Today’s Good News
What started off as a defective brake light violation recently turned into a multiple felony arrest for two First Precinct officers. Officers James Jennings and Keith Mansfield stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Mechanicsville Turnpike, but the vehicle took off while the officers were verifying the driver’s information. The suspect crashed into a telephone pole a few blocks away and then tried to run from the officers, but they quickly and safely took him into custody. Further investigation revealed the man was wanted on 13 felony charges out of Henrico County. He was served with those right after RPD officers charged him with possession of a schedule I/II substance, possession of marijuana, driving while suspended, misdemeanor eluding police and having a defective brake light. Good work officers!
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 (DOMESTIC)
6/7/13 12:00 p.m.
3500 block of East Richmond Road
A female reported a known female assaulted her. An arrest was made.
2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
6/11/13 3:15 a.m.
1700 block of Clarkson Road
A male reported unknown male robbed him at knifepoint.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
6/10/13 12:01 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
1900 block of Whitcomb Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole money, a checkbook and paperwork.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
6/10/13 11:30 a.m. – 2:58 p.m.
3700 block of Guilder Lane
Two unknown males broke into the residence and stole several items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
6/10/13 – 6/11/13 5:00 p.m. – 12:21 a.m.
300 block of South Sheppard Street
An unknown person(s) stole a firearm from the building.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/10/13 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2300 block of East Tremont Court
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole several items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/10/13 9:00 p.m. – 10:50 p.m.
2200 block of Idlewood Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a backpack.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
6/9/13 – 6/10/13 4:30 p.m. – 6:05 a.m.
1500 block of Palmyra Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle without keys.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
6/10/13 1:00 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.
1600 block of Pope Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle without keys.
4th Precinct
SCOOTER THEFT
6/7/13 – 6/8/13 7:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
300 block of South Pine Street
An unknown person(s) stole a locked scooter.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/7/13 – 6/9/13 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
1800 block of East Franklin Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a duffel bag.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/9/13 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1100 block of Seminary Place
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole an item.
