No parking on the grass in Carter Jones Park on Wednesday night
Quite the difference from what is happening on the weekends. Hopefully this helps folks get the message about the proper spots for parking. Thanks to Greg H. for the photo.
Archive for “crime”
Skateboard robbery on Belle Isle
From RTD Richmond police are investigating two robberies, including one that occurred on Belle Isle in the James River. There were no injuries in either robbery.
Armed robberies over the weekend off Jahnke and Forest Hill Ave
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Police seek suspect in attempted abduction on Semmes
The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help to identify and find the man in the attached video who attempted to abduct a teenaged girl yesterday. The incident occurred at approximately 11 a.m. in the 2500 block of Semmes Avenue.
Assault and robbery at RVA Pizza Deli & Grocery aka Crust and Cream
From RTD; A clerk was kicked in the face during the armed robbery of a South Richmond pizza and grocery business. Richmond police Capt. Angela Greene said an ambulance crew was sent to examine the clerk, who refused additional medical treatment after the robbery, which occurred at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday at RVA Deli and Grocery [...]
Manchester double murderer gets 46 years
From RTD: A Richmond judge sentenced Darryl Lamont Jefferson on Monday to 46 years in prison for murdering two brothers after a dispute involving dog feces that had been left outside someone’s apartment in Manchester. In pronouncing the sentence, Circuit Judge Beverly W. Snukals affirmed a jury’s recommended sentence in the killings last April of [...]
If you’re missing a camper shell, it might have been scrapped
I received this anonymous tip this morning. This event occurred on West 14th st. just north of Semmes. This morning there were two guys out front dismantling an aluminum camper shell with a hammer.
Don’t mess with our Mickey D’s
You try to rob a McDonald’s in Manchester you get a metal rod upside the head.
Cyclist Assaulted Near Reedy Creek
From the Cycling Central Virginia message board we’ve learned that on Friday 3/25 a cyclist was assaulted. The rider was in Forest Hill Park on Reedy Creek near the pipeline crossing. The rider came upon a group of approximately 8 kids aged 14 – 17. The rider asked to pass and all of them moved to the side. [...]
Suspicious Van in Forest View
Originally posted on Forest View Facebook, info from RPD: Please keep an eye out for a blue van, such as the one pictured above. There was a grill stolen on Forest View from a home two weeks ago in which the suspect left in blue conversion van with a stripe. The same van was seen [...]
RPD Need Help Identifying The Forest Burglars
From RPD Facebook: The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help to identify the suspects in this surveillance video from a burglary that occurred at a restaurant in the 5000 block of Forest Hill Avenue.
The Cranky Taxpayer Takes a Look at Troublesome Properties
The Cranky Taxpayer blog takes a look and voices an opinion on one area in our neighborhood. If you follow the crime incident reports from the Police Department you will notice a lot of reports from the 400 and 600 blocks of Westover Hills Boulevard. There is a lot of disorder in those blocks.
Teen Shot in Manchester
From RTD we get word of a shooting last night near Croaker’s Spot in Manchester. A 16-year-old male was shot multiple times by another teen Saturday night near the intersection of 11th and Decatur streets in South Richmond, police said early Sunday. The victim, whose name has not been released, is in stable condition at VCU [...]
Today’s Good News from RPD goes to Officer Stacy Rogers
From RPD Facebook Today’s Good News: Thanks to the hard work of several Third Precinct officers, a career criminal responsible for breaking into numerous vehicles has been removed from city streets. Officer Stacy Rogers took the lead and assisted Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Caitlin Kelly in presenting a case that resulted in the thief receiving eight [...]
Homicide on West 34th last night
From the RPD; The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred shortly after 9 o’clock last night in the Woodland Heights section of the city. The victim, a white male in his 30s, was shot near the intersection of Forest Hill Avenue and West 34th Street . The victim was pronounced dead at a [...]
Police release video of 48 Hrs. robbery suspects
On Saturday 48 Hours store was robbed. Yesterday RPD released the following videos of the suspects. Suspect #1 below.
Break in on 43rd today
This was posted on Facebook but it needs a wider audience. If I get a description of the suspects I’ll post them. Description of the suspects below the break. I just wanted to alert everyone that there was a burglary this afternoon in broad daylight of my next door neighbor’s home, on the corner of 43rd and Forest [...]
Editorial on recent 48 Hrs. Store robbery
On Saturday the 48 Hrs. Store was robbed. This editorial by John Butcher was written in response. Some years ago (I was Safety Chairman of the Old South Neighborhood Team at the time; the Teams have been defunct since Mayor Wilder’s first term so you have a measure of how long ago “some years” might [...]
48 Hrs. Store robbed Saturday
From Lt. McQuail There was a robbery of the 48 Hours convenience store in the 5000 block of Forest Hill Ave. Two individuals robbed the store on Saturday Feb. 9. One individual displayed a firearm. No one was hurt and the suspects left in a silver/grey car. It happened around 1:55 PM.
Armed robbery at Jahnke Dollar Store
From RTD Police were seeking two men this morning in the armed robbery of a South Richmond discount store and two of its customers. No one was injured in the robbery, which occurred at 9:42 p.m. at a Family Dollar store in the 6300 block of Jahnke Road.
Non-fatal shooting at Valero
From RTD Police are investigating a shooting yesterday at a Valero gas station and convenience store in South Richmond. A man was shot about 4:45 p.m. after an argument started at the store in the 1200 block of Westover Hills Boulevard, according to Richmond police. The man reported that another man had shot him. Authorities said [...]
Red Rattler stolen – scooter not snake
Nick woke up this morning to find that his red Genuine Rattler (pictured) had been stolen from his driveway (also pictured) overnight on Hillcrest in between 42nd and Riverside. Sometimes thieves ditch the scooter nearby, so if you see a red Rattler in a ditch shoot Nick an email at nicholasmeade@gmail.com.
Stony Point purse thieves sought
Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the men responsible for stealing several handbags from Saks Fifth Avenue this weekend.
How do we feel about red light cameras?
NBC 12 posted a story yesterday taking a look at the controversial law enforcement method.
Truck theft attempted and watch for another truck
I’ve got the story of a bold yet incompetent truck thief and an alert from Lt. McQuail.