October 28, 2020
On Tuesday night a group of individuals walked through Richmond, eventually damaging vehicles and buildings in several areas in the city and causing unrest. Four were arrested.
After
leaving Monroe Park, the group headed west along West Main Street. At
approximately 9:54 p.m., individuals in the group were observed throwing
objects at patrons at a restaurant. Soon after, officers observed an individual
throw a large stone and damage an RPD K-9 vehicle. A photo of the stone that
was recovered is attached. Later, that same individual was seen throwing an
object against a business. As officers moved to arrest this individual, a group
member assaulted an officer.
Unlawful
assembly was not declared and no chemical agents were deployed.
The
Department consulted with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney on possible
charges and charged four individuals. Their photos are attached.
Paxton
Chapman was
charged with obstruction of justice, carrying a concealed weapon and
pedestrian in the roadway.
Saraswati
Rowe
was charged with obstructing free passage.
Harrison
Sellers
was charged with inciting a riot and throwing a missile at an occupied vehicle.
Michael
Toney
was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer.
Anyone
with further information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
