Traffic Advisory: Road Closures for Virginia’s 5000 Man March

June 11, 2020

Traffic will be affected as thousands of people are expected to march on Monument Avenue this weekend for Virginia’s 5000 Man March. 

The event is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.  West Broad Street (both sides), North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (both sides), and Monument Avenue (both sides) will be closed while participants march.  They are set to start near the Robert E. Lee Monument, head north on North Allen Avenue, then west on West Broad Street – marching until they get back to the Robert E. Lee Monument (see attached map).  RPD plans to open West Broad Street and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, once all participants have moved onto Monument Ave. 

No parking is permitted along the route from 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 until 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 14.   During that time period, there will also be no parking on North Meadow Street from Park Avenue to Monument Avenue and Monument Avenue all the way to North Lombardy Street (as shown on the map).

Driver Identified in Single Vehicle Traffic Fatality

June 11, 2020

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team investigators have identified the male driver killed in a single vehicle fatality Tuesday night as Terral L. Tyler, 37, of Richmond.

At approximately 11:43 p.m. Tuesday, Tyler was driving a vehicle south in the 1800 block of Brook Road when it went off the roadway to the right. Tyler’s vehicle struck a concrete planter box and the vehicle flipped onto its roof and caught on fire. Debris from the crash caused damage to three unoccupied park vehicles.

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

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call Crash Team Investigator J. DeBoard at (804) 646-1709 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Arrest Made in Blakey Street Homicide

June 9, 2020

  

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in connection to the Blakey Street homicide that occurred two months ago.

Everett L. Bolling, Jr., 36, of Chesterfield was arrested this past Friday.  He has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.  His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 6:50 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, officers were called to the 3400 block of Blakey Street.  When they arrived on scene, they found Francesca Harris-Scarborough, 31, of Richmond down inside of a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call Detective J. Larry at (804) 646-5896 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Suspects Sought in Commercial Burglary/Looting on West Main Street

June 9, 2020

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the individuals in the attached photos, who are suspects in a commercial burglary and looting that occurred last weekend.

Between approximately 2:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, security video shows nine to 10 suspects entering Experimax – located at 1307 West Main Street – three separate times.  The suspects stole almost all the computer equipment, cellphones, and registers in the store.  They also took a handgun from inside a desk drawer.  More than $100,000 of merchandise is estimated to have been stolen. 

Some of the suspects were seen arriving and leaving in what appears to be a black Mercedes-Benz SUV.

Anyone with information about the identity of these suspects is asked to call Third Precinct Detective M. Williams at (804) 646-1007 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Richmond Police Chief William C. Smith Statement on Incidents Involving RPD Officers During Protests in the City

June 8, 2020

“The Richmond Police Department has been collecting and analyzing information about the conduct of its officers. We have received several formal complaints which are being investigated, and that is just one component of our comprehensive review.  I have ordered a review of our use of force and crowd management policies as well as all tactics used during the past week.  Further, we will open a discussion with community leaders to advise us on how our policies, training and practices need to change to reflect the needs of our city, and I am personally committed to continuing the conversation on police reform with the community.”

“As you may know, Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette McEachin has announced an investigation by her office into what happened during the demonstrations.  I support this investigation and we are working quickly and thoroughly to ensure cooperation and full accountability. Again, I apologize for the release of tear gas last Monday.  It should not have happened.  I will provide the public with an update on the investigations and any disciplinary steps taken once they are complete and a determination is made by the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office that allows such discussion.”

N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard Homicide - Victim Identified

June 3, 2020

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred last night on the city’s north side.

At approximately 1:43 a.m., Tuesday, June 2^nd, RPD officers were called to the Rodeway Inn in the 3200 block of N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard for a report of a person shot. They quickly located a victim, Jermaine R. Stroman, 30, of Chester, VA lying in a third floor hallway. He had been shot.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:55 a.m.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact Detective G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or www.7801000.com or the P3 smartphone app. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Suspect Arrested in Semmes Avenue Officer-Involved Shooting

June 2, 2020

The Richmond Police Department is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting where two officers and a suspect were shot early this morning.

At approximately 1:25 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Semmes Avenue to investigate an armed party. When officers arrived, they encountered three adult males in the 1000 block of Semmes Avenue. During their interaction, one of the males produced a firearm and exchanged gunfire with one of the officers.  It was at this time the two officers were struck, along with the suspect. The officers and suspect were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The other two individuals remained on scene.  

One officer suffered life threatening injuries and the other suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.  

The suspect, Waseem A. Hackett, 19, of no known permanent address, was charged with Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony. Hackett was also served with outstanding warrants from a nearby jurisdiction. Additional charges are pending.

Hackett’s injury is non-life threatening and his booking photo will be released once it becomes available.

At this time, only one of the three individuals stated they attended the protests earlier in the evening. 

The Department’s Force Investigation Team (FIT) will investigate the shooting and prepare a report for review by the RPD Chief of Police and submission to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Major Crimes Det. A. Coates at (804) 646-0729.