Tag Archives: ceasefire

Richmond’s first Ceasefire “call-in” to debut soon

By: Mark Oltmanns | February 29, 2012 – 11:16 am

“We’re trying to hit the community where we’re hemorrhaging the most, and that’s these young men,” said Pastor Henry Washington at a planning session last...

Public safety leaders seek peace – among themselves

By: Robert Rogers | December 22, 2011 – 6:17 pm

City Manager Bill Lindsay said late Wednesday he’ll order an investigation into who leaked information to the press and a councilmember about a non-criminal Sheriff’s...

Anti-violence forum draws Richmond leaders, raises concerns

By: Robert Rogers | June 28, 2011 – 5:37 pm

Richmond has seen a dramatic decrease in deadly gun violence in recent years, but anti-violence advocates and city officials believe only a sustained, multi-partner commitment...

City agency looks to stop violence before it starts

By: Robert Rogers | November 12, 2009 – 6:00 am

Richmond has taken a step other, larger cities nationwide have taken with some success: Launching and funding an agency to conduct community outreach and crime...