Thursday, March 31, 2011

March 30 -- March 31, 2011

Today’s Good News

Richmond will be a very busy city this weekend with the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K and Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball team in the Final Four. Please be mindful of parking restrictions, starting tomorrow, near and along the 10K route. Also, celebrate the VCU Rams responsibly – please don’t drink and drive. Go Rams!


DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.!


CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

1st Precinct AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/30/11 -- 9:35 a.m.

1700 block of Fairfax Avenue

A male reported he was shot by an unknown male. The victim’s injuries are not life threatening.


4th Precinct ROBBERY (COMMERCIAL)

3/30/11 -- 2:39 p.m.

322 W. Broad St.

An employee reported an unknown male robbed the Steady Sound record store.

4th Precinct AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/30/11 -- 4:00 p.m.

2900 block of Garland Avenue

A male reported he was shot by an unknown male. The victim’s injuries are not life threatening.


1st Precinct AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)

3/30/11 -- 10:23 p.m.

1527 N. 29th St.

A female reported she was hit in the face by a known male. An arrest was made.

4th Precinct AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

3/31/11 -- 2:34 a.m.

1600 Robin Hood Road A female reported she was beaten by a known male.


PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct THEFT FROM BUILDING

3/30/11 -- 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

2200 block of Hildreth Street

A washing machine was stolen from a vacant property.


3rd Precinct THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/30/11 -- 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

00 block of South Crenshaw Avenue

A diaper bag was taken from a vehicle; no signs of forced entry.

3rd Precinct BURGLARY

3/30/11 -- 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

1611 Sauer Ave.

A jacket, a laptop computer and a bag of U.S. coins were stolen from the residence.

If you have information about any of the listed incidents or would like additional information, please call the appropriate precinct.

First Precinct 646-3602

Property Crimes Office 646-0576

Second Precinct 646-8093

Property Crimes Office 646-8162

Third Precinct 646-1412

Property Crimes Office 646-1006

Fourth Precinct 646-4105

Property Crimes Office 646-4996

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

March 28 – March 29, 2011

Today’s Good News
A man recently emailed to thank Richmond Police and VCU Police for how well they and Virginia State Police handled the impromptu VCU basketball celebrations this past weekend. “I was present during both events and I was impressed by the professionalism of the officers during these events,” he wrote. “There is often a difficult balancing act between keeping rowdy crowds safe and allowing them to enjoy the moment. Your officers showed just the right balance of control and restraint.”

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

4th Precinct
ROBBERY
3/29/11 2:20 a.m.
4900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct
BURGLARY
3/28/11 2:16 p.m. – 3:58 p.m.
1400 block of Jennie Scher Road
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
3/26/11 – 3/28/11 10:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
4900 block of New Kent Road
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole the GPS unit left on the windshield and loose change.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
3/26/11 – 3/28/11 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1600 block of 4th Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole license plates from the vehicle.

Monday, March 28, 2011

March 25 – March 28, 2011

Today’s Good News

Interested in volunteering with the Richmond Police Department? There are several opportunities for you to help the Department and your community. You can start by taking our Citizens Police Academy. For more information, please call GiTonya Parker at (804) 646-7648.

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

2nd Precinct

HOMICIDE

3/25/11 5:35 p.m.

2500 block of Wright Avenue

A male was found stabbed at the above location. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. An arrest was made.

4th Precinct

ROBBERY

3/26/11 4:00 a.m.

2000 block of West Broad Street

A male reported he was assaulted and robbed by a known male.

4th Precinct

ATTEMPTED RAPE

03/26/11 4:30 a.m.

1000 block of West Marshall Street

A female reported two unknown males tried to rape her.

1st Precinct

ATTEMPTED MURDER

3/26/11 9:00 a.m.

2800 block of Selden Street

A female reported she was shot at by a known male. An arrest was made.

1st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/26/11 8:36 p.m.

2100 block of Whitcomb Street

A male reported he was shot by a known male. His injuries are not life-threatening.

2nd Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)

3/27/11 2:40 a.m.

1400 block of Tifton Court

A male reported he was cut by a known female. An arrest was made.

4th Precinct

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

3/27/11 6:23 p.m.

00 block of East Federal Street

A male reported he was assaulted by two unknown males who tried to rob him.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

3/27/11 10:54 p.m.

1500 block of Oakwood Avenue

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by three unknown males. One arrest was made.

3rd Precinct

ROBBERY (X2)

3/27/11 11:05 p.m.

2300 block of East Tremont Court

Two males reported they were robbed by two unknown males.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/24/11 8:00 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.

1600 block of Hull Street

An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a firearm.

4th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/25/11 12:00 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.

3400 block of Enslow Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a GPS unit and a firearm.

4th Precinct

ATTEMPTED MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/4/11 – 3/25/11 12:00 p.m. – 9:26 a.m.

1300 block of North 5th Street

An unknown person(s) tried to steal the vehicle.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

3/25/11 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

4200 block of Old Brook Road

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a computer.

4th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/25/11 – 3/26/11 11:00 p.m. – 1:40 a.m.

500 block of East Main Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a purse.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

3/25/11 – 3/26/11 7:00 p.m. – 1:28 a.m.

100 block of South Laurel Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole two laptops.

4th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/25/11 – 3/26/11 11:30 p.m. – 2:53 a.m.

00 block of South 5th Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a purse hidden under the passenger seat.

4th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/25/11 – 3/26/11 11:00 p.m. – 3:42 a.m.

00 block of North 2nd Street

An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle from the above location.

4th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/26/11 – 3/27/11 11:30 p.m. – 1:45 a.m.

1500 block of Chamberlayne Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole the car stereo, CDs and a coat.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

3/22/11 – 3/26/11 2:00 p.m. – 11:25 a.m.

600 block of China Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a pipe.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

3/25/11 – 3/27/11 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

2700 block of 5th Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence.

4th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/26/11 – 3/27/11 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.

300 block of Laurel Street

An unknown person stole a locked vehicle from the above location.

4th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/27/11 2:00 a.m. – 1:25 p.m.

400 block of West Grace Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a GPS unit and CDs.

Friday, March 25, 2011

March 24 – March 25, 2011

Today’s Good News

Fourth Precinct Officers Thomas Neale and Aaron Henning were recently investigating a disorderly group when they witnessed two men holding another man against a wall in an alley. They stopped the pair and, after further investigation, learned they were trying to rob the victim. With the help of Detective Claude Picard, both men were charged with attempted robbery.

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

3rd Precinct

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

3/24/11 5:05 a.m.

4500 block of Grove Avenue

A male reported an unknown male tried to rob him at gunpoint.

3rd Precinct

ROBBERY

3/24/11 4:46 a.m.

5400 block of Patterson Avenue

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by four unknown males.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

3/24/11 11:00 p.m.

1900 block of North 25th Street

A female reported she was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

4th Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/25/11 1:25 a.m.

1100 bock of St. John Street

A male reported he was shot by a known male and female. Two arrests were made. His injuries are not life-threatening.

2nd Precinct

ROBBERY

3/25/11 3:20 a.m.

3000 block of Decatur Street

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct

BURGLARY

3/18/11 – 3/24/11 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

1900 block of Whitcomb Street

An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items.

3rd Precinct

BURGLARY

3/24/11 6:13 p.m.

3200 block of Garrett Avenue

A possibly known person entered the residence and stole cash.

4th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/22/11 – 3/23/11 10:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

2400 block of Barton Avenue

An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle from the above location.

4th Precinct

ATTEMPTED MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/22/11 – 3/23/11 11:00 p.m. – 7:05 a.m.

2000 block of Monteiro Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole the car stereo, ignition and a bag of items.

4th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/23/11 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2300 block of 1st Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a wallet.

4th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/23/11 1:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.

4300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue

An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle from the above location.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

March 23 - March 24, 2011

Today’s Good News
First Precinct Officers Brian Parker and Michael Bryson recently responded for a report of a robbery on North 20th Street. The officers spotted two of the three robbers nearby and, after a short chase, caught them both. With the assistance of Detective Adrian Partain, they were able to find and arrest the third robber and charge all three with robbery. Good work!

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

4th Precinct
ROBBERY/ AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/23/11 -- 4:25 p.m.
1100 block of St. Paul Street
A male reported he was robbed and shot by two unknown males. The victim’s injuries are not life threatening.

2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

3/23/11 -- 9:28 p.m.
1316 Drewry St.
A female reported she was assaulted by a known male during an argument.

4th Precinct
ROBBERY

3/24/11 -- 1:40 a.m.
3800 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
A male reported he was robbed of his wallet at gunpoint by three unknown males.

3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
3/24/11 -- 2:05 a.m.
3200 block of Park Avenue
A male reported he was robbed of his wallet and cell phone at gunpoint by two unknown males.

2nd Precinct
ROBBERY

3/24/11 -- 3:31 a.m.
2800 block of Cofer Road
A female reported she was robbed of her cell phone at gunpoint by two unknown males.


PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct
BURGLARY

3/23/11 -- 10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
400 N. 32nd St.
A laptop computer and alcoholic beverages were taken from the residence.

3rd Precinct
AUTO THEFT

3/18/11 -- 6:00 p.m.
27 LaBrook Drive
A vehicle was taken from a residence by a known female.

If you have information about any of the listed incidents or would like additional information, please call the appropriate precinct.

First Precinct 646-3602
Property Crimes Office 646-0576

Second Precinct 646-8093
Property Crimes Office 646-8162

Third Precinct 646-1412
Property Crimes Office 646-1006

Fourth Precinct 646-4105
Property Crimes Office 646-4996

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

March 22 – March 23, 2011

Today’s Good News

Fourth Precinct Officer George Banks recently responded for a report of a person breaking into cars on North 3rd Street. He broadcast the suspect description and Officer Marc Troy spotted and stopped the man nearby. After further investigation, the man was arrested and the stolen items recovered. Good work!

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

3/22/11 6:01 p.m.

2100 block of Whitcomb Street

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by three unknown males.

PROPERTY CRIMES

2nd Precinct

BURGLARY

3/22/11 4:40 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

2605 Lamberts Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole truck keys.

3rd Precinct

BURGLARY

3/22/11 8:37 p.m.

600 block of West 21st Street

A known male broke into the residence. An arrest was made.

3rd Precinct

BURGLARY

3/7/11 – 3/22/11 12:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

700 block of South Meadow Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a TV.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

March 21 – March 22, 2011

Today’s Good News

Going on vacation? Richmond Police Officers will keep an eye on your home while you’re away. Just fill out a Home Watch Request form and either mail the completed form or drop it by your precinct. The form is here: http://www.richmondgov.com/Police/Forms.aspx

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

1st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/21/11 7:01 p.m.

2000 block of Creighton Road

A male reported he was shot by an unknown male. His injuries are not life-threatening.

4th Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

3/21/11 8:10 p.m.

900 block of St. Paul Street

A female reported she was assaulted by a known female.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY (X2)

3/21/11 10:57 p.m.

1900 block of Chelsea Street

Two males reported they were robbed at gunpoint by three unknown males.

4th Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/21/11 10:58 p.m.

3300 block of Griffin Avenue

A male reported he was shot by an unknown male. His injuries are not life-threatening.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct

DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY

3/21/11 1:00 a.m. – 1:08 a.m.

1500 block of Porter Street

An unknown person(s) damaged the windows of the residence.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

3/21/11 5:00 a.m. – 5:20 a.m.

1157 Azalea Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the Walgreens and stole cigarettes, condoms and cough syrup.

Monday, March 21, 2011

March 18 – March 21, 2011

Today’s Good News

A local adult day care center recently wrote to thank First Precinct Officers Deadra Swilley and Sarah Powell and civilian Chris Riley for volunteering during a Valentines Day event at the center. “Your thoughtfulness and generosity affirms our mission to provide quality care to older adults, and we know we can count on you to keep us in your prayers,” the woman wrote.

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

1st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

3/18/11 5:30 p.m.

500 block of Maury Street

A male reported he was assaulted by a known male. An arrest was made.

2nd Precinct

RAPE

3/18/11 11:20 a.m.

2800 block of Decatur Street

A female reported she was raped by a known male.

2nd Precinct

ROBBERY

3/18/11 3:21 p.m.

3800 block of Green Bay Road

A male reported he was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.

4th Precinct

ATTEMPTED MURDER

3/18/11 10:19 p.m.

4300 block of North Avenue

A male reported he was shot at by a known male. An arrest was made.

3rd Precinct

ROBBERY

3/19/11 8:15 p.m.

6808 Midlothian Turnpike

An employee reported an unknown male robbed the McDonalds at gunpoint.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

3/19/11 10:15 p.m.

2700 block of P Street

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

1st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

3/19/11 10:40 p.m.

300 block of East12th Street

A male reported he was assaulted by a known male. An arrest was made.

2nd Precinct

ROBBERY

3/19/11 10:43 p.m.

1500 block of Armfield Road

A male reported he was assaulted and robbed by two known females and one unknown male.

1st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/20/11 2:00 a.m.

3800 block of M Street

A male reported he was shot by an unknown male. His injuries are not life-threatening.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

3/20/11 2:20 a.m.

2000 block of Creighton Road

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

2nd Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING) (X3)

3/20/11 5:45 a.m.

3400 block of Hull Street

Three males reported they were shot by an unknown person. Their injuries are not life-threatening.

1st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

3/20/11 6:19 a.m.

1200 block of Mosby Street

A male reported he was shot by an unknown male. His injuries are not life-threatening.

2nd Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

3/21/11 1:37 a.m.

3900 block of Old Hopkins Road

A male reported he was assaulted by several unknown people.

2nd Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

3/21/11 1:37 a.m.

3900 block of Old Hopkins Road

A male reported he was shot by an unknown person. His injuries are not life-threatening.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct

DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY

3/17/11– 3/18/11 4:00 p.m. – 3:17 a.m.

1900 block of Cedar Street

An unknown person(s) damaged the front door of the residence.

1st Precinct

BURGLARY

3/18/11– 3/19/11 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

3500 block of East Richmond Road

An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole cash and electronics.

1st Precinct

BURGLARY

3/19/11– 3/20/11 4:00 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.

1900 block of Raven Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.

3rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/18/11– 3/19/11 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.

5800 block of New Kent Road

An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a GPS unit and nail gun left in plain view.

3rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/20/11 2:15 a.m. – 4:15 a.m.

3200 block of Forest Hill Avenue

An unknown person broke into the vehicle and stole an iPod, two cell phones and a watch left in the center console.

4th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/18/11– 3/19/11 11:53 p.m. – 2:15 a.m.

00 block of North 4th Street

An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle from the above location.

4th Precinct

LARCENY

3/11/11– 3/19/11 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

3000 block of Letcher Avenue

An unknown person(s) stole an AC unit.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

3/19/11– 3/20/11 10:00 p.m. – 12:10 a.m.

600 block of Henrico Boulevard

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.

4th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/20/11 12:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

2600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue

An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a bag.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

3/12/11– 3/20/11 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1300 block of West Graham Road

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole two TVs, a video game system, video games, a laptop, shoes and clothing.

4th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

3/20/11 5:00 p.m. – 10:55 p.m.

00 block of North 1st Street

An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle from the above location.

Friday, March 18, 2011

March 17 – March 18, 2011

Today’s Good News

Fourth Precinct officers recently responded for a report of an attempted armed robbery on West Broad Street. Officer Donnie Watkins spoke with the victim and broadcast a suspect description. With the assistance of VCU Police and Fourth Precinct Officer Sheryl Austin-Somerville and Detective John T. Walker, two individuals were arrested and charged with several robbery-related crimes.

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

2nd Precinct

ROBBERY

3/17/11 4:54 p.m.

3200 block of Lawson Street

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.

2nd Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (X2)

3/17/11 9:33 p.m.

1400 block of Clarkson Road

A male and female reported they were assaulted by a known male.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

3/18/11 2:40 a.m.

1500 block of North 20th Street

A male reported he was assaulted and robbed by three unknown males. Two arrests were made.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct

THEFT FROM BUILDING

3/17/11 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1300 block of North 23rd Street

An unknown person(s) stole copper piping from the residence.

3rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/17/11 1:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.

6200 block of Glyndon Lane

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole cash left in plain view.

3rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

3/17/11 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

300 block of Randolph Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole an iPod.

4th Precinct

LARCENY

3/16/11– 3/1/7/11 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.

3100 block of Cliff Avenue

An unknown person(s) stole parts from an HVAC unit.