Woman Accused Of Squatting In Posh SF Sea Cliff Faces Gun, Drug Charges

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco prosecutors have filed several charges against a woman suspected of squatting at a home in one of the city's most luxurious neighborhoods.

Diana Peng, 42, faces one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with a firearm in violation of the city's health and safety code, possession of a firearm by a felon and two counts of possession of ammunition by a felon, city prosecutors announced Tuesday.

The 42-year-old also faces four misdemeanors: animal neglect, driving with a suspended or revoked license, possession of meth and unlawful drug paraphernalia, authorities said.

The charges stem from a warrant served at a home in the city's Sea Cliff neighborhood, where authorities said Peng was staying with seven neglected dogs.

Officers also found Peng in possession of a .38 caliber revolver, ammunition, meth and drug paraphernalia, prosecutors said.

The charges disrupted the year-long saga involving Peng, neighbors and city officials, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Peng squatting at the house brought unwanted late-night activity to the area, disturbing neighbors, who filed complaints with the city, according to the Chronicle.

That escalated in September when San Francisco Attorney David Chiu sued Peng and Brandon Aadee, who is also accused of squatting at the home in the 200 block of 32nd Avenue, according to the report.