Richmond
Police Charge Multiple Individuals in Reckless Traffic Disruptions
The
Richmond Police Department has charged several individuals following a large “car
club” gathering that disrupted traffic and caused injuries across the city late
Saturday night, October 18.
“This kind of
reckless driving is not just dangerous – it’s criminal,” said RPD Chief Rick
Edwards. “If you choose to endanger others with these illegal, dangerous
acts, you risk losing your vehicle. The Richmond Police Department will
continue to make arrests and, in coordination with the Office of the
Commonwealth’s Attorney, will seek to seize and forfeit the vehicles used. We
will not allow a few reckless drivers to threaten the safety of our community.”
At
approximately 11:32 p.m., an off-duty officer near West Broad Street and
Arthur Ashe Boulevard observed vehicles driving recklessly. Responding
officers found numerous vehicles and pedestrians blocking the intersection. One
vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, and the Metro Aviation Unit was called to
assist.
With aerial
support, officers located and stopped several drivers involved in the activity
near South 9th and East Canal streets.
The following
individuals were charged:
1. Jabez
Ray, 20, of Virginia Beach — reckless driving and failure to display front
license plate.
2. Roderick
McCree, 22, of Woodbridge, VA — racing or exhibition driving; aiding or
abetting. His vehicle was towed.
3.
Tyler Outlaw, 21, Moyock, NC – summons issued
for failure to display rear license plate.
Warrants
were also obtained for two other individuals who were involved and stopped that
night. The two offenders reside in other jurisdictions and officers are working
with law enforcement to serve those warrants.
At approximately
the same time on Saturday, officers responded to reports of other reckless
motorists in the 4800 block of Forest Hill Avenue blocking the
intersection. Drivers were reportedly performing burnouts in the street and
driving dangerously with over 200 total participants including involved
spectators.
With assistance
from the Metro Aviation Unit, officers stopped Michael Suarez Rivero, 22, of Springfield,
VA, who was charged with reckless driving and having an altered license
plate. His vehicle was towed for investigation.
Detectives are
also investigating a felony hit and run that occurred at the Forest Hill Avenue
location. An adult male called police on Friday, October 24 and reported
that he was struck by a vehicle that was driving recklessly during this
incident.
When injured,
he was transported to a local hospital in a private vehicle with injuries that
were not considered life threatening. The delay in reporting was due to the
victim seeking out medical treatment for his injuries.
Anyone with
information about this incident is asked to call Hit and Run Investigator
Detective Sergeant R. Misegades at (804) 646-3135 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000
or use the P3 Tips
app. All tips remain anonymous.
