Officer-Involved Shooting on Cedar Street

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

Officer-Involved Shooting on Cedar Street

This morning at approximately 4:58 a.m., officers were called to the 1900 block of Cedar Street for the report of a disturbance with an armed person. Officers arrived on the scene within minutes and located the suspect, an adult male. After a brief encounter during which the male produced a firearm, the suspect was shot.

The male sustained a life-threatening injury and was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

A firearm was recovered at the scene.

Major Crimes detectives, Command Staff, First Precinct officers, and the Forensics unit responded to the scene. As is standard in officer-involved shooting investigations, the officer will be placed on administrative leave. More information will be available as the investigation continues.

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

RPD Celebrates 10 New Officers

RPD Celebrates 10 New Officers

 

WHAT:             The Richmond Police Department will graduate members of the 127th Basic Recruit Class to serve and the newest officers of RPD.

• City Clerk Candice Reid will commission the new officers.
• RPD officers will be pinned with their badges by Chief Rick Edwards.

 

WHEN:              10 a.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, March 28, 2024 

 

WHERE:           RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road

 

The 127th Basic Recruit Class of the Richmond Police Department is comprised of ten new officers who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to serve the public. The new officers continue to add to the diversity of the department with roots not only from across the USA – but with two new officers from the island nation of Jamaica.

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

 

 

 

CONTACT:     James Mercante

RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107

Arrest Made in East Broad Street Homicide

 Arrest Made in East Broad Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred earlier this month on East Broad Street.

Detectives arrested Johnathan Jackson, 29, of Richmond yesterday without incident and have charged him with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 7:46 a.m. on Friday, March 8, officers were called to the 900 block of East Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Vincent Robinson, Jr., 33, of Richmond, at a bus stop in front of City Hall who had suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury a short time later.

Detectives were assisted by the Virginia Capitol Police, Virginia State Police and VCU Police in this investigation.

“Detectives have been working this difficult investigation without pause since the morning of the shooting on East Broad Street,” said Chief Rick Edwards. “I am constantly impressed by the dedicated persistence of our officers and detectives, by the steadfast assistance of our partner agencies and by the important contributions of tips from the public.”

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or call 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.

RPD Command Staff Walk in Broad Rock Community

RPD Command Staff Walk in Broad Rock Community

 

WHAT:               Richmond Police Department Command Staff Community Walk

 

WHEN:               5 p.m., TODAY, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 

 

WHERE:            The meeting location is Broad Rock Community Garden, 404 E. Broad Rock Road

 

RPD Command Staff and Second Precinct officers will walk with collaborating public safety partners to interact with residents to hear concerns and to answer questions. Participants will offer tips to community members to prevent larcenies, particularly thefts from motor vehicles, and also offer safety tips to residents.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This walk is part of a series as the RPD Command Staff walks and talks with residents throughout the various city precincts which has been a longstanding tradition of the department. The RPD is committed to cultivating opportunities for open dialogue and building relationships with citizens that extend beyond the response to emergencies. 

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

CONTACT:      James Mercante

RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107

Update: East Broad Street Homicide Investigation

 

March 8, 2024           

 

Update: East Broad Street Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have provided photos of the suspect from the homicide that occurred earlier today. See the attached photos.

 

This morning, at approximately 7:46 a.m., officers were called to the 900 block of East Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Within two minutes officers arrived and found an adult male at a bus stop in front of City Hall who had suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury a short time later.

 

Detectives are investigating with the assistance of VCU Police and the Capitol Police. Detectives interviewed witnesses and collected video images from multiple sources near the scene. East Broad Street was closed in both directions to accommodate the investigation. The roadway is now open.

 

Richmond Police are looking for the suspect in this shooting. He is described as a black male possibly with a short beard but was wearing a face covering, a distinctive black and white hooded jacket, distinctive Fila sneakers, sunglasses, and blue jeans.  He was last seen in the area of 7^th and Grace Streets following the shooting. 

 

Anyone who sees this suspect is asked not to approach him. Call 911.

 

There were no other injuries. City Hall is closed for the holiday.

 

Anyone with information about this homicide or this suspect is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or call 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 Homicide Investigation

East Broad Street Homicide Investigation

At approximately 7:46 a.m., officers were called to the 900 block of East Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Within two minutes officers arrived and found an adult male at a bus stop in front of City Hall who had suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury a short time later.

Detectives are investigating with the assistance of VCU Police and the Capitol Police. Detectives interviewed witnesses and collected video images from multiple sources near the scene. East Broad Street was closed in both directions to accommodate the investigation. The roadway is now open.

Richmond Police are looking for the suspect in this shooting. He is described as a black male with sunglasses, a short beard, blue jeans and a distinctive black and white hooded jacket. He was last seen walking westbound on East Broad Street.

Anyone who sees this suspect is asked not to approach him. Call 911.

There were no other injuries. City Hall is closed for the holiday.

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

 

 

~James Mercante

Acting Director of Public Affairs

Richmond Police Department

(804) 646-0607

~mobile (804) 363-9107

 

Office of Strategic Communications and Civic Engagement

 

FREE Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway

                                        

                                     FREE Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway

Deter Motor Vehicle Theft

WHAT:      Free Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway                                                                                                           

WHEN:       11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2024                                                                                                    

WHERE:    Byrd Park: Shields Lake Shelter – 2201 Shields Lake Drive

BACKGROUND: The Richmond Police Department continues our efforts to decrease motor vehicle thefts within the city of Richmond. The event will be a fast and efficient way for Richmond city residents to receive a free steering wheel lock. Officers will be on site giving away steering wheel locks to Richmond residents who own Hyundai and Kia vehicles. While supplies last. Simply drive up to the parking area, present proof of residency and proof of ownership of a Hyundai or Kia, receive a free steering wheel lock, and drive away!

Media is invited to attend.

CONTACT:  Chelsea Taylor, RPD Office of Public Affairs (804) 337-4724

 

 

 

River City Half Marathon Road Closures and No Parking

River City Half Marathon Road Closures and No Parking

There will be numerous “No Parking” zones and street closures in effect as a result of the upcoming River City Half Marathon and 5K. Runners will take to city streets on Saturday, March 9.

The Richmond Police Department is asking motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the many roads that will be closed across the city to accommodate the event. No parking zones are in effect at 4 a.m., Saturday, March 9.

The day and times when street closures begin for the event:

 

                                                   Street Closure Locations

5600-6100 Blk. River Road between Cary Street Road & Huguenot Road

                                                  (7:00 AM-12:00 PM.)

7100-8500 Blk. Riverside Drive between Scottview Drive & Southampton Road

                                                   (4:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

3400 Blk. Bluff Drive between Riverside / Scottview Drive & Warner Road

                                                   (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

3300-3400 Blk. Warner Road between Longview Drive & Bluff Drive

                                                    (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

6800 Blk. Longview Drive between Warner Road & Wallowa Road

                                                    (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

6600-6700 Blk. Wallowa Road between Longview Drive & Windsorview Drive

                                                    (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

2800-3000 Blk. Windsorview Drive between Forest Hill Avenue & Wallowa Road

                                                    (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

5900-6700 Blk. Forest Hill Avenue between Pineway Drive & Hathaway Road

                                                    (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

5900 Blk. Fairlee Road between Forest Hill Avenue & Pineway Drive

                                                    (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

2400 Blk. Pineway Drive between Fairlee Road & Riverside Drive

                                                    (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)  

5500-5700 Blk. Riverside Drive between New Kent Road & Fairlee Road

                                                    (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

5400 Blk. New Kent Road between Riverside & Riverside Drive

                                                     (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

5000-5300 Blk. Riverside Drive between New Kent Road & Westover Hills Blvd.

                                                     (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)  

2000-2400 Blk. Westover Hills Blvd. between Riverside Drive & Park Drive

                                                     (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

2300-2600 Blk. Park Drive between Westover Hills Blvd. & Blanton Avenue

                                                     (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)  

1000 Blk. Blanton Avenue between Park Drive & Douglasdale Road

                                                     (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

2900-3600 Blk. Douglasdale Road between Blanton Ave & Portland Place

                                                     (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

200-300 Blk. Portland Place between Dover Road & Douglasdale Road

                                                     (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

3800-4200 Blk. Dover Road between Portland Place & Harrow Place

                                                     (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

4300 Blk. Oxford Road between Harrow Place & Coventry Road

                                                     (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)  

100 Blk. Harrow Place between Dover Road & Oxford Road

                                                     (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

4300-4600 Blk. Coventry Road between Oxford Road & Cary Street Road

                                                     (7:00 AM -12:00 PM)

4700-6100 Cary Street Road between Coventry Road & River Road

                                                     (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

 

                                        RIVER CITY HALF MARATHON                         

                                 Saturday, March 9, 2024 (4:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

                                                  NO PARKING LOCATIONS

5600-6100 Blk. River Road between Cary Street Road & Huguenot Road

7100-8500 Blk. Riverside Drive between Scottview Drive & Southampton Road

3400 Blk. Bluff Drive between Riverside / Scottview Drive & Warner Road

3300-3400 Blk. Warner Road between Longview Drive & Bluff Drive

6800 Blk. Longview Drive between Warner Road & Wallowa Road

6600-6700 Blk. Wallowa Road between Longview Drive & Windsorview Drive

2800-3000 Blk. Windsorview Drive between Forest Hill Avenue & Wallowa Road

5900-6700 Blk. Forest Hill Avenue between Pineway Drive & Hathaway Road

5900 Blk. Fairlee Road between Forest Hill Avenue & Pineway Drive

2400 Blk. Pineway Drive between Fairlee Road & Riverside Drive 

5500-5700 Blk. Riverside Drive between New Kent Road & Fairlee Road

5400 Blk. New Kent Road between Riverside & Riverside Drive

5000-5300 Blk. Riverside Drive between New Kent Road & Westover Hills Blvd.

2000-2400 Blk. Westover Hills Blvd. between Riverside Drive & Park Drive

2300-2600 Blk. Park Drive between Westover Hills Blvd. & Blanton Avenue

1000 Blk. Blanton Avenue between Park Drive & Douglasdale Road

2900-3600 Blk. Douglasdale Road between Blanton Ave & Portland Place

200-300 Blk. Portland Place between Dover Road & Douglasdale Road

3800-4200 Blk. Dover Road between Portland Place & Harrow Place

4300 Blk. Oxford Road between Harrow Place & Coventry Road

100 Blk. Harrow Place between Dover Road & Oxford Road

4300-4600 Blk. Coventry Road between Oxford Road & Cary Street Road

4700-6100 Cary Street Road between Coventry Road & River Road

RPD Officer Charged

RPD Officer Charged

Richmond Police officers arrested a fellow RPD officer today following his indictment by a grand jury this week.

Leary Wright, 40, of Richmond, was arrested at RPD Police Headquarters without incident. He has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and computer invasion of privacy. Both charges are misdemeanors. His booking photo is attached. He has been placed on administrative leave without pay.

Following a complaint late last year, the Richmond Police Department Office of Professional Responsibility began an investigation. Wright was placed on administrative leave with pay a short time later due to RPD administrative regulations.

Leary is an eight-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department. His current assignment is a patrol officer with Fourth Precinct.

“The RPD Office of Professional Responsibility has fully investigated this matter and has presented their findings to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney,” said Police Chief Rick Edwards. “While we will wait for the court process to run its course, I want the community to know we take these allegations seriously. We, as an organization, continue to strive to provide the highest level of professional service by our sworn and civilian staff.”