Shooting Suspect Arrested

Richmond Police Department
E-mail Advisory            2/26/13
Shooting Suspect Arrested

This morning at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Richmond Police Department with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Task Force and the State Police, stopped a vehicle at exit 83 of northbound I-95 and arrested the driver for connection to a shooting on Sunday.

Tyriek J. Hayes, 21, of the 3100 block of East Marshall Street, was arrested without incident and charged with use of a firearm in commission of a felony. Other charges are pending. A photo is attached.

Hayes was wanted in connection to the shooting that occurred at approximately 2:37 p.m. in the 1800 block of North 22nd Street. A male was shot in that incident and was taken to VCU Medical Center in a private vehicle. His injuries are not considered life threatening.

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

Arrest Made in Woodland Heights Homicide

An arrest has been made in connection with Sunday night’s homicide in the Woodland Heights neighborhood.



The Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Tyrone T. Taylor, 35, of the 3700 block of Crutchfield Street, today and Richmond Police detectives charged him with conspiracy to commit murder.



The charge is in connection to the shooting death of Jared P. Ellison, 34, of Midlothian. Ellison was found shot at approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the intersection of Forest Hill Avenue and West 34th Street. He was taken to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Detectives believe the motive for this crime was drug-related.



Detectives still ask anyone with any information about this to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers anonymously by texting 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.

Richmond Police Celebrates Successes of 2012

WHAT:

Richmond Police Salute to Excellence Awards Ceremony

WHEN:

3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19

WHERE:

The November Theatre ~ Formerly The Empire Theater

114 W. Broad St.

Richmond, Va.

BACKGROUND:

Mayor Dwight C. Jones, Chief Ray J. Tarasovic and the Richmond Police Department will honor personnel and community partners for their work in 2012 to make Richmond a safer city.

Two of the Department’s top awards, the Police Medal and the Life Saving Bar, also will be presented to patrol officers for their courageous and heroic actions in the line of duty.

Also, the Department will present its prestigious annual awards in the following categories:

• Precinct of the Year,

• Sector of the Year,

• Rookie of the Year and

• The Dominic O. Tabb Communications Officer of the Year.

The Department recognizes the efforts of those who contribute to its successes twice a year with an awards ceremony.

The public and members of the media are invited to attend.

Arrest Made in Night & Day, Minit-Mart Robberies

The Richmond Police Department has made an arrest for Friday’s robbery at the Mari’s Minit-Mart in the 3400 block of Q Street and detectives believe the same person is responsible for last month’s robbery at the Night & Day Market.

Hours after the 12:15 p.m. robbery at the Minit-Mart, detectives released surveillance video of the incident to the media. Due to the many responses by the public, detectives were able to quickly identify the suspect seen in the video. Detectives were able to locate the suspect yesterday and make the arrest.

Police arrested David L. Reed, 27, of the 1600 block of North 30th Street and charged him with robbery. His photo is attached.

Reed has also been charged for the January 21 robbery of the Night & Day Market at 2829 Q Street. Reed faces other charges, as well.

“This is an excellent example of our community working with us to solve crime and possibly prevent other robberies,” First Precinct Sergeant Ethan Rhodenizer said. “I also thank our media partners for broadcasting these surveillance images and helping the public and Department succeed in our mission for a safer city.”

The investigation continues. Detectives are still attempting to identify the other two individuals believed responsible for the Minit-Mart robbery, and are also still investigating whether these suspects are responsible for other crimes in the area recently.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to call 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. 

Hull Street Hit and Run Victim Dies

The victim from Saturday morning’s hit and run on Hull Street has died.

At approximately 2:18 a.m., the Richmond Police Department responded to the 3000 block of Hull Street and found Larry Seward, 45, of the 4200 block of Sheffield Road, in the right travel lane of the road after being hit by a vehicle.

Seward was crossing the roadway when a vehicle traveling eastbound struck him before leaving the scene.

Seward was transported to VCU Medical Center. He succumbed to his injuries today.

The investigation continues.

Anyone who has any information about this vehicle, driver or incident is asked to call Hit and Run Sgt. Scott Jones at (804) 646-1369 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.

Cary Street Road Accident Update

The Richmond Police Department has identified the two victims from this morning’s fatal single-vehicle accident on Cary Street Road.

Nathaniel Daigle, 26, of the 5300 block of West Grace Street and Joel Forshaw, 25, of the 8200 block of Oak Crest Drive, King George, Virginia, were the only two occupants of the vehicle and died at the scene.

At approximately 11:20 p.m., the vehicle was traveling eastbound in the 5100 block of Cary Street Road when it left the roadway towards the right and struck several trees. The vehicle spun and came to rest in the middle of the road.

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team believes speed was a factor in this accident. The investigation continues.

Cary Street Road Fatal Accident

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that claimed two lives.

At approximately 11:20 p.m., a vehicle traveling eastbound in the 5100 block of Cary Street Road left the roadway towards the right and struck several trees. The vehicle spun and came to rest in the middle of the road.

The two passengers in the vehicle, both males, died at the scene.

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating. They believe speed was a factor in this accident. At this time it is unknown if alcohol or anything else was a factor. The investigation is continuing.

Cary Street Road is closed between Libbie and Hillcrest avenues to accommodate the investigation. The road is expected to remain closed until around 9 a.m.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers anonymously by texting 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. 

Coalter Street Homicide

Richmond Police are investigating a homicide that occurred this afternoon.

At approximately 1:03 p.m., officers were called to the Coalter Street Apartments in the 1300 block of Coalter Street for the report of a person stabbed.

Officers found a male unresponsive in a parking lot from an apparent knife wound. He died at the scene. The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine cause and manner of death.

Officers arrested Barbara R. Banks, 21, of the 1300 block of Coalter Street. Banks is charged with murder. Her photo is attached.

The victim has been identified as Keon J. Robinson, 27, of the 600 block of Westover Circle.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers anonymously by texting 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.