Victim Identified in Decatur Street Homicide

Richmond Police have identified the victim in last night’s homicide in the 3400 block of Decatur Street as Donald Dock, 48, of the 3400 block of Decatur Street.

Police are still in the early stages of the investigation.

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

Decatur Street Homicide

At approximately 7:30 p.m., the Richmond Police Department received a call for a person down in a residence in the 3400 block of Decatur Street.

Officers arrived within minutes, entered the home and found a male unresponsive with a gunshot wound.

The victim, a black male in his late 40’s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Detectives working this investigation canvassed the area and asked neighbors for assistance and information regarding this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Joplin Avenue Homicide

At approximately 1:20 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 1800 block of Joplin Avenue for the report of shots fired.

Police found a male outside of a home suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where he later died.

Detectives have identified the victim as Wendell Jones, 24, of the 1400 block of Lenmore Street.

Detectives are looking for two suspects, a tall, black male in dark clothing and a short, black male in dark clothing, who were seen leaving the area on foot.

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

East 21st Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives are investigating the death of Richard Herman Church, 52, after he was found dead inside his home in the 100 block of East 21^st Street last night.

Officers received a call about a suspicious situation at the home just after 10 p.m. Monday.

Investigators believe Church’s death may have been the result of an argument with a known person. The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death.

Investigators are still interviewing witnesses and following up on several strong leads, but ask anyone with any information about this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Homicide Arrest

Richmond Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the Oct. 20 homicide that occurred in the 1300 block of East Brookland Park Boulevard.

Orlando J. Fogg, 19, of the 00 block of West Norwood Avenue, was identified as a suspect by Richmond Police detectives during the investigation. Fogg was arrested yesterday without incident and has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

He is accused of fatally shooting Brandon T. Thomas, 25, of the 500 block of Arnold Drive.

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

Do You Know Where These Two Hillside Court Shooters Are?

Richmond Police need the public’s help in finding Lamar Javon Williams in connection with last night’s shooting on Harwood Street.

Williams, 18, has black hair and brown eyes, weighs about 140 pounds and is approximately 5’6” feet tall. His last known address is the 500 block of Windomere Avenue.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers found a male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound inside a residence in the 1400 block of Harwood Street. he was taken to VCU Medical Center and is still in critical condition.

Investigators have worked through the night interviewing witnesses and speaking with members of the community to develop Williams as a suspect.

Anyone with any information about his whereabouts or this crime is asked to call Detective Edward Aeschlimann at 646-3351 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Richmond Police are still looking for Naquan Shemel Wright, 25, of the 300 block of East 19th Street, in connection with the Friday afternoon shooting of a man in the 1700 block of Rosecrest Avenue, also in Hillside Court.

Suspect Sought in Hillside Shooting

Richmond Police is asking for the public’s help in locating 25-year-old Naquan Shemel Wright. He is wanted in connection with a shooting this afternoon in the Hillside Court community.

Wright, of the 300 block of East 19th Street, has a felony warrant on file for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He also is known to stay in the 7600 block of Bleasco Drive in Chesterfield.

Around 4 p.m., Richmond Police officers received a call for a shooting in the 1700 block of Rosecrest Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a male shooting victim. He was taken to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about Wright’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Richmond Police Promotes 3 in Its Ranks

As of tomorrow, the Richmond Police Department will have a new major, a new captain and a new sergeant.

Three of the Department’s own will be presented these titles and ranks in a promotion ceremony 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road. The event is open to the public.

Captain Steve Drew will become a major after more than 17 years with Richmond Police. He currently leads the Department’s Major Crimes Division, comprising the Major Crimes, Forensics and Homicide units. As major, he will be in charge of Operations Area 1, which includes First Precinct and Second Precinct.

Lt. Brian Russell moves up to captain in the Major Crimes Division, replacing Captain Drew. Lt. Russell, a 27-year veteran of the Department, spent seventeen years working in the Narcotics Unit and Special Investigations before becoming a detective and then the lieutenant leading the Homicide Unit.

Acting Sgt. Jayson Walter can remove the acting status from his title. Sgt. Walter has been with the Department six years and will continue in his role as a midnight shift sergeant at First Precinct.

“I am pleased to be able to continue to build my leadership team with the talent and experience we have right here in Richmond Police,” Chief Bryan T. Norwood said. “These individuals have proven time and again that they have embraced our community policing philosophy and are ready and able to move this Department forward.”

Shooter Arrested

With the assistance of Henrico Police, the man wanted in connection to a Northside shooting has been arrested.

Khi-Lin Webb, 19, was arrested this afternoon in the 300 block of Winston Street in Henrico County.

Webb is a suspect in the shooting of a man just after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at North Avenue and East Ladies Mile Road.

Detectives would like to thank Henrico Police and the Highland Park community for their assistance in this investigation.

North Avenue Shooter Sought

Richmond Police need the public’s help to find Khi-Lin Webb in connection with yesterday’s shooting on North Avenue.

Webb, 19, also goes by the nicknames KB, Yum Yum and Yummy. He is a light-complected black male about 6’0” feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds.

His last known address is the 300 block of Winston Street. He is known to frequent the Azalea Avenue corridor including Chamberlayne Avenue, the Azalea shopping centers, the Ashley Terrace Apartments, the Shannon Townhomes, the Colonial Apartments and the Seven Cables Apartments.

Webb is wanted in connection with the shooting of a man just after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at North Avenue and East Ladies Mile Road

Anyone with information on Webb’s whereabouts or this crime is asked to call Detective Marshall Young at 646-3926, Sgt. Herbert Byrd at 646-3923 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Richmond Police Investigating Murder on Government Road

A shooting in front of a neighborhood convenience store resulted in the death of Richmond man last night.

Around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, Richmond Police officers were called to the 4000 block of Government Road for a report of a person down. When officers arrived, they found Christopher David Lee, 29, unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Lee, who lived in the 700 block of North 35th Street, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Richmond Police is investigating robbery as a possible motive in this homicide. There is no suspect information available at this time.

Anyone with information in this homicide is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Town Market Robbers Sought

Richmond Police need the public’s help to identify the two people in the below surveillance photos who are wanted in connection with an armed robbery yesterday.

At approximately 7:45 p.m. Sunday, two masked men entered the Town Market at 250 E. Ladies Mile Road and robbed the clerk at gunpoint of money and cigarettes.

The first suspect is described as a black male, about 24 years old, approximately 5’6” to 5’8” feet tall and weighing between 150 pounds to 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a red or orange stripe across the back with a gray hoodie underneath as well as blue jeans and black shoes.

The second suspect is described as a black male, about 20 to 21 years of age, 6’0” to 6’3” feet tall and weighing between 180 pounds and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, a black shirt and black jeans with a design on the rear pockets that possibly says “COOGI.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Fourth Precinct Detective Anthony Jackson at (804) 646-3182 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Robbery Suspect Captured

Thanks to the vigilance, and keen eyesight, of Fourth Precinct officers, a robbery suspect is under arrest.

Around 9 p.m. Saturday night, officers spotted a man walking along Garland Avenue that fit the description of a robbery suspect. Soon, the suspect was under arrest.

Officers captured Marcus T. Williams, 19, of the 19,400 block of Anderson Mill, Beaverdam, around 9 p.m. He was taken into custody without incident.

Williams was wanted for his role in the breaking and entering and robbery incident that occurred in the 3300 block of Second Avenue on Thursday, November 4.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Shooting Suspect Sought

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating the man in the photo in connection with a shooting yesterday at 4:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of North 30^th Street.

Mario E. Harris, 20, of the 1300 block of North 30^th Street, is suspected of shooting a male during an argument. He is wanted on charges of aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm during a felony.

Harris is five feet, six inches tall and weighs 130 pounds.

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

Arrest in Fairfax Avenue Shooting

Fairfax Avenue shooting suspect Raymond Fitzgerald is in police custody.

Second Precinct officers alerted to his warrants on file arrested Fitzgerald around midnight during a traffic stop at Albany Avenue and Jefferson Davis Highway.

Fitzgerald, 27, of the 1800 block of Idlewood Avenue is charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, a male was involved in an argument with known individuals in front of 1710 Fairfax Ave. The victim was shot during the argument.

Fairfax Avenue Shooting Suspect Wanted

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Raymond Fitzgerald. He is wanted in connection with a shooting last night in the 1700 block of Fairfax Avenue.

Fitzgerald, 27, of the 1800 block of Idlewood Avenue has a felony warrants on file for malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is a black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds.

Around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, a male was involved in an argument with known individuals in front of 1710 Fairfax Ave. The victim was shot during the argument. His injuries are not life-threatening.

Anyone with information about Fitzgerald’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Southwood Homicide Arrest

After following up on several strong leads, Richmond Police investigators have made an arrest in the September homicide in the Southwood community.

Levern Johnson Jr., 31, of the 700 block of Northside Avenue, was charged with murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the Sept. 18 shooting death of William Howell.

Officers found Howell, 68, of 1732 Clarkson Road, suffering from a gunshot wound at the scene. He was taken to VCU Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

This investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected. This arrest is possible thanks to the tireless efforts by investigators, especially lead Detective Rick Edwards, and the support from Henrico Police and the Southwood community.

Richmond Police Awards Honor Best in Department, Community

From saving lives to shutting down an illegal gambling operation to reducing crime in areas across the city – the Richmond Police Department honors and recognizes its best each quarter for their work to foster its community policing efforts.

The work for the third quarter of 2010 will be recognized in an awards ceremony 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road. The event is open to the public.

But the recognition only begins within the Department. Officers also take the time to nominate individuals and organizations in the community who support the work of Richmond Police.

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Cynthia Micklem was a key player in stopping the illegal gambling operation in a Southside residence. She worked with detectives and officers in the sector to put an end to this crime, which had contributed to other crimes such as robbery.

The Ampthill Heights Civic Association takes community policing to heart. As stakeholders in the Second Precinct neighborhood, they have taken an active role in support of their sector lieutenant and officers, resulting in a reduction in crime along Walmsley Boulevard, which borders their community.

“It’s these partnerships – that aspect of bringing the community into community policing – that’s making a difference in our city,” Chief Bryan T. Norwood said. “We want to recognize and thank these partners and also our officers on the streets every day who work to go above and beyond their required duties and give their best back to the residents of Richmond.”