November
2, 2018
The Richmond
Police Department has arrested Ronald S. Young, 26, of the 1000 block of
Ridgecliff Road for a robbery during a disturbance that occurred earlier
this week in the Fan District.
Young has
been charged with Robbery. Additional charges may be added as the
investigation progresses.
“Detectives
were able to make this arrest with the help of a citizen who recorded the
incident on her cell phone and called 911,” said RPD Chief Alfred Durham.
“I want to thank her for her quick action, which summoned officers to the scene
within minutes and gave detectives valuable visual evidence of the robbery as
it occurred.”
At
approximately 2:17 a.m. last Sunday, October 28, RPD officers responded
to the 2000 block of West Grace Street for a report of an assault. The driver
of a van was attempting to drive through an intersection when he was robbed and
assaulted. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life
threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going.
In the
last six months, RPD officers have responded to complaints of illegal parking
and noisy crowds that may be associated with several establishments in the
area. They
will be paying particular attention to prevent future incidents.
“The
residents of this area deserve peace and quiet,” said 3rd
Precinct Captain Chris Gleason. “We ask them to remain vigilant and patient
as we work with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to address
the concerns.”
