National Night Out Registration Open

June 30, 2021

The Richmond Police Department is gearing up to celebrate National Night Out, the biggest city-wide party of the year, and all city residents are invited to participate by registering their event.

The annual event, to be held Tuesday, August 3, brings police and neighbors together in support of crime prevention during an evening full of fun for all ages. A strong partnership between the citizens and law enforcement is a powerful tool in fighting crime.

We hope citizens will also join Richmond Police for a National Night Out Kickoff Event from Noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, at the Walmart Supercenter, 2410 Sheila Lane. Officers, specialized units and other first responders will be on hand with crime prevention materials and interactive displays. There will also be raffles and giveaways.

National Night Out is a night designed to forge strong relationships between neighborhoods and police. The annual event also helps police officers and residents work together to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention.

Register your event here: https://www.rva.gov/police/national-night-out

Victim Identified in North 20th Street Homicide

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim in Sunday’s homicide as Kendall Forbey, 28, of Richmond.

At approximately 2:24 a.m., officers in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood heard gunshots in the area of North 20^th Street. Officers found an adult male, Forbey, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, unresponsive in the roadway in the 200 block of North 20^th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

The shooting occurred as clubs in the area were closing. Patrons of the clubs and residents in the area are asked to contact detectives with information about any suspicious activity at the time. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes at (804) 646-3917 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.

Victim Identified in Crane Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the individual who suffered the fatal injury in the quadruple shooting that occurred on June 20 as Da’Vonta McLaurin, 24, of Richmond.

At approximately 1:27 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of Crane Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male, McLaurin, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. He succumbed to his injuries last week.

Three additional victims self-transported to a local hospital, all with gunshot wounds.

Anyone with information about these shootings is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

North 20th Street Death Investigation

At approximately 2:24 a.m., officers in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood heard gunshots in the area of North 20^th Street. Officers found an adult male, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, unresponsive in the roadway in the 200 block of North 20^th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

The shooting occurred as clubs in the area were closing. Patrons of the clubs and residents in the area are asked to contact detectives with information about any suspicious activity at the time. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes at (804) 646-3917 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.

Missing Woman, Amanda Hargrave, Sought

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Richmond woman who has been reported missing since last month.

Family members of Amanda Hargrave, 31, last made contact with her on May 23. She was believed to have been residing in the 3100 block of Ellwood Avenue and has gone out of contact for five weeks, which her family says is uncharacteristic for Hargrave.

Hargrave is approximately 5’ 9” tall and weighs about 105 pounds.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hargrave is asked to call Major Crimes detectives at (804) 646-6764 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Second Suspect Sought in Idlewood Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a second suspect in a homicide that occurred in April. The first suspect has remained at-large.

Tyeqwon Friend, 23, of Richmond, is wanted for murder, robbery and firearm violations in connection to the homicide of Alexander Leonard that occurred on April 21 on Idlewood Avenue. Friend is 6’ tall and weighs approximately 165 lbs. His photo is attached.

If you see Friend or know of his whereabouts call 911. Do not approach him. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

In May, detectives released a photo and information for another suspect in the homicide, Keion Taylor, 20. He remains wanted for murder and firearm violations in connection to the homicide. Taylor is 6’ tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. His photo is also attached.

If you see Taylor or know of his whereabouts call 911. Do not approach him. He should also be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on the location of these suspects should contact Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 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.

Victim Identified, Arrest Made in Treehaven Drive Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Monday’s homicide in the Southwood neighborhood as Saul Alejandro Martinez Barrera, 22, of Richmond.

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, yesterday arrested Elijah Evans, 23, of Richmond and charged him with murder. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached. Detectives thank the public for providing information in this investigation and ask for continued tips so they might identify a second possible suspect.

On Monday at approximately 6:44 p.m., officers were called to the 4600 block of Southwood Parkway for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and determined the incident occurred in the 1400 block of Treehaven Drive. Once there, officers found an adult male, Barrera, in an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Approximately three hours later, an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound self-transported to a local hospital. The injury was not considered life threatening. Detectives have determined the two shootings are connected.

Detectives are still investigating this homicide and ask anyone with information to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.

¿Tiene información sobre este homicidio? Llame al Detective Corchado al (804) 646-4314.

Arrest Made in Assault on Law Enforcement Officer - UPDATED

The U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, with the assistance of the Richmond Police K-9 unit, have arrested the suspect who assaulted a Richmond Police officer on Monday.

Jacob Madden, 23, of Wingina, Virginia, was taken into custody today in Richmond without incident. He has been charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and assault on a law enforcement officer.

Monday at approximately 7 p.m., officers were called to the 200 block of Green Cove Drive for the report of an unauthorized use of a vehicle by Madden. At approximately 8:34 p.m., officers were called again to the scene as Madden was reportedly on scene with the vehicle. Officers arrived and attempted to take Madden into investigative detention. Madden assaulted one of the officers and fled the scene on foot.

Persons of Interest in Labrook Concourse Armed Robbery

June 22, 2021

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the two individuals in the attached photos who are persons of interest in an armed robbery that occurred last week on Labrook Concourse.

At approximately 2 a.m. on Monday June 14, officers responded to the 6300 block of Midlothian Turnpike for a report of a robbery that occurred in a parking lot of a nearby business in the 00 block of Labrook Concourse. The adult male reported the males in the photos struck him in the face with a handgun and robbed him of cash and other items.

The persons of interest were last seen in a white sedan. The photo of that vehicle is also attached.

Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of this person is asked to call Third Precinct Detective M. Sacksteder at (804) 646-1068 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Treehaven Drive Death Investigation

At approximately 6:44 p.m., officers were called to the 4600 block of Southwood Parkway for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and determined the incident occurred in the 1400 block of Treehaven Drive. Once there, officers found an adult male in an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Many neighbors were in the area at the time of the call and detectives canvassed the neighborhood seeking information into the fatal shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.

Additional Assault Victims Asked to Contact Detectives

Following the arrest of a chiropractor from an assault incident last month, Richmond Police detectives are asking for anyone who may have experienced assault by the chiropractor to contact detectives.

With the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Chesterfield County Police Department, Michael Pollock, 66, of North Chesterfield, was taken into custody last week and charged with aggravated sexual battery x3 and object sexual penetration from an incident at a workplace in northwest Richmond on May 17. His booking photo is attached.

The workplace was not Pollock’s usual treatment space so detectives are also asking people to come forward if they have been assaulted by Pollock while in his North Chesterfield chiropractic office by calling Chesterfield Police at (804) 748-1251.

Detectives are asking the public to come forward if they have additional information or have been assaulted by Pollock in Richmond by contacting Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Crane Street Quadruple Shooting

June 20, 2021

Richmond Police detectives are investigating a quadruple shooting that occurred early this morning and are asking for the community’s help. 

At approximately 1:27 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of Crane Street for the report of a shooting.

Officers arrived and found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Three additional victims self-transported to a local hospital, all with gunshot wounds, and one with life threatening injuries.

There was a large crowd in the parking lot prior to the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Bethel Street Homicide

June 18, 2021

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim in Tuesday’s fatal shooting in the 2300 block of Bethel Street as Keyron Haskins, 27.

At approximately 3:42 p.m., June 15, officers were called to the 2300 block of Bethel Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male on the curb of the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 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.

Bethel Street Death Investigation

At approximately 3:42 p.m., officers were called to the 2300 block of Bethel Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male on the curb of the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 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.

RE-SCHEDULED: Pre-Summer Report to the Community 2021

June 11, 2021

WHAT:                       Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith to give 2021 Pre-Summer Report to the Community

WHEN:                      10 a.m., MONDAY, June 14, 2021

WHERE:                   Richmond Police Headquarters, FOCUS Room (200 W. Grace St.)

BACKGROUND:  Richmond Police Department Chief Gerald M. Smith will analyze crime in Richmond for the first part of 2021 and speak about several RPD initiatives.

“As our community continues to re-open safely from COVID-related closures, people are making choices about where to live, work and play this summer,” said Chief Gerald M. Smith.  “We’ll share the information on crime trends and discuss our collaborative efforts with the public as we focus on a successful second half of 2021 and beyond.”

The media are encouraged to attend.

The public is encouraged to watch Chief Smith's presentation live on the RPD's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/richmondpolice

Pre-Summer Report to the Community 2021

June 10, 2021

WHAT:                       Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith to give 2021 Pre-Summer Report to the Community

WHEN:                      10 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021

WHERE:                   Richmond Police Headquarters, FOCUS Room (200 W. Grace St.)

BACKGROUND:  Richmond Police Department Chief Gerald M. Smith will analyze crime in Richmond for the first part of 2021 and speak about several RPD initiatives.

“As our community continues to re-open safely from COVID-related closures, people are making choices about where to live, work and play this summer,” said Chief Gerald M. Smith.  “We’ll share the information on crime trends and discuss our collaborative efforts with the public as we focus on a successful second half of 2021 and beyond.

The media are encouraged to attend.

The public is encouraged to watch Chief Smith's presentation live on the RPD's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/richmondpolice

Suspect Sought in Thefts from Commercial Freezer

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos who is a suspect in two thefts from a business freezer last month. Photos of his vehicle are also attached.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 8 and again on Friday, May 14, the suspect parked the vehicle in the lot of a business in the 6500 block of Midlothian Turnpike and entered the rear outside area of the business. He then accessed the commercial freezer of the business and stole several boxes of food items. In the second incident the suspect used a large bolt cutter to gain entry.

Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of this person or anyone with information about the vehicle is asked to call Third Precinct Detective H. Truong at (804) 646-1067 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Three Charged with Montvale Avenue Homicide and Aggravated Assault

Richmond Police detectives have charged three suspects in connection with the April homicide and aggravated assault on Montvale Avenue.

Juhwaan Barnes, 19, of Richmond has been charged with murder, malicious wounding and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. 

Kevon Bynum, 19, of Richmond has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, murder, malicious wounding and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. 

Justin Oliver, 18, of Richmond has been charged with murder, malicious wounding and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

At approximately 4:28 a.m. on April 7, officers were called to the 500 block of Montvale Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located the victim, Vinshaun Johnson, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second victim, a juvenile male in his late teens, also suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital with an injury that was not considered life threatening.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

Three Charged in North 30th Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have charged three suspects in connection with the April homicide on North 30^th Street.

Ezekiel Marshall, 33, of Richmond has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery, murder and use of a firearm in commission of a murder.

Crystal Plovish, 29, of Louisa County has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery and murder.

Maurice Morris, 38, of Louisa County has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery and murder. Their booking photos are attached.

At approximately 1:10 p.m. on April 11, officers were called to the 500 block of North 30^th Street for a report of a person down. Officers arrived and found Harvey, Jr., down and unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced at the scene.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 or contact 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.

Video and Information Sought for Tire Slashing Investigations

Richmond Police detectives are asking the public for information and images from surveillance cameras that can help detectives identify those suspected of slashing vehicle tires in a Northside neighborhood over the weekend.

From approximately 1 a.m. – 5 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, unknown persons slashed tires on over 30 vehicles in the Highland Park Southern Tip neighborhood. The suspects damaged vehicles parked on the street, in alleys and backyards on Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue in the 2200 to 2500 blocks. There may be damage to other vehicles that have not yet been noticed or reported.

In that same timeframe, property was stolen from at least one vehicle in the area and one vehicle was reported stolen from the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue.

Fourth Precinct detectives have been canvassing the neighborhood to gather reports and information. Detectives ask anyone with surveillance cameras which may have captured images of the possible suspects and activity during those early-morning hours to contact the precinct.

Anyone with information or surveillance images is asked to call Fourth Precinct Detective M. Tedeschi at (804) 646-2939 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.