Victims Identified in Six Vehicle Collision on Thanksgiving Day

November 30, 2020

The Richmond Police Department’s Special Operations Division-Traffic Crash Team has identified the victims of last week’s six vehicle collision as Karen Murphy, a female in her 50s, and Kevin Hancock, a male in his 50s.

At approximately 7:54 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2020, the operator of a pick-up truck, traveling westbound on Brookland Park Boulevard, disregarded a red light and entered the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue, striking two vehicles, including an SUV, that were traveling southbound on Chamberlayne Avenue.

All three vehicles then collided with three vehicles that were stopped in the eastbound lanes of Brookland Park Boulevard.

Murphy and Hancock were in the SUV. Murphy was pronounced dead at the scene. Hancock was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the pick-up truck, an adult male and sole occupant, was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening. Charges are pending

Occupants of the other vehicles, all adults, suffered minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Olson at 804-646-1664 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. 

Delivery Vest-Wearing Suspect Sought in Package Thefts

November 27, 2020

Third Precinct detectives need the public’s help to identify the male in the photo who is suspected of stealing packages from several homes this week.

In several incidents, the adult male wore a blue delivery-type vest, much like the one in the attached photo, which could give onlookers the impression he was legitimately making deliveries. With a parcel or box in hand, the suspect would approach a porch, which already had parcels present, switch out the real delivered boxes with the one he approached with, and walk to a waiting vehicle.

The vehicle, also pictured partially obscured by tree branches, is a blue sedan, possibly a Nissan Sentra.

If anyone sees suspicious activity or what they believe to be this suspect they are asked to call 911. Anyone with information is also asked to email Third Precinct Lieutenant Phibbs at william.phibbs@richmondgov.com or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

The Richmond Police Department suggests that during this busy season of package delivery:

• Consider having packages delivered to your place of employment;
• Ask a family member or trusted neighbor to receive your parcels;
• Pick up packages at a local distribution center or locker location, or;
• Request signature on delivery.

Suspect Sought in Hull Street Homicide

November 25, 2020

Richmond Police Department detectives need the public’s help to locate Jesse Hall, the suspect in this month’s homicide on Hull Street. His photo is attached. Hall is in his late 20’s, is 5’ 6” tall with a slight build. He may be driving a Dodge hatchback, gold in color.

At approximately 11:17 a.m., on Wednesday, November 11, officers were called to the 3000 block of Hull Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found Nicholas Yarborough, a male in his 20’s, in a front yard of a structure down and unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone who sees Hall is asked to call 911.

Anyone with knowledge of Hall’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 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 Cheatwood Avenue Homicide

 November 24, 2020

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of yesterday’s shooting on Cheatwood Avenue as Chae’Meshia Simms, a transgender woman in her 30’s.

At approximately 5:42 a.m., officers were called to the 800 block of Cheatwood Avenue for the report of a vehicle colliding into a structure. RPD officers, the Richmond Fire Department and the Richmond Ambulance Authority arrived and found Simms, the sole occupant, in the vehicle that had collided into a detached garage in an alley. She had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

The Major Crimes division’s detectives are investigating this incident and ask anyone with information to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 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 Labrook Drive Homicide

November 22, 2020

Richmond police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide on Labrook Drive as a juvenile female in her late teens.

At approximately 1:37 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to the 500 block of Labrook Drive for the report of a person down. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile female inside a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced on scene.

Earlier in the day around 11:17 a.m., officers were called to intersection of Carnation Street and Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a vehicle stopped at the stoplight for a period of time. When officers arrived, they found an adult male unresponsive inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Detectives have determined these two incidents are related. The victim and the male suspect knew each other and were in a relationship.

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

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 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.

Labrook Drive Death Investigation

November 22, 2020

At approximately 1:37 p.m. today, officers responded to the 500 block of Labrook Drive for the report of a person down. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile female in her teens inside a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced on scene. 

Earlier in the day around 11:17 a.m., officers were called to intersection of Carnation Street and Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a vehicle stopped at the stoplight for a period of time. When officers arrived, they found an adult male unresponsive inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

At this time, the Major Crimes division’s detectives are investigating to determine if these two incidents are related.

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

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 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.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Hull Street

November 21, 2020

The Richmond Police Department’s Special Operations Divisions-Traffic Crash Team is investigating an incident that occurred last night in which a pedestrian was fatally struck on Hull Street.

At approximately 8:50 p.m. yesterday, an adult male pedestrian was crossing the road in the 2600 block of Hull Street when he appeared to have fallen. He was lying in the street and was struck by a vehicle heading east on Hull Street.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator R.Rose at 804-646-1665 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.