San Francisco Sees Surge with 128 Felony Narcotics Convictions by Mid-July 2024

Jul 18, 2024, 12:11 AM

San Francisco has seen a significant increase in felony narcotics convictions in 2024, more than doubling the year-to-date figures from recent years. By mid-July, local prosecutors had secured 128 felony convictions for charges that include drug sales, transportation of a controlled substance, and drug possession while armed with a loaded gun. This surge follows a crackdown on drug markets, particularly targeting fentanyl dealers. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has been instrumental in these efforts, collaborating with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Mayor London Breed has expressed gratitude towards Jenkins and the San Francisco District Attorney's Office for their work in shutting down drug markets and holding offenders accountable. The increase in convictions is a marked change from previous years, where reduced penalties and lack of accountability allowed drug dealing to proliferate.