Man arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks during parade in SF, injuring officers
A man was recently arrested for allegedly detonating fireworks during a parade in San Francisco, resulting in injuries to multiple officers.
Police were in the area of 5th and Market Streets for the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on the afternoon of Monday, June 20, when a man — later identified as 27-year-old Sione Havili of Hayward — allegedly detonated fireworks during the parade’s conclusion. Two officers suffered hearing damage and one officer suffered burns from falling debris, police said.
Police broadcast a description of the suspect, identified as Havili, and other officers in the area quickly located him. Havili reportedly became combative and fought with the officers trying to arrest him, but was ultimately taken into custody.
He had more explosives and a lighter on him during the arrest, police said.
Havili was booked on suspicion of resisting an executive officer, possession of an explosive device with intent to injure or intimidate, and possession of a destructive device, among other charges.
