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Waymo autonomous vehicle detects firearm, alerts police, leading to juvenile arrests
Key points
- Waymo detected a firearm violation in its vehicle.
- The company alerted police, leading to two juvenile arrests.
- Police found a loaded AR-style rifle in the car.
- The incident occurred in San Francisco's Richmond District.
Autonomous Vehicle Alerts Authorities
On September 3, a Waymo autonomous vehicle detected a violation of its terms of service involving a firearm. The company subsequently pulled the car over and alerted emergency services, cooperating with the San Francisco Police Department.
Juveniles Arrested, Weapon Recovered
San Francisco police conducted a high-risk vehicle stop and detained two juvenile passengers. Officers searched the vehicle and discovered a loaded, AR-style assault rifle, along with suspected marijuana and mace spray. The juveniles were taken into custody and transported to a juvenile hall.
Context and Company Operations
This incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m. in San Francisco's Richmond District. Waymo, which originated as Google's self-driving car project, has been expanding its service footprint. The company recently received approval from California regulators to expand its service area across 18 counties, including San Diego and Sacramento, and launched paid service in San Diego, Denver, and Tampa, Fla.
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Reporting from
A Waymo autonomous vehicle detected a terms of service violation involving a firearm and alerted emergency services, leading to the arrest of two juveniles in San Francisco. Police found a loaded AR-style rifle, suspected marijuana, and mace spray in the car. This incident highlights the role of autonomous vehicles in detecting illegal activity.