Arrests Made for Vandalism in Richmond

December 12, 2020

The Richmond Police Department made several arrests last night after a group of 15-20 individuals walked in the street from the Lee Circle to West Franklin Street. 

While marching, two people were arrested in the 600 block of West Franklin Street for vandalizing Rhoads Hall, a VCU residential housing facility. A photo of the vandalism is are attached.

Jasmine Bates was arrested by VCU Police and charged with vandalism. Her booking photo is attached.

Lavier Pounds was charged with vandalism and a misdemeanor capias out of Henrico County. His booking photo will be released once it becomes available

Demomse Wyatt was also issued a reckless driving summons in the 700 block of West Franklin Street.

Concord Avenue Death Investigation

December 12, 2020

At approximately 10:43 a.m. today, officers responded to the 2300 block of Concord Avenue for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male on the steps of a residence unresponsive. He was pronounced at the scene.

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

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or 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.

Arrest Made in West Broad Street Homicide

December 11, 2020

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department and the United States Marshals Service, have made an arrest in last Saturday’s homicide on West Broad Street.

Jarrett Fitzgerald was arrested Tuesday by the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force on outstanding warrants for robbery and use of a firearm in commission of a felony in connection to the homicide.  Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 1:54 a.m. on December 5, 2020, officers responded to the 2200 block of West Broad Street for the report of a person shot. Once on scene, they discovered Cory Hines sitting in a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds. Before an ambulance arrived, Hines was driven by private vehicle to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives determined the incident took place in the 2000 block of W Broad Street. They especially want to thank investigators with the VCU Police Department.

“With their assistance, relevant evidence was made available early on in this investigation. That proved valuable in confirming details of the case, which led to the offender being identified,” said Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Hughes at (804) 646-3917 and (804) 385-7269 or 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.

Arrest Made in Cheatwood Avenue Homicide

December 11, 2020

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, have made an arrest in last month’s homicide on Cheatwood Avenue.

Ryejon Lee was arrested yesterday by the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force on outstanding warrants for robbery and use of a firearm in commission of a felony in connection to the homicide.  Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 5:42 a.m. on November 23, 2020, officers were called to the 800 block of Cheatwood Avenue for the report of a vehicle colliding into a structure. RPD officers, the Richmond Fire Department and the Richmond Ambulance Authority arrived and found Chae’Meshia Simms, the sole occupant, in the vehicle that had collided into a detached garage in an alley. She had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with additional information to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or 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.

Cash Rewards for GUN250 Tips Raised to a Maximum of $1,000

December 10, 2020

In an effort to continue to reduce gun violence in Richmond, The Richmond Police Department and Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers have increased their cash rewards for GUN250 tips to a maximum of $1,000.

The GUN250 program – pronounced “gun two-five-oh” - was created to help keep illegally held firearms off the streets and out of the hands of criminals. Cash rewards are paid out for tips that result in the seizure of illegally-held weapons and/or an arrest. The previous top reward was $250.  The name – GUN 250 – will remain the same even though the rewards will be increased substantially.

“This increase underscores our commitment to getting illegally-held guns off the street and out of the hands of those who would do harm to our community,” said Mayor Levar M. Stoney. “We must use every tool in the toolbox to stop gun violence, and I applaud Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers for their investment to encourage more tips from the community that will help keep our city safer.”

 “If we decrease the firearms available to violent offenders and those too young to legally acquire them, then we can decrease violent crime in our city,” said Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith. “We want to continue to work with members of our community and reward them for their efforts in helping us keep Richmonders safe.

Tips may be offered anonymously by using the smartphone P3 Tips application or by calling Crime Stoppers at 804 780-1000.

Suspect Sought in Credit Card Fraud

December 9, 2020

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photo, who is suspected of using stolen credit cards to make fraudulent purchases.

On October 14, 2020, the victim received notifications that two of his credit cards were being used at multiple businesses in the city. The last purchases were made at the GameStop store on Forest Hill Avenue, which is where the photo of the suspect was taken.

The victim believes this happened after his wallet was stolen from his motor vehicle in Henrico County.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect is asked to call Third Precinct Detective M. Williams at (804) 646-1007 or contact 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 W Broad Street Homicide

December 6, 2020

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide on W Broad Street as Cory Hines, a male in his 30s.

At approximately 1:54 a.m. on December 5, 2020, officers responded to the 2200 block of W Broad Street for the report of a person shot. Once on scene, they discovered Hines sitting in a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds. Before an ambulance arrived, Hines was driven by private vehicle to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

 

Detectives have determined the incident took place in the 2000 block of W Broad Street. They are working to identify a suspect.

 

W Broad Street is a major thoroughfare and detectives ask anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in that area, near the intersection of N Allison Street, to contact them.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes at (804) 646-3917 and (804) 385-7269 or 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.