Shooting Suspect Sought

Shooting Suspect Sought

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a man in connection with a shooting yesterday in the 2100 block of Newbourne Street.

Levelle V. Everette, 17, is wanted on charges including malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a juvenile.

Everette is a black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.

Anyone with information about Everette’s whereabouts or information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Contact: Gene Lepley
Richmond Police Department
Phone 804-646-0607
Fax 804-646-3496
http://www.richmondgov.com/police

Family Dollar Robber Strikes Again

Richmond Police needs the public’s help identifying and locating a robber targeting Family Dollar stores. Today’s robbery occurred at the Family Dollar at 7 E. 16th St.

Around 1 p.m. the suspect walked into the Family Dollar and stood in line at the register. Once all customers left the store, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded an employee open the cash register. He took the money from the register and left the store.

The suspect is a black male, 35 to 40 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 185 to 200 pounds with a medium complexion. In today’s robbery he was wearing a black leather jacket and dark blue jeans with faded patches on the leg.

The suspect also is wanted for robberies at the Family Dollar location at 1208 Westover Hills Blvd. on March 19 and the location at 1220 N. 25th St. on March 24.

Anyone who can identify this robbery suspect is asked to call Richmond Police at 646-0675 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Chief Norwood, Recruits Running 10K

Chief Bryan T. Norwood and the 104th Basic Recruit Class will be among the more than 35,000 participants in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K tomorrow.

Chief Norwood and the recruits will meet 8:15 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Richmond Police Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St., and walk to the 10K start area at Broad and Harrison streets. Their wave in the 10K is expected to start at 9:49 a.m.

Each week Chief Norwood joins the recruits for a run through various Richmond neighborhoods as part of their physical training.

Family Dollar Robber Still Wanted

March 26, 1010

Richmond Police needs the public’s help identifying and locating the man who robbed a Family Dollar store on March 24.

Around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect walked into the Family Dollar at 1220 N. 25th St. and stood in line at the register. He then displayed a handgun and took money from a cash register. He walked from the store and was last seen headed west on Fairmount Avenue.

The suspect is a black male, 35 to 40 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a denim jacket, blue hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans with faded patches on the leg. He also wore a Carolina Panthers knit cap.

Anyone who can identify this robbery suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Richmond Police Investigate Cantor Building Vandalism

The Richmond Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism at the Reagan Building, 25 E. Main St., Richmond, Virginia. A first floor window was struck by a bullet at approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23. The building, which has several tenants including an office used by Congressman Eric Cantor, was unoccupied at the time.

A Richmond Police detective was assigned to the case. A preliminary investigation shows that a bullet was fired into the air and struck the window in a downward direction, landing on the floor about a foot from the window. The round struck with enough force to break the windowpane but did not penetrate the window blinds. There was no other damage to the room, which is used occasionally for meetings by the congressman.

The Richmond Police Department is sharing information about the incident with appropriate law enforcement agencies.

At this time there are no suspects.

Fatal Crash Update

Richmond Police have charged Darryl M. Harris, 26, of the 600 block of North Laburnum Avenue, with felony eluding police and manslaughter in connection with last night’s fatal crash.

Just after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Harris disregarded a stop sign at 31st and P streets and struck a vehicle killing the driver, Anthony L. Taylor, 44, of the 500 block of Brook Road.

Henrico Police say Harris attempted to elude officers at a traffic checkpoint at Nine Mile Road at the I-64 overpass. Charges are pending in Henrico County regarding reckless driving and evidence found at the scene of the accident.

Street Closings, Restrictions for Monument 10K

Street Closings, Restrictions for Monument 10K

March 25, 2010
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The 10K events begin 8 a.m. Saturday, March 27, with the First Market Mile Kids Run. The first wave of the 10K steps off 8:30 a.m. near Broad and Harrison streets. The 10K’s finish line is on Franklin Street next to Monroe Park.

Logistics of the 10K will require numerous street closings and traffic pattern changes throughout the city. Following are the Richmond Police closings and changes scheduled from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday:

· Broad Street from Belvidere Street to Lombardy Street will be closed from 4 a.m. to noon. The recommended detour for westbound traffic on Broad is right on Belvidere, left on Leigh Street and left on Allen Avenue. The recommended detour for eastbound traffic on Broad is left on Allen, right on Leigh and right on Belividere.
· Laurel Street will be closed from Main to Grace streets from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Franklin Street will be closed from Shafer to Belvidere streets from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from Lombardy to Shafer from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
· Lombardy Street will be closed from Broad to Park Avenue from 7:30 to 11 a.m.
· Grace Street will be closed from Belvidere to Allen from 7:45 to 11 a.m.
· Monument Avenue and Franklin Street will be closed from Staples Mill Road to Stuart Circle (Lombardy Street) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The recommended detour for eastbound traffic is left on Staples Mill, right on Broad, left on Allen, right on Leigh and right on Belvidere. The recommended detour for westbound traffic is right on Belvidere, left on Leigh, left on Allen and right on Broad.
· The Boulevard will be closed at Monument Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The recommended detour for northbound traffic is left on Park Avenue, right on Thompson Street to I-195. The recommended detour for southbound traffic is right on Grace Street, right on Thompson Street, left on Broad Street, left on Hamilton Street to I-195.
· Park Avenue will be close from Cherry Street to Lombardy from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.

There will be many street closings for all north and south streets intersecting Monument Avenue and Franklin Street from Staples Mill Road to Belvidere Street. Motorists are strongly encouraged to use I-95 and I-195 to travel around the city.

In addition to the street closings, parking will be prohibited prior to and during the 10K on the following streets:

3 p.m. Friday, March 26, to noon Saturday
· Both sides of Broad Street from Belvidere to Lombardy
· Both sides of Franklin Street from Belvidere to Shafer
· Both sides of Laurel Street from Grace to Cathedral

4 a.m. to noon Saturday
· Both sides of Monument Avenue from Stuart Circle to Staples Mill
· Both sides of Franklin Street from Stuart Circle to Shafer
· Both sides of Laurel Street from Cathedral to Main
· Both sides of Park Avenue from Harrison to Linden
· Both sides of Lombardy from Park to Monument

4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
· Both sides of Chantilly Street from Monument to Monumental
· Both sides of Kent Street from Wythe to Monument

In addition, parking will be prohibited on both sides of Lombardy from Broad to Stuart Circle from 4 to 10 a.m. Saturday and both sides of Grace from Belvidere to Allen from 4 to 10:30 a.m.

Richmond Police reminds all 10K event participants and attendees to take advantage of parking in the decks near the start and finish lines and to not leave any items that may tempt would-be thieves in plain view in your vehicle, regardless of where you park.


Contact: Gene Lepley
Richmond Police Department
Phone 804-646-0607
Fax 804-646-3496
http://www.richmondgov.com/police

Arrest in Sexual Assault

Suspect in Sexual Assault Arrested

Richmond Police have arrested the suspect in the sexual assault of a woman Saturday night that occurred in the 1800 block of Edwards Avenue.

Charles L. Duffey, Jr., 18, of the 4100 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, was arrested today without incident. He has been charged with forcible sodomy and malicious wounding. Other charges are pending.

Richmond Police ask anyone with any further information on this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 780 -1000.

Robber Sought

Family Dollar Robber Sought

Richmond Police need the public’s help in finding a man that robbed the Family Dollar store today.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., the man pictured below walked into the store, located at 1220 N. 25th St., and stood in line at the register. The suspect displayed a handgun and took money. He walked from the store and was last seen running westbound on Fairmount Avenue.

The suspect is a black male, 35-40 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, blue hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans with faded patches on the leg. He was also wearing a Carolina Panthers knit cap.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

27th Street Homicide

A Richmond man died today after being shot just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10.

Richmond Police officers heard gunshots in the area of 27th Street and Nine Mile Road and responded within one minute. When they arrived that evening, they found Gavin D. Pollard, 26, of the 2000 block of Beck Drive, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

He is the city’s seventh homicide this year.

Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Missing Man Sought

Richmond Police Department
E-mail Advisory 3/23/2010
Missing Man Sought

Richmond Police need the public’s help in finding Ferdinand Nathaniel Jr., 65, of the 2400 block of Alexander Avenue.

He was last seen on Saturday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m. at his home. The family reported him missing March 18.

Nathaniel is described as a black male, 6’1”, weighing approximately 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His picture is below.

Anyone with any information on Nathaniel’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Man Sought in Edwards Avenue Rape

Richmond Police need the public’s help in finding a man who stabbed and raped a woman in the 1800 block of Edwards Avenue just before midnight on Saturday.

The woman told police the unknown man grabbed her and dragged behind a home where he assaulted her.

The rapist is described as a white male, age 18 to 20. He was last seen wearing a lime green shirt, blue jeans and riding a blue bike toward Fairfax Avenue. The bike had the word “mountain” on the side of it.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Man Arrested for Westover Hills Rape

Richmond Police have arrested Hubert D. Anderson, 21, in connection with a rape this morning in the 400 block of Westover Hills Boulevard.

A woman reported that a known male sexual assaulted her around 5:00 a.m.

Anderson is in custody.

Man Sought in 4 Bank Robberies

Richmond Police need the public’s help in identifying the man seen in the five photos below. He robbed the BB&T Bank, located at 5711 Patterson Ave., on Tuesday, March 16, at 3:47 p.m.

But he is also suspected of robbing three other banks in the region.

During yesterday’s robbery, the man handed the teller a note demanding money, but did not display a weapon.

He is also suspected of robbing a local bank in Spotsylvania County on Tuesday, March 9. Three hours later that same day, Richmond Police investigators believe he robbed the Wachovia Bank at 315 Libbie Ave. in the city at 2:14 p.m.

Additionally, he’s also suspected of robbing a Wachovia Bank in Colonial Heights on Friday, March 5.

The robber is described as a white male, 20 to 30 years of age, 5’6” and weighing 140 pounds to 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a light sweatshirt, a tan baseball cap and jeans.

Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

North Bank Park Death Investigation

Richmond Police Department
E-mail Advisory 3/16/2010
North Bank Park Death Investigation

Richmond Police have identified the body found on Wednesday, March 10th in North Bank Park as Bahriddin Nasibboyev, 35, an Uzbek national living in Richmond. Nasibboyev is also known as “Bahr Naser.”

Investigators informed Nasibboyev’s next of kin today, a brother living in Uzbekistan, of his death.

An autopsy has been performed. There were no obvious signs of trauma to the body. A cause and manner of death have yet to be determined although foul play is not suspected.

Police About the Business of Crime Prevention

March 16, 2010

Business owners - from the neighborhood "mom and pop" stores to major retailers - have to protect their property just like the other residents of Richmond.

In an effort to assist them, the Richmond Police Department's Community Care Crime Prevention Team will host a Business Watch Forum from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, March 22, at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road.

"Everyone is familiar with Neighborhood Watch where neighbors look out for one another in their neighborhoods. We're working to build the same type of network with our business corridors in the city," Captain Sybil El-Amin said.

Crime prevention presentations for businesses will be made by Richmond Police, the U.S. Secret Service and alarm and lighting vendors. Richmond Police will present strategies for businesses to harden themselves as a target for robbers, burglars and shoplifters. The Secret Service will cover cash and counterfeiting.

"We've seen a slight increase in commercial robberies and we want to see what we can do to help the business owners help themselves and also help us help them," El-Amin said. "Our business is crime prevention."

All business owners and members of the public are invited to attend this free forum. However, please call the Community Care Crime Prevention Team at 646-5061 to register your attendance by Friday, March 19.

Bank Robbery Suspect Sought

Wachovia Bank Robber Sought

Richmond Police need the public’s help in identifying the man seen in the three photos below. He robbed the Wachovia Bank, located at 3201 W. Cary St., Monday, March 15th at 1:05 p.m.

The man handed a note demanding money from a teller. He was last seen heading south towards Parkwood Avenue.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5” 7’ to 6’ tall, medium build and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He is approximately 20-27 years of age and was last seen wearing a black cap, black glasses, black suede coat, red shirt, black pants and red shoes.

Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Bank of America Robber Sought

Richmond Police need the public’s help in identifying the man seen in the three photos below. He robbed the Bank of America, located at 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, today at 3:30 p.m.

The man demanded money from a teller and said he had a weapon, but did not display one. He was last seen heading north on Halifax Road after getting into a red or burgundy Taurus.

Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Murder Suspect in Custody

March 10, 2010


The suspect wanted by Richmond Police in Sunday’s murder in the 1100 block of St. John Street is now in custody.

Tion Randell Bates, 18, turned himself in this afternoon at Richmond Police Headquarters around 2:45 p.m. He is charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

At 5:50 p.m. Sunday, March 7, Richmond Police received a call regarding random gunfire on St. John Street. When officers arrived, they found Keith Brunson next to a vehicle deceased from a gunshot wound.

Two other men also were injured by the gunfire. They were taken to VCU Medical Center. Their injuries were not considered life threatening.

Quick Bank Robbery Arrest

At 9:06 a.m. today, Richmond Police received a call about a bank robbery on West Broad Street.

At 9:18 a.m.—12 minutes later—the robber was in custody.

Thanks to an alert bank teller and quick action by several officers, James B. Clarke, 60, of no fixed address, was arrested without incident and charged with robbery.

This morning Clarke slipped a teller a note demanding money, but did not display a weapon. Another teller at the Wachovia Bank, 4901 W. Broad St., recognized Clarke as the same man who robbed the bank Dec. 2, 2009.

The teller called police and Third Precinct officers spotted the man nearby and arrested him.

Clarke will also be charged with the Dec. 2 robbery, which also occurred at 9:06 a.m. A surveillance photo from that robbery is below.

Oak Grove Community Walk Through

Chief Bryan T. Norwood and members of his Command Staff will conduct a community walk through tonight in the Oak Grove community on the South Side.

The walk-through starts at 6 p.m. at Oak Grove Park, 2200 Gordon Ave. Groups will fan out through the Gordon, Fairfax and Halifax area to speak with residents and business owners about their concerns.

Murder Suspect Sought

March 7, 2010

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a murder suspect.

Tion Randell Bates, 18, is wanted in connection with the murder this evening of Keith Lamont Brunson, 23, of the 200 block of West Home Street.

At 5:50 p.m. Richmond Police received a call regarding random gunfire in the 1200 block of St. John Street. When officers arrived, they found Brunson next to a vehicle deceased from a gunshot wound.

Two other men also were injured by the gunfire. They were taken to VCU Medical Center. Their injuries are not considered life threatening.

Bates is a black male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds. His last known address is 237 Knighthood Court.

Anyone with information about Bates’ whereabouts or information about Brunson’s murder is asked to call the Richmond Police Tips Line at 514-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Arrest of Shooting Suspect

March 6, 2010

Richmond Police made an arrest this afternoon in a shooting that occurred early this morning in the city’s Southside.

Robert Lee Payne, 58, of the 400 block of Deter Road is charged with aggravated assault, malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

A woman reported to Richmond Police she was shot by a known male at 2:30 a.m. inside a residence in the 400 block of Laveta Drive. The woman was taken to a local hospital by a relative. Her injury is not life threatening.

Investigating detectives attempted to locate the suspect at the Laveta Drive address. Contact was made with the suspect by telephone around 9 a.m. However, he would not come out of the house.

Richmond Police negotiators and the SWAT Team were called to the scene around noon to further negotiations. A perimeter was established around the house and traffic was limited in the area of Laveta Drive, Deter Road and German School Road for several hours.

Robber Sought advisory

Richmond Police Department
Armed Robber Sought

Richmond Police need the public’s help in finding an armed robber and burglar.

Eric Fitzgerald Thompson, 40, of the 6400 block of Glenway Drive, is wanted for robbery, attempted robbery, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, breaking and entering and grand larceny.

Thompson is suspected of robbing a man at gunpoint on Dec. 23 in the 1400 block of Willis Street. He is also suspected of burglarizing a residence in the 1300 block of Columbia Street around Feb. 23.

Investigators believe Thompson is still in the area, possibly on the Southside of Richmond.

Anyone with any information on Thompson’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Search Warrants Result in Large Drug Seizures

Thanks to the hardworking sector officers, Richmond Police seized more than 6 pounds of narcotics and approximately $20,000 in cash during two separate searches this weekend.

On Friday night in the East End, Sector 111 officers searched a residence in the 2400 block of Burton Street and seized $7,000 in cash and approximately 23 grams of crack cocaine. A warrant was also issued for the resident.

On Sunday night in the Fan area, Sector 313 Officers Daniel Dixon and Matthew Sacksteder responded to a residence in the 2900 block of Idlewood Avenue after receiving a complaint for the smell of marijuana.

After receiving permission to enter the residence, the officers saw several narcotic-related items. A search later resulted in the seizure of approximately 5 to 6 pounds of marijuana, $12,000 to $13,000 in cash, cell phones and a computer.

Resident Bryce T. McClellan, 22, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

These seizures are the direct result of the good investigative work of the sector patrol officers in the city.

Book ’Em: Richmond Police JoinsRead Across America

March 1, 2010

This week and next week Richmond Police personnel will hit the streets to hit the books with several hundred Richmond Public Schools students as part of the Read Across America program in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Each year sworn and civilian personnel from Richmond Police volunteer to read some of the many books written by Dr. Seuss at Richmond elementary schools.

“This is Community Policing 101. We’re getting to know our youngest citizens in a fun, educational atmosphere and they’re getting to know officers and other members of Richmond Police do more than law enforcement,” Chief Bryan T. Norwood said.

Following are the scheduled dates and locations for Richmond Police’s participation in Read Across America:

• Tuesday, March 2 8:30 to 11 a.m. Westover Hills Elementary
• Tuesday, March 2 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Linwood Holton Elementary
• Friday, March 5 9 to 11 a.m. John B. Cary Elementary
• Friday, March 5 9 to 11 a.m. Maymont Elementary
• Friday, March 5 9 a.m. Swansboro Elementary
• Friday, March 5 9 a.m. Summerhill Elementary
• Monday, March 8 9 a.m. Southampton Elementary
• Tuesday, March 9 9 a.m. Broad Rock Elementary
• Tuesday, March 9 9 a.m. G.H. Reid Elementary
• Thursday, March 11 9:30 a.m. Oak Grove Elementary
  
  Members of the media are welcome to photograph and video Richmond Police personnel for Read Across America. However, please be mindful not to publish any identifying images of Richmond Public Schools students without permission.