San Francisco Police Arrest Tenderloin Narcotics Dealers 24-094

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 3:41 p.m., San Francisco Police officers assigned to Tenderloin station were working in a plainclothes capacity and conducting a narcotics surveillance investigation. Officers observed a male subject and a female subject selling suspected narcotics from their vehicle on the 100 block of Eddy Street. Through the course of their investigation, officers developed probable cause to arrest 39-year-old male Jason Bell and 46-year-old female, Ibtihaj Hammond, both of San Francisco.

Bell and Hammond were transported and booked into San Francisco County jail on the charges of possession of cocaine base for sale (11351.5 H&S), possession of marijuana for sale (11359(b) H&S, and criminal conspiracy (182(a) PC). Over 28 grams of suspected base rock cocaine and over five thousand dollars in U.S. currency were seized.

The Tenderloin district has long been affected by rampant open-air narcotics use and dealing. Tenderloin officers are committed to keeping the district safe for residents, local businesses, and visitors.

Although arrests have been made, this is an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.

SFPD Case# 240-517-849