Crime
City of Richmond declares State of Emergency due to “credible threats” related to planned protests
The city’s declaration opens up funds for emergency use and was voted into effect unanimously by City Council Monday evening.

The City of Richmond and Mayor Levar Stoney’s administration has declared a State of Emergency for the city due to what officials call “credible threats” of violence related to planned protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20th.
The declaration follows Governor Ralph Northam’s declaration of a statewide State of Emergency, which allowed the administration to send National Guard troops and State Troopers to Washington, D.C. to help with security, logistics, and other immediate needs following the insurrection at the Capitol last week.
The city’s declaration opens up funds for emergency use and was voted into effect unanimously by City Council Monday evening.
