Two Charged in Broad Rock Boulevard Robbery, Charges Pending for Robbery and Homicide Investigation

 Two Charged in Broad Rock Boulevard Robbery, Charges Pending for Robbery and Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have charged two individuals for robbery for an incident on Broad Rock Boulevard today and detectives are working to determine charges for the same two suspects for the robbery and homicide that occurred a few minutes later on Broad Rock Boulevard.

Yonathan Zelaya Beltran, 25, of Richmond and Ronaldy Monterroso, 18, of North Chesterfield have both been charged with robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of the felony. Their booking photos are not yet available.

At approximately 10:20 a.m., officers were called to the 2200 block of Broad Rock Boulevard for the report of a robbery. Officers arrived and an employee of the business reported they were robbed by an unknown male who brandished a firearm, fired a gunshot in the shop and robbed them of cash before fleeing in an SUV. There were no injuries.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., officers were called to a business in the 3000 block of Broad Rock Boulevard for the report of a robbery and a shooting at the location. Officers arrived and found an adult male staff member of the business down and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives investigated both incidents and determined they were related. Detectives were able to identify the vehicle the two suspects were operating and used technology, in part, to locate the possible whereabouts of the SUV. Just 45 minutes following the homicide, Second Precinct officers were able to observe and stop the vehicle and detain the two suspects.

Anyone with further information about these incidents is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 or call 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.

Broad Rock Boulevard Death Investigation

Broad Rock Boulevard Death Investigation

Today at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers were called to a business in the 3000 block of Broad Rock Boulevard for the report of a stolen item and a person injured. Officers were responding when the call was clarified to be a robbery and a shooting at the location.

Officers arrived and found an adult male staff member of the business down and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Detectives arrived and interviewed several possible witnesses who were in the business at the time of the shooting. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 or call 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.

Driver Charged after Pedestrian Struck in Hit and Run

Driver Charged after Pedestrian Struck in Hit and Run

Richmond Police has charged the driver following a hit and run collision which injured a pedestrian this morning.

At approximately 8:45 a.m., officers were called to the intersection of West Broad and North Lombardy streets for the report of a pedestrian struck.

Officers arrived and located an adult female who had been struck by a vehicle, a pickup truck, which had left the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for injuries that are considered to be life threatening.

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team responded. Investigators determined the pedestrian was crossing West Broad Street southbound in the crosswalk when the driver, Garland Childress, 71, of Sandston, disregarded the red traffic signal, struck the pedestrian, and fled the scene without rendering aid. Investigators located Childress a short time later and he was arrested and charged with felony hit and run. Additional charges are pending.

Anyone with further information about this hit and run is asked to call Crash Team Detective Sergeant W. Kress at (804) 646-0280 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 in Ambrose Street Homicide

 

February 6, 2024  

Victim Identified in Ambrose Street Homicide 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of the homicide on Ambrose Street last night as Devaugh Brown, 31, of Richmond.                                      

At approximately 8:02 pm., officers were called to the 2300 block of Ambrose Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male, Brown, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 or call 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 Walmsley Boulevard Homicide

 

February 6, 2024  

Victim Identified in Walmsley Boulevard Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of the homicide on Walmsley Boulevard that occurred on Saturday as Augusto Avalos, 23, of Richmond.                                      

At approximately 11:25 p.m., February 3, officers were called to the 3000 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Avalos, inside of a residence down on the floor unresponsive. He had sustained a stab wound and 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 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.

 

Death Investigation following Missing Man Found

Death Investigation following Missing Man Found

Following an extensive search by Richmond Police, community groups and family members, the subject of an RPD missing person advisory from last month has been found in a wooded area near Cofer Road.

Salvador Vitervo Ortiz, 31, was reported missing by family members after last being seen on Friday, January 19. His family was concerned after he was last seen walking barefoot in the 3100 block of Richmond Highway that night. The Richmond Police Department searched the area near Richmond Highway, sent advisories to media and the public in English and Spanish and posted the information to social media.

Yesterday, family members found Ortiz in a wooded area in the 2700 block of Cofer Road. They contacted RPD officers who secured the area. The Richmond Ambulance Authority pronounced him dead at the scene. RPD detectives are investigating. There are no signs of foul play.

Anyone with further information is asked to call RPD Major Crimes at (804) 646-6741 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 in Vale Street Homicide

 Victim Identified in Vale Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on Vale Street last month as Make’L Linton, 20, of Richmond.

At approximately 10:44 p.m., on Tuesday, January 16, officers were called to the 400 block of Vale Street for the report of a person down in the roadway. Officers arrived and found a male, Linton, down and unresponsive at the intersection of Vale Street and Richmond Henrico Turnpike. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 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.