August
3, 2016
The
Richmond Police Department has arrested three men in connection with a robbery
that occurred early Monday morning in the northside neighborhood of Highland
Park.
Martez
D. Sweeden, 19, of the 2000 block of Idlewood Avenue, and Adaam I. Ali, 18, of the
3200 block of North Avenue, were taken into custody shortly after the incident.
Sweeden is charged with robbery and use of a firearm in the
commission of a felony. Ali is charged with conspiracy to commit
robbery.
The
third suspect – Davonte S. Stovall, 20, of the 200 block of East Leigh
Street – turned himself into authorities this morning. He is charged with conspiracy
to commit robbery. Booking photos of all three men are attached.
Around
12:30 a.m. on August 1, officers were called to the 1900 block of 4th
Avenue in reference to a robbery. One of the three victims reported two male
suspects attempted to rob his friends and him. A struggle between one of the
victims and an armed suspect ensued and a shot was fired.
Less
than 15 minutes later, a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot
wound to the hand came into the emergency room at VCU Medical Center.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and Fourth Precinct responded to the
scene and the hospital, interviewed individuals matching the robbery suspect
descriptions and subsequently arrested Sweeden and Ali.
Anyone with any information about this incident
is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective Ed Aeschlimann at (804) 646-3351 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.
Citizens can also text Crime
Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip or
submit a tip online at www.7801000.com.
Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally
possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword
“GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. All the Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Adaam I. Ali
