Update - Three Vehicle Collision

Richmond Police Department
E-mail Advisory 2/11/12
Update - 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 westbound lanes. His vehicle collided with two vehicles that were traveling westbound. He died at the scene.

All three vehicles had a single occupant.

A driver in one of the involved vehicles was transported to VCU Medical Center with injuries that are not considered life threatening. The other driver was able to leave the scene without significant injury.

The westbound lanes of the Downtown Expressway were closed for several hours.

Three Vehicle Collision

Richmond Police Department
E-mail Advisory 2/10/12
Three 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 traveling westbound on the Expressway.

The Richmond Police Department and Richmond Fire Department responded to the scene, along with the State Police.

All three vehicles had a single occupant.

One driver was transported to VCU Medical Center with injuries that are not considered life threatening. One driver was able to leave the scene without significant injury, and one driver died at the scene.

Westbound lanes of the Expressway were closed for several hours as emergency crews worked the scene. Traffic was routed onto East Canal Street and allowed to return to the Expressway after passing west of the wrecks.

Eastbound traffic was limited to one lane to slow drivers down and aid in the safety of emergency workers.

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating. The identity of the person who died at the scene and the information about each vehicle involved will be released as soon as the Crash Team makes it available.

Recognize This McDonalds/7-Eleven Robber?

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 Hull St. around 9:30 p.m. last night. Though an employee initially didn’t think anything was stolen at McDonald’s, when investigators watched the surveillance video, they discovered the man stole money.

The robber fled the scene in a blue, mid-size truck, possibly a Ford ranger or similar style truck with ladder racks on the back and there were ladders on the racks.

The man is pictured in the attached surveillance photos.

Anyone who has information about this man is asked to call Detective Greg Russell at (804) 646-8171 or Detective Kevin Hughes at (804) 646-0675. Citizens may also call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Recognize These Graffiti Vandals?

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 painted on the Robert E. Lee monument in the Fan.

Investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify the men as well as a woman with a dog who was with the men.

Citizens are asked to call Richmond Police Detective Patrick Mansfield at (804) 646-4996 or Capitol Police Cpl. Jamie Cosby at (804) 786-0386. Citizens can also call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Richmond Police Honors Personnel, Community Partners

WHAT: Richmond Police Salute to Excellence Awards Ceremony

WHEN:1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1

WHERE:Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School
1000 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 Richmond region, will be presented a Service to Law Enforcement award for her many years of contributions to Richmond Police. She is just one of the many Service to Law Enforcement award honorees to be recognized.

Also, the Department will present the following prestigious annual awards:
• Precinct of the Year,
• Sector of the Year,
• Rookie of the Year and
• The Dominic O. Tabb Communications Officer of the Year.

The public and members of the media are invited to attend.

Can You Help Us Find This Missing Man?

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 sweatshirt, a big puffy dark blue jacket with white trim, a Redskins baseball cap and gloves. He wears glasses and has a bushy mustache.

Family members and detectives are concerned about Smith’s whereabouts because he has medical issues and is unfamiliar with the area.

Anyone who has information about Smith’s whereabouts is asked to call the Department’s Information Desk at (804) 646-0400 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Driver, Passenger in Fatal Chippenham Parkway Crash Identified

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 Lynette Thaniel, 27, and the passenger, Shalina Marie Perry, 22, were pronounced dead at the scene. Thaniel lived in the 6000 block of Lamar Drive. Perry lived in the 3400 block of Meadowdale Boulevard in Chesterfield County.

The driver of the southbound vehicle was taken to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. He remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition.

The Richmond Police Crash Team’s investigation of this accident is ongoing.