Missing Senior Located

The Richmond Police Department has located the woman that went missing last night.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., Ki Ja Ahn, 80, was seen leaving CJW Chippenham Medical Center. It was believed Ahn walked away from the facility, possibly disoriented.

Patrol officers and K-9 units searched the surrounding area last night and this morning.

Ahn was found unharmed at a 7-Eleven store at Jahnke and Blakemore roads at 7:20 a.m. An employee saw Ahn walking nearby and notified police.

The 7-Eleven store was the location K-9 Officer Jackson and K-9 Knick tracked the missing woman to last night, but she was no longer in the area at that time. When she returned, officers were called and returned the woman to medical care.

Missing Senior Sought

Missing Senior Sought

The Richmond Police Department is currently searching for a person missing from a medical facility and last seen in the area of Jahnke and Hioaks roads.

Last night at approximately 8:30 p.m., Ki Ja Ahn, 80, was last seen leaving CJW Chippenham Medical Center. It is believed Ahn walked away from the facility, possibly disoriented. Ahn was last seen wearing a red jacket, dark pants and dark sneakers with white soles. Her photo is attached.

Anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of Ahn is asked to call the Department Non-Emergency number at (804) 646-5100 or Detective Bill Brereton at (804) 646-5034.

Theft From Motor Vehicle Suspect Sought

Theft From Motor Vehicle Suspect Sought

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance to help identify the man in the attached photos who is suspected of several thefts from motor vehicles recently.

The suspect is an 18-25 year-old black male, approximately 5’10” tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has facial hair on his chin.

The suspect is believed to have stolen items from several cars in the Semmes Avenue area near West 25^th Street. He is also suspected of stealing items from a car as the vehicle owner was patronizing the Fas Mart fuel pumps and store at 2107 Semmes Avenue.

The man was seen using a green Jeep Cherokee before and after the thefts.

Anyone with any information about the vehicle or this suspect’s identity is asked to call Third Precinct Detective William Cutshall at (804) 646-1068 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.

Arrest Made in Attempted Abduction

Arrest Made in Attempted Abduction

The Richmond Police Department has made an arrest of the man suspected of attempting to abduct a teenage girl last week.

Detectives arrested Ronald A. Peterson, 50, of the 900 block of Derrymore Road, without incident and charged him with attempted abduction. His photo is attached.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, the girl was walking in the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue when she noticed a vehicle drive past her a few times before she was suddenly grabbed from behind by the suspect.

The suspect told her to get in the vehicle, but she was able to get away from him and run to safety.

Anyone with further information about this man or this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mary Gary at 646-6759, Detective Sgt. Angela Smith at 646-3922 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.

Attempted Abduction Suspect Sought

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance to help find a man who tried to abduct a teenage girl on Wednesday.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, the juvenile was walking in the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue when she noticed a vehicle drive past her a few times before she was suddenly grabbed from behind by an unknown male.

The male told her to get in the vehicle, but she was able to get away from him and run to safety.

The suspect is described as a black male, possibly in his late 30’s to early 40s and was described as having several pockmarks on his face. He was last seen wearing a three-piece, dark gray suit with a pin-striped gray hat that matched the suit.

The vehicle is described as a two-door red car.

Anyone with any information about this man or this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mary Gary at 646-6759, Detective Sgt. Angela Smith at 646-3922 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.

Missing Person Sought

Missing Person Sought



The Richmond Police Department is seeking information about a man who went missing earlier this week.



Daniel A. Lea, Jr., 63, of Callao, Virginia was last seen leaving McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., at approximately 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 13.



Lea is a white male, 5’ 10” tall, 200 pounds. He has a tattoo on his right arm that reads, "SOG Kobra" and one on his left arm that reads, “Caroline.”



Lea suffers from several medical conditions.



Anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of Daniel Lea is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mark Williams at (804) 513-0955 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.

Richmond Police Memorial Honors Sacrifices of Fallen

May 14, 2014

WHAT:                        Richmond Police Memorial Service
WHEN:                        10 a.m. Thursday, 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 11 through 17.

                                    Chief Ray J. Tarasovic and the Richmond Police Department will pay homage to Richmond’s fallen officers and also remember those who served the Department and passed away in 2013 and to date in 2014.

                                    Police Week proclamations from Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Mayor Dwight C. Jones will be presented. Governor McAuliffe's proclamation will be presented by Attorney General Mark Herring.

                                    Members of the public and the media are invited to attend.

Uppy’s Convenience Store Robbery Suspects Sought

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance to help identify two suspects in the attached photos who robbed an Uppy’s convenience store Sunday. At approximately 2:47 a.m. Sunday, two men entered the store at 4810 Forest Hill Ave. and robbed the business at gunpoint. There were no injuries. The first suspect is described as a black male, about 5’10” feet tall and approximately 140 pounds who was last seen wearing a black camouflage hat, a blue bandana, a black hoodie and black t-shirt with long white sleeves. The second suspect is described as a black male, about 5’8” feet tall and approximately 135 pounds who was last seen wearing a tan, camouflage hat, a red and black bandana and a black hoodie with large red letters on the back and on the right side of the chest that read “CG.” Anyone with any information about these suspects’ identity or this crime is asked to call Third Precinct Detective Harry Brown at (804) 646-1109 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.

Quick Arrests Made in Downtown Incident

First Precinct officers quickly arrested two men after a large fight that occurred around 2 a.m. today on East Cary Street. At approximately 2:14 a.m., officers were called to a report of a fight in the 1500 block of East Cary Street. As officers pulled up, they heard gunshots and saw a man shooting a firearm. With the assistance of other officers, they quickly took him into custody as well as detained other individuals. After further investigation, they have charged Melvin Jones, 29, of the 3800 block of Flat Field Terrace, with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, reckless handling of a firearm and resisting arrest. His mugshot is attached. A second man was also arrested for an outstanding warrant. Officers also seized two firearms. No one was injured. Anyone with any information about this incident is still 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.

Chief Tarasovic Statement on Shooting

A five-year-old boy was shot this evening in the Whitcomb Court housing community. At approximately 6:47 p.m., the Richmond Police Department was called to the 2300 block of Ambrose Street for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center with injuries that are not considered life threatening. Officers, detectives and Command Staff responded to the scene. Detectives have made the initial determination that a dispute resulted in shots being fired. The boy, playing nearby, was struck. “This is a deplorable situation,” Chief Ray J. Tarasovic said at the scene. “I call on all those in the community with any knowledge of the identity of these reprehensible suspects to come forward immediately with information. It is a disgraceful situation when a small boy suffers a grievous injury because detestable individuals use guns within our communities.” Detectives ask anyone with 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.

Victim Identified, Arrest Made in East Main Street Apartment Homicide

Victim Identified, Arrest Made in East Main Street Apartment Homicide The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim and made an arrest in this morning’s homicide. Detectives identified the victim as Phillip O. Nikolenko, 26, of the 3800 block of Pumpkin Seed Lane, Henrico. Officers arrested Quinn E. Hazelwood, 27, of the 1000 block of East Main Street at the scene of the shootings. He was charged with voluntary manslaughter. His photo is attached. At approximately 12:40 a.m., police received several calls of gunfire at the American Heritage Apartments, located at 1001 E. Main St. Officers arrived and found two males in an upper floor hallway suffering from gunshot wounds. Nikolenko died at the scene. The other victim was transported to VCU Medical Center with injuries that are considered life threatening. The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. Detectives ask anyone with further 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.

East Main Street Apartment Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives are in the early stages of a death investigation. At approximately 12:40 a.m., police received several calls of gunfire at the American Heritage Apartments, located at 1001 E. Main St. Officers arrived and found two males in an upper floor hallway suffering from gunshot wounds. One male was dead at the scene. The other male was transported to VCU Medical Center with injuries that are considered life threatening. The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. Detectives are working several leads but ask anyone with 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.

Scam Warning

The Richmond Police Department would like to warn the public of a telephone-based scam in which callers inform residents they have outstanding arrest warrants in Richmond - then solicit credit card information to make the warrant “go away.” The caller-ID displays the Department’s non-emergency number: (804) 646-5100.

The Department was made aware of the scam recently when several people, suspicious of the offer, called the non-emergency number to check it out. Calls have been received by people living in several localities in Virginia – Richmond, Arlington, Haymarket and McLean.

While officers with the Warrants & Information Services Unit do make telephone calls to inform people of outstanding warrants, they would NEVER solicit credit card information. In addition, calls placed by the Unit do not show up as (804) 646-5100 on a caller-ID.

Anyone who has received such a call is asked to contact Lieutenant Cynthia Riley at (804) 646-6740.

Stop and Go Robbery Suspects Sought

Stop and Go Robbery Suspects Sought

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify the three suspects in the attached photos who robbed a Stop and Go convenience store yesterday.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., two men entered the store at 1627 Mechanicsville Turnpike and robbed the business at gunpoint. They left the store and drove eastbound on Carver Street in a minivan driven by the third suspect.

There were no injuries.

The first suspect is a black male who was wearing a dark jacket with gray interior, blue jeans and multi-colored shoes.

The second suspect is a black male with light facial hair. He was wearing a black jacket with two white stripes around the sleeves and collar, dark trousers, and dark shoes.

The third suspect, the driver, is described as a black male with a thin mustache. He was wearing a red, black and gray shirt, long black shorts, black shoes and an Atlanta Falcons ball cap.

A photo of the suspect vehicle is also attached.

Anyone with any information about these suspect’s identity or this crime is asked to call First Precinct Detective Adrian Partain at (804) 646-1290 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.

Fourth Suspect Arrested in Victoria Jewelers Homicide

Fourth Suspect Arrested in Victoria Jewelers Homicide

Richmond Police have made a fourth arrest in connection to Monday's homicide.

Paul L. Townes, Jr., 24, of the 1700 block of Chicago Avenue, was arrested without incident last night in Richmond by the U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force. Townes has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. His photo is attached.

Detectives would like to thank local and regional partners including the Henrico, Chesterfield and Roanoke Rapids, N.C. police departments and the U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force for their cooperation in this case.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. Monday, police were called to 309 E. Broad St., Victoria Jewelers, for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found Muhammad Baig, an employee of the store, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

The investigation continues.

Detectives ask anyone with further 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. 

Three Arrested in Victoria Jewelers Homicide

Three Arrested in Victoria Jewelers Homicide

Richmond Police have made three arrests in connection to Monday's homicide.

Jesse G. Edmond, 49, of the 1400 block of Enfield Avenue, Anthony J. Lenard, 26, of the 00 block of East Clay Street and Jermeaka M. Gorham, 28, of the 4000 block of McKay Avenue have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Their photos are attached.

Detectives would like to thank local and regional partners including the Henrico, Chesterfield and Roanoke Rapids, N.C. police departments and the U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force for their cooperation in this case.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. Monday, police were called to 309 E. Broad St., Victoria Jewelers, for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found Muhammad Baig, an employee of the store, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

The investigation continues.

Detectives ask anyone with further 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.

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East Broad Street Homicide Victim Identified

East Broad Street Homicide Victim Identified

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday's homicide at 309 E. Broad St. as Muhammad H. Baig, 29, of the 1300 block of Virginia Avenue, Henrico.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. yesterday, police were called to Victoria Jewelers for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found Baig, an employee of the store, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives believe the man was killed during a robbery of the store. The investigation continues.

Detectives ask anyone with 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. 

East Broad Street Homicide Investigation

East Broad Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives are in the early stages of an investigation involving robbery and homicide.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, police were called to Victoria Jewelers at 306 E. Broad St. for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found a male employee, in his late 20’s, inside the store dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives believe the man was killed during a robbery of the store.

Detectives ask anyone with 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.

Suspect Arrested in Brandon Road Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the homicide and assault of two juveniles on Thursday.

The suspect, who is not being identified because of his age, has been charged with murder and strangulation.

Officers were called to the 200 block of Brandon Road at approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of an assault and found two juveniles under the age of 13 who had been assaulted. Martin Cobb, 8, of the 200 block of Brandon Road, died at the scene and the second juvenile was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Within hours of the crime, detectives identified and located the suspect, who was medically evaluated before being charged with the crimes.

Initially, detectives were given information that the suspect was an adult white male with scraggly facial hair, but later determined the victim had been threatened and intimidated by the suspect, who is a teenage black male.

Detectives still ask 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. 

Victim Identified in Brandon Road Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the juvenile killed last night as Martin Cobb, 8, of the 200 block of Brandon Road.

Officers were called to Brandon Road at approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of an assault. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and found two juveniles under the age of 13 who had been assaulted. Cobb died at the scene and the second juvenile was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Within hours of the crime, detectives identified and located a juvenile teen male who is currently being medically evaluated in connection with the crime. Warrants have also been obtained for his arrest.

Initially, detectives were given information that the suspect was an adult white male with scraggly facial hair, but later determined the victim had been threatened and intimidated by the suspect, who is a teenage black male.

Detectives ask 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. 

Brandon Road Homicide Update

Richmond Police detectives have identified and located a juvenile teen male who is currently being medically evaluated in connection with last night’s homicide and assault on the Southside.

Warrants have also been obtained for the suspect’s arrest.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday, officers received a call for an assault in the 200 block of Brandon Road. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and found two juveniles under the age of 13 who had been assaulted. One victim died at the scene and the second was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Initially, detectives were given information that the suspect was an adult white male with scraggly facial hair, but later determined the victim had been threatened and intimidated by the suspect, who is a teenage black male.

More information will be released when it’s available.

Detectives ask 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.