Today’s Good News
A
Richmond Fire Department lieutenant recently emailed to commend the joint
efforts of Richmond Police, Richmond
Fire, VCU Police, the Richmond Ambulance Authority and the Richmond Behavioral
Health Authority that likely saved a troubled man’s life. Early one
morning, agencies were called to an address of a report of a man dangerously
climbing the building and threatening to jump. When he refused to come down
after speaking with RAAMES, RFD and VCUPD, Fourth
Precinct RPD Lt. Lewis Mills responded to assist.
“Lt.
Mills recognized the uniqueness of this situation and recommended a unified
command approach involving all agencies and established a temporary command
post,” the fire lieutenant wrote. “Understanding that Incident Command System
is a relatively unchartered territory for police agencies, this was a well
received and appropriate course of action, which led to a coordinated response
effort, and the successful end to a situation that could have turned tragic.”
Over
the next 45 minutes, a dialogue continued with the man who was finally talked
down safely by George Chambers, a
member of the RBHA crisis team.
“As
public safety agencies for the city, we often focus so greatly on our
Department’s mission that we can lose sight of the overall picture,” the fire
lieutenant wrote. “That was definitely not the case for this incident and I
believe those involved should be commended for their efforts.”
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)
5/15/14 6:51 p.m.
2200 block of Joplin
Avenue
A
female reported a known male shot her. Her injuries are not life threatening.
Warrants have been obtained.
2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (X2)
(SHOOTING)
5/15/14 9:36 p.m.
4000
block of Midlothian Turnpike
A
teen male reported an unknown person shot him. An adult female reported she was
injured by debris during the same incident. Their injuries are not life
threatening.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
5/15/14 11:20 p.m.
200 block of Wellford
Street
A male reported a
known male assaulted him. An arrest was made.
PROPERTY
CRIMES
1st Precinct
LARCENY
5/15/14 9:00
a.m. – 9:05 a.m.
1000 block of North 32nd Street
An unknown male stole copper from the yard.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/15/14 11:00
a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
6100 block of Warwick Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole electronic items.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/15/14 7:50
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1000 block of Bundy Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole several items.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/15/14 7:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
5300 block of Hull Street Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole electronic items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/14 1:30
p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2200 block of Riverside Drive
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle
and stole a purse from the trunk.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/14/14 – 5/15/14 10:30 p.m. – 10:52 a.m.
1700 block of Kemper Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle
and stole a bag of items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/14 12:00
a.m. – 3:23 p.m.
700 block of Byrd Park Court
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle
and stole an iPod and drill.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/11/14 1:30
p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Reported 5/15/14
500 block of North Adams Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole keys and
paperwork.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/15/14 – 5/16/14 7:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
600 block of South Laurel Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence.