Locally known San Francisco police officer arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run
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A San Francisco police officer whose good looks attracted a following on social media has been arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run.
A police statement issued on Sunday says Officer Christopher Kohrs is suspected of plowing into two men who were crossing a city street around 2 a.m. and seriously injuring them.
The driver ditched his Dodge Charger at the scene and ran away.
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Investigators later identified the driver as Kohrs.
The 38-year-old officer was arrested and booked into jail for investigation of felony hit-and-run.
Sgt. Michael Andraychak, a department spokesman, said Kohrs will be placed on leave pending an investigation.
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Kohrs gained attention last year when residents of the Castro District, where he often patrolled, began posting pictures and articles about him on social media.