 0700-1700 hours. The bike was secured with a Kryptonite U-Lock.
Victim reported the theft of his vehicle parked at the station. An officer took the report.
An officer responded to the station agent’s booth to meet with a female victim who reported a male subject who had off-boarded from a train had reached under her skirt to grab her buttocks. The female described the person as being a Black male adult, 6’, medium build, with a short buzz cut, wearing a light blue t-shirt and dark jeans. The male suspect fled out of the station via the 8th Street stairwell. An area check was conducted and the suspect was not located. L15
An officer detained a male suspect for reportedly stealing a bicycle part. A witness positively identified the suspect as the responsible, and he was placed under arrest for theft. A criminal history check of the suspect also revealed he was on active parole for robbery conviction. The suspect was eventually booked into the county jail for theft and violating the terms of his parole.
A patron reported that their blue Lemond road bike was stolen from the racks in the paid area between 0715-1910 hours. The victim secured the bike with a U-lock.
A victim reported their 1994 Acura was stolen from the Lake Merritt Station.
A male suspect physically resisted officers’ efforts to detain him for creating a disturbance. Before being restrained in handcuffs, the suspect battered one officer and threatened to shoot the (3) officers; he was found not to be in possession of a weapon. A sergeant responded to approve the arrest and perform the use of force investigation. The suspect was then issued a prohibition order and booked into the county jail for battering the officer, making criminal threats and for violating the terms of his criminal threats-related probation. One officer sustained a minor injury, but did not require further medical attention.
A male victim reported that a female suspect (BF, blonde hair, mini skirt) argued with him over a power outlet on the train. When the male leaned down to point out the outlet, she female struck him in the head with a screwdriver, causing a 1" laceration. The female then tried to flee, but patrons tried to detain her. She was able to break free and fled out of the station. She was not located. Medical aid was summoned for the victim, but he refused treatment and left the area. Train/station video will be requested.