Monday, April 19, 2010

December Homicide Arrest


Richmond Police investigators have made an arrest in the December homicide of a local rap artist.

Michael R. Mitchell, 30, whose last known address was the 5700 block of Lorivilled Lane, was found shot to death at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2009, inside the Glenncroft Professional Building, 121 Wyck St.

First Precinct Officer Brandon Hill arrested Joseph M. Rodriguez Jr., 21, of the 3900 block of Bridgeton Road, during a routine traffic stop on Saturday. Rodriguez was served with the outstanding warrant for murder in connection with Mitchell’s death.