Unlawful Assembly Arrests – City Hall

June 23, 2020

The Richmond Police Department last night declared an Unlawful Assembly during an occupation of the Marshall Street approach to the entrance to City Hall, blocking the public right of way to through traffic. Protestors threw traffic cones, barricades and concrete trash cans into the street, used vehicles to block off the street and set up tents in front of the entrance doors. The protestors also threw rocks and other objects at the officers.

At approximately 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23^rd, officers arrived at city hall to deal with the occupation, which had been growing in size for several hours. Protestors were distributing fliers which indicated they planned to stay in place long-term. (flier attached).

Approximately forty minutes after the officers arrived, the first Unlawful Assembly announcement was broadcast to the crowd and then repeated several times. The announcement was also posted on Twitter. After another 45 minutes had passed, officers began arresting those who had not dispersed.

Twelve people were arrested and charged under state code 18.2-406, taken to the Justice Center for processing and then released. They are:

·       Adrianna E. Carpenter, 30, W/F, Richmond

·       William A. Neer, 27, W/M, Richmond

·       Stephanie R. Smith, W/F, 29, Richmond

·       Lily V. Bova, 27, W/M, Virginia Beach

·       Ha N. Tran, 29, A/F, Richmond

·       Darian A. White, 23, W/F, Richmond

·       Anthony J. Laudermilk, 22, W/M, Richmond

·       Jasmine Naghedi, 22, Unknown/F, Richmond

·       Alaja Patterson, 19, B/F, Richmond

·       Deandre J.E. Quarles, 22, B/M, Richmond

·       Jonathan A. Delk, 24, B/M, Richmond

o   Delk was also served an outstanding felony warrant for embezzlement

·       John D. Weakley, 37, W/M, Richmond – photo not yet available

o   Weakley was also charged with four counts of Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer

One RPD officer was injured when he was struck on the arm by a hickory stick. He was treated at the scene.

Adrianna E. Carpenter

William A. Neer

Stephanie R. Smith

Lily V. Bova

Ha N. Tran

Darian A. White

Anthony J. Laudermilk

Jasmine Naghedi

Alaja Patterson

Deandre J.E. Quarles

Jonathan A. Delk

Victim Identified in Stoney Run Road Homicide

June 22, 2020            

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim of this morning’s homicide as Willie L. Johnston, 81, of Richmond.

At approximately 2:34 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Stoney Run Road  for the report of a person shot.  Once on scene, police found Johnston unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.  He suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes at (804) 646-3917 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.

Unlawful Assembly Arrests

June 22, 2020

The Richmond Police Department last night declared an Unlawful Assembly during a protest at the J.E.B. Stuart Monument. The action was taken as protesters threw objects at the officers and tied a rope to the statue in an apparent attempt to pull it down – an action that would have put many people at risk of being hit.

Six people were arrested under state code 18.2-406, taken to the Justice Center for processing and then released. They are:

·       Paul E. Behrends, II, 23, white male, Richmond – photo not yet available

·       William G. Keller, 23, white male, Richmond

·       Robert W. Wood, 20, white male, Henrico – photo not yet available

·       Summer A. Orcutt, 30, white female, Richmond

·       Thomas J. Feeney, 25, white male, Richmond

·       Anna C. Posner, 21, white female, Lorton, VA

Posner was re-arrested after she returned to the statue. She was charged with another, related offense - under state code 18.2-407.

One RPD officer was injured when he was struck on the arm by a thrown brick. He was treated at the scene.

William G. Keller

Summer A. Orcutt

Thomas J. Feeney

Anna C. Posner

Suspects Sought in Denim Shop Burglary

June 22, 2020

Richmond Police Department detectives need the public’s assistance to identify the four individuals in the photos who burgled a denim shop earlier this month.

At approximately 2:25 a.m. on Monday, June 1, the four suspects cut a hole in the exterior wall of a denim shop, located in the 6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike, entered the building and stole merchandise and cash. The burglars took some denim items but mostly stole pairs of athletic shoes.

Anyone who can identify these suspects or anyone with information about the merchandise or this incident is asked to call Third Precinct Detective M. Williams at (804) 646-1007 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Fairfield Way Fatal Crash

June 21, 2020

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team is investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in the city.

At approximately 5:20 p.m., Saturday, June 20^th, RPD officers were called to the 2500 block of Fairfield Way for a report of a one vehicle crash.

The located the vehicle, upside down, against a tree on the side of the roadway. The driver, an adult male, had been partially ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:25 p.m. His next of kin have not yet been located. He was the only occupant of the vehicle.

While the crash remains under investigation, the Crash Team has determined the vehicle was travelling eastbound on Fairfield Way approaching the intersection with Accommodation Street at a high rate of speed when the vehicle swerved abruptly to the left. The vehicle struck the median curb, causing it to go into a partial rotation where it crossed over the median striking 2 tress, flipped and continued into the westbound travel lane, and came to a final rest on the sidewalk on the north side of Fairfield Way.

After further investigation, a final report will be submitted to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Hospital Street Shootings

June 20, 2020

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a shooting incident at the Shockoe Hill Apartments overnight in which one person was killed and two were wounded before the shooter turned the weapon on himself.

At approximately 11:49 p.m., Friday, June 19^th, RPD officers were called to the 200 block of Hospital Street for a report of a shooting. When they arrived they quickly located three victims inside the apartment building. Two of them, an adult male and an adult female, were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening gunshot injuries. A third victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased person has been identified as Betty D. Richardson, 63, of Richmond.

The shooter has been identified as her son, Jesse Richardson, 47, of Richmond. With the assistance of the Virginia State Police, he was found in a nearby apartment with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

All four persons were known to each other.

The investigation is on-going. Detectives are not looking for additional suspects.

Anyone with information about these shootings may contact Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927. They may also contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com or by smartphone at the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

1805 Monument Avenue Trespassing Arrest

June 20, 2020

Richmond Police officers were called this morning to investigate a report of an individual spotted on the roof of an unoccupied building overlooking the Lee Monument.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., a 911 call was received from a person at the monument asking RPD officers to respond to deal with the situation.

When the first officer arrived at 6:32 a.m., eyewitnesses told him they had seen the individual on the roof with a firearm.

At approximately 7:47 a.m., as RPD officers were preparing to enter the building, an individual was spotted just outside the building. He was taken into custody. He was armed with a handgun.

The individual has been identified as Riley O’Shaughnessey, 38, of Richmond, a white male. After consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, he has been charged with trespassing, a Class 1 misdemeanor which is a releasable summons. No photograph is available. There is no weapons charge as it was being carried lawfully.

O’Shaughnessey is employed as an officer with the Richmond International Airport Police Department. At the time of his arrest, he was not carrying any law enforcement identification.

The building was searched. Nothing additional was found. The circle was re-opened to traffic shortly after 10:00 a.m.

The Department would like to thank those individuals who assisted the officers by reporting the trespasser and providing valuable information at the scene.

The investigation is on-going. Additional evidence is being collected and witnesses are being interviewed.