Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Arrest Made in North 26th Street Homicide

The individual sought in connection to the homicide that occurred on North 26th Street on September 9, 2021, has been arrested and charged by Richmond Police Department detectives.

Warren Bagley, 25, of Richmond was charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

On Thursday, September 9, 2021, at approximately 6:38 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 900 block of North 26th Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male who was later identified as 27-year old Davvion M. Graham of Chesterfield who was pronounced deceased on scene from a gunshot wound.



Monday, September 27, 2021

Names Released of Three Remaining Suspects In Adam Oakes Death Investigation

The three remaining individuals indicted in connection to the death of Adam Oakes have turned themselves in.


Andrew White of Ashburn (male, 22 years)
Charges:
Unlawful Hazing of Student
Purchase, providing alcohol to a minor



Robert Fritz of Midlothian (male, 21 years)
Charges:
Unlawful Hazing of Student
Purchase, providing alcohol to a minor


Alexander Bradley of Ashburn (male, 21 years)
Charges:
Unlawful Hazing of Student
Purchase, providing alcohol to a minor
(photo not available at time of release)

Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide on Coalter Street as Rishard Watkins, 38, of Richmond

Yesterday at approximately 4:54 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 1300 block of Coalter Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located Watkins with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

Maurice Avenue Homicide

Yesterday at approximately 2:10 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 3100 block of Maurice Avenue to check on the welfare of a resident. Officers arrived and located an adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about 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.

 

Missing Persons Will Not Be Forgotten

 

Annual Date of Disappearance of Richmond’s Missing Persons

Recognized; Families Appeal to Public to Help Generate New Leads -

 

Who:  This month of September marks the anniversaries of the dates that three individuals went missing from our community; Benjamin Lott (9/26/08), Robert Long (9/18/11), and Keeshae Jacbos (9/26/16).

           We will revisit the cases and ask for your support to heighten awareness of these missing people.

Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith appeals to the community for information that may generate new leads in unsolved missing person’s cases.

Chief Smith believes it’s important to keep these matters front and center in order to elicit public support in sharing the message.

 

What: Hear from RPD Chief Gerald M. Smith on why it is important to remember these community members and stand together to help locate them.

           Youth and Family Crimes Detective Key will offer basic case details for public information and describe new methods that are being utilized in missing person’s cases.

           Hear from family members of the missing including Benajmin Lott’s daughter and mother of Keeshae Jacobs.

When:1 p.m., Today (Monday, September 27, 2021)

Where: Richmond Police Training Academy
            1202 W Graham Rd, Richmond, VA 23220

 

Call to action:

  • Share the message: Retweet @RichmondPolice or share @RichmondPolice on Facebook
  • If you have information concerning these cases please call your local police department or you can make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 804-780-1000.
  • Through Crime Stoppers, information that leads to an arrest can make you eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Interviews:

  • Chris Lott, daughter of Benjamin Lott (missing 13 years), traveling from out of town [interview prior]
  • Donald Long, Brother of Robert Long (missing 11 years)
  • Toni Jacobs, Mother of Keeshae Jacobs (missing 5 years)


Visuals:

  • The pinning of yellow ribbons to drive awareness of missing persons
  • Date of Disappearance poster of (3) individuals in the month of September dating back to 2008, 2011, 2016
  • Chief of Police issuing a call for the public’s help and raising awareness
  • Family members of Robert Long and Keeshae Jacobs in attendance

Friday, September 24, 2021

Arrests Made in Adam Oakes Death Investigation

Today, eight of 11 individuals have been arrested on charges related to the death of Adam Oakes. Of those arrested, seven were taken into custody by Virginia Commonwealth University Police and one by Virginia State Police, each facing misdemeanor charges. Seven remain in custody at the Richmond Justice Center, being held without bond. Enayat W. Sheikhzad was arrested by Virginia State Police in Prince William County and was released on bond. 

The remaining three individuals are expected to turn themselves in within the coming days. (photos attached)

 

Arrested by VCU Police:

Benjamin J. Corado (male, 19)
Charges: Unlawful Hazing of Student
Purchase, giving alcohol to a minor


 

Quinn A. Kuby (male, 22)
Charges: Unlawful Hazing of Student
Purchase, giving alcohol to a minor

 



Riley K. McDaniel (male, 21)
Charge: Unlawful Hazing of Student

 



Alessandro Medina-Villanueva (male, 21)
Charge: Unlawful Hazing of Student

 



Jason B. Mulgrew (male, 21)
Charge: Unlawful Hazing of Student

 



Christian G. Rohrbach (male, 22)
Charge: Unlawful Hazing of Student

 



Colin G. Tran (male, 20)
Charge: Unlawful Hazing of Student
Purchase, giving alcohol to a minor

 

Arrested by Virginia State Police:

Enayat W. Sheikhzad (male, 22)
Charge: Unlawful Hazing of Student
Photo not available

 

On February 27, 2021, Richmond Police officers responded to a call in the 100 block of West Clay Street and found Oakes unresponsive and he was pronounced deceased on the scene.

On May 25, the Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death as ethanol toxicity.

The seven month long investigation was led by the Richmond Police Department in collaboration with VCU Police, and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Victim identified in Hull Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Sunday’s homicide on Hull Street as Jer’maurri Gilliam, 26, of Richmond.

Sunday at approximately 1:44 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 3400 block of Hull Street for a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located Gilliam with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes 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.