Victim Identified in Whitcomb Street Homicide

 

January 30, 2024   

Victim Identified in Whitcomb Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on Whitcomb Street this month as Ketron Green, 30, of Richmond.

At approximately 6:08 p.m., on Friday, January 26, officers were called to the 2500 block of Whitcomb Street for the report of a person shot. Once on scene officers located an adult male, Green, down on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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 West Federal Street Homicide

January 26, 2024

Victim Identified in West Federal Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of the homicide on Federal Street last night as James Champion IV, 43, of Richmond.                                     

At approximately 7:15 p.m., officers were called to the 100 block of West Federal Street for the report of random gunfire. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Champion, in the stairwell, down. He had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. He 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 B. Neifield 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.

Request for Public Comment

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IMPORTANT: CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA Accreditation. 

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss End-of-Year Crime Stats

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss End-of-Year Crime Stats

 

WHAT:               End-of-year Public Safety Briefing to the Community

 

WHEN:               2 p.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, January 25, 2024 

 

WHERE:            The briefing location is at RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.

 

Chief of Police Rick Edwards will address crime stats impacting the public and highlight strategies that reduced violent crime in 2023. The briefing will also focus on other topics, including the continuing RPD plan to make roadways safer for us all.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This crime briefing will inform the community of crime trends impacting public safety, recognize successful multi-jurisdictional operations, outline department strategies, and offer opportunities for members of the public to engage in upcoming community events to participate in a joint effort to reduce crime.

 

Media is invited to attend.

48 hours following the presentation, the briefing will be available on the RPD webpage: www.rva.gov/police and YouTube page: www.youtube.com/c/richmondpolice 

Se busca un hombre desaparecido

 

24 de enero de 2023

Se busca un hombre desaparecido

El Departamento de Policía de Richmond está pidiendo la ayuda del público para localizar a un habitante de Richmond que su familia ha reportado como desaparecido.

Salvador Vitervo Ortiz, de 31 años, fue visto por última vez el viernes 19 de enero en la manzana 3100 de Richmond Highway. La última vez que lo vieron iba vestido con un pantalón de mezclilla azul (“bluejean”) y una camiseta negra. Sus familiares informaron que andaba descalzo en ese momento y están preocupados por su seguridad.

El Sr. Vitervo Ortiz mide aproximadamente 1.50 metros (5 pies) de estatura y pesa alrededor de 66 kilos (145 libras). Incluimos su fotografía en este aviso.

Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre el lugar en donde se encuentra el señor  Vitervo Ortiz o sobre las circunstancias de su desaparición debe llamar al Detective C. Key de Delitos Graves al (804) 646-6764 o al número de Crime Stoppers, (804) 780-1000. También se puede utilizar la aplicación P3 Tips Crime Stoppers para teléfonos inteligentes (smartphones). Todos los métodos de información de Crime Stoppers son anónimos.

Missing Man Sought

Missing Man Sought

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Richmond man who has been reported missing by his family.

Salvador Vitervo Ortiz, 31, was last seen on Friday, January 19, in the 3100 block of Richmond Highway. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt. Family members reported he was walking barefoot at the time and are concerned for his safety.

Vitervo Ortiz is approximately 5’ tall and weighs about 145 pounds. His photo is attached.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Vitervo Ortiz or the circumstance of his disappearance is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Key at (804) 646-6764 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.

Suspect Charged in Homicide in December on Floyd Avenue

Suspect Charged in Homicide in December on Floyd Avenue

Following indictment by a grand jury, the suspect in the homicide of Michael Jones, 48, of Richmond, on Floyd Avenue last month has been charged.

Matthew Hellams, 24, of Richmond, has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the shooting in a duplex in the 2300 block of Floyd Avenue. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 8:20 p.m., on Tuesday, December 5, officers were called to Floyd Avenue for the report of trouble unknown. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Jones, down and unresponsive in the residence. 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 Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 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.