Police

Museum District Walk Through

2012-02-13T08:48:00.002-05:00

Chief Bryan T. Norwood and the Department’s Command Staff will join Sector 311 Lt. Michael Stith in a neighborhood walk through this afternoon in the Museum District.Officers will start the walk at 5 p.m. today at 3330 Grove Avenue in the parking lot of Temple Beth El and fan out around that area. They will be talking with residents about their public safety concerns as well as informing them

Gilpin Court Homicide Victim Identified

2012-02-13T08:29:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentE-mail Advisory 2/13/12Gilpin Court Homicide Victim Identified The victim in last night’s Gilpin Court homicide has been identified. At approximately 8 p.m., the Richmond Police Department received a call of a shot fired in the 1300 block of St. John Street. Officers arrived and found Antwon D. Freeman, 19, of the 1900 block of Whitcomb Street dead from an

Gilpin Court Homicide

2012-02-12T22:28:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentE-mail Advisory 2/12/12Gilpin Court Homicide At approximately 8 p.m., the Richmond Police Department received a call of a shot fired in Gilpin Court. Officers arrived and found a deceased male between housing units in the 1300 block of St. John Street. The victim is described as a black male in his early 20’s. He appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. The

Update - Three Vehicle Collision

2012-02-11T13:25:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentE-mail Advisory 2/11/12Update - Three Vehicle Collision The driver who died in yesterday’s three vehicle collision on the Downtown Expressway has been identified. At approximately 4:15 p.m., Harry A. Fuller, Jr., 65, of the 13600 block of Cartwright Lane, was operating the vehicle that crossed from the eastbound lanes across the grassy median into the

Three Vehicle Collision

2012-02-10T20:30:00.001-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentE-mail Advisory 2/10/12Three Vehicle Collision A three vehicle collision occurred on the Downtown Expressway this afternoon, resulting in one fatality. At approximately 4:15 p.m., just east of the Belvidere Street overpass, a vehicle traveling eastbound crossed the grassy median and entered the westbound traffic lanes. It collided with two vehicles that were

Recognize This McDonalds/7-Eleven Robber?

2012-02-08T14:27:00.003-05:00

Richmond Police investigators need the public’s help to find and identify the man who robbed both a 7-Eleven early this morning and a nearby McDonald’s.Just after midnight today, a man walked into the 7-Eleven at 2922 Jefferson Davis Highway, acted as if he had a gun and robbed the clerk. Based on the man’s description, investigators believe he’s the same person who robbed the McDonald’s at 821

Recognize These Graffiti Vandals?

2012-02-07T12:41:00.005-05:00

Richmond Police and Capitol Police investigators need the public’s help to find and identify the people, pictured at right, who were involved in several graffiti incidents recently.During the late night hours on Friday, Jan. 27, and morning on Saturday, Jan. 28, two males were seen spray painting the words “Five” and “Five-O” on several city business facades downtown. The graffiti was also spray

Richmond Police Honors Personnel, Community Partners

2012-01-31T16:48:00.002-05:00

WHAT: Richmond Police Salute to Excellence Awards CeremonyWHEN:1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1WHERE:Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School1000 N. Lombardy St.BACKGROUND:Chief Bryan T. Norwood and the Richmond Police Department will honor personnel and community members for their work in 2011 to contribute toward a safer city.Ruby Turner, a staunch advocate for law enforcement throughout the Metropolitan

Can You Help Us Find This Missing Man?

2012-01-25T14:10:00.003-05:00

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help to find a man suffering from medical issues who is missing.Floyd Pendleton Smith, 59, was last seen by his son at 2 a.m. today in the 700 block of Stockton Street. Smith, pictured below, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 5’10 feet tall and weighing 180 pounds.He was last seen wearing an orange, hooded

Driver, Passenger in Fatal Chippenham Parkway Crash Identified

2012-01-22T16:18:00.002-05:00

The Richmond Police Department has identified the persons who died in yesterday’s accident on Chippenham Parkway.Around 4:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, a vehicle traveling northbound on Chippenham Parkway crossed over the center median into southbound traffic right after the Stony Point exit. The vehicle was immediately struck by a southbound vehicle.The driver of the northbound vehicle, Toure

Police Identify Columbia Street Homicide Victim

2012-01-22T16:17:00.001-05:00

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim in the South Side homicide that occurred late yesterday afternoon.At 4:20 p.m. officers responded to a shooting in the 3000 block of Columbia Street. When officers arrived, they found Adl Musa Johnson, 22, lying on a sidewalk with an apparent gunshot wound. Johnson, who lived in the 1900 block of Raven Street, was pronounced dead at the

Fatal Accident Closes Chippenham Parkway

2012-01-21T20:06:00.001-05:00

The northbound and southbound lanes of Chippenham Parkway at the Stony Point exit are closed because of a fatal traffic accident this evening. The roadway is not expected to reopen before 11 p.m.Around 4:35 p.m. a vehicle traveling northbound on Chippenham Parkway crossed over the center median into southbound traffic right after the Stony Point exit. The vehicle was immediately struck by a

Police Investigate Homicide on Columbia Street

2012-01-21T19:59:00.003-05:00

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a South Richmond homicide that occurred this afternoon.At 4:20 p.m. officers responded to a shooting in the 3000 block of Columbia Street where they found a male with an apparent gunshot wound lying on a sidewalk. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Officers caught and detained a possible supsect several blocks away from the homicide and he is being

Police Identify Westover Hills Boulevard Homicide Victim

2012-01-21T19:03:00.002-05:00

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim in yesterday's homicide.At 4:18 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, officers responded to reports of shots fired and a man down in the 600 block of Westover Hills Boulevard. When officers arrived they found Samuel L. Johnson, 38, with gunshot wounds lying next to a car in the parking lot of the Ashton Square Apartments. Johnson, who lived in the 1800

Westover Hills Boulevard Homicide Investigation

2012-01-20T19:37:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police needs the public's help in the investigation of a homicide that occurred earlier this evening.At 4:18 p.m. officers responded to reports of shots fired and a man down in the 600 block of Westover Hills Boulevard. Officers found a male with gunshot wounds lying next to a car in the parking lot of the Ashton Square Apartments. He was pronounced dead at the scene.During the

Advisory - Suspect Sought in Bank Robbery

2012-01-19T12:00:00.005-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentEmail Advisory 1/19/2012Suspect Sought in Bank RobberyRichmond Police investigators need the public’s help to find and identify the man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank yesterday. Surveillance still images are below and attached. A short video clip is below.At approximately 11:36 a.m., a male, dressed as a woman, presented a note demanding money to a teller at the

Suspects Sought in Shooting

2012-01-17T13:23:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police investigators need the public’s help to find and identify a group of teens who shot a mentally-disabled man last week. The 52-year-old victim was walking to church choir practice at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, when four males in their late teens confronted him near the intersection of Phaup and North 20th Street near Fairfield Court. The man, who is known for

Homicides, Commerical Robberies Lead Decline in Violent Crimes for 2011

2012-01-10T15:37:00.001-05:00

Overall, crime was up last year in Richmond – by 1 percent – compared to the same statistics for 2010. This slight increase was driven by property crimes, which were up by 2 percent.However, there was a significant reduction in violent crimes, with homicides and commercial robberies leading the decline, down 10 percent and 14 percent, respectively. Aggravated assaults also were down 3 percent.

Body in Canal Identified as Missing N.C. Man

2012-01-09T11:18:00.001-05:00

The Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the body found in the canal Saturday as Matthew H. Williams, who’s been missing since last month. At approximately 2:10 p.m. Saturday, a passerby in the 1900 block of Dock Street spotted the body in the canal and called police. The Medical Examiner’s Officer will determine the cause and manner of death, but Richmond Police detectives do not suspect

Woodhaven Drive Homicide

2012-01-08T16:00:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentEmail Advisory 1/8/2012Woodhaven Drive HomicideThe Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred last night.At approximately 8:47 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of Woodhaven Drive and discovered a male lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where

Body Discovered in Canal

2012-01-07T17:00:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentEmail Advisory 1/7/2012Body Discovered in CanalAt approximately 2:10 p.m. a passerby in the 1900 block of Dock Street spotted a body in the canal and called police.The Richmond Police Department and Richmond Fire Department responded and recovered the body of a male from the canal.Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death and will attempt to

Victim in James River Death Investigation Identified

2012-01-07T16:00:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentEmail Advisory 1/7/2012Victim in James River Death Investigation IdentifiedRichmond Police has identified the man whose vehicle was submerged in the James River yesterday.Freddie Dabney III, 43, of the 2600 block of Quisenberry Street, Midlothian, died after his vehicle entered the James River from Wharf Street at approximately 10:44 a.m. yesterday.Police and

Arrest Made in Shooting of Child

2012-01-06T21:00:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police DepartmentEmail Advisory 1/6/2012Arrest Made in Shooting of ChildThe Richmond Police Department has arrested two people that are connected to the shooting of a three-year old boy today.Antwoine Mealey, 21, of the 1500 block of North 20th Street, the father of the victim, was arrested and charged with felony child neglect resulting in injury. His photo is

Recognize This Fas-Mart Robber?

2012-01-05T14:37:00.001-05:00

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify and find a man who robbed the Valero Fas-Mart at gunpoint on Christmas Eve. At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Dec. 24, a man walked into the gas station at 2107 Semmes Avenue and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. He is described as a black male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing between 220 pounds and

Recognize This McDonald's Robber?

2012-01-05T08:58:00.003-05:00

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify and find the man pictured below who robbed a McDonald’s on Midlothian Turnpike. At approximately 5:50 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, a man walked into the McDonald’s at 6808 Midlothian Turnpike and robbed the business at gunpoint. He is described as a black male with a medium build, approximately 6 feet to 6’3 feet tall and between 24 and

Can You Help Us Find This Stolen Hebrew Cemetery Statue?

2012-01-03T11:29:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to find a statue that was stolen from the Hebrew Cemetery at the Congregation Beth Ahabah in the past few weeks. Between 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, and 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, an unknown person(s) stole a bronze, 20th century statue titled the ‘High Priest’ from the cemetery in the 400 block of Hospital Street. The statue, pictured below

Police Identify Victims in Homicide Incidents

2011-12-25T18:46:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police has identified the three victims in two separate homicide incidents yesterday.In the first incident, shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, Richmond Police responded to a residence in the 800 block of North 35th Street for a report of two persons down. Officers arrived and found Edward Lee Bowmer Jr., 60, and Robin Sheryl Clapp, 56, deceased inside a residence. Both had been

Police Investigating Highland Park Homicide

2011-12-25T01:34:00.001-05:00

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred late Christmas Eve in the city’s north side.Richmond Police received several calls around 11:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, for random gunfire in the vicinity of the 3500 and 3600 blocks of Meadowbridge Road. Officers investigating the calls found a male in his late teens with gunshot wounds. He was taken to VCU Medical Center,

Suspect Wanted in Abduction in Connection with Double Homicide

2011-12-24T23:06:00.002-05:00

The Richmond Police Department is looking for a male involved in the abduction of 2-year-old child following a double homicide in Church Hill.Jamal Louis Clemons, 27, of the 700 block of North 35th Street is wanted for abduction, three counts of robbery, three counts of robbery with a firearm and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony by a convicted felon.Clemons is a black male,

Quick Arrest Made in Pedestrian Fatality

2011-12-23T12:18:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police officers made a quick arrest early this morning of a motorist suspected of striking a pedestrian on North 8th Street. The pedestrian died of his injuries.According to the Richmond Police Crash Team investigation, Bruce Lee Carter, 47, of Richmond was walking in the 400 block of North 8th Street around 2:15 a.m. when he was hit by a 2006 Mercury Milan. The driver of the Mercury

North 25th Street Homicide Investigation

2011-12-22T14:11:00.002-05:00

The Richmond Police Department is investigating the death of a woman who was shot earlier this morning in the city’s East End.Around 7:20 a.m. a Richmond Police officer was flagged down by a passer-by who noticed a woman unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in the 1100 block of North 25th Street. The woman had a gunshot wound.She immediately was taken to VCU Medical Center, where she

Suspects Sought in Fan Stabbing

2011-12-21T14:38:00.001-05:00

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to find and identify two men involved in the stabbing of another man in the Fan District.Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, a fight broke out in the 1500 block of West Main Street between two groups of men. During the struggle, one of the victims, a 25-year-old man, was cut and suffered an 8-inch stab wound to his abdomen. The other victim,

Burglary Charges in Missing Man Case

2011-12-19T11:06:00.004-05:00

Richmond Police detectives have charged three men with conspiracy to commit burglary in connection with a missing Shockoe Bottom man case.Tre S. Carrington, 24, and Erik S. Finger Jr., 22, both of the 5900 block of Nestle Avenue; and, Andrew L. Scott, 21, of Henrico County, have each been charged with one felony count of conspiracy to commit burglary. Carrington and Finger Jr. have also been

Family Offers Reward in Missing Person Case

2011-12-17T16:23:00.003-05:00

The family of a man who went missing under suspicious circumstances this week is offering up to a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the discovery of Matthew Henry Williams.“Matthew recently graduated from Campbell University and just moved here on November 26, excited and ready to start his new career in finance,” Aunt Debbie Owens said. “He is an energetic, larger-than-life young man

Man Missing; Foul Play Suspected

2011-12-15T09:14:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to find a man who has gone missing under suspicious circumstances.Matthew Henry Williams, 23, of the 1900 block of East Cary Street, was last seen about 10 p.m. Tuesday entering his apartment building with three unknown, black males, and leaving with them an hour later. About 1 a.m. Wednesday, two of those same men are seen trying to break into

Public Cautioned About Unattended Car Warmups

2011-12-15T08:15:00.000-05:00

Now that the temperatures have dropped, city residents have started to warm up their cars in the morning, often times leaving them unattended. This has resulted in several motor vehicle thefts in the city. Last week, Second Precinct officers took reports for five stolen vehicles. Citywide, there were 16 such motor vehicle thefts last week compared with four during the same time period last year.

Midlothian Turnpike Robbers Sought

2011-12-14T14:33:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify and find two men who robbed a woman at gunpoint on Midlothian Turnpike recently. They are pictured in the below surveillance video. At approximately 1 a.m. on Nov. 29, a woman pulled up to a gas station in the 6200 block of Midlothian Turnpike. As she sat in her car, two men approached her and one of them flashed a gun and grabbed

Witnesses Sought in Powhite Incident

2011-12-01T09:53:00.000-05:00

Richmond Police detectives are looking for witnesses regarding an incident this week in which a man was struck by a vehicle on the Powhite Parkway. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, officers were called to the emergency lane on the northbound side of the James River Bridge on the Powhite Parkway for a report of a man stuck by a vehicle. The 24-year-old woman who was driving told officers she

Police Seek Help to Identify Man

2011-11-30T16:29:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police has developed a composite sketch in an ongoing effort to identify a man found deceased last Wednesday.Around 9:30 a.m. Nov. 23, a man was found deceased in a wooded area near the 2000 block of Mecklenburg Street in the Whitcomb neighborhood. There was no identification on his body and no signs of foul play.The composite sketch shown at right provides the best resemblance of the

Holiday Events Close Some Streets; Restrict Parking

2011-11-30T16:03:00.002-05:00

Richmond’s holiday season begins this weekend with the Grand Illumination on Friday, Dec. 2, and the Dominion Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3. Downtown traffic patterns and parking will be adjusted to make way for these events. Motorists and residents are reminded to pay close attention to street signage indicating detours, street closings and parking restrictions. For Friday’s Grand

Recognize This Shooting Suspect Vehicle?

2011-11-30T08:27:00.003-05:00

Richmond Police need the public’s help to identify a vehicle used during a shooting last week in Gilpin Court. The vehicle can be seen in the below photos. At approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, a male reported he was shot twice by an unknown person traveling in a brown Chevy Blazer in the 1300 block of St. Peter Street. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening. Anyone with

Gilmer Street Persons of Interest Sought

2011-11-30T07:55:00.002-05:00

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify two men involved in the robbery of two VCU students at gunpoint on Gilmer Street recently Two persons of interest are pictured in the below photos using the victims’ stolen credit cards. At approximately 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, two men were walking in the 400 block of Gilmer Street when they were robbed at gunpoint by two

Arrest Made in Weekend Homicides

2011-11-29T13:45:00.001-05:00

The Richmond Police Department has cleared the two homicides from the past weekend with the arrest of an individual. The suspect was identified and arrested yesterday afternoon without incident.The suspect in both homicides is a 16-year-old male. He is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.“Our Major Crimes detectives worked

Movie Filming to Close Several Downtown Streets

2011-11-28T15:51:00.001-05:00

The Richmond Police Department asks motorists to be aware of the following major street closures and traffic disruptions in the downtown area in the next few weeks.Because of the Lincoln movie filming around the Capitol area and Governor’s mansion, the following streets will be closed or traffic stopped intermittently during the designated times:On Tuesday, Nov. 29:• There will be intermittent

Help Needed to Identify Man

2011-11-26T09:16:00.001-05:00

Richmond Police needs the public’s assistance identifying a man found deceased on Nov. 23.Around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, a man was found deceased in a wooded area near the 2000 block of Mecklenburg Street in the Whitcomb neighborhood. There was no identification on his body and no signs of foul play.The deceased is a black male between 20 and 30 years of age. He was wearing a long-sleeve black shirt

Suspicious Fire Investigation Update

2011-11-23T09:38:00.000-05:00

The Richmond Police Department has charged the occupant of the Grove Avenue apartment that caught fire Saturday.Jeff S. Prillaman, 51, of the 3500 block of Grove Avenue, has been charged with the manufacture of methamphetamine. His photo will be released when it is available.Saturday at approximately 9:30 p.m. the Richmond Fire Department responded to a fire in the 3500 block of Grove Avenue.

Pursuit and Wreck - Suspect Photo

2011-11-22T15:23:00.001-05:00

Attached and below is the photo of the vehicle operator in Saturday’s pursuit and wreck.Leroy K. Maclin, 30, of the 1300 block of Cedar Lawn Avenue in Henrico has been charged with driving under the influence, driving on a revoked license and attempt to elude. Saturday night at approximately 10:30 p.m., an officer on foot received information about a vehicle being driven dangerously in Shockoe

Suspicious Fire Investigation

2011-11-20T15:00:00.004-05:00

At approximately 9:30 p.m. last night the Richmond Fire Department responded to a fire in the 3500 block of Grove Avenue. After the fire was extinguished, chemicals were found in the apartment that are consistent with the production of methamphetamine. The Richmond Police Department was called to the scene.Arson investigators were called to the scene as well as the Bomb Squad as a precaution. The

Pursuit and Vehicle Wreck Update

2011-11-20T15:00:00.003-05:00

The vehicle operator in yesterday’s pursuit and wreck has been identified as Leroy K. Maclin, 30, of the 1300 block of Cedar Lawn Avenue in Henrico.Last night at approximately 10:30 p.m., an officer on foot received information about a vehicle being driven dangerously in Shockoe Slip. The officer observed the vehicle and attempted to stop it in the 1400 block of East Cary Street but the vehicle

Pursuit and Vehicle Wreck

2011-11-20T02:00:00.000-05:00