Castro Crime Beat

Nov. 17, 1:30 a.m., Spousal Battery Mayhem, Davies Hospital
Medical personnel at Davies Hospital reported a case of possible domestic violence. Reporting Park Station officers found the victim with half an inch of his finger severed.
An interview with both parties produced the following story: A man and his girlfriend got into an argument at home after a night of drinking. The victim allegedly pushed his girlfriend off the bed. Incensed, the suspect grabbed his hand and bit the tip of his finger off.
Officers arrived at the hospital to find the suspect in the hospital waiting room.
After interviewing both parties, the suspect was arrested and booked into county jail.

Nov. 21, 4:26 a.m., Attempted Burglary and Resisting Arrest, 100 Block of Duboce Street
Police were responding to reports of a burglary in progress when a suspect fled and told suspected accomplices to flee as well.
The individual was apprehended after a pursuit on foot in which an officer was injured. Two suspects were taken into custody. Crowbars were found in the door of the building in question and in the suspect’s car.

Nov. 2, Robbery Involving a Handgun, 14th and Henry Streets
Two suspects were arrested for felony charges arising from a robbery involving a handgun. The victim was on his way home when multiple suspects accosted him with the weapon. The stolen items were recovered with quick responses by passersby and police officers.

Oct. 29, 12:08 a.m., Street Racing, Fell and Ashbury Streets
Police observed two cars, a white two-door and a gray Mitsubishi vehicle, spinning out after excessive speeding near Fell and Ashbury streets. Officers were able to pull over the Mitsubishi, whose driver was cited, but are still on the lookout for the other vehicle.

Oct. 29, 3:55 p.m., Property Crime, Belvedere and Waller Streets
A laptop was taken from a parked car through a smashed window.

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