Arrests Made in St. James Street Homicide

Arrests Made in St. James Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives, with assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, have made two arrests in the homicide that occurred in January on St. James Street.

Detectives arrested Trayrell Tolliver, 27, of Richmond, on February 7 and Darius Burgess, 23, of Petersburg, on February 10. Both have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Additional charges are pending. Their booking photos are attached.

At approximately 5:05 p.m. on Monday, January 27, officers were called to the 1000 block of St. James Street for the report of shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Toney Garrett, 23, of Richmond, down and unresponsive on the grass between buildings. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Darius Burgess

Trayrell Tolliver

Victim Identified in Decatur Street Homicide Investigation

Victim Identified in Decatur Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide on Decatur Street last week as Lonzo Harris, Jr., 35, of Chesterfield.

At approximately 11:36 p.m., Thursday, February 6, officers were called to the 3300 block of Decatur Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Harris, Jr., down and unresponsive inside the residence. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Pedestrian Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Fatal Collision

Pedestrian Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Fatal Collision

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision on Chamberlayne Avenue last week as Anthony Green, 37, of Richmond.

At approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, officers were called to a collision in the 2300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. A vehicle being operated southbound left the roadway onto the sidewalk, struck a pedestrian, Green, and collided with a structure. The vehicle continued along the sidewalk where it struck an unoccupied car before coming to a stop.

Green was pronounced dead at the scene. The adult male driver and an adult female passenger in the striking vehicle were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

The RPD Crash Team is still investigating the circumstances of the collision. No charges have yet been filed. The investigation continues.

 

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call RPD Crash Team Detective G. Drago at (804) 646-1369 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in West Broad Street Homicide Investigation

Victim Identified in West Broad Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred at a restaurant on West Broad Street as Kyron Fowlkes, 42, of South Hill, Virginia.

At approximately 11:58 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, officers were called to a business in the 3200 block of West Broad Street for the report of a person stabbed. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Fowlkes, down and unresponsive in the kitchen area of the business, suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Major Crimes detectives have determined an argument among customers at the location escalated to the stabbing. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Precinct of the Year Flag-Raising Recognizes Significant Crime Reduction

Precinct of the Year Flag-Raising Recognizes Significant Crime Reduction

 

WHAT:                      Second Precinct raises the “Precinct of the Year” flag

 

WHEN:                      1 p.m. TOMORROW, Friday, February 7

 

WHERE:                   177 E. Belt Boulevard   

 

BACKGROUND:     Mayor Danny Avula, Chief Rick Edwards and RPD Command Staff will present to Second Precinct Captain Kelly O’Connell the Crime Reduction Award flag, the annual recognition for the precinct which recorded the greatest yearly crime reduction. Precinct personnel and community members will gather as the flag is raised for display throughout the year.

 

“Overall, Second Precinct does an excellent job serving the entire community, which is not necessarily reflected in crime data,” said Chief Edwards. “It is gratifying, however, that crime reductions accompanied their other successes.”

 

Second Precinct marked decreases in violent crime (-6%) and property crime (-6%) for an overall decrease in major crimes reported (-6%).

 

“We are thrilled to be able to display this flag over our precinct this year,” said Second Precinct Captain O’Connell. “It is a symbol to our community of the excellent work done in 2024 by the officers, detectives, professional staff and leadership. Obviously, the drop in violent crime, led by the 36% decrease in homicides, is important, but we are particularly pleased with the decreases in property crime, including 27% drop in burglaries.”

Chamberlayne Avenue Fatal Collision Investigation

 Chamberlayne Avenue Fatal Collision Investigation

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating the fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on Chamberlayne Avenue this morning.

At approximately 11 a.m., officers were called to a collision in the 2300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. A vehicle being operated southbound left the roadway onto the sidewalk, struck a pedestrian and collided with a structure. The vehicle continued along the sidewalk where it struck an unoccupied car before coming to a stop.

The pedestrian, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The adult male driver and an adult female passenger in the striking vehicle were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Both directions of Chamberlayne Avenue were closed during the investigation but have now reopened.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call RPD Crash Team Detective G. Drago at (804) 646-1369 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide

Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in this morning’s homicide on Coalter Street as Nathaniel Mangram, 22, of Richmond.

This morning at approximately 1:52 a.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of Coalter Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and unresponsive in the front yard of a structure. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.