Holliday Road Death Investigation

 

February 28, 2023

Holliday Road Death Investigation

Today at approximately 11:18 a.m., Richmond Police responded to the 6500 block of Holliday Road for the report of a shooting.

 An adult male was found with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are not looking for any suspects at this time.

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

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Sergeant Mocello at (804) 646-6775 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.

Detectives Alert the Public to Possible Towing Fraud

Detectives Alert the Public to Possible Towing Fraud

Detectives with the Richmond Police Department are conducting a wide-ranging investigation into reports of possible fraud by a towing company that could have resulted in unauthorized towing and/or the overcharging of fees.

Following reports of a tow company towing vehicles from unauthorized areas and reports of the company overcharging individuals, Third Precinct detectives have been investigating the business for the past three months. Detectives have not yet released the name of the company due to the ongoing investigation but efforts have been made and will continue to be made to contact possible victims of the fraud by mail.

Following a warrant that was served for the company and business records, detectives have identified the names and addresses of potential victims. These individuals have been sent a letter alerting them to the possible fraud and providing instructions for contacting RPD.

Detectives do not have complete information on all the possible victims. Anyone in the Richmond region who believes they may have been the victim of illegal practices by a towing company based in Richmond is asked to email towinginvestigation@rva.gov with any details that can be provided.

Illegal practices can be:

·       Towing from unauthorized areas;

·       Having been charged in excess of the maximum $135 for the initial tow;

·       Having been charged in excess of the drop fee of $40 when the vehicle has been hooked but not yet towed away, and;

·       Storage fees that accrued due to an illegal tow.

“This has been a challenging investigation,” said Third Precinct Commander Faith Flippo. “This case could involve hundreds of victims. I credit the steadfast and focused work by Third Precinct detectives in advancing this case in an effort to protect the public.”

Hobbs Lane Homicide Investigation

Hobbs Lane Homicide Investigation

Today, at approximately 9:21 a.m., officers were called to 4301 Hobbs Lane for the report of a person down in Gillies Creek Park. Officers arrived and located an adult female with an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call 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 Old Brook Road Homicide, Arrest Made

Victim Identified in Old Brook Road Homicide, Arrest Made

Richmond Police detectives have identified the male who was found dead yesterday near the 4900 block of Old Brook Road.     

On February 23, Antajuan Hawkins, 20, of Henrico, was reported missing.  Henrico Police worked diligently to locate Hawkins and notified Richmond Police yesterday at approximately 3:45p.m., February 26, that he had been located, deceased, in a wooded area of the 4900 block of Old Brook Road, Pine Camp.  Hawkins was pronounced dead at the scene. 

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

Yesterday, Richmond Police Detectives charged Randel Parker, 20, of Henrico, with stabbing while committing a felony.  Additional charges are pending. Booking photo unavailable at this time.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324 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 Homicide in Alley near West Broad Street

Victim Identified in Homicide in Alley near West Broad Street

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of the shooting in an alley near West Broad Street last Monday as Balewa Hendy, 24, of Richmond.

At approximately 11:03 a.m., officers were called to an alley near the 2000 block of West Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Hendy, down and unresponsive in the alley. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

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

Detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Detective A. 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.

Bainbridge Street Death Investigation

Bainbridge Street Death Investigation

The Richmond Police Department Major Crimes and Crash Team Units are investigating an accident and a shooting that occurred early this morning on Bainbridge Street. 

Today at approximately 5:08 a.m., Richmond Police responded to Bainbridge and West 13^th streets for the report of a vehicle crash and shots fired. Officers arrived and located a vehicle that had crashed into multiple parked, unoccupied, vehicles along Bainbridge Street. The vehicle sustained damage from the gunfire.  Officers determined that at the time of the crash there were two occupants in the vehicle and they were travelling eastbound. One victim sustained no injuries. The second victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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.

Victims Identified in Minefee Street Homicide, Death Investigation

Victims Identified in Minefee Street Homicide, Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the male who was shot on Minefee Street on Saturday and the female who was found dead in a residence on Minefee Street on Sunday.

Anthony Robinson, 35, of Richmond, was found down and unresponsive on a sidewalk in the 1300 block of Minefee Street at approximately 9:02 p.m. Saturday following calls for random gunfire and a report of a person down. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are investigating.

The following day, detectives found Sharonda Jasper, 39, of Amelia County, down and unresponsive in an apartment in the 1300 block of Minefee Street. She had not suffered from a visible injury but was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives have determined there is a connection between these individuals as Robinson and Jasper were both staying at the apartment where Jasper was found.

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

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 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 Highland View Avenue Homicide

Victim Identified in Highland View Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the shooting on Highland View Avenue on Monday as Marcus Craddock, 41, of Richmond.

At approximately 9:05 p.m., officers were called to the 1200 block of Highland View Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male, Craddock, down and unresponsive inside a residence. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on scene.

Detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call 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.

Minefee Street Death Investigation

Minefee Street Death Investigation

At approximately 9:02 p.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of Minefee Street for several reports of random gunfire and a report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and unresponsive on a sidewalk. 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.

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

Arrest Made in West Cary Street Stabbing

Arrest Made in West Cary Street Stabbing

Richmond Police detectives have arrested the suspect involved in the stabbing that occurred on West Cary Street last week.

John Harris, 58, of Richmond, was charged with malicious wounding and cutting/stabbing in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 10:16 p.m., Sunday, February 5, Harris was captured on a business surveillance camera in the 3000 block of West Cary Street stabbing an adult male victim several times. The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. Photos of the suspect near the scene of the assault were released to the public by detectives last week in an attempt to identify the suspect. Detectives thank the public for their assistance in identifying Harris.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.

 

Arrests Made in East 21st Street Shooting

Arrests Made in East 21^st Street Shooting

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, have arrested two suspects involved in the shooting on East 21^st Street last Friday.

Corey Poag, 40, of Richmond, was arrested without incident on Saturday and has been charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

Shadarryel Booker, 25, of Richmond, was also arrested without incident on Saturday and has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Her booking photo is attached.

At approximately 10:27 a.m. on Friday, February 10, officers were called to the 1500 block of East 21^st Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, who had driven a short distance from the scene, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers placed a tourniquet on the victim and he was transported to a local hospital with an injury that was not considered life threatening.

Anyone with further information about these shootings is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.

 

Corey Poag

Shadarryel Booker 

Arrest Made, Victim Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide

Arrest Made, Victim Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have charged the suspect in the homicide that occurred yesterday in an apartment on Chamberlayne Avenue. 

Dajon Baskerville, 29, of Richmond, has been charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

Yesterday at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers were called to the 4200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue after Baskerville reported he had shot his girlfriend. Officers arrived to the apartment and attempted to make contact with Baskerville. Officers then heard a shot from inside the apartment and breached the door, locating Baskerville and taking him into custody and seizing a firearm. Officers then located an adult female, Summer Fuller, 31 of Richmond, who had suffered a gunshot wound. Fuller was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injury.

At no time did officers fire their service weapons.

The investigation continues.

 Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.

 

Suspect in Attempted Robbery Sought

Suspect in Attempted Robbery Sought

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the attached photo who attempted a robbery at a business on North Arthur Ashe Boulevard this week.

At approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, officers were called to the 3200 block of North Arthur Ashe Boulevard for the report of an attempted robbery. The employee reported the adult male entered the business and demanded money. The suspect, seen wearing a navy blue pea coat and knit cap in the photo, shouted at the employee and threatened harm by indicating he had a firearm concealed in his clothing. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

Anyone with information about the identity of this individual is asked to contact Fourth Precinct Detective S. Rawlings at (804) 646-3182 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.

Arrest Made, Victim Identified in East Broad Street Homicide

Arrest Made, Victim Identified in East Broad Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the Henrico Police and VCU Police departments, have arrested a suspect in the homicide that occurred yesterday on East Broad Street.

Javaris Turner, 18, of Richmond, has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

Yesterday at approximately 2:11 p.m., officers were called to the 300 block of East Broad Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound, down and unresponsive on the north sidewalk of East Broad Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have identified him as Carlton Jackson, 36, of Richmond. An adult female also suffered a gunshot wound and she was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Detectives investigating the shootings identified a suspect vehicle that was involved and broadcast a description of the vehicle to officers. Yesterday, Henrico Police officers observed the vehicle in Henrico County and detained Turner.

“Partnerships with exemplary law enforcement agencies like Henrico Police and VCU Police are key to a safer Richmond and a safer region,” said Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “The rapid cooperation we received from the business community and the use of cutting-edge technology methods were also of paramount importance in this case. Law enforcement partners, community involvement, technology and dedicated RPD professionals were all vital factors which led to a swift arrest in this investigation.”

The investigation continues.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 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.  

 

East Broad Street Death Investigation, Aggravated Assault

East Broad Street Death Investigation, Aggravated Assault 

Today at approximately 2:11 p.m., officers were called to the 300 block of East Broad Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound, down and unresponsive on the north sidewalk of East Broad Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female also suffered a gunshot wound and she was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Detectives are attempting to locate witnesses. Detectives are also attempting to locate video to aid in their investigation. The VCU Police Department is assisting in this investigation.

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

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 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 Juvenile Sought

Missing Juvenile Sought 

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Richmond juvenile female who has been reported missing by her family.

Elienia Mendez-Anaya, 14, was last seen on Sunday, February 5 between the hours of 1 and 3 a.m., leaving her residence near the 1000 block of East 16^th Street in the Blackwell neighborhood.

Mendez-Anaya is approximately 5’5” tall and weighs about 130 pounds. Her photo is attached.

She is believed to be in the company of an adult Hispanic male.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mendez-Anaya is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Key at (804) 646-6764 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. 

Victims Identified in St. Paul Street Homicide, Death Investigation

Victims Identified in St. Paul Street Homicide, Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the two males who died after they were shot in an incident on St. Paul Street last month as Tyreese Robinson, 30, of Richmond, and Terry Brown, Jr., 25, of Richmond.

Detectives are investigating the shootings which led to both individuals succumbing to their injuries at a local hospital. Detectives have determined Brown, Jr. shot Robinson, making Robinson the third homicide victim in Richmond in 2023. Immediately after Robinson was shot, Brown Jr. was shot and individuals who were present fled the area.

At approximately 3:10 p.m., Friday, January 27, Richmond Police officers responded to the 1300 block of St. Paul Street after hearing gunfire in the area. They located one adult male, Brown Jr., with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. A second adult male, Robinson, arrived at the hospital also suffering from a gunshot wound.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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 South Kenmore Road Death Investigation Connected to Forest Hill Avenue Aggravated Assault

Victim Identified in South Kenmore Road Death Investigation Connected to Forest Hill Avenue Aggravated Assault

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the death investigation on South Kenmore Road last month as Jaden Carter, 18, of Richmond.

At approximately 5:54 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, officers were called to the 2100 block of South Kenmore Road for the report of a person shot. Officers located an adult male, Carter, who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Officers were then called to the 7400 block of Forest Hill Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with an injury that was considered life threatening.

Detectives believe these incidents are related. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call 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.

Arrest Made in 2022 Laurel Street Double Shooting

Arrest Made in 2022 Laurel Street Double Shooting

Richmond Police detectives, in coordination with the VCU Police Department and with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Task Force, have arrested a suspect in the double shooting on South Laurel Street last September.

Anthony Ford, Jr., 29, of Richmond, was arrested this morning in Richmond without incident. He has been charged with attempted murder x2 and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

Ford and another unknown male were the subjects of an RPD advisory last October which showed video and still photos of the pair in an attempt to identify the suspects. The second male has not yet been identified and detectives are again asking for the public’s assistance to identify him. His photo is also attached.

At approximately 8:09 p.m. on Monday, September 5, 2022, officers were called to the 200 block of South Laurel Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found two adult males who were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. They were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Witnesses reported the unidentified male in the below photo assaulted a female at the scene followed by Ford, Jr. shooting the victims.

“We are proud to partner with outstanding agencies throughout our region in the pursuit of public safety,” said RPD Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “The VCU Police Department is a valued law enforcement agency within the city which contributes greatly to the overall mission of safety in Richmond – and the U.S. Marshals are without peer in their expertise, dedication and effectiveness. Working together, we will continue to advance public safety for all.”

"We're thankful for the Richmond Police Department's diligent work in this case," VCU Police Chief John Venuti said. "The shooting occurred within blocks of VCU's Monroe Park Campus, which caused a great deal of concern in our community. We are relieved that this individual is now in custody and will continue to support the investigation in any way we can."

Anyone with further information about these shootings or anyone who can identify the second suspect is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 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.

Anthony Ford, Jr.

RPD attempting to identify