Posts Tagged ‘Crime’
Richmond lowriders commemorate loved ones lost to gun violence
On Sunday, lowriders from Richmond and beyond gathered on 23rd Street for a “Cruise for Peace” in the wake of recent gun violence.
Read More19-year-old man charged with murder in shooting of Javonte Prothro
19-year-old Dawaun Rice of Richmond has been charged with the murder of Javonte Prothro, who was fatally shot on Monday at the corner of S.47th Street and Carlson Boulevard.
Read MoreCommunity mourns victims of two shootings just blocks apart
The fatal shootings of two young men in separate incidents on Monday bring Richmond’s homicide count to 21 so far this year.
Read MoreRichmond event educates community on human trafficking
Community members learn about ways to combat human trafficking in Contra Costa County.
Read MoreContra Costa seeking alternative to shackling during transport of juveniles
Critics claim that the indiscriminate use of restraints, particularly when youth are out in public wearing shackles, is damaging and unnecessary. Until recently, probation department drivers carrying minors would park their vehicles in a lot across the street from the Martinez courthouse. The designated curb stop was created amid complaints that the long walk amounted to an unnecessary humiliation.
Read MoreMan dead after altercation outside liquor store
Richmond Police have confirmed that one man died Thursday night and another was taken into custody following a brief altercation in the parking lot outside Shop & Save Liquor.
Read MoreStudy finds immigrants reduce crime rates, suffer from other disparities
Immigrants reduce crime rates in American cities and, for a while, help to improve social stability in their neighborhoods, a new report has found.
Read MoreThird attempted burglar shot this year in Richmond: “Unusually high,” police say
Terrell Ruben, 42, became the third person shot and killed in an attempted burglary in Richmond this year. A Richmond homeowner shot Ruben in the chest after he discovered Ruben and another man attempting to steal property from his backyard last Saturday.
Read MoreRPD Grinch-busters hold holiday safety event at Hilltop Mall
The Richmond Police Department knows thieves are on the prowl during the holiday season, and held its annual Holiday Safety Event last Saturday to help residents be prepared.
Read MoreTakeover robbers strike Point Richmond pharmacy
Three masked men robbed a Point Richmond pharmacy on Friday afternoon, taking a large amount of prescription medication and leaving two store employees tied up.
Read MoreIn a hail of bullets, Rodney Allen Frazier, 16, was dead
Rodney Allen Frazier loved motorbikes. He rode his favorite dirt bike home Friday night. He parked outside of the metal gate beside the curb. His aunt left the porch light on for him. It was well before his 10 p.m. curfew.
Read MoreGun violence spikes in Richmond, two homicides last week
A wave of gun violence in Richmond and North Richmond killed two people – including a 16-year-old boy – and left seven others injured in shootings spread across six different locations.
Read MoreSun Kwon’s unsolved, early morning murder hasn’t yet gone cold
Still bothered by the absence of any leads, any clues, Richmond Police continue to investigate an unsolved murder from 2012.
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