Despite 91 felonies, two deaths, and 25 years of chances, public defender wants diversion for Troy McAlister

On June 28, 2020, at 11:04 p.m., San Francisco police officers responded to the Ingleside district regarding a residential burglary in progress. The victim stated the suspect was inside her apartment. Officers observed signs of forced entry, including damage to the door. They located an adult male and arrested him for burglary, possession of burglary tools, giving a false name to a peace officer, and parole violation.

At 11:32 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2020, SFPD responded to the 1800 block of Great Highway, where a victim had tracked his stolen vehicle. Officers discovered a male in the driver’s seat. They ordered him to exit the vehicle, where he was arrested for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, possession of narcotics for sale, and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

Two months later, on Oct. 15, officers responded to a call on 19th Ave. regarding a stolen vehicle. The witness stated that the car was driven to that location, and the suspect exited and fled on foot. Officers stopped and detained the suspect…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS