Thursday, May 24, 2012

7-Eleven/McDonald’s Robbery Arrest

7-Eleven/McDonald’s Robbery Arrest

Richmond Police Department Second and Third Precinct officers and detectives have made an arrest of the man suspected of robbing two businesses last night.

Police arrested Daniel J. Randolph, 39, of the 8000 block of Provincetown Drive, Chesterfield. His photo is attached.

Officers and detectives used information provided by witnesses to help develop Randolph as a suspect.

The first robbery occurred at the 7-Eleven convenience store at 2922 Jefferson Davis Highway at approximately 5 p.m.  A few hours later, the McDonald’s at 6850 Forest Hill Ave. was robbed at approximately 7:40 p.m.

Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.

7-Eleven/McDonald’s Robber Sought


Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the man in the attached photos who is suspected of robbing two businesses last night.

The first robbery occurred at the 7-Eleven convenience store at 2922 Jefferson Davis Highway at approximately 5 p.m.  A few hours later, a man robbed the McDonald’s at 6850 Forest Hill Ave. at approximately 7:40 p.m. Though the robber did not display a weapon in either crime, he implied that he had one.

Detectives believe the same man committed both robberies. The man in both robberies is described as a dark-skinned black male in his mid-30s, weighing approximately 200 to 220 pounds, with a low hair cut, no facial hair and a medium to heavy build.

The man was seen leaving the scene of both incidents driving a brown-colored SUV, possibly a Ford Explorer or Expedition.










Anyone with any information about the man is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Arrest Made in Swansboro Homicide


Richmond Police detectives have arrested a woman in connection with the stabbings of two sisters yesterday.

Monita W. Cunningham, 48, of the 3800 block of Caulder Court, was arrested Sunday afternoon and has been charged with aggravated assault. Further charges are pending.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the 3000 block of Hull Street for a report of a woman stabbed. As officers arrived and began gathering information, they learned of a second victim a block away in the 300 block of Swansboro Lane.

The Hull Street victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, but is now in stable condition. The Swansboro Lane victim, Rakita J. McClenny, 29, of the 3400 block of East Marshall Street (Address Corrected), died at the scene.

Investigators are not looking for any more suspects in this case, but ask anyone with any information to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.


Swansboro Lane Homicide


Richmond Police investigators are following up on strong leads today after two sisters were stabbed—one fatally—early this morning on the city’s Southside.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were called to the 3000 block of Hull Street for a report of a woman stabbed. As officers arrived and began gathering information, they learned of a second victim a block away in the 300 block of Swansboro Lane.

The Hull Street victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, but is now in stable condition. The Swansboro Lane victim has been identified as Rakita J. McClenny, 29, of the 4300 block of East Marshall Street. She died at the scene.

Detectives have developed a very strong person of interest in this case, and will release more information when it’s available.

Detectives are asking anyone with any information about this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Police Memorial Honors Sacrifices of the Fallen


WHAT:
Richmond Police Memorial Service

WHEN:
10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15

WHERE:
Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road

BACKGROUND:
Each year law enforcement agencies across the country honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty during National Police Week.

This year’s observance is May 13 through 19.

Chief Bryan T. Norwood and the Richmond Police Department will pay homage to Richmond’s 28 fallen officers and also remember those who served the Department and passed away in 2011 and to date in 2012.

Police Week proclamations from Gov. Bob McDonnell and Mayor Dwight C. Jones will be presented.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Old Brook Road Homicide Update

Old Brook Road Homicide Update

The Richmond Police Department has arrested a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Keona Johnson in the 4000 block of Old Brook Road last month.

Ernest L. Brown, Jr., 29, of the 5100 block of Bending Branch Road, Highland Springs, was arrested yesterday without incident. He has been charged with robbery. Other charges are pending. His photo is attached.

Shortly after midnight on April 5, officers were called to the 4000 block of Old Brook Road for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found Johnson dead at the scene.

Detectives thank the community members that came forward with information that aided in the investigation.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous. 

Three Arrests for April Violence Results in 53 Indictments


Richmond Police detectives are proud to announce multiple indictments and arrests that will clear nearly all of the April homicides and shootings in the city.

Additionally, detectives have either identified or obtained warrants for persons wanted in several other incidents.

“These detectives should be commended for all of their non-stop hard work to investigate these crimes, link them together and find and arrest the people responsible,” Deputy Chief John Buturla said.

“Every time a life is lost, it’s a tragedy. But I think these indictments show that when you commit crimes in the Richmond area, we will find and arrest you. But we could not have done this without the tremendous support and tips we received from the community, as well as our law enforcement partners.”

With the assistance of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, the U.S. Marshal Service, Henrico Police Department and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Police Department, Richmond Police officers and detectives were able to arrest the below three individuals who were indicted this week on 53 charges for three separate incidents.

Shayleisha Shenelle Winston, 20, of Glen Allen, was indicted for:
1.      April 6 shooting and robbery of a man in the 1800 block of North 22nd Street. Charges: abduction with intent to gain pecuniary benefit; use of a firearm during an abduction; malicious wounding; use of a firearm during a malicious wounding; attempted murder; and use of a firearm during an attempted murder.
2.      April 9 homicide of Khalfaanii Hasaan Sultaan in the 1700 block of Chicago Avenue. Charges: murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a murder; robbery; and use of a firearm during a robbery.

Corey James Walters, 18, of the 1100 block of St. Paul Street, was indicted for:
1.      April 6 shooting and robbery of a man in the 1800 block of North 22nd Street. Charges: abduction with intent to gain pecuniary benefit; use of a firearm during an abduction; use of a firearm during a malicious wounding; attempted murder; use of a firearm during an attempted murder; conspiracy to commit robbery
2.      April 9 homicide of Khalfaanii Hasaan Sultaan in the 1700 block of Chicago Avenue. Charges: murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a murder; robbery; use of a firearm during a robbery; and possession of firearm by a violent felon
3.      April 16 shooting and robbery of a man and woman in the 700 block of Porter Street. Charges: aggravated malicious wounding; use of a firearm during an aggravated malicious wounding, attempted murder; use of a firearm during an attempted murder; burglary with a deadly weapon; use of a firearm during a burglary; robbery; use of a firearm during a robbery; abduction with intent to gain pecuniary benefit; and use of a firearm during an abduction.

Stephen Emanuel Mangrum, 25, of Hopewell, was indicted for:
1.      April 6 shooting and robbery of a man in the 1800 block of North 22nd Street.  Charges: abduction with intent to gain pecuniary benefit; use of a firearm during an abduction; use of a firearm during a malicious wounding; attempted murder; use of a firearm during an attempted murder; conspiracy to commit robbery
2.      April 9 homicide of Khalfaanii Hasaan Sultaan in the 1700 block of Chicago Avenue. Charges: murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a murder; robbery, use of a firearm during a robbery; and possession of firearm by a violent felon
3.      April 16 shooting and robbery of a man and woman in the 700 block of Porter Street. Charges: aggravated malicious wounding; use of a firearm during an aggravated malicious wounding, attempted murder; use of a firearm during an attempted murder; burglary with a deadly weapon; use of a firearm during a burglary; robbery; use of a firearm during a robbery; abduction with intent to gain pecuniary benefit; use of a firearm during an abduction; and possession of a firearm by a violent felon.

Because all of these cases and others are still ongoing, detectives are still asking for the public’s help and tips can be called in anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.



Thursday, May 3, 2012

W. Broad Street to Close for 12 Hours for President’s Visit


Many parking and traffic restrictions will go into place starting tomorrow (Friday) near VCU in preparation for the president’s visit at the   Siegel   Center on Saturday afternoon.

From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, police will close down West Broad Street betweenLombardy and Belvidere streets.

There will be additional intermittent street closures in the areas around the Siegel Centerall afternoon Saturday. Citizens who live or work nearby or plan to attend the event should plan plenty of time to get around.

Citizens should expect very high levels of pedestrian traffic in those neighborhoods as well as vehicle congestion. Citizens not attending the event should avoid the area. The Richmond Police Department thanks the public for its understanding and cooperation.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Arrest in MLK Bridge Shooting


An arrest has been made in the shooting of a man on the Martin Luther King Bridge last week.

At approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, a 45-year-old man called police after he was shot.

At approximately 2 p.m. today, the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Thomas L. Gilmore, 19, of the 500 block of North 19th Street, and charged him with malicious wounding and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with this crime.

Detectives would like to thank members of the community who stepped forward to help with this investigation, which enabled detectives to quickly obtain warrants for Gilmore.

Though this investigation is ongoing, detectives are not looking for any other suspects at this time.

Cowardin Avenue Homicide


Richmond Police detectives have identified the man shot to death this morning as Freddie Fields, 46, of no confirmed address.

Officers were called to the 400 block of Cowardin Avenue at approximately 5:18 a.m. for a report of a man down. When they arrived, they found Fields deceased at the scene.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help to find the offenders and also ask that anyone who may have heard something or saw something in that area this morning to please call investigators.

Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call the Richmond Police Department Tipsline at 514-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Recognize this Canal Street Burglar?


Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to find and identify the man in the below photos who is wanted in connection with a downtown burglary.

Between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on April 21, the man broke into a residence in the 00 block of Canal Street by breaking a window. He stole an Apple iMac and text books.

Detectives believe the offender may frequent the Coliseum Lofts in the 1100 to 1200 blocks of West Broad Street area.

Anyone with any information about who this person is or where he can be found is asked to call Detective Todd Perseghin at 646-3103 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.