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Homeless Man Arrested After Confrontation with Mayor's Bodyguard

3/17/2026

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Tony Phillips, a 44-year-old homeless man, was arrested in San Francisco for violating a court order.
The arrest followed a March 5 confrontation with Officer Joel Aguayo, the bodyguard for Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Phillips allegedly resisted arrest and threatened Aguayo.
He was released the prior week after a judge ruled Aguayo instigated the scuffle.
Phillips is scheduled to appear in court on April 15, facing felony charges.

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Story summary

Tony Phillips, a 44-year-old homeless man, was arrested in San Francisco for violating a court order.
The arrest followed a March 5 confrontation with Officer Joel Aguayo, the bodyguard for Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Phillips allegedly resisted arrest and threatened Aguayo.
He was released the prior week after a judge ruled Aguayo instigated the scuffle.
Phillips is scheduled to appear in court on April 15, facing felony charges.