Victim Identified in Jefferson Davis Highway Homicide

October 11, 2017

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday morning on the city’s south side.

At approximately 5:02 a.m., police received a call for a person down in the 4600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. When police arrived, they located an adult male deceased from gunshot wounds in the rear parking lot of a business.

The victim has been identified as Chanti N. Robinson, 29, of the 3000 block of 2^nd Avenue

The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective R. Wigfall at (804) 646-6769 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

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Arrest Made in Forest Hill Bank Robbery

October 11, 2017

The Richmond Police Department has arrested Robert A. Wallace, 44, of the 40 block of Pilkington Street, who is suspected of robbery which occurred last week in the Forest Hill neighborhood.

At around 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, police were called for a commercial robbery which occurred at the Wells Fargo at 7119 Forest Hill Avenue. The suspect entered the bank and after pacing around the lobby for a few minutes, approached a teller with a note demanding money. The teller complied and handed the suspect a plastic bag with cash. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

Wallace was taken into custody Thursday, Oct. 5 without incident.

“His apprehension was a joint effort between Third Precinct detectives, Focus Mission Team officers, and members of the community who provided information through Crimes Stoppers and social media,“ said Sgt. Charles Hayes.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Third Precinct Detective Ryan Nixon at (804) 646-1165 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. Both Crime Stoppers contacts are anonymous.

Suspects Sought in Connection to Larceny, Credit Card Fraud

October 9, 2017

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the photos who is suspected of larceny and credit card fraud.

At approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, police were called to the 2600 block of Stony Point Parkway for a report of a larceny. Officers were told that at approximately 11:45 a.m. earlier in the day, as the victim was dining at a restaurant at Stony Point Fashion Center, the suspect, who was sitting directly behind her, bumped her chair. Later, as she was about to leave, the victim noticed her purse was missing.

Police later discovered one of the credit cards in the purse was used at around 12:45 p.m. at the Target located at 7107 Forest Hill Avenue. Surveillance video shows the two suspects attempting to make a transaction.

The suspects are described as:

·        Suspect 1: A Hispanic male with a thin build. At the time he was wearing a gray polo shirt with a dark color with a light stripe, dark red pants, dark-colored shoes, and a red baseball cap with the letter, “H,”

·        Suspect 2: A white or Hispanic female with a medium build. At the time she was wearing a gray top, dark-colored leggings, light-colored flat shoes, and a tote bag with a design and dark-colored straps

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this incident to call Third Precinct Detective Alexandra Davila at (804) 646-1069 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “ITip” followed by your tip.

 

Second Victim Identified in Shockoe Bottom Homicide

October 8, 2017

The Richmond Police Department has identified the second victim as Deonte M. Bullock, 19, of the 2200 block of Carrington Street in the homicide which occurred early Sunday morning in Shockoe Bottom.

At approximately 1:16 a.m., officers patrolling in the area heard gunfire. When police arrived to the 1700 block of East Main Street they located Bullock and Oscar W. Lewis II, 25, of the 1700 block of N. 29th Street suffering from life threatening gunshot wounds. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bullock was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries this afternoon.

The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

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Victim Identified in Shockoe Bottom Homicide

October 8, 2017
The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim of this morning’s homicide as Oscar W. Lewis II, 25, of the 1700 block of N. 29^th Street.  

At approximately 1:16 a.m., officers patrolling in the area heard gunfire. When police arrived to the 1700 block of East Main Street they located Lewis and another individual suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene. The other individual was transported to a local hospital to be treated.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

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Arrest Made in Clarkson Road Homicide

October 6, 2017

The Richmond Police Department has made an arrest in connection to Monday’s homicide on Clarkson Road.

DeQuan T. Burns, 21, of the 5100 block of Van Hoy Lane, Charlotte, NC, turned himself in to police yesterday. Burns has been charged with robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending.

At approximately 10:21 p.m., Monday, police were called to the 1400 block of Clarkson Road for the report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they found Bryant S. Jordan, 24, of the 5900 block of Sugarbush Drive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

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Victim Identified in Crestview Road Death Investigation

October 5, 2017
The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim in a shooting which occurred this afternoon in the city’s East End as Hakeem W. Winston, 24, of the 800 block of Admiral Gravely Boulevard.

At approximately 12:29 p.m., police were called to the 3900 block of Crestview Road for a report of a person shot. When police arrived, they located Winston suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.

Winston was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

A second call was received at approximately 12:36 p.m. for an adult male who arrived at a local hospital with a life-threating gunshot wound.

Detectives have determined the two incidents are related. At this time, police are not actively seeking any suspects.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Coates at (804) 646-0729 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

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