Today’s Good News
After officers broadcast a suspected burglar’s vehicle description, Second Precinct Officer Anthony Ratliff spotted the vehicle and stopped it on Holly Springs Drive. With the assistance of Officer Timothy Wade, they investigated and discovered the stolen copper as well as burglary tools inside the vehicle. They arrested the three men inside on charges of burglary tool possession, vandalism and grand larceny in connection with this crime and another one in that same area the day before. Good job!
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
DEATH INVESTIGATION
1/30/12 11:35 a.m.
300 block of Melmark Court
A male was found deceased in the wooded area. Medical Examiner’s Office to determine cause of death.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
1/30/12 4:40 p.m.
Richmond-Henrico Turnpike and Patrick Avenue
A male reported he was shot by an unknown person. His injuries are not life threatening.
4th Precinct
SHOOTING INTO AN OCCUPIED DWELLING
1/30/12 3:40 p.m.
3200 block of Woodrow Avenue
Several unknown person(s) shot into the residence. Arrests were made.
1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
1/31/12 2:56 a.m.
2100 block of Phaup Street
A male reported he was stabbed by an unknown male. His injuries are not life threatening.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
LARCENY
1/27/12 – 1/30/12 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
800 block of North 18th Street
Several unknown males stole steel from the construction site.
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
1/30/12 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
4600 block of Park Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole jewelry, cash and a video game system.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
12/1/11 – 1/30/12 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
600 block of Elgin Terrace
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole a firearm.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
1/30/12 8:50 p.m.
1200 block of St. James Street
A known male broke into the residence and assaulted two people. An arrest was made.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
1/30/12 8:45 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
500 block of West Broad Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet.
