Tag Archives: police

Council approves naming street project after fallen officer

The City Council approved a resolution naming the yet-to-be-constructed Marina Bay Parkway underpass after fallen officer Bradley Moody.

Local police lead major drug bust in ‘Iron Triangle’

Richmond police working with federal agents made one of the biggest drug busts in local history, taking more than $1 million worth of cocaine off the streets.

Police release 911 call reporting rape

The Richmond Police Department on Thursday released the 911 call that helped end a reported two-hour rape of a Richmond High student outside of her homecoming dance Oct. 24. Richmond resident Margarita Vargas made the call just before midnight that night.
Police today also corrected the victim’s age as being 16 instead of 15, as previously [...]

Knowledge — not emotion — stops rape

Policy should be based on best practices and research, not the turmoil that follows sexual assaults.

Property tax proposed for June ballot

Richmond is the only city in Contra Costa County without its own paramedics, and council members said Tuesday that it will remain that way unless residents are willing to pay for greater services.

Police chief addresses investigation into alleged rape

Police Chief Chris Magnus told the Richmond City Council Tuesday that the investigation into the alleged rape of a 15-year-old Richmond High School girl continues, leaving the door open to more arrests.

City Council preview

At tonight’s meeting the Richmond City Council will consider adding a new fee for the city’s liquor stores, discuss proposing a new tax to help pay for police and fire, and look at ways to collect money from code-violating residents.

Cool-headed cop has eye on crime reduction

He walked from a work car to his SUV, lifted the hatch and dug into his personal items, sifting in the methodical way he does most things. A bottle of clear hand sanitizer. A handy flash-drive that holds all his reports. A cache of shells and a sleek, black shotgun.
Just after 8 a.m., the weather [...]

Patrolling Richmond’s ‘Iron Triangle’

Phillip Sanchez comes to work with a crisp uniform and courteous demeanor.
He’s recognized at the local Starbucks, where he likes to start off his day with a coffee and pastry.
But the normalcy stops there. Sanchez’ office is one of the most crime-addled neighborhoods in the nation.
Officer Sanchez patrols one of nine beats, the notorious Iron [...]

Family calls for end to violence at memorial for slain woman, friend

About 30 people gathered at a mid-day event at the 76 gas station in the 1500 block of Carlson Boulevard, the site of a double homicide just days before. A bouquet of roses rested next to the gas pump to mark the spot where Kaneesha Mallard, 19, died.