Advisory: Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss End-of-Year Crime Stats

 January 15, 2025

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss End-of-Year Crime Stats

 

  WHAT:             End-of-year Public Safety Briefing to the Community

 

  WHEN:              10 a.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, January 16, 2025 

 

  WHERE:           The briefing location is at RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.

 

Chief of Police Rick Edwards will address crime stats impacting the public and highlight strategies that reduced property and violent crime in 2024. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jessica Aber, will join Chief Edwards to discuss the recent seizing of a property used for years as a drug operation in the East End.

 

  BACKGROUND:    

This crime briefing will inform the community of crime trends impacting public safety, recognize successful multi-jurisdictional operations, outline department strategies, and announce again the upcoming opportunities for members of the public to engage in community events to participate in a joint effort to reduce crime.

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

  CONTACT:     James Mercante

RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107

 

Advisory: Victim Identified in Wythemar Street Homicide Investigation

 

January 3, 2025     

 

Victim Identified in Wythemar Street Homicide Investigation

                                       

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred last week on Wythemar Street.

 

At approximately 12:06 p.m., Monday, December 23, officers were called to the 100 block of Wythemar Street for the report of a person stabbed. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Sean Scott, 26, of Richmond down and injured with apparent stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

 

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 B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 or call 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.

Victim Identified in Clarkson Road Homicide Investigation, Aggravated Assault x2

Victim Identified in Clarkson Road Homicide Investigation, Aggravated Assault x2

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of the homicide on Clarkson Road last week as Dashawn Khan, 22, of Richmond.

At approximately 9:29 p.m., Wednesday, December 25, officers were called to the 1400 block of Clarkson Road for the report of random gunfire. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Khan, in the stairwell of an apartment building, down and unresponsive. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Another adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound was at the scene when officers arrived. His injury was not considered life threatening and he refused treatment. A third adult male victim was transported by personal vehicle to a local hospital. His injury was also not considered life threatening.

Anyone with information about this homicide or the two aggravated assaults is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 or call 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.

 

Wythemar Street Death Investigation

Wythemar Street Death Investigation

At approximately 12:06 p.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Wythemar Street for the report of a person stabbed. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and injured with apparent stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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

Major Crimes detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 or call 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.

Male Identified in Walmsley Boulevard Death Investigation

Male Identified in Walmsley Boulevard Death Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the male who was transported to a local hospital by personal vehicle following a shooting on Wednesday.

 

At approximately 11:48 p.m., on Wednesday, December 18, officers were called to Chippenham Hospital after an unknown driver dropped off the male before leaving the area.

 

The male, John Kelson, Jr., 18, of Richmond, had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead by medical personnel shortly after arrival.

 

Detectives have determined the shooting occurred in the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard and are investigating.

 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 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.

Suspect Sought in Theft of Motor Vehicle

 

December 20, 2024   

 

Suspect Sought in Theft of Motor Vehicle

 

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the female in the attached photos who is a suspect in a motor vehicle theft that occurred at the Omni Hotel.

 

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on November 23, officers were called to the 100 block of S 12th Street to investigate a motor vehicle theft. When officers arrived, an employee reported that an unknown female had illegally removed a vehicle from the business's valet area.

 

On December 5, 2024, the stolen vehicle was recovered in Norfolk, VA, and towed by Virginia State Police.

 

The suspect was described as a female wearing a dark blue T-shirt, grey pants, and white open-toed shoes. She was captured on the hotel surveillance camera, and her photos are attached.

 

Anyone with information about the identity of this individual is asked to contact First Precinct Detective T. Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

Advisory: Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Homicide Investigation

 

December 19, 2024   

 

Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Homicide Investigation

                                                                               

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on Hull Street Road this week.

 

At approximately 5:36 p.m., Sunday, December 15, officers were called to the 5700 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a robbery that was upgraded to a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, James Owens, 38, of Chesterfield, down and unresponsive. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and 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 P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 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.