Missing Man Sought

November 4, 2016

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate Harry Pegram Jr, 86, of Richmond.

Mr. Pegram was reported missing on October 25. He is described as a black male, 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds with salt and pepper hair. At the time he was last seen, he wore a red plaid jacket, blue dress pants, a blue or black baseball cap and black shoes. He was clean shaven and had short-cut hair.

Anyone who sees Mr. Pegram or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Kristie Reed at (804) 646-6870 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.

 

 

 

Missing Woman Sought

November 1, 2016

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman, who has been missing since August.

Erica A. Vencill, 50, of Richmond, was last seen on August 18, near her home in the 2800 block of Hull Street. 

She is described as a white female, 5’ tall, weighing about 106 pounds with blonde hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing jeans and a shirt with dark and light gray stripes.

Anyone who sees Mrs. Vencill or has information on her whereabouts is asked to call Major Crimes Detective David Burt at (804) 646-3913 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.

 

 

Community Walk in Jefferson Davis Highway Neighborhood

November 1, 2016

WHAT:                       Richmond Police Department Community Walk

WHEN:                      5:00 p.m. Today, November 1, 2016

WHERE:                    3001 Jefferson Davis Highway – Olocuilta Restaurant

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 Jefferson Davis Highway 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 there has been a reduction in the number of crimes against commercial establishments. The area has hotels that cater to a transient population, commercial businesses, industrial areas and shopping centers.

“I want to thank the residents and business owners who have worked with me and my officers to address these crimes,” said Lt. Marland. “We know we need to continue to work hard. The goal of this walk is to re-energize the effort. Our focus now is to reduce crimes against individuals, such as Aggravated Assaults and Robberies, in which have seen a slight increase.”

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.

Arrest Made in Wallet, Pizza Robbery

October 28, 2016

A Richmond man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place last week in Union Hill.

Roderick D. Bugg, 28, of the 2100 block of Accommodation Street, was arrested yesterday evening and charged with robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of felony. His booking photo is attached.

Around 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, a male was walking in the 800 block of North 25^th Street with a pizza box when an unknown male approached him from behind and brandished a handgun. The victim placed the pizza box on the ground as the suspect pulled the victim’s wallet out of a pocket.

A second suspect approached the scene and took the pizza box, walked away and pulled a slice of pizza from the box and started eating it. A third suspect also walked up to the scene at this time.

All three suspects walked from the scene. There were no injuries.

The initial suspect is believed to have gotten on a red mountain bike and taken the victim’s wallet to a nearby convenience store, Ocean Grocery, located at 2438 Venable Street, where he attempted to use a debit card at an ATM.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call First Precinct Detective Gaetano Drago at (804) 646-3395 or (804) 510-4182. Citizens can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “ITip” followed by your tip.

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Suspect Sought in Attempted Robbery of Taxi Driver

October 28, 2016

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the man in the attached photo, who is a suspect in an attempted armed robbery of a taxi cab driver.

Shortly before 8 a.m. this morning, the taxi cab driver picked up a man in the 2900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. He drove the man to the 1300 block of Nelson Street, where the man displayed a silver and gray handgun and began to struggle with the driver. The driver was not injured during the incident. The suspect fled on foot into the Wynwood Apartments.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’8”- 5’10” tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds. He wore a Redskins sweatshirt, light blue pants or jeans and a stocking hat.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call First Precinct Detective Gaetano Drago at (804) 646-3395 or (804) 510-4182. Citizens can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “ITip” followed by your tip.

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Suspects Sought in Wallet, Pizza Robbery

October 26, 2016

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify suspects who robbed an individual of a wallet and pizza last week.

Around 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, a male was walking in the 800 block of North 25^th Street with a pizza box when an unknown male approached him from behind and brandished a handgun. The victim placed the pizza box on the ground as the suspect pulled the victim’s wallet out of a pocket.

A second suspect approached the scene and took the pizza box, walked away and pulled a slice of pizza from the box and started eating it. A third suspect also walked up to the scene at this time.

All three suspects walked from the scene. There were no injuries.

The initial suspect is believed to have gotten on a red mountain bike and taken the victim’s wallet to a nearby convenience store, Ocean Grocery, located at 2438 Venable Street, where he attempted to use a debit card at an ATM. This suspect’s photo is attached and video will be sent separately.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call First Precinct Detective Gaetano Drago at (804) 646-3395 or (804) 510-4182. Citizens can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “ITip” followed by your tip.

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Arrests Made in North 29th Street Homicide

October 25,2016

Richmond Police have arrested two males in connection to a homicide which occurred early this year in the city’s east end.

Keon C. Anderson, 18, of the 1100 block of St. Paul Street, and David D. Jones, 20, of the 2400 block of Richdale Road, have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Anderson has also been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Recent mugshots are attached.

At approximately 10:53 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, officers were called to the 1800 block of North 29^th Street for a report of a shooting. Inside a residence near the intersection of North 29^th and Y Streets they found a woman who had been shot.

The victim, Kemberly A. M. Williams, 49, of the 1800 block of North 29^th Street, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead at 11:42 p.m.

“This shooting took the life of an innocent woman. Through months of investigating, detectives were able to identify two of the individuals involved in this incident,” said Major Crimes Lt. Cynthia Hayes. “We are continuing to gather information and reaching out to anyone who may have witnessed or have information about what occurred that night.”

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Edward Aeschlimann (804) 646-3351 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

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