One year ago today, 36-year-old Philip DiMartino was murdered inside his apartment at 138 Hermann Street. Today we check back in on the case, and find an unfortunate lack of progress that has left DiMartino’s friends and family searching for … Continue reading
Category Archives: crime
Man Found Dead on Webster, Community Meeting Planned
Flickr/alancleaver On Monday night, a 20-year-old man was found dead on Webster between Fell and Hayes, the apparent victim of a gunshot wound to the head.
2 Crimes Hit Buena Vista Park
Flickr/alancleaver It has not been a good week for Buena Vista Park. On Tuesday evening, a man suspected by the FBI of two bank robberies was gunned down by police on Buena Vista Avenue East between Haight and Duboce. According … Continue reading
Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center Vandalized
Some time between Friday night and Saturday morning, someone broke at least six windows at the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center in Duboce Park.
Vandal Cuts Down Tree Near Duboce Park
It’s been a rough month for trees in and around Duboce Park. First, a giant spruce on the eastern edge of the park was toppled by high winds on May 7th. Another huge tree on the park’s northern side suddenly … Continue reading
Cyclist Victim of Hit and Run on Duboce, Seeks Witnesses
On Saturday morning, a car cut off (and collided with) a cyclist near the intersection of Duboce and Belcher. The bike was totaled, the car sped away, and now the cyclist needs your help.
Brazen Robbery Thwarted at Cafe Divis
yelp/Leena M. A brazen serial shoplifter attempted to loot the tip jar at Cafe Divis for an unbelievable fifth time on Sunday, only to be chased down by employees and eventually arrested.
Lower Haight Leftovers: 2/25 Edition
Flickr/Muffet Here are a few Lower Haight news stories that didn’t make the front page this week!
Sweater-Clad Chihuahua Sparks Upper Haight Shooting
NOT Gizmo / Flickr / Toronja Azul We now present quite possibly the most ridiculous crime story we’ve ever covered.
Neighborhood Meeting to Address Safety Issues Wednesday Night
The Lower Haight Merchants and Neighbors Association (LoHaMNA) has organized a neighborhood meeting Wednesday night to discuss safety and security in the Lower Haight.