Sunday Links Top SF Law Enforcement Official Arrested, Under Investigation for Hit-and-Run

Sheriff Chief of Staff Richard Jue was arrested on Saturday in San Francisco for an off-duty hit-and-run, alongside charges of providing false information to officers. The 65-year-old Jue, a former SFPD veteran, was booked on two misdemeanors and subsequently released on a $7,500 bond. He has been placed on administrative leave pending a criminal and internal investigation. This arrest has raised concerns about accountability within local law enforcement. In another incident, a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a storm, leading to six confirmed deaths and two individuals still missing.

The U. S. Coast Guard reported the boat capsized amid winds reaching 40-45 mph, adding pressure on emergency services in the area. The weekend has proven challenging for public safety officials, as they navigate both the fallout from Jue's arrest and the tragic boating incident. These events underscore ongoing issues regarding safety and accountability in the region.