SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Next Stamina) – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced a jury conviction of 30-year-old Edward Simpson for violating a court order and felony unlawful firearm possession.

Simpson was found guilty of violating a criminal protective order, possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a concealed firearm within a vehicle, and unlawful possession of ammunition.

“The jury’s verdict holds Mr. Simpson accountable and makes clear that we will protect our most vulnerable and keep them safe,” District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said. “We take these crimes seriously because we know that these kinds of incidents can be precursors to greater violence and tragedy.”

Evidence presented at trial showed that on September 23, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Simpson drove by and harassed a person walking to a bus stop. This action violated an active Domestic Violence Criminal Protective Order issued by the San Diego County Superior Court.

Later that evening, Simpson double-parked his vehicle outside the individual’s apartment and approached the gate while wearing a ski mask, which also violated the protective order. A witness reported the incident via a 9-1-1 call.

At approximately 11:15 p.m., San Francisco Police Department officers located Simpson’s vehicle on the 300 block of Valencia Street in the Mission District. During a felony stop and search of the car, officers seized a Glock .380 semi-automatic pistol from under the driver’s seat.

The firearm was loaded with six cartridges and the serial number had been defaced. Simpson was subsequently arrested and charged.

Assistant District Attorney Robert Miranda prosecuted the case with assistance from investigator Jesus Mendoza and paralegals Lee-Ann Collins, Lena Ku, Loretta Luu, and Aareona Miles.

“This verdict makes clear that domestic violence and unlawful possession of firearms have no place in San Francisco,” Miranda said. “Our community and the justice system will continue to defend survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.”

The investigation was conducted by officers from the San Francisco Police Department’s Mission and Northern Stations.

The Source: Information in this article is based on the SF District Attorney’s Office.