HomeMy WebLinkAboutSLOPD 030314008 RedactedSan Luis Obispo Police Department
1042 Walnut St. * San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ;, (805) 781-7317
CA0400600
CASE NO 030314008ptC~J~.F<../~ep'ur!
Arrest Report
Supplement No 0
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PRI~lARY STATUTORY CODE SECTION/OFFENSE
PC 243(b) Batte.ry to Peace Officer!~tc. (APS~)
STATUTORY CODE SECfION/OFFEtISE
BP 25661 Minor Poss 10 to Purchase Alc Bev (FIPO)
ATTACHED FOIU.1S
CRIME & ARREST REPORT MISDEMEANOR
CRIME /INCIDENT INFORMATION:f.'';
ATE/TI~lE REPORTE i' RELATED CASE NO(S)
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LOCATION
1312 FOOTHILL, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
LOSS' TOTAL .. -'"'OCCURED [lET\'/EEN(DATEfTI~IE)
Df.TE /TI~IE and DATE fTI/.1E i STU ALC
R~ESTEE;.I~fQ~MATION: Adult
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DETAILS:
On 3/14/03, at approximately 0128 hours, Officer SALAZAR and I responded, in full police uniform, to
190 Crandall for the report of a vandalism. Upon arrival we were told that lemons had been thrown
over the back fence from 1312 Foothill. The lemons had broken a window at 190 Crandall, refer to
case #030314011 for details. After contacting the victims at the Crandall location Officer SALAZAR
and I went to the complex at 1310 Foothill to attempt contact.
ARREST DISPOSITION
Misd. Arrest
OFFICER REPORTJrolG
PFARR,C #69100
REC'D UY
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ARREST TYPE
Cite and Release
ASSISTH~G OFFICERS
SALAZAR,G #778403/14/03
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DISPOSITION:I UIJFOUNDED ACTIVE
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When we arrived we heard loud talking coming from 1316 Foothill witch is across the driveway from
1312 Foothill. Officer SALAZAR knocked on the front door of 1316 to attempt contact with those
residence. While she was knocking, the door from 1312 opened and S/Matthew SODERSTROM
yelled, "What the fuck are you doing, get off of my property" and started running at me.
SODERSTROM was standing approximately twenty feet from me when I first heard and saw him
advance towards me. After SODERSTROM yelled this I announced myself as a police officer, by
yelling, "Police, stop". While I yelled I shined my flashlight onto my chest so SODERSTROM could
see my uniform. I also heard Officer SALAZAR yell, "Police". SODERSTROM continued out of his
residence and ran towards me raising both of his fists to a boxing type stance. SODERSTROM
approached at a full run and struck me in the forehead with his right, closed fist causing no injury.
After hitting me in the forehead, SODERSTROM wrapped his right arm around my neck and his left
arm around my chest. Because of the momentum SODERSTROM hit me with and because he had
both arms wrapped around my chest and neck, I felt that he was attempting to tackle me and I was
afraid for my own safety. I yelled at him to "Stop fighting, stop fighting" with no result. As
SODERSTROM wrapped his left arm around me I had my arms raised to chest level in an attempt to
block him. Because of this SODERSTROM'S left arm was under my arm and I was able to reach
around my back and brake his grip. In order to avoid injury to myself, Officer SALAZAR or the
suspect, I used a wrist/elbow control technique to take SODERSTROM to the ground. As he fell to
the ground SODERSTROM put his right arm down in order to break his fall. Once SODERSTROM
was detained on the ground Officer SALAZAR placed handcuff's on him. SODERSTROM was taken
into custody for 243(b) PC without further incident.
During my contact with SODERSTROM I could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming
from his breath when he slurred his words. SODERSTROM told me he did not realize he had hit a
police officer but rather a friend. SODERSTROM told me that he and his friends often fight in the
court yard when they are drunk as a form of entertainment.
During a search of his person I found a CallD card in the name of "with
a DOB of 1/2/79. The photo of 10 card resembled SODERSTROM. He told me that
he was holding the 10 card for his friend for when they go to the bar's. SODERSTROM also said that
he did not know it was illegal to have a friends 10 card.
Once SODERSTROM was in custody he complained of pain in his right elbow. SODERSTROM told
me he "Felt something" when he hit the ground. Sgt. STALEY responded to the scene and viewed
SODERSTROM. There were no visible injuries to SODERSTROM and he was transported to
General Hospital's E.R. for treatment. Once at the hospital SODERSTROM was treated by Dr.
MALCOLM. I issued SODERSTROM a citation at the hospital and released him on his written
promise to appear.
DISPOSITION:
Cleared by arrest.
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CA0400600
CASE NO 030314008
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Supplement No 1
CIS Report
I'RI~I,\RY STATUTORY CODE SECTlOIJjOFfE:NSE ! !
PC 243(b) Battery to Peace Officer/Etc. (APSM) i SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ; MISDEMEANOR
ST,\TUTORY CODE SECTION/OFFENSE
BP 25661 Minor Poss ID to Purchase Alc Bev (FIPO)
TTACHED fORI,IS
CRIME /INCIDENT INFORMATION:
LOC,\TIOIJ DATE/TlI.IE REPORTE RE:LATED C,\SE NO(S)
1312 FOOTHILL, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405 i 3/14/03 01 :28
OCCURED BETWEEIJ(DATE/TII.IE) ICIRCUI.1STMKE CODE I LOSS TOTAL
DATE /Til'lE ~nd DATE /m.IE i STU ALe i
NARRATIVE:
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT:
On 3/14/03 at approximately 0132 hours I was dispatched to a vandalism at 190 Crandall. The
suspects had fled to the Sigma Chi Fraternity complex located at 1310-1318 Foothill and had been
reported to have been drinking.
Officer Pfarr and myself arrived at the complex and found remnants of glass bottles and oranges
strewn over the entirety of the driveway. The driveway is approximately 150 ft long with duplexes on
either side.
I attempted to make contact at the residence across the driveway from 1312 Foothill, as there were
voices clearly audible, coming from the duplex. While Officer Pfarr and I waited for the door to be
opened we heard a door open behind us. A male (later identified as S/Soderstrom) opened the front
door to 1312 Foothill and yelled, "What the fuck do you want?" As Soderstrom yelled and us, we
both identified ourselves as police officers. Soderstrom ran off of his porch towards Officer Pfarr with
his fists clenched. I turned my attention back to the door in front of me because it began to open. My
attention was now divided between watching Soderstrom and the two men standing in the doorway in
front of me. I looked over my left shoulder at Officer Pfarr in time to see Soderstrom raise his right
fist in the air as in to strike Officer Pfarr. I looked back at the two men in front of me to make sure
they were not going to intercede in the contact between Officer Pfarr and Soderstrom. I advised both
men to stay inside the house. I then turned to assist Officer Pfarr with Soderstrom. Officer Pfarr had
taken Soderstrom's left arm and attempted to detain him on the ground. As Officer Pfarr took
Soderstrom to the ground, Soderstrom outstretched his right arm towards the concrete driveway in an
attempt to break his fall. I handcuffed Soderstrom and advised dispatch we had one subject detained.
While Soderstrom was detained on the ground he repeatedly said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know you were
the police. I thought you were the guys next door." Soderstrom was referring to the Sigma Nu
Fraternity located at 190 Crandall.
Soderstrom began to complain of right arm pain and Sgt. Staley was called to the scene. Per Sgt.
Staley, Officer Pfarr transported Soderstrom to General Hospital for a medical clearance prior to
booking.
OFFICER REPORTING
SALAZAR,G #77840
REC'D BY : SUPERV!S~
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DISPOSlTlOtJ: I EXCEPTION !
COPiES OR ACfIOII REOUESTED
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DATE ! ASSISTmG OFFiCERS
3/26/03
DrlTE CLERK fISSIGr-JED
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1042 Walnut S1. * San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 * (805) 781-7317
CA0400600
CASE NO 030314008
Supplement No 2
CIS Report
PRI~lARY STATUTORY CODE SECTION/OFFENSE
PC 243(b) Battery to Peace Officer/Etc. (APSM) SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT MISDEMEANOR
STATUTORY CODE SECTION/OFFENSE
ATTACHED FORf-lS NARRATIVE PERSON
CRIME /INCIDENT INFORMATION:
LOCATION DATE/TI~lE REPORTED RELATED CASE NO(S)
1316 FOOTHILL BLVD, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 3/14/03 01 :28 030314011
CIRcur.lS I ANCE CODE LOSS TOTAL .-OCCURED 13ETWEEN(DATEfTI~lE)
DATE 3/14/03 /TI1'lE 01:37 und DATE 3/14/03 /TIt.l E 01:40
PEOPLE INFORMATION: Adult
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DISPOSITION: -- EXCEPTION (.-- ~ ARREST
COPIES OR ACTION REOUESTED
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PEOPLE INFORMATION:
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CA0400600
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PEOPLE INFORMATION: Adult
CODE" I NA~lE (LAST, FIRsT,f11) DOB RACE . SEX HT
ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP I PHONE OTHER PHONE
WORI</SCHOOL PHONE : OTHER INFO/55;;
SlO 8REW
AKAs SCARS, r,lARKs, TATTOOS
NARRATIVE:
Follow Up Investigation
I reviewed the original arrest report and reported vandalism detailing the incidents that occurred
between the two fraternities at 190 Crandall Way and 1310-1318 Foothill Blvd on 3-13/14-03. Based
upon that information I conducted follow up investigation to try and determine who was responsible
for the breaking of a window at 190 Crandall Way and to locate witnesses to the assault on Officer
Pfarr.
Summary
I was able to recover the actual item that was thrown through the window at 190 Crandall Way. In
addition, I located witnesses who heard and saw the confrontation occur between Officer Pfarr and S/
Matt Soderstrom. These witnesses confirmed the details as reported by Officers Pfarr and Salazar. I
have received information that W/and stated to others that they
witnessed what they reported to be as an unprovoked attack on S/Soderstrom by the police officers
that resulted in his suffering a broken arm. and are believed to be fraternity
brothers of S/Soderstrom. refused to be interviewed when contacted and I have not yet
located although he may be living in Truckee now. I also located witnesses that reported that
and did not arrive at the location until after S/Soderstrom had attacked Officer
Pfarr and had been arrested.
Interview with Witness 3/28/03 at 1600 hrs
related the following information: His roommate's bedroom window was broken by someone
from the ex-fraternity that is located behind them. is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
The neighboring fraternity is or was Sigma Chi. Sigma Chi has been kicked off of campus for various
problems. Late on the night of March 13 or morning of the 14th the guys who live at the neighboring
fraternity were out of control. They had been making lots of noise, including sounds of things being
broken and thrown. Suddenly he heard something break a window and it turned out to be part of a
chair leg thrown through his roommate's bedroom window. didn't have much of a view from
his bedroom window as he is located in the northern most bedroom (far left) of the two upstairs
apartments. (His view allows him to see only the corner of the garage at the 1316 Foothill address.)
He had no idea who threw the wood but knew it came from the guys behind them. said that
his roommates were on spring break and that the item thrown through the window was locked up in
his roommates bedroom.
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He said that he didn't see the assault but had heard that the S/ arrested had made a mistake when
the cops went next door. He had heard that the S/ charged across the driveway from his apartment
when he saw someone standing on the opposite porch, thinking that it was another member of the
fraternity with a flashlight. He heard that a fraternity member is known to try to control the more
rowdy fraternity brothers. He did not know who the responsible fraternity member might be.
I photographed the view from his bedroom window towards the area where the assault occurred.
Later I booked the digital photos as evidence.
Interview with 3/31/03 at 1530 hrs
related the following information: He was not home when the window was broken. He lives in
the same apartment as He said that he was across the street when the incident occurred.
He came home and found police there. The assault had already occurred. gave me the
broken chair leg that was thrown through the bedroom window. I noticed that the piece of wood
looked like a wooden trim piece that might cover a metal base leg for a rolling office type chair.
I photographed the wooden chair leg as well as the broken window and view towards the area where
the assault occurred from inside his bedroom. The chair leg was retained as evidence and the digital
photos booked in as evidence.
Interview with 3/31/03 at 1540 hrs
related the following information: He had been asleep that evening in the upper right
apartment in the left side
bedroom..
He awoke when he heard a lot of commotion, things getting
broken, and general noise coming from the fraternity that lives behind them. He got up although he
didn't continue to look out of his window constantly. He heard the window break but didn't know who
had been responsible for it. Later, he heard someone shout, "What do you want? Get out of here" or
words that were very similar.
He then heard the same guy saying, "my arm, my arm, get off of me. I'm sorry."
He looked outside knowing that the lights had been on next door. He noticed that the lights had been
turned off when the police arrived. It was his belief from what he heard that guy had confronted the
police officers. I photographed the view from his bedroom towards the other fraternity and noticed that
there was a view of the front door of the apartment at 1316 Foothill from his bedroom window
although it did not extend very far to the left of the door as you looked at it. The digital photos were
later booked into evidence at this department. identified his roommates as
and
Interview with 3/31/03 at 1550 hrs
related the following information: He had been in his bedroom when he saw the officers with
flashlights walk up the driveway. He saw everyone that had been out there scatter. He heard the
officers knock on the door of the apartment across the driveway and that faced the rear of his apt. He
then heard someone yell in an aggressive tone, "What are you doing here." He then heard, "My arm".
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He didn't recall hearing a response from the police officers and he couldn't see the police officers. He
said it sounded like the suspect was crying as he was saying, "I'm sorry - I can't get arrested".
said that he thought that there had been as many as 15-20 individuals on the driveway prior
to the police showing up. After the police members of the other fraternity came over and stood in the
parking lot of 190 Crandall next to the fence and were trying to stand up for their buddy and were
confrontational. They were there for about 5 minutes before the police showed up and they ran off.
I photographed the view from his bedroom window out towards 1316 Foothill which appeared to be a
distance of no more than about 75 feet. The digital photos were returned to this department were
returned to this department where they were entered into evidence.
Interview with 31/03 1605 hrs
I left apt and went next door to interview the occupants of 1316 Foothill based upon a
statement from Officer Salazar that the unknown residents had opened up the door while Officer Pfarr
was trying to deal with S/Soderstrom. Officer Salazar had told me that she had told the occupants of
1316 Foothill to stay back.
related the following information: He had been in his bedroom studying with his stereo
headphones on. He said that he was trying to not pay attention to what was going on. He said that he
heard something but he didn't know what. He said he didn't know who had opened the door. And he
didn't know who was in his apartment.
Interview with 3/31/03 at 1610 hrs
Newton arrived while I was interviewing in front of their apartment. said that he was
home that evening inside the apartment but he didn't see anything and he didn't know who had
opened the door. He added that he didn't remember anyone answering the door.
and added that their other roommate, was not currently home but
that he was present the night of the incident. They could not state who else was present on the
evening in question.
While speaking with and I had a conversation with other members of the fraternity
that appeared to live in the apts at 1312 and 1314 Foothill. None of the people I spoke with had any
information concerning the vandalism that had occurred to their neighbors window nor did they
witness the confrontation that had occurred in the yard that night.
Interview with Witness 4/10/03 at 1330 hrs.
related the following information: He lives in the downstairs apt #2 but had been upstairs for
about an hour listening to a lot of disturbing noise coming from the fraternity to the rear of their
apartments. Something was thrown through the bedroom window of apt #4 and called
the PD. spoke with the officers when they arrived. When the officers left to go to the other
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fraternity he went back upstairs to the back left bedroom of apt #3. He watched as the officers
approached the far side bungalow and knocked on the door (1316 Foothill). He saw someone peak
their head out and converse with the officers as someone said loud enough for him to hear, "What are
you doing hear?" or words similar to that. He also heard the comment, "We didn't do anything" or
similar. He saw the individual cross the driveway and confront the officers. He said that the guy had
gone across the driveway from the right side of the parking area separating 1310 from 1312 Foothill.
He said that the guy had appeared drunk by the way that he walked with an unbalanced, stumbling
stride. The guy got right in the face of the male officer (6 inches). The officer was in-between the guy
and his view so he could not see what the guy did with his hands. He said that he was focused on the
officers. He couldn't tell if the guy's hands were on the officer because of the position but that he was
right in the officer's face when he saw the officer spin as he took the guy to the ground, out of sight
further to the left of the apartment as he viewed the scene. The officer was kneeling and trying to gain
control of the guy but he could only see the boots of the officer. He saw nothing that was improper or
unusual.
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believed that the officer had tried to put the guy's arm behind his back and that it had been
broken during the attempt. He remembered that other individuals arrived by vehicle as the officers
were gaining control of the suspect. These other individuals arrived possible in a vehicle like a Chevy
Suburban or maybe a pick up with a shell. He thought the vehicle was a dark color. He did remember
that the occupants had questioned what was happening and that they seemed to be pissed at the
cops although they didn't know what had happened. He believed that only one of the vehicle's
occupants did the talking. He remembered that the female officer spoke with these people telling
them to stay back.
remembered that he did hear the suspect complain about his arm and it was after he was
complaining that the vehicle occupants arrived and got out of their vehicle.
also said that he saw the female officer deal with the occupants of the apt at 1316 Foothill after
they got control of the suspect. He also recalled that he had heard the officers say, "SLOPO" when
first knocking on the door.
I asked if he knew as I was led to believe that had been one of the people
who had arrived just during or after S/Soderstrom had been taken into custody. doesn't know
but reported that other brothers know and it was believed that was
talking when he exited the vehicle and that later was trying to mediate the confrontation
that took place when members of the fraternity at 1310-1318 Foothill went to 190 Crandall Way.
Interview with Witness 4/10/03 at 1515 hrs
I telephoned the original RP/at his residence. related the following information: He
had telephoned the PO because the other fraternity was throwing bottles at their own houses and
then he thought that a lemon had been thrown through one of their windows at 190 Crandall. He
found out later that it was a piece of wood. was downstairs in the parking lot when he heard
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the guy yelling, "Ow, my arm" as the S/ returned to the police car but he wasn't sure what else was
said.
Later, the members of the other fraternity came around to the parking lot of 190 Crandall, threatening
and looking for a fight. His fraternity brothers backed off and called the PO again. While they waited
for the offices to arrive one of the members form the other fraternity tried to calm things down and
said, "Come on, let's leave."
Interview with Witness 4/10/03 1600 hrs
I telephoned who related the following information: He didn't answer the door on the night
when the conflict occurred on his front porch. He didn't know who did. He couldn't tell me how many
people were in his apartment that night nor would he even estimate 5 or 20. He said that he knew
people saw it but he didn't want to say anymore that just that he thought that had
seen it. When asked, he thought that might have seen it as well. He said that and
had come home that night and seen the cops there.
He said that he was concerned that by talking with me that he would be getting people in trouble. I
explained to him that I needed to talk to hose who saw the incident but he could provide no other
names.
Interview with 4/14/03 1500 hrs
I telephoned SLO Brew promotions manager at his cell phone number. He said that
does work for him as a OJ two nights per week. He said that the OJ's play until 0140 hrs as
a rule although sometimes they might go until 0145 hrs. He said that is pretty good about
ending at 0140 hrs. It then takes him time to pack up and leave the business. He believes that
drives a white pick up. He also said that works every Wednesday and Thursday
evening and has done so for about the last 8 months.
Interview with 4/14/03 1630 hrs
I telephoned on his cell phone since I had no address or other way to get in touch with him.
He said that he lives at 1318 Foothill. was reluctant to speak with me. He said he didn't
have time right now. He said he was concerned that he didn't want anything that he said to be twisted
around. I told him that he could bring a tape recorder or that I would tape the interview to insure that it
was accurately documented. We agreed that I would call him back on Tuesday, 4/15, to arrange for
an interview date and time. I asked about and learned that he was now living in
Truckee. He did not provide a phone number for
On Tuesday, 4/15, I telephoned to set up an interview. He refused to be interviewed. He
said that he had been interviewed by a private investigator and had nothing to say to me. I told him
that I had learned that his statement contained possible information that was contrary to what others
had reported and I would like to hear what he had reported to determine if there was a signifcant
difference or the usual slight differences associated with witness perception. continued to
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San Luis Obispo Police Department
P.O. Box 1328 * San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 * (805) 781-7317
CA0400600
ADDITIONAL
CASE NO. 030314008
Supplement No 2
refuse to be interviewed.
Physical Evidence
The physical evidence collected consists of the wooden chair leg, digital photographs, and cassette
tape recording of the conversation I had with the individuals at the complex at 1310-1318 Foothill
although there was nothing of a truly evidentiary value obtained). The quality of the tape recording is
poor due to radio wave interference associated with my cell phone.
In addition, I have reviewed the in-car video tapes of the officers and supervisor who responded to
1316 Foothill. While there was no video of the actual location because the original responding officers
left their vehicles parked on Crandall facing south, video tape number 3886 shows a white pick up
driving east into the 1300 block of Foothill. There was also an audio conversation between the officers
and some comments from S/Soderstrom on this same video tape #3886 as he was placed into the
rear of the patrol vehicle and later at General Hospital. This video tape was assigned to Officer Pfarr
and has been returned to the video tape evidence locker per dept procedures.
I have also obtained copies of the radio logs and telephone calls from the original RIP's. It is my
opinion that the time displayed on Officer Pfarr's in-car video tape recording is off by about 4 1/2
minutes when compared to the radio log time entries.
Follow Up
An additional interview will be attempted with as well as any other possible witnesses
that may be located.
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rptCIJ"R~Reporl San Luis Obispo Police Department
1 042 Walnut St. * San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 .k (805) 781-7317
CA0400600
CASE NO 030314008
Supplement No 3
CIS Report
PRlt.1ARY STATUTORY CODE SECTImJ/OFFENSE
PC 243(b) Battery to Peace Officer/Etc. (A~~_~L-. __"."'_" . __.._ SUPPLE.~ENTAL REPORT
STATUTORY CODE SECTIOrJ/OFFEfJSE
SUPPLEMENTAL
ATT,\CIIED FORf.1S
CRIME /INCIDENT INFORMATION:
OCCURED I3ET\'/EEN(DATE/TIt'IE)
DATE 3/14/03 /TJt.1E 01 :37 ilnd DATE 3/14/03 /TI~IE 01 :40
PEOPLE INFORMATION: Unknown
DATE/TI~lE REPORTED RELATED CASE NO(S)
3/14/03 01 :37 030314011
cmCUf.1STMJCE CODE _. --(6ss TOTAL ...
LOCATION
1312 FOOTHILL, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
SODERSTRO~!.... MATTH~_,,!,_~!!ILLlP _.___o.~/04/1983
ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE
HT ; WT EYES: H;.lR I DL#/STATE
5-10 I 150 BRO! BRO : 01855871
OTHER PHONE
CODE" NAI.1E (LAST, FIHST,f'lI)DOB RACE
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IO~K/SCHOOL p~lor'JE OTHER mFO/SS"
AI<As SCARS, f'IARKS, TATTOOS
NARRATIVE:
Details:
Sgt. Crocker and I responded to 1312 Foothill after Officers Pfarr and Salazar advised of an arrest at
that location. Upon our arrival we contacted Officers Pfarr and Salazar along with Sf Soderstrom on
the sidewalk area in front of 1312 Foothill. Sf Soderstrom was handcuffed and standing next to both
Officers Pfarr and Salazar on the sidewalk. I asked the officers what had occurred and Officer Pfarr
began to explain the circumstances which led to the arrest of SI Soderstrom.
Upon hearing Officers Pfarr and Salazar's explanation of the event SI Soderstrom spontaneously
stated that he did not realize that they were the police and he had believed that they were friends of
his. SI Soderstrom repeated several times that he was not aware that Officers Pfarr and Salazar
were the police when the incident had occurred.
Officer Pfarr informed me that SI Soderstrom had a complaint of pain in his right arm. Officer Pfarr
confirmed with SI Soderstrom where his arm hurt and SI Soderstrom indicated the area by his right
elbow. I watched as Officer Pfarr examined the area of SI Soderstrom's elbow.
I instructed Officer Pfarr to take SI Soderstrom to the hospital for medical clearance. I walked with
Officer Pfarr and SI Soderstrom to Officer Pfarr's vehicle which was parked on Crandall. Officer Pfarr
placed SI Soderstrom in the back of his unit and transported him to General Hospital.
OFFICER REPORTING
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D.!S~OSITI~~~._..__~_._ EXCEPTION X ARREST
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DATE ,\SSISTING OFFICERS
6/21/03 CROCKER,R #27775
DATE i Ci.ERKASSiG~
iED()/--------"ZI/Q.5. i ~>L- __.._. ._
UNFOUNDED ACTIVE INACTIVE
p. , '- E 0 JUN 2 3 2001 i DO NOT
PURGE
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rpICIj.R_Repor!San Luis Obispo Police Department
1 042 Walnut S1. * San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 * (805) 781-7317
CA0400600
I CASE NO 030314008
I Supplement No 4
I
CIS Report
PRItMRY STATUTORY CODE SECTIOII/OFFENSE I SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT I FELONY243(b) PC - Battery on Peace Officer (APSM)
STATUTORY CODE SECTION/OFFENSE
AlTACHED FOR~lS
CRIME 1 INCIDENT INFORMATION:
LOCATION I DATE/TIr.1E REPORTE I RELATED CASE NO(S)
1312 FOOTHILL, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 3/14/03 01 :37
OCCURED BETWEEN(DATE/TIt.1E) /CIRcur'ISTMJCE CODE I
LOSS TOTAL
DATE /TH.1E and DATE /TIr.' E
NARRATIVE:
DETAILS:
Sgt. STALEY and I were riding together in the Field Supervisor's Unit when we monitored an arrest
made at 1312 Foothill. Sgt. STALEY drove to that location where we met with Officers PFARR and
SALAZAR. They were with a male arrestee who was id'd as SODERSTROM. As I stood next to Sgt.
STALEY, I heard SODERSTROM explain that he "didn't know that they were police officers when he
ran into them." SODERSTROM explained that he "thought the officers were some friends" of his that
were playing a prank. He admitted running into the officers and, again, said he didn't know they
were the police. SODERSTROM complained about pain to his arm. Sgt. Staley instructed Officer
Pfarr to transport SODERSTROM to General Hospital for medical treatment.
DISPOSITION: Arrest.
OFFICER REPORTING
I DATE I ASSISTING OFFICERS
CROCKER,R #27775 6/21/03
REC'D [lY ISUPERVIS R I DATE I CLERK f.SSIGr'E
1'-? ~ f? b I ').1 I o.? '. .
DISPOSITION: I I E EPTION I ARREST II UNFOUNDED I I ACTIVE I I INACTIVE
COPIES OR ACTION REOUESTED
F I L r" t " J U' I ". '" "/ L. '~f.-vtJ<
I' / 0 DO NOT
DA 1 CAPT. BLANKE/Debs' c J I~ 2 3 2003 c>'t:Pf?<L. '-/JT (/ PURGE
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rplCI_AR_Reporl San Luis Obispo Police Department
1042 Walnut St. * San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 * (805) 781-7317
CA0400600
CASE NO 030314008
Supplement No 6
CIS Report
PRn~ARY STATUTORY CODE SECTION/OFFENSE
PC 148(a)(1) PC Resist/Delay Peace Officer (OBST) SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT MISDEMEANOR
STATUTORY CODE SECTION/OFFENSE
PC 243(b) Battery to Peace Officer/Etc. (APSM)
AlTACHED FORr~s
CRIME /INCIDENT INFORMATION:
LOCATION DATE/Tlt~E REPORTED RELATED CASE NO(S)
SLOPD, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 9/26/03
OCCURED BET\'/EEN(DATE/nr~E) ClRCu/.ISTANCE CODE LOSS TOTAL
DATE [TIME and DATE /TIt-IE
NARRATIVE:
DETAILS:
A CD was made of the original OAT tape of 3-12-03. It was placed into evidence by K. Rosenblum.
DISPOSITION: Arrest.
OFFICER REPORTING
@
DATE ASSISTING OFFICERS
CROCKER,R #27775 9/27/03
REC'D BY
t2!P I DA-.. I '"'' ^,"G~
9 /2--7 Iff]
DISPOSITION: EPTION X ARREST UNFOUNDED ACTIVE " INA IVE
COPIES OR ACTION REQUESTED F I L E 0 OCT 0 3 2003 o DO NOT
D~ PURGE
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