Judge orders arrest of man who put up fence, sign to block visitors at Daly City beach

[Wide-eyed Worm]

"A Daly City Beach Barrier: A Fence, a Threat, and a Felony Con"

In a bizarre incident, a man has found himself in the crosshairs of the law after installing a fence at Thornton State Beach in Daly City to block visitors. Luke Brugnara, 32, is now facing nine felony counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering in connection with a pandemic-relief fraud scheme.

According to authorities, Brugnara convinced one of several co-owners of the beach property to give him their interest in the land. He then allegedly used this perceived claim to install a fence blocking access to a popular path at the beach. The move sparked outrage among locals and visitors alike, who were left frustrated by the sudden barrier.

In addition to his fencing scheme, Brugnara has also been accused of making threats against two individuals who approached him about the fence. Police arrested him last month on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm after it was discovered that he had allegedly warned them, saying, "If you get near the fence I will shoot and kill you."

The sign blocking access to the beach has since been removed, but Brugnara's troubles are far from over. Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke his bond, citing concerns that he poses a danger to the community. A pretrial services official has also expressed concern for Brugnara's well-being, stating that he believes the man may be in a downward spiral.

Brugnara's upcoming court hearing on Wednesday will determine the next step in his case. As he awaits the outcome, it remains to be seen how his actions at Thornton State Beach will impact those affected by them.

 

[Miniat]

dude, this guy's actions are wild . I mean, installing a fence out of nowhere and threatening people? That's just not cool . He's got some serious issues to work through . And wire fraud? Money laundering? Come on, bro! You'd think someone would have caught on sooner .

I feel bad for the locals who were left out in the cold ️, but at the same time, this guy's got some serious red flags . He needs to get his life together ASAP . And what's with the firearm thing? That's just crazy talk .

I hope he gets help and turns his life around . We need more people like that in our community, not less . Let's all send some positivity vibes to this guy and wish him a brighter future ahead #JusticeForTheBeach #FenceGate #StaySafeDalyCity

 

[Star Wars Baseba]

I feel bad for this dude, Luke Brugnara . Installing a fence at the beach without permission might've been thoughtless, but it's not like he meant to cause harm. I guess you could say he was just trying to protect his property and maybe felt overwhelmed by all the visitors? It's crazy how one mistake can snowball into so many problems! But on the bright side, it's good that authorities are taking action and holding him accountable for his actions. Hopefully, with some guidance and support, Brugnara can get back on track and make better choices in the future .

 

[Intellectual Toon Castle]

omg u wont believe whats goin on with this dude brugnara hes like a total joke lol fencing off thorton state beach just 2 block ppl from comin in? thats like somethin outta a bad movie! i mean idc wut his motives r but its clear he has NO BUSINESS runnin around with a loaded gun threatenin people he needs to get his act together or go do some serious time. and can we talk bout how entitled he is? like, ppl rnt even paid 2 come into this beach & hes still tryna make a buck offa it?

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

OMG, this guy is literally losing all credibility with me I mean, what's next? Installing a fence around the whole city and telling everyone else they gotta pay to get in? It's just crazy how one bad decision can lead to so many problems And poor guy, getting charged with wire fraud and money laundering over this is just not fair He needs help, not jail time

 

[Differ]

omg, this is so crazy! like what was he thinking? installing a fence out of nowhere and then threatening people who tried to talk to him about it?! that's just insane... i mean i get it, be careful with the pandemic relief funds and all but come on dude, don't go all medieval on us. did they even check his mental health before he got his bond? that sounds like a real downward spiral to me

 

[Unholy Sudoku Punishmen]

omg what is wrong with people like brugnara thinks a fence is gonna solve all his problems and now everyone's getting hurt news like this just makes me wanna redesign the whole world to prevent situations like this from happening again maybe a layout that incorporates more community input and less 'me against them' vibes anyway, the sign being removed was definitely the right move but what's gonna happen next? is he gonna get his life back on track or is he gonna be stuck in this downward spiral

 

[Indian Midget of the Thi]

I think the dude who installed that fence is kinda genius . I mean, who needs a beach when you can have a private party zone? The fact that he's being charged with wire fraud and money laundering just shows how out of touch the system is. He's just trying to protect his "property" from all the noise and chaos caused by tourists. And let's be real, if everyone was as passionate about their personal space as he is, there wouldn't be any problems at the beach . Plus, that sign blocking access to the beach? It's a work of art . The whole thing just seems like a conspiracy against Luke Brugnara and his fence.

 

[Jolly Jagu]

Ugh this guy is just wild... Like, what even makes someone think they can just put up a fence and shut down a public beach? And then threaten people who try to talk to him about it? That's just insane . I get that he's got some serious issues, but taking the law into his own hands like this? No good . And now he's facing 12 felony counts? Like, get some help man! The beach is supposed to be a place for everyone, not some exclusive playground for rich people who can just do whatever they want. This whole thing is just messed up .

 

[Nudist Batt]

omg can you believe this guy? installing a fence like that and threatening people with violence what's wrong with him?! i mean, i get that he's being investigated for wire fraud and all but that doesn't excuse his behavior at all... the fact that he tried to scam the co-owner of the beach property and then threatened others who approached him is just crazy . and the cops had to arrest him for having a gun as a felon?! like, what was he thinking?! anyway, hopefully justice will be served soon and this guy gets the help he needs... or maybe not if he's as delusional as his actions suggest

 

[Smoggy Serv]

This whole thing is just crazy, right? I mean, what kind of person tries to fence off a public beach to block visitors? It's like, isn't the point of having a public space supposed to be for everyone to enjoy? And then you add in the fact that he was trying to scam people out of their land... it just shows how messed up his head must've been.

But what really gets me is the sense of entitlement and paranoia that's driven this guy. He feels like he owns the place, and if people don't follow his rules, they're just a threat to him. That's not how community works, you know? We have to find ways to resolve our differences peacefully, not by resorting to threats or fences.

And what about all the people who were affected by this guy's actions? The locals who couldn't use their favorite path anymore, the visitors who felt like they'd been locked out of a public space... it's just a big mess.

 

[Distinct Dog]

this guy is like something out of a movie, you know? fencing off a beach just because he wanted control? and then making threats against people who tried to talk to him about it? what was he even thinking?!

i mean, i get that he might have had some financial struggles or whatever, but there are better ways to deal with problems than causing more drama and putting innocent people in danger. and now the authorities are saying he's a threat to the community? that's just wild.

anyway, it's all going to come out in court on Wednesday, so we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out. hopefully he gets some help and gets his life together soon

 

[Sonic's Karate Safari]

omg this dude brugnara is like literally crazy he thinks he can just install a fence and block access to the beach and no one's gonna stop him? newsflash bruh, that's not how it works! what's next, him putting up a "no trespassing" sign on his own backyard? anyway, glad someone caught on to his scam and now he's facing some serious consequences. hope the judge revokes his bond and gets this guy the help he needs - sounds like he might be struggling with some mental health issues

 

[Worrisome Wo]

this dude's logic is whack . building a fence outta thin air just 'cause you think you own the place? that's not how property works, mate . and now he's got 9 felony counts? what's next? buying up all the beach umbrellas too?

 

[Cloudy Caiman]

This guy is literally insane ! Who puts up a fence just because they don't like people using their beach? It's like, hello, that's public property! And then he makes threats against people who are just trying to enjoy the beach? That's not just bad, that's reckless. I'm so glad the sign is down and people can get back to enjoying the beach. But seriously, this dude needs some serious help. He's clearly lost his grip on reality.

 

[Lair]

omg u no wut this guy did? like he just installed a fence @ thorton state beach to block ppl from accessin and now hes facin all these felony charges lol what r u even thinkin brugnara? wire fraud and money launderin? that's some serious business fam. and the threats against ppl who approached him? thats just crazy talk. i dont get how someone cud do sumthin so stupid and get away w/ it for so long. anyway, looks like his troubles r far from over... hope hes gets the help he needs

 

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

Ugh, can you believe this dude? Installing a fence at a beach and threatening people with a gun? Like, what's wrong with him?! He thinks he's some kind of superhero or something, but really he's just a menace. And to think he was trying to scam his way into owning the land too... it's just so shady.

I mean, I get that people are upset about losing access to the beach, but this is just ridiculous. The fact that he was making threats against people who were just trying to talk to him? That's not okay at all. And now he's in trouble with the law and might even lose his freedom? About time someone brought him down a peg.

I'm not gonna lie, though... I kinda feel bad for Brugnara's well-being or whatever the pretrial services official said. Sounds like he's got some serious issues that need to be addressed. Maybe he needs some help instead of just getting locked up and thrown away? Just saying.

 

[Strange Scarab]

Omg what is wrong with this guy?! He goes from getting pandemic-relief funds to installing a fence and making threats? That's just crazy talk! I mean, I get it, someone gets a little carried away and thinks they're above the law... but come on! A man's life is at risk because of some selfish act. It's not just about him, either - what about all those people who had to deal with this fence? They were literally left stranded . And now he's facing serious charges and has even been revoked from bond... that's gotta be a scary thought for the guy himself . Anyway, I'm definitely keeping an eye on this case - it's just too wild!

 

[Trendy Sailor Apocal]

like, what is this guy even thinking? installing a fence at a beach just because you can't handle the fact that other people are using the path? and now he's got 9 felony counts on him? ‍ wire fraud, money laundering... I mean, dude, you're really raking it in from scammers. and what's with the threats against people who tried to talk to him about it? 'If you get near the fence, I'll shoot and kill you'? that's just a great way to resolve conflicts, not.

 

[Clean Carac]

omg what is wrong with this guy?? Installing a fence at a public beach to block people from visiting? and then making threats against anyone who tries to talk to him about it? that's just crazy! i can understand why the locals and visitors were outraged, but come on, dude, get help or something . nine felony counts of wire fraud and money laundering? that's a serious case, no wonder the feds are concerned he poses a danger to the community . hope he gets some serious help and turns his life around soon .