Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss Crime Stats, Operation Safe Summer Results

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss Crime Stats, Operation Safe Summer Results

 

WHAT:            Public Safety Briefing to the Community

 

WHEN:             10 a.m., TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 

 

WHERE:          The briefing location is at RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road

 

BACKGROUND:

Chief Rick Edwards will share the results of Operation Safe Summer, the public safety initiative that began on May 31 and ended on September 6.

 

Chief Edwards renewed his annual request for the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the summer months to work with RPD to deter violent crime in the city of Richmond. Representatives from the partner law enforcement agencies will be present at the briefing.

 

Chief Edwards will also update the public on year-to-date crime stats as the third quarter of 2025 has ended. A live stream of the briefing is planned for www.facebook.com/richmondpolice. The briefing will be recorded and the video will soon be able to be viewed online at www.rva.gov/police and www.youtube.com/c/richmondpolice

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

CONTACT:         James Mercante, RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107

Advisory: Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

October 1, 2025        

Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the Coalter Street homicide investigation as Khyrie Bright, 18, of Chester, Virginia.

Yesterday at approximately 6:12 p.m., officers were called to the 1500 block of Coalter Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Bright, on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 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. 

RPD to Promote Nine from within its Ranks

RPD to Promote Nine from within its Ranks

What:             The Richmond Police Department will promote nine officers as they continue their service to the Richmond community.

 

• Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II will offer remarks to the one new lieutenant and eight sergeants being promoted.

 

• RPD officers will be pinned with their new badges and receive a charge from Chief Rick Edwards.

When:              10 a.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, October 2

Where:            RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road

 

 

                        Being promoted to the rank of lieutenant:

Lieutenant Brian Sheridan

 

Being promoted to the rank of sergeant:

Sergeant Michael Ahnstrom

Sergeant Mithat Erermis

Sergeant Bryan Ferreiras

Sergeant Nathaniel Harris

Sergeant Eric O’Brien

Sergeant Jonmichael Rosado

Sergeant Brian Taylor

Sergeant Shane Watson

 

Media is invited to attend. There will be interview opportunities for several of those being promoted at 9:30 a.m.   Contact: Chelsea Taylor (804) 337-4724

 

Suspect Charged in Rosecrest Avenue Homicide Investigation

Suspect Charged in Rosecrest Avenue Homicide Investigation

Following indictments from a grand jury, the suspect in the July 8 Rosecrest Avenue homicide investigation, in custody since August 7, has been charged.

Jayarie Baskerville-Griffin, 23, of Richmond, has been charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 7:41 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, officers were called to the 1600 block of Rosecrest Avenue for a welfare check. Officers arrived and located an adult female, Teresa Jackson, 64, of Richmond, inside the residence, down and unresponsive. She had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.

Victim Identified in East 10th Street Death Investigation

 

September 5, 2025

Victim Identified in East 10th Street Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the individual from the East 10th Street death investigation as Terrell Robinson, 44, of Richmond.

On Thursday at approximately 7:12 p.m., officers were called to the 00 block of East 10^th Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male down on the sidewalk. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.

Advisory: Arrest Made in Hunt Avenue Homicide Investigation

   August 26, 2025

Arrest Made in Hunt Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred on Sunday on Hunt Avenue.

Michael Sprague, 57, of Richmond, was arrested yesterday and he has been charged with shooting within an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending. Booking photo attached.

At approximately 9:33 p.m., Sunday, August 24, officers were called to the 500 block of Hunt Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult female, Johnnita Russell 34, of Richmond, inside of a residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

Advisory: Victim Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide Investigation

August 25, 2025

Victim Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide Investigation

                              

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the Chamberlayne Avenue homicide investigation as Gilberto DeJesus, III, 33, of Richmond. 

At approximately 6:48 a.m., Saturday, August 23, officers were called to the 3400 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, DeJesus, inside of a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury yesterday and was pronounced dead.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 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.