Ford Avenue Homicide

June 28, 2020

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred last week in the city’s east end.

At approximately 1:18 p.m., Thursday, June 25th, RPD officers were called to the 2600 block of Ford Avenue for a report of a person who had been shot. When they arrived, they found an adult male outside on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:22 p. m.

The victim has been identified as Dominic Thompson, 31, of Richmond.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com or using the P3 smartphone app.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Arrests – Lee Monument

June 27, 2020

The Richmond Police Department arrested six individuals during protests at the Lee Monument. They are:

·       Spencer Kelley, 29, W/M, Richmond

o   Trespassing - misdemeanor

o   Obstruction of Justice – misdemeanor

·       Christopher Anders, 28, W/M, Richmond

o   Unlawful Assembly – misdemeanor

·       Jay Skinner, 27, W/M, Richmond

o   Unlawful Assembly – misdemeanor

·       Caroline Matteson, 29, W/F, Richmond

o   Unlawful Assembly – misdemeanor

o   Obstruction of Justice – misdemeanor

·       Andrew Kuykendall, 30, W/M, Richmond

o   Unlawful Assembly – misdemeanor

·       (Juvenile), 17, B/M, Richmond

o   Unlawful Assembly - misdemeanor

o   Obstruction of Justice  misdemeanor

o   Assault on Law Enforcement Officer – felony (paintball)

The first Unlawful Assembly Announcement was made at 10:25 p.m. to the crowd gathered inside the circle at the Lee Monument after an officer was shot several minutes earlier by a paintball. Several other officers were subsequently shot by paintballs and struck by other hard objects. One of those officers was transported to the hospital – treated and released - for a possible head injury/concussion.

One RPD officer deployed pepper spray. No RPD officer deployed tear gas.

                                                     Spencer Kelley

 Christopher Anders

Jay Skinner

Caroline Matteson

Andrew Kuykendall

Arrests Made in Uppingham Road Incident

June 26, 2020

The Richmond Police Department has made 15 arrests in connection to a “sit-in” in the Huguenot neighborhood last night.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., RPD received the first call for disorderly conduct in the 4100 block of Uppingham Road.  Upon arrival, officers found dozens of protesters conducting a “sit-in”, blocking the roadway and obstructing traffic.  Over the next 45 minutes, the RPD received four more calls for service in the same area about the situation.

At approximately 10:25 p.m., RPD first announced that protesters were violating § 18.2-419 (Picketing or disrupting the tranquility of a home).  More than a dozen of those announcements were made via loud speaker over the next 20 minutes, giving protesters ample time to leave without being arrested.

No Unlawful Assembly was declared.

The following 11 individuals were arrested for Picketing (Class 3 misdemeanor) and released on summons. Booking photos are unavailable.

1.      Henry Wickham, 28, W/M, of Richmond, VA

2.      Harrison Sellers, 22, W/M, of Chesapeake, VA

3.      Julia Seliavski, 22, W/F, of Henrico, VA

4.      Melanie Bartell, 28, W/F, of Maidens, VA

5.      Leo Sinanian, 28, W/M, of Mechanicsville, VA

6.      Dominique Brown, 21, W/F, of Charlottesville, VA

7.      Andrea Gadzinski, 22, W/F, of Virginia Beach, VA

8.      Alexa Sanisteban, 22, B/F, of Richmond, VA

9.      Anah Johnson, 25, B/F, of Richmond, VA

10.  Marwa Eltaib, 25, B/F, of Richmond, VA

11.  Kyle Rudd, 25, W/M, of Chesterfield, VA

Benjamin Madlinger, 25, W/M, of Mechanicsville, VA was arrested for Trespassing (Class 1 misdemeanor) after running to the backyard of a residence as officers were making arrests.  Officers recovered a loaded firearm from his vehicle and a separate loaded magazine from one of his pockets (photos attached).  Madlinger was also charged with Picketing.

Dometrius Holden, 23, W/M, Winston-Salem, NC and Gabrielle Heinlein, 27, W/F, of Pembroke, VA were arrested for Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer (Class 6 felony). 

Danka Padilla, 24, W/F, Whitesville, WV was arrested for Obstructing Justice (Class 1 misdemeanor).  She was released on a summons. A booking photo is unavailable.

One RPD officer was injured and treated and released at a local hospital for his injury.

Benjamin Madlinger

Dometrius Holden

Gabrielle Heinlein

Protest Vandalism

June 25, 2020

The Richmond Police Department is investigating several acts of vandalism that occurred during last night’s protests. They occurred as protesters were moving away from the Lee Monument.

An Unlawful Assembly declaration had been issued at 11:28 p.m., Wednesday, June 24^th at the Lee Monument after rocks were being thrown at police officers. Protesters had already begun leaving the area, but after the declaration was announced, the rest dispersed with many of them heading westbound where the vandalism occurred.

Property crimes detectives have identified major acts of vandalism to two businesses in the:

·       2000 block of West Broad Street

·       1900 block of West Main Street

Surveillance video and eyewitness reports document the vandalism and will be used by the detectives to identify which protesters were responsible for the damage.

At about the same time, an arson occurred at the Starbucks in the 400 block of W. Robinson Street and will be investigated by the RPD/RFD Arson Team.

Anyone with information about these incidents or surveillance video to share is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com or using the P3 smartphone app.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Starbucks Arson

June 25, 2020

The Richmond Police Department/Fire Department Arson Team is investigating a fire that was set overnight at a Starbucks in the Fan.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24^th, RPD officers and RFD firefighters were called to the establishment in the 400 block North Robinson. They discovered a window had been broken and several road flares were burning on the floor inside the building. They were quickly extinguished.

Damage consisted of the broken window and scorch marks on the floor. (photos attached.)

The incident appears to be related to the on-going protests in the city since it occurred as protesters were vandalizing several buildings as they marched through the area several blocks away.

Investigators are seeking any surveillance video or photographs that might have captured the arson.

Anyone with information about this arson is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com or using the P3 smartphone app.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Arrests

June 25, 2020

The Richmond Police Department arrested four individuals last night related to illegal activities associated with the on-going protests.

06/24/2020 – Lee Statue - Refused to disperse when Unlawful Assembly was declared at the Lee Monument:

·       Clarence Green, III. 23, B/M, Richmond

o   Unlawful Assembly

06/25/2020 – 300 N. Allen Street - A group of individuals, one of whom was observed spotting the Air Unit with a laser light/pointer:

·       Jonathan Woverton, 21, W/M, Richmond

o   Interfering with Aircraft

o   Simple Possession of Marijuana

·       Jack Glass, 23, W/M, Chesterfield

o   Obstruction by Force

·       Mychael Montgomery, 25, B/M, Richmond

o   Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer

   Clarence Green, III

Jonathan Woverton

Jack Glass

Mychael Montgomery

Forest Hill Avenue Death Investigation x2

June 24, 2020

The Richmond Police Department is investigating the deaths of two individuals who were involved in a single vehicle wreck last night.

At approximately 1:17 a.m., RPD officers were dispatched an area near the intersection of Forest Hill and Semmes Avenues for several reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found a vehicle that had left the roadway at the bridge over Reedy Creek in the 3600 block of Forest Hill Avenue. It had come to rest on an embankment at the creek.

All of the occupants of the vehicle were adult males. Two were transported to a local hospital. One of them died there. The other remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition. The third occupant was pronounced at the scene. The two deceased individuals have been identified as:

·       Cinque Johnson, 24, of Richmond – pronounced at the scene

·       Larry Branch, Jr, 24, of Richmond – pronounced at the hospital

In addition to the injuries they received in the crash, the three men appear to have been shot.

Anyone who may have seen or heard something prior to the crash or has another tip to share is asked to call Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533. Or they may contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com or by smartphone, using the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Suspects Sought in Looting of Restaurant

June 24, 2020

Richmond Police Department detectives need the public’s assistance to identify the three individuals in the photos who looted a restaurant during the recent unrest.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, officers were called to a restaurant in the 700 block of North Lombardy Street which had been damaged by rioters. The three individuals in the photos were seen on security cameras entering the restaurant and stealing cash and other items.

Anyone who can identify these suspects or anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Third Precinct Detective M. Sacksteder at (804) 646-1068 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Unlawful Assembly Arrests – City Hall

June 23, 2020

The Richmond Police Department last night declared an Unlawful Assembly during an occupation of the Marshall Street approach to the entrance to City Hall, blocking the public right of way to through traffic. Protestors threw traffic cones, barricades and concrete trash cans into the street, used vehicles to block off the street and set up tents in front of the entrance doors. The protestors also threw rocks and other objects at the officers.

At approximately 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23^rd, officers arrived at city hall to deal with the occupation, which had been growing in size for several hours. Protestors were distributing fliers which indicated they planned to stay in place long-term. (flier attached).

Approximately forty minutes after the officers arrived, the first Unlawful Assembly announcement was broadcast to the crowd and then repeated several times. The announcement was also posted on Twitter. After another 45 minutes had passed, officers began arresting those who had not dispersed.

Twelve people were arrested and charged under state code 18.2-406, taken to the Justice Center for processing and then released. They are:

·       Adrianna E. Carpenter, 30, W/F, Richmond

·       William A. Neer, 27, W/M, Richmond

·       Stephanie R. Smith, W/F, 29, Richmond

·       Lily V. Bova, 27, W/M, Virginia Beach

·       Ha N. Tran, 29, A/F, Richmond

·       Darian A. White, 23, W/F, Richmond

·       Anthony J. Laudermilk, 22, W/M, Richmond

·       Jasmine Naghedi, 22, Unknown/F, Richmond

·       Alaja Patterson, 19, B/F, Richmond

·       Deandre J.E. Quarles, 22, B/M, Richmond

·       Jonathan A. Delk, 24, B/M, Richmond

o   Delk was also served an outstanding felony warrant for embezzlement

·       John D. Weakley, 37, W/M, Richmond – photo not yet available

o   Weakley was also charged with four counts of Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer

One RPD officer was injured when he was struck on the arm by a hickory stick. He was treated at the scene.

Adrianna E. Carpenter

William A. Neer

Stephanie R. Smith

Lily V. Bova

Ha N. Tran

Darian A. White

Anthony J. Laudermilk

Jasmine Naghedi

Alaja Patterson

Deandre J.E. Quarles

Jonathan A. Delk

Victim Identified in Stoney Run Road Homicide

June 22, 2020            

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim of this morning’s homicide as Willie L. Johnston, 81, of Richmond.

At approximately 2:34 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Stoney Run Road  for the report of a person shot.  Once on scene, police found Johnston unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.  He suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes at (804) 646-3917 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Unlawful Assembly Arrests

June 22, 2020

The Richmond Police Department last night declared an Unlawful Assembly during a protest at the J.E.B. Stuart Monument. The action was taken as protesters threw objects at the officers and tied a rope to the statue in an apparent attempt to pull it down – an action that would have put many people at risk of being hit.

Six people were arrested under state code 18.2-406, taken to the Justice Center for processing and then released. They are:

·       Paul E. Behrends, II, 23, white male, Richmond – photo not yet available

·       William G. Keller, 23, white male, Richmond

·       Robert W. Wood, 20, white male, Henrico – photo not yet available

·       Summer A. Orcutt, 30, white female, Richmond

·       Thomas J. Feeney, 25, white male, Richmond

·       Anna C. Posner, 21, white female, Lorton, VA

Posner was re-arrested after she returned to the statue. She was charged with another, related offense - under state code 18.2-407.

One RPD officer was injured when he was struck on the arm by a thrown brick. He was treated at the scene.

William G. Keller

Summer A. Orcutt

Thomas J. Feeney

Anna C. Posner