Daily Crime Report

Feb. 9 - Feb. 10, 2012

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RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENTDAILY CRIME REPORTFeb. 9 – Feb. 10, 2012 Today’s Good News Fourth Precinct Officers Justin Bauwens, Thomas Neale, Jarron Peterson and Brad Hirst recently responded to East Grace Street for a report of a robbery. While Officers Hirst and Peterson spoke with the victim, Officers Bauwens and Neale spotted the robber nearby being followed by citizens who witnessed the crime.

Feb. 8 – Feb. 9, 2012

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Today’s Good News Third Precinct Officers and Keri Buyalos and Michael Lockard recently responded for a report of someone breaking into a residence on North Mulberry Street. As they checked the building, they found a man in the basement with a bag of copper wiring, a video game system and a hard drive. After he was interviewed by Detective Charles Kane, the man was charged with burglary with

Feb. 7 – Feb. 8, 2012

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Today’s Good News After a man was recently abducted and stabbed by several known and unknown males on Jefferson Davis Highway, members of the Richmond Police Department’s Major Crimes, Special Investigations and patrol officers worked with the Fugitive Task Force, the FBI/RAVE Task Force and the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to find and identify the offenders. The victim suffered

Feb. 6 – Feb. 7, 2012

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Today’s Good News Dude, may have tried to look like a lady when he robbed a bank recently, but the disguise didn’t fool anyone! Thanks to citizen tips and good police work, Richmond Police detectives were able to find and identify a man who wore a black full-length women’s fur coat, a fur-brimmed leopard print hat as well as pink lipstick and sunglasses when he robbed a bank in Carytown recently.

Feb. 3 – Feb. 6, 2012

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Today’s Good News Second Precinct Officer Jerry Scarborough recently responded to a burglary call on Greystone Avenue. Thanks to his speedy arrival, he was able to see the burglars coming out of the rear door to the residence. He advised other responded officers and helped broadcast the burglars’ descriptions. Together, Second Precinct officers found all three burglars, arrested them and charged

Feb. 1 – Feb. 2, 2012

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Today’s Good News Fourth Precinct Officer Prabhat McDonnough-Contreras recently responded to 2nd Avenue for a report of an assault and attempted robbery. After gathering information from the victim, Officer McDonnough-Contreras searched the area and spotted the offender. Though the robber ran, Officer McDonnough-Contreras and Officer Thomas Croce caught and arrested him. Officer

Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2012

2012-02-01T07:38:00.001-05:00

Today’s Good News Please join us at 1 p.m. today at the Maggie Walker Governor’s School for our Salute to Excellence—Winter Edition awards ceremony! We’ll announce the Precinct of the Year and Sector of the Year that’s had the largest crime reduction. We’ll also name the Rookie of the Year and recognize many of the great, hardworking officers, civilians, volunteers and community partners we have

Jan. 30 – Jan. 31, 2012

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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

Jan. 27 – Jan. 30, 2012

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Today’s Good News After an older man with serious medical issues went missing in an area in which he was unfamiliar, several Youth and Family Crimes detectives and First and Second Precinct patrol officers searched for him extensively. Officers checked main roads, shopping areas, stores and other locations. After almost two hours, Detective David Melvin found the man sitting at a bus stop and

Jan. 26 – Jan. 27, 2012

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Today’s Good News Second Precinct officers recently responded to a business on Hull Street after it was robbed at gunpoint. Within minutes, Sgt. Wesley Partin, Officer Julio Rodriguez, Officer Ezequiel Canete, K9 Officer James Turner and K9 Arek spotted and caught the robber after he ran. They also recovered the firearm he threw away as he ran. Detectives Pedro Riddle and Mark Hatchett

Jan. 25 – Jan. 26, 2012

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Today’s Good News Third Precinct Detective Jack Larry recently investigated a robbery that occurred after the victim tried to sell some item online. When he suspected two of the other “victims” were involved in the crime, he convinced them to come and speak with him at the precinct. After a lengthy interview, both suspects constantly changed their stories and eventually confessed to being a part

Jan. 24 – Jan. 25, 2012

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Today’s Good News Second Precinct Officers Charles Battle and Daniel Awad recently responded to an armed robbery on Hull Street and broadcast the suspect’s description. Officers Obie Arrington and Ryan Taylor spotted the suspect nearby and quickly arrested him. Detective Greg Russell interviewed the suspect and charged him with armed robbery. Nice teamwork!DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are

Jan. 23 – Jan. 24, 2012

2012-01-24T07:31:00.003-05:00

Today’s Good News Fourth Precinct Officers Steven Szeles and Brad Hirst recently responded to the 500 block of West Broad Street for a report of two men who’d been robbed. The men reported the robbers assaulted them and fled in a vehicle. Minutes later, Third Precinct Officer Steve Fields spotted the vehicle and stopped it in the 2500 block of West Broad Street with the assistance of Fourth

Jan. 19 – Jan. 23, 2012

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Today’s Good News Second Precinct Officers Jason Holt, Teru Hayashi and William Bingham were recently flagged down by a man who had just been assaulted and robbed on Walmsley Boulevard. Because of Officer Holt’s and Officer James Hogan’s knowledge of the community and with the assistance of Detectives Pedro Riddle and Patrick Brady, officers were able to quickly identify and arrest the suspects.

Jan. 18 – Jan. 19, 2012

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Today’s Good News Second Precinct Officers William Bingham and Jerry Carter recently observed a man removing the cover off of a cable box in the 600 block of Warwick Village Drive. They investigated further when the man’s answers didn’t add up and found drugs and a digital scale on his person. A follow-up search resulted in the seizure of a firearm and ammunition as well as the man’s arrest for

Jan. 17 – Jan. 18, 2012

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Today’s Good News First Precinct Officers Robert Hedman and Gaetano Drago were recently patrolling on Cary Street when they saw a vehicle with one headlight behind them. They pulled over and allowed the vehicle to pass them and noticed part of the windshield was smashed in. They inquired with the Division of Emergency Communication if there were any hit and runs and learned the vehicle was

Jan. 13 – Jan. 17, 2012

2012-01-17T07:35:00.002-05:00

Today’s Good News After a recent rise in burglaries in the Fan and Museum Districts, Third Precinct officers worked together using a variety of techniques to identify possible offenders. They were able to identify a suspect, but unable to catch him in the act. After learning the offender was on probation, officers worked with Probation and Parole and eventually arrested the man for violation his

Jan. 12 – Jan. 13, 2012

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Today’s Good News Fourth Precinct Officer Robert Knight recently stopped a vehicle in the 1100 block of St. James Street for running a stop sign. But as the vehicle stopped, the driver jumped out and ran away, throwing a gun on the ground. Officers Arnold Bohanan and Raymond Mitchell responded to assist and secured the firearm while Officer Knight found a pound of marijuana hidden in the vehicle

Jan. 11 – Jan. 12, 2012

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Today’s Good News K9 Officer Robert Gregory and K9 Bullit recently responded to the Laburnum and Hawthorne avenues area to assist Henrico Police with finding a robbery suspect. As the pair entered the backyard of a house, the suspect jumped up and ran. Despite several warnings, the suspect refused to stop and was quickly apprehended by K9 Bullit. Good job! DISCLAIMER: The following incidents

Jan. 10 – Jan. 11, 2012

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Today’s Good News Second Precinct Officer William Kingery recently responded to a burglary on Hull Street. Thanks to Officer Kingery’s good knowledge of the people in his sector and solid surveillance video, he quickly identified the burglar. After further investigation, officers found and arrested the man a short time later, charging him with breaking and entering. Good work! DISCLAIMER:

Jan. 9 – Jan. 10, 2012

2012-01-10T08:05:00.001-05:00

Today’s Good News First Precinct Officers Shawn McNeil and Chad Collins were recently patrolling on North 22nd Street when a citizen flagged them down and pointed out a man who appeared to be breaking into a residence. As the officers investigated, the suspicious man ran away. With the help of Officer Kevin Hyde, the officers caught the man. Upon further investigation, officers found a handgun

Jan. 5 – Jan. 9, 2012

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Today’s Good News You’ve heard of an ‘Atta-boy’ but how about an ‘Atta-dog?’ The Department’s K9 Unit recently made six apprehensions in one week! Officer Wes Moore with K9 Sabot and Officer Anthony M. Jackson with K9 Hopper made great arrests. K9 Koda, with assistance from Officer Monty Agee, made four arrests! Time to break out the celebratory rawhide treats! DISCLAIMER: The following

Jan. 4 – Jan. 5, 2012

2012-01-05T08:02:00.001-05:00

Today’s Good News Fourth Precinct officers may have served the most warrants last month, but it was First Precinct officers who served the most warrants all YEAR: 1,908 to be exact! Fourth Precinct officers came close, serving 1,864 warrants, while Second Precinct officers served 1,373 warrants and Third Precinct officers served 1,181 warrants. Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work and

Jan. 3 – Jan. 4, 2012

2012-01-04T07:23:00.001-05:00

Today’s Good News It was close, but Fourth Precinct officers served the most warrants during the month of December: a whopping 168! They were followed closely by Second Precinct officers, who served 145 warrants; First Precinct officers, who served 139 warrants and Third Precinct officers, who served 104 warrants. Good work everyone! DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in

Dec. 30, 2011 – Jan. 3, 2012

2012-01-03T11:52:00.002-05:00

Today’s Good News Fourth Precinct Officers recently received a call for two suspicious males running in the 500 block of North Henry Street and carrying electronic items. Officers Mike Musselwhite and Justin Bauwens spotted one suspect nearby carrying a TV and stopped him to investigate further. With the assistance of Officer Paul Gaines and Detective Margaret Cunningham, the officers

Dec. 29 - Dec. 30, 2011

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