July 19, 2019
The Richmond
Police Department has arrested an RPD officer for domestic assault.
Ernest Ford, Jr.,
40, of the 2500 block of Q Street, has been charged with:
1.
Felony
Strangulation
2.
Felony
Abduction
3.
Domestic
Simple Assault
The charges were
brought as the result of an incident between Ford and a female companion that
occurred last Tuesday in Richmond. The female received minor injuries.
“We will
investigate all reported crimes and we make no exceptions for the person’s
occupation, stature, economic level or any other criteria,” said Chief William
C. Smith. “We will provide protection to those persons who have been harmed and
will seek justice for those who have been victimized. Domestic violence is
particularly troublesome as it is difficult to prevent. We encourage all
persons who have been victimized by domestic violence to report those instances
to the police so that we can provide support and assistance. I am disappointed
by this officer’s alleged actions and will await the outcome of a trial.
However, know that I expect and will hold our officers to a higher standard of
behavior.”
Ford is an eleven
year veteran of the Department. He is a patrol officer. Ford has been placed on
unpaid administrative leave. The Department will conduct an internal
investigation once Ford’s case is adjudicated in court.
