Today’s Good News
Police officers often do things that are outside of their usual
job description and the community doesn't typically hear about it. That’s why
we post Today’s Good News for our community and that’s why we share incidents
like this: An officer was flagged down by a citizen last week by a woman
worried that her boyfriend was going to jump off of a bridge after they had an
argument.
Several officers immediately started checking the city’s bridges,
and it was First Precinct Officer Kenise
Ford who found the man, despondent, on the Robert E. Lee Bridge. Officer
Ford engaged the man in conversation, getting him to calm down and step away
from the side of the bridge. Though he was adamant that he just wanted to be
with his family, Officer Ford convinced him to let Richmond Ambulance Authority
take him to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. Thank you, Officer Ford,
for your kindness, dedication and compassion.
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
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
(DOMESTIC)
7/14/14 12:40 a.m.
2700
block of North Avenue
A
female reported a known male assaulted her. Warrants have been obtained.
1st
Precinct
ROBBERY
7/14/14 7:27 a.m.
2300
block of Bethel Street
A
male reported two unknown males robbed him at gunpoint.
4th
Precinct
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
7/15/14 2:50 a.m.
4300
block of Chamberlayne Avenue
A
female reported an unknown male tried to rob her at gunpoint.
PROPERTY
CRIMES
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
7/11/14 – 7/14/14 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
1500 East Commerce Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the business
and stole tools.
1st
Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/14/14 9:30
a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
1600 block of North 22nd Street
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and
stole luggage.
2nd
Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/14/14 9:30
a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1400 block of Barriedale Road
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and
stole the inspection sticker.
2nd
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/10/14 – 7/15/14 12:30 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.
3200 block of Decatur Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole electronic items.
3rd
Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/13/14 – 7/14/14 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
4400 block of Hanover Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole paperwork and money.
3rd
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/14/14 11:30
a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
700 block of Seneca Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole jewelry.
3rd
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/14/14 1:00
p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
6700 block of West Carnation Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole two TVs and jewelry.
4th
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/13/14 – 7/14/14 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
400
block of West Broad Street
An
unknown person(s) broke into the residence.
4th
Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/7/14 – 7/13/14 7:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3000
block of Letcher Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole the
inspection sticker.
4th
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/11/14 – 7/14/14 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
500 block of West Bacon Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole several items.
