Arrests Made in Jefferson Davis Highway Homicide

November 14, 2017

The Richmond Police Department has made two arrests in connection to the homicide last month of Chanti N. Robinson in a parking lot on Jefferson Davis Highway.

Christopher L. Shelly, 39, of the 2000 block of Dinwiddie Avenue was arrested last month without incident by members of the Second Precinct Focus Mission Team. Rodney F. Lynch, 44, of the 1500 block of Ingram Avenue was arrested last week without incident, also by members of Second Precinct FMT. Shelly and Lynch have both been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

At approximately 5:02 a.m., on Tuesday, October 10, police received a call for a person down in the 4600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. When police arrived, they located Robinson, who had suffered injuries from gunshot wounds, unresponsive in the rear parking lot of a business. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives and Second Precinct FMT officers tirelessly worked this investigation, following leads, conducting interviews and making the arrests. The Department would also like to thank Chesterfield Police and the Crime Stoppers program for their assistance with this investigation.

 

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective R. Wigfall at (804) 646-6769 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

Community Walk in the Bellemeade Neighborhood

November 14, 2016

WHAT:                       Richmond Police Department Community Walk

WHEN:                      5:30 p.m. Today, November 14, 2017

WHERE:                    2500 Afton Avenue – Gene’s Market

BACKGROUND:     Chief Alfred Durham will lead his Command Staff and other RPD the officers on a walk at 5:00 p.m. today, November 1, through the Bellemeade neighborhood. During the walk, officers will speak with community members about safety concerns they may have and what they would like to see from the Richmond Police Department.

Sector 213 Lieutenant Robert Marland said so far this year the neighborhood is down in the grand total of major crimes. However, he said the area has seen an increase in burglary of commercial properties and theft from motor vehicles.

The Bellemeade Neighborhood is a long standing and well established neighborhood,” said Lt. Marland.  “One of the core elements of tackling issues is citizen involvement in identifying and addressing public safety concerns. I cannot thank the citizens of Bellemeade enough for their work with my officers in addressing crimes in their neighborhood.”

This event is the latest in a series of walks conducted by the Richmond Police Department in neighborhoods throughout the city.

Members of the media are encouraged to attend.

Suspect Sought after Threatening Employee with Firearm

November 13, 2017
The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the man in the attached photos who is a suspected of brandishing a firearm inside a downtown 7-Eleven.

At approximately 5:38 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, the suspect walked into the 7-eleven, located at 1001 E. Main Street, asking for cigarillos. The victim asked the suspect for identification and after going back and forth, the suspect threw his ID on the counter. The victim then told the suspect to leave. After refusing, he pulled out a firearm and stated “b**ches like you, I’ll shoot.”

The suspect left the store and fled on foot.

He is described as a black male in his early 20’s and approximately 5’5” feet tall. At the time he was wearing a black zipped up hoodie with headphones on, dark pants and black shoes.

Anyone with any information about these individuals or their whereabouts is asked to call First Precinct Detective Tori Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword “GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. All the Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

RPD Promotes Safety for Places of Worship

November 13, 2017

                     

Mosques, churches, synagogues and all places of worship should be havens from the chaos of life. Safety is paramount and adopting a few simple procedures can dramatically increase the security of these sanctuaries and help to protect the people within and the surrounding property.

The Richmond Police Department will be hosting a safety and awareness forum for religious gathering places. The forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. A variety of topics will be discussed, including general safety, preparing for an emergency, firearms in places of worship and pastoral protection.                                                                                   
The forum will be held at the Richmond Police Department Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road. For further questions please contact Officer Kimberly Cheatham-McClarin at 646-6754.

Police Continue Search of Persons of Interest in Blackwell Shooting

November 7, 2017

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the two persons of interest in the attached photos who may have knowledge related to a shooting in the Blackwell neighborhood early this year.

At approximately 4:35 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, police responded to the intersection of East 20^th Street and Albany Avenue for a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they found an adult male inside of a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later released for his non-life threatening injuries.

The individuals are described as:

• POI 1: Black male with dark hair and a low cut. He is approximately 30 years old, 5’7”-5’8” in height, 170-180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and black sneakers.
• POI 2: Black male with short, dark hair. He is approximately 20-25 years old, 5’5” in height, 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue polo shirt with a large logo on his left chest.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call Major Crimes Detective J. Fultz at (804) 646-3929 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.

Abandoned Bike Clean-Up!

Reminder: 2017 Richmond Marathon Closures and Parking Restrictions

November 8, 2017

The 2017 Richmond Marathon is just days away! Hundreds of runners will take to city streets on Saturday, Nov. 11. There will be numerous “No Parking” zones and street closures will be in effect as a result.

The Richmond Police Department is asking motorists to be patient and on the lookout for runners along the routes. Maps of the course are attached.

Please be aware of signs restricting parking and detours throughout the city starting at 10 am. Friday Nov. 10 and continuing through 7 p.m. Saturday Nov. 11.

The follow streets will be closed or modified during the designated times:

·         Tredegar Street between S. 7^th Street and Brown’s Island/2^nd Street Connector will be closed from 10 a.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday

·          Broad Street between Boulevard and N. 12^th Street from 4 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m.

·         Hermitage Road (Northbound) between N. Laburnum and Pope Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m.

·         North Mulberry Street between W. Broad and W. Grace Streets from 4 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m.

·         North 3^rd Street between E. Broad and Main Streets from 4 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m.

·         Broad Street between N. 4^th Street and Boulevard from 4 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m.

·         Cowardin Avenue (One/Southbound Lane) between Semmes Avenue and Lee Bridge from 4 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m.

·         Tredegar Street between Dominion Resources and Brown’s Island Way/2^nd Street Connector from 3 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m.

·         Longview Drive between Scottview Dr. and Wallow Road from 4 a.m. Saturday until noon

·         Huguenot Road between Huguenot Bridge and Cherokee Road from 4 a.m. Saturday until 11 a.m.

·         Windsorview Drive between Wallowa Road and Forest Hill Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until noon

·         Riverside Drive between Huguenot Bridge and Scottview Drive from 4 a.m. Saturday until noon

·         River Road/Cary Street Road between Maple/Libbie Avenue and Three Chopt Road from 4 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m.

·         Lee Bridge (2/Southbound Lanes) between Belvidere and Cowardin Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m.

·         Brook Road (southbound) between Fauquier Avenue and North Lombardy Street from 4 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m.

·         Fauquier Avenue (North and Southbound sides) between Crestwood and Brook Roads from 4 a.m. Saturday until 11 a.m.

·         Westmoreland Street between Monument and Grove Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m.

·         Forest Hill Avenue (westbound) between Windsorview Drive and Semmes Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m.

·         Pope Avenue between Hermitage and Crestwood Roads from 4 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m.

·         Scottview Drive between Riverside Drive and Longview Drive from 4 a.m. Saturday until noon

·         Belvidere (1/Southbound Lane) between Lee Bride and East Main Street from 4 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m.

·         Grove Avenue (westbound) between Westmoreland Avenue and Maple Street from 4 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m.

·         Monument Avenue (westbound) between Cowardin Avenue and Forest Hill Avenue/Roanoke Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m.

·         Bellevue Avenue between Hermitage Road and Bryan Park from 4 a.m. Saturday until 11 a.m.

·         Brookland Parkway between Hermitage Road and Loxley Road from 4 a.m. Saturday until 11 a.m.

·         East Franklin Street between North 2^nd and North 6^th Streets from 4 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m.

·         West Grace Street between Boulevard and North Allen Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 9 a.m.

·         West Main Street between Belvidere and the Boulevard from 4 a.m. Saturday until 2 p.m.

·         5^th Street between East Grace and Tredegar Streets from 4 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m.

·         Boulevard (northbound) between West Cary Street and Hermitage Road from 4 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m.

·         Boulevard (southbound) between West Broad Street and Monument Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 9 a.m.

·         Crestwood Road between Pope Avenue and Fauquier Avenue from 4 a.m. Saturday until 11 a.m.

·         Maple Avenue between Grove Avenue and River/Cary Street Road from 4 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m.

·         Wallowa Road between Longview and Windsorview Drive from 4 a.m. Saturday until noon

·         Semmes Avenue (westbound) between Cowardin Avenue and Forest Hill/Roanoke Avenue from 4 a.m. until 1 p.m.

·         North Lombardy Street between Brook Road and West Grace Street from 4 a.m. until 3 p.m.

·         Grace Street between North Allen Avenue and North 9^th Street from 4 a.m. until 3 p.m.