Advisory: RPD Command Staff Walk in Randolph Neighborhood

 

December 17, 2025

RPD Command Staff Walk in Randolph Neighborhood

 

WHAT:            Richmond Police Department Command Staff Community Walk

 

WHEN:            4 p.m., TODAY, December 17

 

WHERE:          The meeting location will be the 1300 block of Idlewood Avenue in the Randolph                             Community

 

Richmond Police Department command staff and Third Precinct officers will walk in Sector 313 with collaborating public safety partners to interact with residents and offer crime prevention tips. 313 Sector Lieutenant Cynthia Marlowe and participants will engage residents to better understand their needs and hear their concerns and suggestions for improvements in public safety. Residents will receive crime prevention tips to combat theft from motor vehicles.

 

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

Advisory: Victim Identified in Fairfield Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

December 17, 2025

Victim Identified in Fairfield Avenue Homicide Investigation   

             

Yesterday at approximately 7:07 p.m., officers were called to the 2300 block of Fairfield Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Travis Logan-Baker, 35, of Richmond, inside of a residence down on the floor suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Four Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Vehicles Damaged in First Precinct

Four Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Vehicles Damaged in First Precinct

 

Officers with Richmond Police Department’s First Precinct arrested four juveniles early Sunday morning after being called to the scene of vehicle vandalisms and thefts from motor vehicles.

 

On Sunday at approximately 1:34 a.m., a member of the public called police when observing several juveniles who were damaging multiple vehicles in the 1500 block of North 31^st Street. This scenario matched two other incidents featured in an RPD advisory on Friday, which alerted the public to multiple vehicles damaged and thefts from motor vehicles in eastern Richmond.

 

Following the call for service, First Precinct patrol officers rapidly responded and located the juveniles. Officers engaged in short foot pursuits and apprehended all four suspects. Detectives believe there may be a connection between these suspects and the earlier incidents and are actively investigating.

 

Among items seized from the suspects were two window punches – handheld devices used to shatter vehicle windows. Detectives are in consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney regarding charges for the four juvenile males, ages 15, 16, 17 and 17, of Richmond.

 

“I not only applaud First Precinct patrol for their rapid and effective response – but I thank the public for reporting these incidents and the media for sharing this information,” said RPD Chief Rick Edwards. “When we all take responsibility for public safety – it leads to a safer Richmond for all.”

 

Anyone with further information about vandalism and theft from motor vehicles is asked to contact Detective Sergeant C. Miller at (804) 646-1289 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Multiple Vehicles Damaged in Two Incidents in First Precinct

 

December 11, 2025

Multiple Vehicles Damaged in Two Incidents in First Precinct

Richmond Police Department detectives are investigating two incidents of damage to multiple parked vehicles in First Precinct.

 

This morning at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers were called to an apartment parking lot in the 400 block of North 18^th Street for the report of several vehicles damaged. Officers arrived and found 33 vehicles with smashed driver’s windows. Contents in the vehicle had been ransacked and items had been stolen from multiple cars.

 

Yesterday at approximately 5:20 a.m., officers were called to an apartment parking lot in the 2200 block of East Cary Street for the report of several vehicles damaged. Officers arrived and found 26 vehicles with smashed driver’s windows. Contents in the vehicle had been ransacked and items had been stolen from multiple cars. Detectives have determined the vandalism and thefts from motor vehicles in this incident occurred at approximately 2 a.m.

 

Detectives are seeking photos and videos from surveillance cameras from the properties and nearby to identify suspect(s). Patrol officers have been notified and will continue robust patrols.

 

Anyone with information about vandalism and theft from motor vehicles is asked to contact Detective Sergeant C. Miller at (804) 646-1289 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on West Carnation Street

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on West Carnation Street

 

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision on West Carnation Street last Saturday as Lauren Jones, 40, of Richmond.

 

At approximately 5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 29, officers were called to the 6000 block of West Carnation Street for the report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Officers arrived and found an adult female, Jones, down and unresponsive in the roadway. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

 

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and interviewed the driver of the striking vehicle, who had remained at the scene. Investigators have determined Jones was in the roadway when struck by the vehicle.

 

The RPD Crash Team continues to investigate. At this time, no charges have been filed.

 

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator K. Quinn at (804) 646-6190 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

 

Advisory: R Street Homicide Investigation

December 1, 2025

R Street Homicide Investigation                

At approximately 3:28 p.m., Friday, November 28, officers were called to the 1800 block of R Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located a 15-year-old juvenile male, down on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.