McAlister’s String of 2020 Arrests Went Unchecked (Image Credits: Nypost.com)
San Francisco – A recent government claim accuses California parole agents of neglecting a high-risk felon’s repeated violations, paving the way for a methamphetamine-driven crash that claimed two lives on New Year’s Eve 2020.[1][2]
McAlister’s String of 2020 Arrests Went Unchecked
Troy McAlister, a parolee with over 70 felonies in San Francisco alone, faced multiple arrests in the months leading to the fatal incident. Police notified his assigned agent, Roberto Vasquez, after several of these events, yet no holds or revocations followed.[3]
Authorities documented a pattern of escalating crimes. McAlister’s violations included burglaries, vehicle thefts, and drug possession, each signaling a growing threat.[4]
- June 28: Arrested for residential burglary in the Ingleside District, possession of burglary tools, and giving a false name to police.
- August 20: Detained for vehicle theft and possession of stolen property along the Great Highway.
- October 15: Caught with a stolen vehicle and methamphetamine on 19th Avenue.
- November 6: Booked for auto burglary near San Francisco State University, noted as a “dangerous” suspect with extensive priors.
- December 20: Pulled over driving a stolen car with methamphetamine on Eddy Street.
These incidents qualified as serious felonies under state guidelines, warranting intervention. Still, parole officials took no action.[3]
Pandemic Memos Limited Agent Response
Internal directives from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shaped the inaction. A May 11 email from supervisor Tom Porter instructed agents to avoid searches for violations and decline assistance to outside law enforcement amid COVID-19 restrictions.[1]…