E-Scooter Chase Ends in Elder Abuse Charges | Oakland News

A San Francisco e-scooter chase turned deadly when 35-year-old Melthon Branch, with an active warrant, fled police, crashed into an elderly woman, and fled again—only to be caught hiding under a table. Now facing multiple felonies including felony evasion causing serious injury, elder abuse, and drug trafficking charges, Branch is being sought without bail. Police found meth, cash, drug paraphernalia, and stolen credit cards, escalating the case’s severity as prosecutors push for maximum penalties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea9a5c5b5afa0eba