Richmond Jazz Festival Street Closures and No Parking Zones

Richmond Jazz Festival Street Closures and No Parking Zones

Several streets will be closed and “No Parking” zones established in the Maymont neighborhood this weekend for the Richmond Jazz Festival.

The following streets will be CLOSED with NO PARKING in effect from 9 a.m., Saturday, August 12 until 10:30 p.m., Sunday, August 13:

 

·       Hampton Street between Amelia Street and Kansas Avenue;

·       Georgia Avenue between Colorado and Kansas avenues, and;

·       South Meadow Street between Colorado and Kansas avenues.

Forest Hill Avenue Aggravated Assault

 

August 10, 2023       

Forest Hill Avenue Aggravated Assault

Today, at approximately 11:39 a.m., officers responded to the 7100 block of Forest Hill Avenue for the report of an assault. Once on scene, they located an adult female with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective P. Bruington at (804) 646-3930 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.

Suspects in Attempted Robbery Sought

August 9, 2023

Suspects in Attempted Robbery Sought

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in the attached photos who attempted a robbery at a business on West Broad Street last month.

At approximately 5:22 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, officers were called to the 1500 block of West Broad Street for the report of an attempted robbery. The employee reported two adult males entered the business and demanded merchandise. The suspects, both seen wearing white t-shirts and one suspect a gray colored hoodie and hat in the photos, grabbed the employee by the arm and demanded they give them access to the storage closet. The suspects then fled the area in a white vehicle.

Anyone with information about the identity of these individuals is asked to contact Fourth Precinct Detective S. Rawlings at (804) 646-3182 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.

 

Victim Identified in Phaup Street Homicide

Victim Identified in Phaup Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of a homicide last night on Phaup Street as Zion Joseph, 24, of Richmond.

At approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were called to the 1900 block of Phaup Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Joseph, down and injured in front of a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where early this morning he succumbed to his injuries.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.

Victim Identified, Suspect Charged in East Broad Street Homicide

Victim Identified, Suspect Charged in East Broad Street Homicide

The victim of a shooting on East Broad Street in June has died and a male has been charged in connection to the homicide. The victim, Doniell Herman, Jr., 26, of Richmond, succumbed to his injury on Saturday in a local hospital where he had been receiving treatment for his injuries since the shooting on June 24.

Deshawn Sheppard, 19, of Richmond, was arrested by Richmond detectives on July 13 and has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 6:03 p.m., Saturday, June 24, officers were called to the 100 block of East Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Herman, Jr., suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 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.

Arrests Made in Saint James Street Homicide

Arrests Made in Saint James Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have arrested two individuals in connection with the homicide of Terrance Willis, Jr., 18, on Saint James Street last Monday.

Rasheed Fleming, 22, of Richmond, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Sherron Noel, 19, of Richmond, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and shooting inside of an occupied vehicle. Additional charges are pending. Their booking photos are attached.

At approximately 10:41 p.m., Monday, July 24, Richmond Police officers responded to the 1300 block of Saint James Street for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male, Willis, Jr., down and unresponsive. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 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.

Rasheed Fleming

Sherron Noel

Victim Identified in Saint James Street Homicide

July 26, 2023

 

Victim Identified in Saint James Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of a shooting earlier this week on Saint James Street as Terrance Willis, Jr., 18, of Richmond.

July 24, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 1300 block of Saint James Street for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male, down with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 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.