Updated
Updated · Los Angeles Times · Sep 12
San Francisco Police Arrest 2 Juveniles After Waymo Flags Loaded AR-Style Rifle
Updated
Updated · Los Angeles Times · Sep 12

San Francisco Police Arrest 2 Juveniles After Waymo Flags Loaded AR-Style Rifle

3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Sep 12

Summary

  • Two juveniles were taken into custody after San Francisco police stopped a Waymo vehicle and found a loaded AR-style assault rifle inside, along with suspected marijuana and mace spray.
  • Waymo said it pulled the car over shortly before 4 a.m. on Sept. 3 after detecting a firearm-related terms-of-service violation, then called emergency services and cooperated with officers.
  • Police detained a boy and a girl during a high-risk stop in the Richmond District and took them to juvenile hall; the investigation remains open and active.
  • The incident surfaced as Waymo won approval to expand across 18 California counties, adding to scrutiny of how its driverless cars handle passenger misconduct.

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