Driver Charged in Shockoe Bottom Reckless Driving

Richmond Police Department officers have charged a driver who was recklessly operating a vehicle in a Shockoe Bottom parking lot early on Sunday morning.

At approximately 1:15 a.m., officers on patrol in Shockoe Bottom observed a vehicle in a parking lot near Main Street Station which was doing burn runs/car doughnuts. As officers entered the parking lot, the driver of the vehicle left the scene on East Broad Street at a high rate of speed. A few blocks away in the 00 block of Governor Street, the vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree. Officers arrested Teric Harcum, 20, of Chesterfield County, and charged him with reckless driving.

This type of reckless operation of motor vehicles is dangerous and can lead to serious injury. The Richmond Police Department continues to ask anyone who witnesses reckless driving or suspicious activity to call 911.

Oakwood Avenue Death Investigation

This evening at approximately 9:05 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 1300 block of Oakwood Avenue for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male inside a structure with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324 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.

Suspect Sought in Series of Tire Slashings

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos who is suspected of slashing the tires on multiple vehicles in the Church Hill area this weekend. A link to a video clip can be found here https://www.dropbox.com/s/xcp9a06ck4tev7q/Tires.mp4?dl=0

Overnight between Saturday night and Sunday morning, the adult male suspect slashed the tires of Subaru vehicles that were parked in the streets of the Church Hill neighborhood. The suspect damaged multiple tires on over a dozen Subaru vehicles.

The suspect has a beard and wore black gloves, a cap and eyeglasses.

First Precinct detectives are canvassing the area to locate damaged vehicles that may not have yet been reported. Detectives are seeking additional video from doorbell or surveillance cameras and are asking the public for information about this suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call First Precinct Detective J. Clark at (804) 646-0698 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.

Suspect Sought in Commercial Burglary on East Belt Boulevard

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos, who is a suspect in a commercial burglary that occurred on Tuesday.

At approximately 6:47 p.m. on August 24, an unknown male suspect entered a closed business, located in the 100 block of East Belt Boulevard, and took keys belonging to a vehicle that was parked on the lot. The surveillance video captured the suspect getting into a Mercedes SUV, white in color, with dealer tags. The photo of the suspect next to the vehicle is also attached.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect is asked to call Second Precinct Detective S. Eacho at (804) 646-8171 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.

Victim Identified in Stegge Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Wednesday’s homicide on Stegge Avenue as Lawrence Lewis, 56, of Richmond.

On Wednesday at approximately 1:32 a.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of Stegge Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found Lewis inside a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 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.

Suspect Sought in West Grace Street Commercial Robbery

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos who is a suspect in a commercial robbery that occurred this week. A link to a video is also included.

At approximately 4:14 a.m. on Monday, August 23, the male in the photos entered a convenience store, located in the 1000 block of West Grace Street, walked behind the counter, threatened an employee and stole items and placed them in a blue bag with a black strap. He also stole cash from the register. The suspect then exited the store and left the area on foot. There were no injuries.

A video clip of the suspect can be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9u3v7ott2fe573k/West%20Grace%20Street%20commercial%20robbery%20suspect.mp4?dl=0

Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of this suspect is asked to call Third Precinct Detective R. Bailey at (804) 646-3912 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.

Victim Identified in Halifax Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Tuesday’s homicide on Halifax Avenue as Dajuan Bolden, 28, of Richmond.

Tuesday at approximately 3:21 p.m., officers were called to the 2200 block of Halifax Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found Bolden suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with an injury that was considered life threatening. He succumbed to his injury at the hospital.

A second adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound while in the 2200 block of Halifax Avenue was transported to a local hospital by private vehicle. His injury was not considered life threatening.

The investigation continues.

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

Bicyclist Identified in Fatal Collision on Hull Street Road

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team has identified the bicyclist in Sunday’s fatal collision on Hull Street Road as Reuben Silva, 34, of Richmond.

At approximately 12:08 a.m., Richmond Police were called to the 4200 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a vehicle striking a bicyclist. Officers arrived and found Silva injured after being struck by a vehicle that had been traveling eastbound on Hull Street Road. Silva was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and vehicle remained on the scene.

The RPD Crash Team was called to the scene to investigate. It was determined Silva was operating his bicycle in an eastbound lane of the roadway when struck by the vehicle.

At this time, no charges have been filed by investigators.

Anyone with information about this fatal collision is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator Drago at (804) 646-1369 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in East 36th Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Sunday’s homicide on East 36^th Street as Edward Wells, 56, of Highland Springs.

At approximately 9:22 a.m., August 22, Richmond Police responded to the 100 block of East 36^th Street for a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Wells, with apparent injuries down and unresponsive inside of a structure. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 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.

Halifax Avenue Homicide, Aggravated Assault

Yesterday at approximately 3:21 p.m., officers were called to the 2200 block of Halifax Avenue 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 an injury that was considered life threatening. He succumbed to his injury at the hospital.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

A second adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound while in the 2200 block of Halifax Avenue was transported to a local hospital by private vehicle. His injury was not considered life threatening.

Major Crimes detectives are investigating.

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

Stegge Avenue Homicide

At approximately 1:32 a.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of Stegge Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male inside a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 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.

 

Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide

August 24, 2021

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Saturday’s homicide on Coalter Street as Terrance Easter, 20, of Richmond.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., August 21, Richmond Police responded to the 1300 block of Coalter Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Easter, with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.

Father Charged in North 4th Street Homicide

The father of a juvenile female who succumbed to her injuries has been charged in her death.

At approximately 8:31 p.m. on Friday, July 30, officers were called to a local hospital for the report of a 10-day-old child who had suffered an unknown injury and had been transported to the hospital. Detectives determined the injuries occurred while in her home in the 200 block of North 4^th Street.

On August 10, the child succumbed to her injuries. The Medical Examiner has determined the death to be a homicide.

Today, Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested Matthew Sebolka, 23, of Richmond, the father of the child, and charged him with abuse and neglect of a child. He was taken into custody in Henrico County without incident. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Sergeant D. Longoria at (804) 646-6759 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.

 

Large cache of firearms discovered in illegally parked car in Manchester Saturday, August 21, 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Saturday night Richmond Police responded to multiple calls in and around the Shockoe Bottom area.

A busy night ensued as officers responded to multiple calls after midnight including loud music, a domestic disturbance, disorderly conduct, and a series of calls involving reckless driving within Sector 112.

At approximately 1:26 a.m. multiple units responded to a call for a large disorderly crowd in Manchester at 3^rd and Decatur Street. Officers quickly gained control of an excessive crowd issuing citations and towing illegally parked vehicles.  Multiple firearms were discovered in a vehicle including three assault rifles, two handguns, and a significant amount of ammunition.  

At approximately 1:34 a.m. officers responded to multiple calls of reckless driving including a burn run/car doughnuts taking place at 18^th and East Main. When officers arrived on scene one car was cited for illegal parking but no reckless driving or illegal behavior was observed by police.

Simultaneously at 1:40 a.m. officers responded to a large crowd and random shots fired at 15^th and Cary, no perpetrators were located. Approximately 250 vehicles were cleared.

With the influx of the student population and reopening of businesses, our entertainment district is at capacity. RPD will continue to patrol the area and clear high traffic areas for crowd control.

We rely on community participation. For emergencies call 9-1-1 and for non-emergencies please call RPD at 804-646-5100.

Coalter Street Death Investigation

This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., Richmond Police responded to the 1300 block of Coalter Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.

Arrests Made in Holly Springs Avenue Homicide

Both individuals sought in connection to last week’s homicide on Holly Springs Avenue have been apprehended by U.S. Marshals and deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office with information provided by Richmond Police Department detectives.

Ebony Webb, 24, of Richmond and Ra-Shawn Dyson, 33, of Richmond, were arrested in Orange County, Florida without incident. Webb has been charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Dyson has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Their booking photos are not yet available.

On Tuesday, August 10 at approximately 3:19 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 800 block of Holly Springs Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Frederick Boatwright, inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with further 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.

Victim Identified in Holly Springs Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in this week’s homicide on Holly Springs Avenue as Frederick Boatwright, 30, of Richmond.

Tuesday at approximately 3:19 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 800 block of Holly Springs Avenue for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located Boatwright inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives ask anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area between 2:30 – 3 p.m. on Tuesday or anyone with information about this homicide 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.

One Fatality, One Injured in Fairfax Avenue Death Investigation

Approximately 3:58 p.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Commerce Road for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male who reported being involved in an altercation. He was not suffering from a gunshot wound but had visible injuries.

Minutes later, officers were called to the 1700 block of Fairfax Avenue for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male in a vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, down and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Officers found a second male a half block away in an alley, who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening.

Detectives believe the incidents are related.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.

Shooting Victim Identified from Hopkins Road Homicide

The victim who was shot on Hopkins Road two weeks ago succumbed to his injury late last week and has been identified by Richmond Police detectives as Marquez McRae, 30, of Richmond.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a local hospital. McRae, who was suffering from a gunshot wound, had been transported to that hospital in a private vehicle. His injuries were considered life threatening. Detectives have been investigating this shooting and have now re-classified the incident as a homicide.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives believe the shooting occurred in the 2000 block of Hopkins Road and ask anyone with information to call Major Crimes Detective G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 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.

Death Investigation Holly Springs Avenue

Today at approximately 3:19 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 800 block of Holly Springs Avenue for a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives ask that if anyone was in the area and saw anything suspicious between 2:30-3p.m. please call us.

Anyone with information about this death investigation 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.

Victim Identified in Richmond Highway Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in last night’s homicide on Richmond Highway as Isaac Rodriguez, 21 of Richmond.

At approximately 9:25 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 4100 block of Richmond Highway for a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male, Rodriguez, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 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.

Victim Identified in Hammond Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide on Hammond Avenue as Sharnelle Wilson, 34, of Richmond.

At approximately 6:58 a.m., August 9, Richmond Police responded to the 1100 block of Hammond Avenue for a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult female with apparent injuries down and unresponsive on a sidewalk. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have heard or seen unusual or suspicious activity in the area Sunday night or early Monday morning to contact detectives.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call 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 also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in East Belt Boulevard Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in last Friday’s homicide on East Belt Boulevard as Herbert Thompson, Jr., 20, of Richmond.

At approximately 6:13 p.m., August 6, Richmond Police responded to the 1700 block of East Belt Boulevard for a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second victim, an adult female transported in a private vehicle to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Medical Examiner will determine manner and cause of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 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.

Hammond Avenue Death Investigation

At approximately 6:58 a.m., Richmond Police responded to the 1100 block of Hammond Avenue for a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult female with apparent injuries down and unresponsive on a sidewalk. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Medical Examiner will determine manner and cause of death.

The northbound lane of Brook Road has been closed this morning to accommodate the investigation.

Neighbors reported hearing a disturbance last evening. Detectives are asking anyone who may have heard or seen unusual or suspicious activity in the area last night or this morning to contact detectives.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call 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 also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

East Belt Boulevard Death Investigation

At approximately 6:12 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 1700 block of East Belt Boulevard for a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second victim, an adult female self-transported in a private vehicle to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Medical Examiner will determine manner and cause of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 .

R Street Homicide Suspect Surrenders

The suspect in last week’s homicide on R Street, a juvenile male, 17, of Henrico, surrendered on Saturday without incident at the Richmond Justice Center. He has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. A booking photo is not available.

At approximately 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, officers were called to the 1900 block of R Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found a male, Tyree Carroll, 31, of Richmond, on the ground suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are not looking for other suspects at this time, but ask anyone with further information to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 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.

National Night Out

Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith will join Mayor Levar M. Stoney to kick off tonight’s celebration of National Night Out, today, 4 p.m. at Satellite Restaurant, 4000 Richmond Highway.

Command Staff and agency partners will join Mayor Stoney and Chief Smith to launch National Night Out, the biggest city-wide party of the year.

The annual event 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.

Numerous National Night Out events will be hosted throughout the Richmond area.

“When people get together at these events they get to know our officers and other neighbors,” said Sergeant Tish Edmonds with the Community Care Unit. “The relationships that form can be a powerful tool in fighting crime because neighbors become motivated to help each other.”

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

Driver and Vehicle Sought from Hit and Run Injuring Juvenile

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the driver and vehicle which struck a juvenile pedestrian on Chamberlayne Avenue last month before leaving the scene.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 16, officers were called to the 4900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for a hit and run. Officers arrived and found an injured juvenile male who reported being struck by a vehicle being driven southbound on Chamberlayne Avenue. The vehicle stopped briefly before leaving the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

The vehicle was described as being a four-door Toyota, white in color, with a possible Virginia license plate of UNJ-4366.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle is asked to call RPD Hit and Run Detective J. DeBoard at (804) 646-1709 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.

Possible license plate of striking vehicle

Suspect Sought in East Main Street Commercial Robbery

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos who is a suspect in a commercial robbery that occurred on East Main Street last month.

At approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, the man in the photos entered a business, located in the 700 block of East Main Street, displayed a firearm and demanded cash from an employee. The suspect stole cash and a mobile phone and fled on foot through a nearby alley. There were no injuries.

Anyone with information about the identity of this person is asked to call Fourth Precinct Detective J. Land at (804) 646-3103 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.