Posts Tagged ‘police’
What is your opinion about the Mehserle trial verdict?
BART and bus riders from Richmond and neighboring cities give their opinion about the verdict in the Johannes Mehserle trial.
Read MoreCity looks to crack down on truancy, will impose daytime curfew
It will soon be unlawful for children to roam the streets during school hours. A unanimous City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance that enacts a daytime curfew for school kids.
Read MoreInner unrest
An ongoing discrimination lawsuit filed by several black police officials against Police chief Chris Magnus and the city continues to inflame tensions, while the fight against crime goes on.
Read MoreCouncil 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.
Read MoreLocal 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.
Read MorePolice 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…
Read MoreKnowledge — not emotion — stops rape
Policy should be based on best practices and research, not the turmoil that follows sexual assaults.
Read MoreProperty 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.
Read MorePolice 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.
Read MoreCity 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.
Read MoreCool-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…
Read MorePatrolling 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,…
Read MoreFamily 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.
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