March 10, 2021
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of a homicide on Friday, February 26 on Chateau Drive as Anthony Tobey, Jr., a male in his 30’s and have charged Kevin Degraffenreid, a male in his 40’s for abducting the victim’s child.
At approximately 9:12 p.m., February 26, officers took the report of the missing juvenile. Officers investigating the possible abduction responded at approximately 11:03 p.m. to a convenience store in the 3000 block of Hull Street when a member of the public called to report an unescorted child. Officers recovered the child and returned the child to the family.
The investigation led to the 2200 block of Chateau Drive where officers found Tobey, the father of the child, down and unresponsive in his apartment. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Further investigation led to the identification of Degraffenreid, who is now in custody. He has been charged with abduction, grand larceny and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Larry at (804) 646-5896 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
