Pedestrian Identified in December’s Fatal Collision on North Robinson Street

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team has identified the pedestrian who died in the collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred in December as Margaret Doran, 77.

At approximately 9:47 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Richmond Police were called to the intersection of North Robinson Street and Park Avenue for the report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Officers arrived and found Doran injured at the scene. She was transported to a local hospital where this week she succumbed to her injury.

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team investigated the collision scene and charged the driver, Sarah Warner, a female in her twenties, with driving under the influence. Her booking photo is attached.

Anyone with further information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Detective Lindsey at (804) 646-6190 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified, Charges Placed in Fatal Crash on Warwick Road

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team has identified the victim in Monday’s fatal two-vehicle collision on Warwick Road as Ludding Estrada, 41.

At approximately 12:17 a.m., Richmond Police responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 4800 block of Warwick Road. Officers arrived and found an adult female, Estrada, with life-threatening injuries resulting from the crash. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

The RPD Crash Team responded, collected evidence, took measurements and the investigation continues. The driver of the striking vehicle, Amadeo Guevara, 31, was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while under the influence. His booking photo is attached.

Anyone with further information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator J. DeBoard at (804) 646-3462 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Fatal Crash / Hit and Run with Pedestrian in the 2600 block of Berwyn Street

April 16, 2021

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team is investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred last night on Berwyn Street.

At approximately 9:15 p.m., Richmond Police responded to a person down in the roadway in the 2600 block of Berwyn Street. Officers arrived and found an adult male in his 40’s, down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced at the scene. Detectives will release the identity of the victim following family notification.

The Crash Team responded, collected evidence, took measurements and are investigating. The striking vehicle left the area after impact with the pedestrian and didn’t return.

Anyone with information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator Drago at (804) 646-1369 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Annual Date of Disappearance – Jamal Abdul-Faruq

April 16, 2021

On the annual date of a person who has been reported to have gone missing, Richmond Police detectives re-share the information and appeal for assistance in solving the disappearance.

In 1990, Jamal Abdul-Faruq, 9 at the time, went missing from near his home in the McGuire Manor neighborhood. He and his brother both went missing but his brother was found deceased a short time later.

Jamal Abdul-Faruq would be 40 years of age and his photo as an adult has been age-progressed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Cartagena at (804) 646-3867 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Arrest Made in Wickham Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in connection with last week’s homicide on Wickham Street.

Derrick Dabney, 20, of Richmond, has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 11:53 p.m., on Tuesday, April 6, officers were called to the 600 block of Wickham Street for the report of random gunfire. Officers arrived and located Ashley Wilbert, a female in her 20’s, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, down and unresponsive in the alley. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Anyone with further 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.

Derrick Dabney

Two Charged in Byswick Lane Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have charged two suspects in connection with the February homicide on Byswick Lane.

Michael Harris, 58, of Chesterfield and Lamel Smith, 35, of North Chesterfield have both been charged with murder, assault during the commission of a felony, statutory burglary and attempted robbery. Their booking photos are attached.

At approximately 11:42 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, officers responded to the 400 block of Byswick Lane for the report of an assault. When officers arrived, they located Maurice Watson-Bey, a male in his forties, inside a residence suffering from trauma. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information on this homicide 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.

Michael Harris

Lamel Smit

Suspect Charged in North 26th Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have charged a suspect in last month’s homicide on North 26^th Street.

Quentin Gray, 31, of Charlottesville, has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is currently in custody in Charlottesville and his booking photo is not yet available.

At approximately 2:36 p.m. on Monday, March 1, officers responded to the 2200 block of North 26^th Street for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located Corey Holmes, a male in his 30’s, inside a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes at (804) 646-3917 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.