Today’s Good News
Are you a fan of TV shows like CSI, Law and Order, Cold Case and Castle? Then we bet you’d like to sign up for our FREE, four-week Citizen Police Academy that starts June 4! We’d like to invite everyone to take the opportunity to learn about the different operations and strategies of the Richmond Police Department ranging from the Department’s organizational structure and forensics to criminal investigation, narcotics and firearms.
There will be eight, two-and-a-half hour classes held twice a week every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning June 4 through July 2. Classes will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road. This will be the Department’s 16th Citizen Police Academy. Anyone who lives or works in Richmond can attend the academy. You must be at least 18 years old with no felony convictions. Misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed and considered by Chief Ray J. Tarasovic. Those interested can register by calling the Community Care Unit at 646-7648. The deadline to register is May 24. Space is limited. We hope you’ll sign up!
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
3rd Precinct
ABDUCTION
4/18/13 11:05 a.m.
2500 block of Semmes Avenue
A teen female reported an unknown male held her against her will.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
4/17/13 4:13 p.m.
2900 block of 3rd Avenue
A male reported an unknown male robbed him at gunpoint.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
4/19/13 12:57 a.m.
3600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
A female reported an unknown male and female robbed her.
1st Precinct
ROBBERY
4/19/13 3:02 a.m.
1701 E. Broad St.
A clerk reported an unknown male robbed the business at gunpoint. An arrest was made.
PROPERTY CRIMES
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
4/12/13 – 4/18/13 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
3028 N. Hopkins Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole copper wire.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
4/18/13 10:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
6800 block of Atmore Drive
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole cash and a GPS unit from the glove box.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
4/18/13 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
2500 block of Brandon Lane
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a purse from underneath the seat.
4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
4/17/13 – 4/18/13 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
1900 block of 5th Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a license plate off of the vehicle.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
4/18/13 11:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
1200 block of Westminster Avenue
An unknown male entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a GPS unit and cigarettes.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
4/18/13 8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
3600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
4/18/13 6:30 p.m. – 10:20 p.m.
1500 block of Victor Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole electronics and a firearm.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
4/17/13 – 4/18/13 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
1700 block of Monterio Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and vandalized it.
