Friday, February 28, 2014

Feb. 27 - Feb. 28, 2014

RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
DAILY CRIME REPORT

Feb. 27 – Feb. 28, 2014


Today’s Good News
Seven minutes. That was all it took earlier this week for First Precinct officers to respond, investigate and find a man who tried to break into a home on North 29th Street. Thanks to an observant citizen who called in a tip, Officers Michael Ahnstrom, Sarah Campbell and Detective Brian Taylor were able to respond quickly and search the area. Nearby Detectives Harry Fitzpatrick and Tori Wilson also responded to the call, spotted the suspect a few streets away and detained him without incident. After further investigation, they charged him with burglary and possession of burglary tools. They’re also investigating to see if he’s connected to other burglaries in same neighborhood. 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

2nd Precinct
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
2/27/14                        9:23 p.m.
1300 block of Armfield Road
A male reported an unknown female with a gun and two unknown males attempted to rob him.

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

1st Precinct
LARCENY
2/23/14 - 2/27/14             7:00 a.m. – 7:50 p.m.
1500 block of National Street
An unknown person(s) stole an HVAC unit.

2nd Precinct
SHOOTING INTO OCCUPIED DWELLING
2/27/14             4:30 a.m. – 8:35 p.m.
700 block of Yorkshire Drive
Damage from a bullet was found in the home. No injuries were reported.

4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
2/27/14             7:40 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
700 block of Arnold Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered a locked and running car and stole it.

4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
2/27/14             9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
800 block of East Cary Street
An unknown person(s) stole a vehicle.

4th Precinct
BREAKING AND ENTERING/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
2/27/14             9:00 p.m.
3300 block of Garland Avenue
A known person broke into a residence and damaged property.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/27/14             11:48 p.m.
500 block of Arnold Avenue

An unknown person(s) entered a residence and stole a television.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Feb. 26 – Feb. 27, 2014

Today’s Good News
Thanks to the swift response by several First Precinct officers recently, a teenager who robbed another young male was speedily identified and arrested. Officer LaTosha Lewis was the first officer on scene and she quickly gathered and broadcast the suspect’s description. Officer Rey Perez then spotted a person matching the suspect’s description and detained him without incident. After further investigation by Detective Clyde Lindsey, the male was charged with robbery and grand larceny. 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

2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
2/26/14             6:47 p.m.
3600 block of East Broad Rock Road
A female reported a known female cut her. Her injuries are not life threatening. Warrants have been obtained.

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

1st Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
2/25/14 – 2/26/14           8:00 p.m. – 8:50 a.m.
2200 block of North 25th Street
An unknown person(s) stole a vehicle.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/12/14 – 2/13/14           7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
800 Jefferson Davis Highway
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole wiring.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
9/11/13 – 2/26/14           12:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.
2900 block of Hull Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole wiring.

4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
2/26/14                         7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
200 block of East Franklin Street

An unknown person(s) stole a side mirror off of the vehicle.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Feb. 25 – Feb. 26, 2014

Today’s Good News
Sometimes the hardest part of the job is just having patience. That was the case earlier this month when Second Precinct officers received a tip from an observant citizen who spotted three men park a car and then break into a salvage yard. Officers Brian Rogers, Ken Smith and Justin Sumpter were the first officers on scene and they set up a perimeter while K-9 Officer Rob Gregory and K-9 Sumo responded and searched the building. The Aviation Unit also responded and searched the yard, but none of them found anyone.

That’s when Detectives Pedro Riddle and Mark Hatchett decided to wait. They cleared the area, but kept an eye on the offenders’ car. Their patience paid off. A short time later, they spotted three men hop back over the fence from the salvage yard and load several spools of stolen copper into their car. Officers moved in and safely arrested all three offenders and recovered several pounds of stolen copper. Good work officers and detectives!

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
ABDUCTION (DOMESTIC)
2/25/14             1:37 p.m.
3900 block of Patsy Ann Drive
A female reported a known male held her against her will. An arrest was made.

1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
2/24/14             2:00 p.m.
1900 block of Creighton Road
A female reported a known male assaulted her.

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

1st Precinct
DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
2/24/14 – 2/25/14           8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
100 block of East 15th Street
An unknown person(s) broke a window to the vehicle.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/25/14                         11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
5300 block of Snead Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/23/14 – 2/24/14           11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
1600 block of Monument Avenue

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

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Feb. 24 – Feb. 25, 2014

Today’s Good News
Thanks to good observation skills and the speedy response of Third Precinct officers recently, a man who robbed another man at gunpoint was quickly identified and arrested. Officer Chris Williams was the first officer on scene and he interviewed the victim and quickly broadcast the suspect’s description. A short time later, Officer Steve Fields spotted the man nearby and detained him without incident. After further investigation by Detective Greg Sullivan, the man was identified by the victim and charged with armed robbery and burglary. 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

2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/24/14             5:09 p.m.
1800 block of Broad Rock Boulevard
A juvenile male reported an unknown male robbed him.

1st Precinct
ROBBERY
2/24/14             10:00 p.m.
2100 block of Boston Avenue
A male reported three unknown males assaulted and robbed him.

4th Precinct
ABDUCTION
2/24/14             7:30 p.m.
1000 block of St. James Street
A female reported a known male assaulted her and held her against her will. An arrest was made.

2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
2/25/14             1:28 a.m.
3600 block of McRand Avenue
A teen male was found shot outside the above location. His injuries are life threatening. A person of interest is in custody.

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

1st Precinct
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
2/24/14                         12:00 p.m. – 12:07 p.m.
500 block of North 29th Street
An unknown male tried to break into the residence. An arrest was made.

1st Precinct
BURGLARY
2/24/14                         7:00 a.m. – 11:26 a.m.
1200 block of North 30th Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/22/14 – 2/24/14           8:00 a.m. – 7:29 a.m.
2900 block of Decatur Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole food.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (X2)
2/23/14 – 2/24/14           9:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
3700 block of Garland Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into two vehicles, one of which was unlocked, and stole an iPod from one of them.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/23/14 – 2/24/14           2:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
3700 block of Garland Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole money.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/24/14                         8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
700 block of West Main Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a backpack and wallet.

4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/24/14                         3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
1000 block of North Lombardy Street

An unknown person broke into the residence.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Feb. 21 – Feb. 24, 2014

Today’s Good News
Thanks to good investigative work by Fourth Precinct Detectives Mark Godwin and James Higgins, six business robberies from 2012 have now been solved. The detectives recently followed up on some new information about a possible suspect for the crimes that occurred across the city in 2012.  That information led them to a man who is currently serving a 40-year prison sentence for other crimes. After speaking with the man, he confessed to all six robberies. Good work detectives!

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 (STABBING)
2/21/14             6:55 p.m.
2400 block of North 28th Street
A male reported a known male stabbed him. His injuries are not life threatening. An arrest was made.

1st Precinct
ROBBERY
2/22/14             2:37 a.m.
700 block of Mosby Street
A male reported a group of unknown males robbed him.

4th Precinct
ROBBERY
2/22/14             3:10 a.m.
3100 block of Utah Place
A female reported an unknown male robbed her at gunpoint.

4th Precinct
ROBBERY (X2)
2/2/14               3:30 a.m.
Goshen and West Marshall streets
Two males reported two unknown males robbed them at gunpoint.

4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
2/22/14             9:14 a.m.
4200 block of Old Brook Road
A male reported a known male shot him. His injuries are not life threatening.

2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/22/14             10:00 a.m.
3300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway
A female reported a known male robbed her. Warrants have been obtained.

2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/22/14             3:58 p.m.
4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike
A male reported two unknown males robbed him at gunpoint.

2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
2/22/14             9:12 p.m.
3900 block of Larchmont Lane
A male reported an unknown person(s) shot him. His injuries are not life threatening.

2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/22/14                10:37 p.m.
Warwick Road and Broad Rock Boulevard
A teen male reported a group of unknown juvenile males robbed him.

2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/23/14             6:52 p.m.
4000 Hull St.
An employee reported two unknown males robbed the business at gunpoint.

3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/23/14             10:45 p.m.
1200 block of West Franklin Street
A male reported two unknown males robbed him at gunpoint.

4th Precinct
HOMICIDE
2/23/14             11:52 p.m.
1300 block of West Graham Road
A male was found shot at the above location. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

1st Precinct
DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
2/23/14                         2:00 a.m. – 9:32 a.m.
100 block of Virginia Street
Two unknown males deployed a fire extinguisher inside a parking lot.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/15/14 – 2/22/14           8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
2900 block of Lawson Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole copper.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/22/14 – 2/23/14           6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
3200 Hull St.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole money and inspection stickers.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
2/20/14                         10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
7000 block of Forest Hill Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a cell phone from the building.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
2/21/14                         6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
00 block of South Harvie Street
An unknown person(s) stole a wallet, jewelry and keys from the building.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/21/14 – 2/22/14           6:30 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
4300 block of Cambridge Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a purse, video camera and cosmetics.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/22/14                         1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
3300 block of West Cary Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a purse left in plain view.

3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/15/14 – 2/22/14           6:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
3000 block of Springhill Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.

3rd Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
1/22/14 – 2/23/14           12:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
100 block of Covington Road
An unknown person(s) stole 10 car parts from five vehicles.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM OUTBUILDING
12/1/13 – 2/23/14           12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1400 block of Westover Gardens Boulevard
An unknown person(s) entered the shed and stole several tools.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/21/14                         9:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
1700 block of Kemper Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a book and money.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/20/14 – 2/21/14           10:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
100 block of West Broad Street
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a laptop.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/22/14 – 2/23/14           10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
1800 block of Bath Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a firearm.

4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
2/22/14                         12:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
1000 block of Kinney Street
An unknown person(s) stole a tire off of the vehicle.

4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/21/14 – 2/22/14           10:20 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
2425 Chamberlayne Ave.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole money.

4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
2/22/14                         8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
4200 block of Old Brook Road
An unknown person(s) stole a license plate off of the vehicle.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/22/14 – 2/23/14           6:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
100 block of North 2nd Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole an iPad from under the seat.

4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
2/22/14 – 2/23/14           9:00 p.m. – 11:45 a.m.
200 block of East Grace Street
An unknown person(s) stole both license plates off of the vehicle.

4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/22/14 – 2/23/14           5:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.
2700 block of Fendall Avenue

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

Friday, February 21, 2014

Feb. 20 – Feb. 21, 2014

Today’s Good News
Today's Good News: On behalf of Chief Ray J. Tarasovic and the entire Richmond Police Department, we invite everyone to attend our Salute to Excellence awards ceremony at 1 p.m. today at the November Theatre at 114 W. Broad St. Chief Tarasovic will present the awards to our Precinct of the Year and Sector of the year for having the largest crime reductions. He will also name the Rookie of the Year and the Communications Officer of the Year.

Additionally, he will present a Chief’s Citation; Medal of Valor; Police Medal; and Life Saving Bar to officers who risked their lives during operations to fight crime and help citizens in danger. Additionally, officers, civilian employees and community members will be recognized for their contributions toward making Richmond a better place for all of us to live, work and play. Can't make the show? Watch it live online here: www.tinyurl.com/WatchRPD

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

NOTHING TO REPORT

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/20/14             11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2200 block of Mandalay Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole electronic items.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/20/14             1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a TV.

2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/20/14             7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
5400 block of Kendall Road

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

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Feb. 19 – Feb. 20, 2014

Today’s Good News
Several Fourth Precinct officers recently responded to Old Brook Road to investigate an armed robbery and made two swift arrests within hours of the incident. Detective Mark Godwin and Officer Nicholas Stirrett interviewed the victim and spotted the first suspect nearby within minutes of their conversation. They quickly took him into custody.

After further investigation, they identified the second person involved. Officers Gene Carter, Ryan Donald, Michael Kiniry and Stirrett then went to another location to find the second suspect and took him into custody without incident. Both men were interviewed by Detective Godwin and charged with robbery. Good work everyone!

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 (X2)
2/18/14             1:00 a.m.
1700 block of Chicago Avenue
A male and female reported two known males assaulted and robbed them at gunpoint.

4th Precinct
ROBBERY
2/19/14             8:30 p.m.
2709 Chamberlayne Ave.
An employee reported an unknown male robbed the business at gunpoint.

2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC) (STABBING)
2/19/14             11:57 p.m.
2900 block of Hull Street
A male reported a known male stabbed him. His injuries are not life threatening. An arrest was made.

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

1st Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
2/18/14 – 2/19/14           7:30 p.m. – 8:15 a.m.
1800 block of Q Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole the stereo system.

2nd Precinct
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
2/19/14                         8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
3600 block of Dorset Road
An unknown person(s) tried to break into the residence.

3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
2/19/14                         1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3400 block of Semmes Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole an iPad and laptop from the building.

4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/18/14                         1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue

A known juvenile male broke into the residence and stole several items. An arrest was made.