Creighton Court Community Walk

May 26, 2015

WHAT:           Richmond Police Department Community Walk

WHEN:          6 p.m. today, May 26, 2015

WHERE:        2048 Creighton Road (near North 29^th Street)

Chief Alfred Durham and the Department’s Command Staff will join First Precinct Sector 113 Lt. Mike Alston for a walk through the Creighton Court neighborhood this evening.

Officers will meet at the above location and spread out from there to converse with residents about safety concerns they may have and what they would like to see more of from the Richmond Police Department.

Over the last year, instances of violent crime have not increased, turning the focus toward a rise in property crime in the area of Creighton Court.

“We have seen an increase in property crime for the area compared to the same period last year,” Lt. Alston said. “We are encouraged that there has been no rise in violent crime. We’d like to maintain the reduction of violent incidents while combating the burglaries and thefts we have seen.”

This event is the latest in a series of monthly community walks conducted by the Richmond Police Department in neighborhoods throughout the city.

Members of the media are encouraged to attend.

To review the 2014 crime statistics in Sector 113, please read Lt. Alston’s March Newsletter:

http://www.richmondgov.com/Police/documents/newsletterPrecinct1Sector113_201503.pdf

Victim Identified in Southlawn Avenue Homicide

May 17, 2015

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide as Juan V. Dehaney. 36, no permanent address.

At approximately 5:35 a.m., May 16, officers were called to the 1800 block of Southlawn Avenue in Hillside Court for a report of a person down.

Officers discovered Dehaney’s body lying in the grass between two apartment buildings. He had been shot.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Jeffery Crewel at 804 646-5324 or Crime Stoppers at 804 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Southlawn Avenue Homicide

May 16, 2015

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Hillside Court.

At approximately 5:35 a.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of Southlawn Avenue for a report of a person down.

Officers discovered the body of an adult male lying in the grass between two apartment buildings. He had been shot.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Jeffery Crewel at 804 646-5324 or Crime Stoppers at 804 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Person of Interest in Midlothian Turnpike Homicide

May 13, 2015

Richmond Police Department detectives need the public’s assistance to identify the man in the attached photos who is a person of interest in last week’s homicide on Midlothian Turnpike.

At approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, May 7, officers were called to the 6500 block of Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a shooting. In a parking lot they found Sylvester Nichols, 24, of the 6300 block of Glenway Drive, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The person of interest in the images is described as a black male, approximately 5’ 8”, who was wearing a red t-shirt and red shorts.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Marshall Young at (804) 317-6272 or Detective Sergeant Victor Greene at (804) 212-6928 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.

 

 

Arrests Made in Redd Street Homicide

May 12, 2015

Two Richmond men have been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide that occurred last Thursday in Mosby Court.

Milvon Witcher, 29, of the 1300 block of Coalter Street, was picked up yesterday by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Domonique Walker, 22, of the 1300 block of Coalter Street was arrested last Friday by RPD detectives. Both men have been charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder.

RPD officers were patrolling the area at approximately 10:17 p.m., Thursday, May 7 when they heard gunfire nearby. At the same time multiple calls were placed by residents to 911, reporting gunfire.

Officers quickly found Ra’Keem Adkins, 22, of the 700 block of Mosby Street lying on the sidewalk of the 1900 block of Redd Street with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other males had also been shot during the same incident. They were admitted to an area hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective David Burt at (804) 646-3913 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.

Bike for the Blue Remembers Fallen Officers

May 12, 2015

WHAT:                    Bike for the Blue Memorial Ride

WHEN:                    6:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 13

WHERE:                  State Capitol

BACKGROUND:     As part of National Police Week, members of the Richmond Police Department join others in law enforcement to pedal in a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty.

A contingent of about 60 officers representing Richmond and jurisdictions from Virginia and North Carolina and federal law enforcement agencies will participate.

                                 Bike for the Blue participants will ride 117 miles on Route 1 to the nation’s capital to meet their colleagues from across the country for the Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony. Richmond Police will remember 29 RPD officers who have given their lives for the city as it participates for the 20^th year.

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

RPD Homicide Investigations Update

May 12, 2015

WHAT:                    Mayor Jones and Colonel Durham Address Crime in Richmond

WHEN:                    2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015

WHERE:                  1900 block of Redd Street

BACKGROUND:     Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Colonel Alfred Durham will update city residents on progress being made by RPD detectives investigating eight homicides that have occurred in the City of Richmond in 2015.

                                They will speak to the shootings that occurred last Thursday in which five persons were injured, two of them fatally.

                                They will also review the most recent statistics for violent crimes and property crimes in the city in 2015, which continue to show a downward trend.

                                The media and the general public are encouraged to attend.

Richmond Police Memorial Honors Sacrifices of Fallen

Richmond Police Memorial Honors Sacrifices of Fallen

       

May 11, 2015

WHAT:                        Richmond Police Memorial Service

WHEN:                        10 a.m. Tuesday, May 12

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 10 through 16.

                                    Chief Alfred Durham 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 2014 and to date in 2015.

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

Redd Street Homicide

May 8, 2015

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday evening in Mosby Court.

RPD officers were patrolling the area at approximately 10:17 p.m., Thursday, May 7 when they heard gunfire nearby. At the same time multiple calls were placed by residents to 911, reporting gunfire.

Officers quickly found Ra’Keem Adkins, 22, of the 700 block of Mosby Street lying on the sidewalk of the 1900 block of Redd Street with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other males had also been shot during the same incident. They were admitted to an area hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective David Burt at (804) 646-3913 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.

Midlothian Turnpike Homicide

May 8, 2015

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday afternoon along Midlothian Turnpike.

The call was received shortly after 3 p.m., Thursday, May 7 that a man had been shot in front of the Family Dollar store at 6520 Midlothian Turnpike.

Officers found Sylvester Nichols, 24, of the 6300 block of Glenway Drive lying in the parking lot of the store. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives are reviewing surveillance video from nearby businesses and have interviewed several witnesses. They do not believe this shooting was a random act.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Marshall Young at (804) 646-3926 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.

Human Remains Identified

May 8, 2015

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified human remains found March 11, 2015 in the 00 block of Rodman Road to be those of a missing Chesterfield County woman.

DNA analysis has determined the remains to be those of Ogechi Sarah Uwasomba, 28, of the 6100 block of Barnwood Drive, North Chesterfield. Owasomba’s mother reported her missing to the Chesterfield Police Department June 7, 2014.

At this time, there does not appear to be any foul play associated with her death.

The exact cause and manner of Owasomba’s death will be determined by the Medical Examiner, once the autopsy report is complete.

The Richmond Police Department would like to thank the Chesterfield Police Department for its assistance in this investigation.