Chief Edwards to Highlight Dangers, Investigations, Arrests and Convictions for Shooting Recklessly on NYE

Chief Edwards to Highlight Dangers, Investigations, Arrests and Convictions for Shooting Recklessly on NYE

 

 WHAT:            Chief Rick Edwards warns of the dangers of shooting recklessly on New Years Eve and highlights the investigations, arrests and convictions that have occurred in the past two years.

 

 WHEN:             10:30 a.m., TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 

 

 WHERE:          RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.

 

 BACKGROUND:

Media is invited to join Chief Rick Edwards as he advises the public about the peril when individuals recklessly shoot on New Years Eve. Insight into the investigations will be shared, and the five arrests and convictions resulting from those investigations by RPD detectives will be highlighted. Gunshot detection technology will be discussed. This technology which pinpoints locations where shootings occur and advances police response and assists investigations.

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on East Broad Street

 Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on East Broad Street

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision on East Broad Street as William Martin, 71, of Richmond.

Yesterday at approximately 12:03p.m., officers were called to the intersection of East Broad and North 10^th streets for the report of a vehicle colliding into a pedestrian.

Officers arrived and found an adult male, Martin, down and injured in the eastbound lanes of East Broad Street. The driver of the vehicle that struck Martin remained at the scene. Martin was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life-threatening. Today, he succumbed to his injuries.

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene to investigate. They have determined an adult male driver of the vehicle made a left turn from North 10^th Street onto the eastbound lanes of East Broad Street and struck Martin while he was in the crosswalk. Charges are pending for the driver of the vehicle.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with further information about this collision is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel at (804) 646-1042 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Homicide Investigation

Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Homicide Investigation

Yesterday at approximately 8:57 p.m., Richmond Police Department officers were called to the 2700 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a domestic disturbance. The call was soon updated to a shooting call. Officers arrived and located an adult female, Porshia Williams, 34, of Richmond, inside of a structure down and unresponsive. She had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Detectives with the RPD Major Crimes unit are investigating and are attempting to locate a known male believed to have been at the scene.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Fatal Vehicle–Pedestrian Collision on Hull Street Road

Fatal Vehicle–Pedestrian Collision on Hull Street Road

Yesterday at approximately 6:54 p.m., officers were called to the 5700 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was transported to a local hospital where yesterday he succumbed to his injuries.

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and determined that the male was not in a crosswalk and was walking in the center of Hull Street Road when a vehicle being operated westbound struck him. The driver stayed on scene.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Sergeant V. Griffith-Matko at (804) 646-1718 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Victim Identified in Spotsylvania Street Homicide Investigation

 December 23, 2025   

Victim Identified in Spotsylvania Street Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the Spotsylvania Street homicide investigation as Dameon Felix, 20, of Richmond.

At approximately 11:56 p.m., Sunday, December 21, officers responded to the 1600 block of Spotsylvania Street after the gunshot detection system reported a gunfire alert. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Felix, down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

 

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Fatal Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation on Green Acres Avenue

December 21, 2025 

Fatal Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation on Green Acres Avenue

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in the 100 block of Green Acres Avenue. 

At approximately 5:53 p.m., Friday, December 19, a call for service was received for a male lying in the grass near the 100 block Green Acres Avenue. An adult male was located down on the ground unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. 

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and determined that the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound in the 100 block of Green Acres Avenue. This investigation continues. 

 Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel (804) 646-1042 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780- 1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous

Advisory: RPD Command Staff Walk in Randolph Neighborhood

 

December 17, 2025

RPD Command Staff Walk in Randolph Neighborhood

 

WHAT:            Richmond Police Department Command Staff Community Walk

 

WHEN:            4 p.m., TODAY, December 17

 

WHERE:          The meeting location will be the 1300 block of Idlewood Avenue in the Randolph                             Community

 

Richmond Police Department command staff and Third Precinct officers will walk in Sector 313 with collaborating public safety partners to interact with residents and offer crime prevention tips. 313 Sector Lieutenant Cynthia Marlowe and participants will engage residents to better understand their needs and hear their concerns and suggestions for improvements in public safety. Residents will receive crime prevention tips to combat theft from motor vehicles.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This walk is part of a series as the RPD Command Staff walks and talks with residents throughout the various city precincts, which has been a longstanding tradition of the department. The RPD is committed to cultivating opportunities for open dialogue and building relationships with citizens that extend beyond the response to emergencies. 

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

CONTACT:      James Mercante

RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107