Crime Archives

Richmond area police departments to encrypt radio frequencies July 2nd

June 19, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The move means members of the public and media will no longer be able to listen in on scanner traffic, but proponents say encryption will protect police officers and prevent would-be criminals from being tipped off to police activity.

Richmond Police searching for suspect accused of robbing South State Bank Wednesday morning

June 7, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The suspect is described as a black male with an average build. He is approximately 30 to 40 years old and between 5’9” – 6’0” tall. He was last seen wearing a black mask over his face, a white hooded sweatshirt, white sweatpants, and white shoes.

Army National Guard member in custody after taking armored vehicle on joy ride from Fort Pickett to Richmond

June 6, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The chase, which made international headlines, began in Blackstone and ended in Downtown Richmond at E. Broad and 11th Streets when the suspect surrendered.

Henrico Police on the lookout for Staples Mill Sunoco burglary suspect

June 6, 2018 RVAHub Staff

On May 22, 2018, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Henrico Police responded to the Sunoco Gas Station located at 6715 Staples Mill Road for a burglary.

Register your neighborhood event for National Night Out 2018 on August 4th

June 6, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

Many neighborhoods throughout Richmond will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, flashlight walks, contests, and youth activities where police officers and other first responders will visit with residents.

Henrico Police identify pedestrian struck and killed by two vehicles on Brook Road over holiday weekend

May 30, 2018 RVAHub Staff

Charles L. Rogers, age 46, of Henrico, was struck by one vehicle whose driver stopped after the collision and was then hit by a second driver who did not stop.

Virginia seeks to curb rising number of missing persons with new alert system, increased awareness

May 11, 2018 Capital News Service

There are more than 240 active “missing person” cases in Virginia, and the number is growing: 39 names were added to the list last year. State officials and organizations are looking to reduce the number of missing persons by creating a new alert system and raising awareness about the problem.

Virginia battles a “crime that hides in plain sight:” human trafficking

May 9, 2018 Capital News Service

Robin Foster had worked with abused and neglected children for years, but it wasn’t until she came face to face with a trafficking victim that she fully recognized the dimension of the crisis that brought a 17-year-old to a hospital emergency room early one morning.

In depth: VCU strives to assist sexual assault survivors

May 7, 2018 Capital News Service

College-age women are three times more likely to be sexually assaulted than women of any other age group, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Students at Virginia Commonwealth University are no exception.

Suspect Sought in West Grace Street Robbery

May 7, 2018 Richard Hayes

The incident occurred around 1:43 AM, Thursday, May 3rd on the 1100 block of West Grace Street.

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