The following is a summary of notable incidents recently handled by Richmond police, as reported in the department’s daily log. The police log provides a brief record of arrests, reported crimes, and other public safety activity across the city.
Sunday, April 20
Vandalism: 900 block of Humboldt Street. Vandalism was reported with damage estimated to be less than $400 at 3:24 a.m.
Weapon/False Personation Charges: Southern District: Police arrested two men early Sunday after a proactive patrol in the southern district led to the discovery of two loaded firearms in a vehicle. Around 2 a.m., officers responded to loud music at an apartment complex but made no arrests.
An hour later, a K9 officer stopped the same vehicle for expired registration and a search revealed two loaded firearms, one with an illegal conversion device for fully automatic fire. The driver gave a false name and had an outstanding warrant, while the passenger had three out-of-state warrants and was known to carry firearms. Both were booked on multiple firearm charges, including possession of a machine gun.
Aggravated Assault: 200 block of 17th Street. Someone was arrested on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges at 6 a.m.
Battery: 1900 block of Florida Avenue. A battery on a person was reported at 12:20 p.m.
Residential Burglary: 1300 block of Santa Clara Street. A residential burglary involving force was reported at 7:50 p.m.
Criminal Threats: 2300 block of Brooks Avenue. Criminal threats were reported at 9:30 p.m.
DUI: Starr Avenue and MacDonald Avenue. An individual under 21 was arrested for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content over 0.01% at 10:15 p.m.
Battery: 200 block of MacDonald Avenue. Battery on a person was reported at 10:39 p.m.
Monday, April 21
Battery: 5000 block of Valley View Road. Battery on a person was reported at noon.
Fraud: 2500 block of Chanslor Avenue. Fraud involving the conveyance or transfer of personal identification information intending to defraud was reported at 1 p.m.
Weapon Charge: Richmond. An individual was arrested for being a prohibited person owning or possessing ammunition with no specific address listed at 2:35 p.m.
Battery: 1000 block of Market Avenue. Battery on a person was reported at 3:20 p.m.
Criminal Threats: 200 block of Harbour Way South. Criminal threats were reported at 5:17 p.m.
Carjacking/Conspiracy/Obstructing: 5400 block of Central Avenue and 2800 block of San Luis Street. Officers responded to a report of three suspects who tried to carjack a victim near Pierce Street and Central Avenue. Police said the victim was able to flee before the suspect could take his vehicle.
“Officers responded and located three suspects that matched the description provided by the victim. The suspects fled, with one escaping into a residence,” police said on social media. “Officers could see people inside the house who refused to come out. Due to a firearm being used, the RPD SWAT team responded. Once a search warrant was secured, RPD SWAT cleared the residence. One person was arrested, and two were detained.”
Tuesday, April 22
Exhibiting Firearm: 600 block of Florida Avenue. Exhibition of a firearm was reported at 12:39 a.m.
Residential Burglary: 300 block of West MacDonald Avenue. A residential burglary involving force was reported at 4:00 a.m.
Fraud: 3600 block of Chanslor Avenue. Fraud involving the conveyance or transfer of personal identification information with the intent to defraud was reported at 2:29 p.m.
Vandalism: 3500 block of Center Avenue. Vandalism with damage less than $400 was reported at 3:13 p.m.
Arson: 12000 block of San Pablo Avenue. An arson incident was reported at 6:57 p.m.
Aggravated Assault: 900 block of Nevin Avenue. Aggravated assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury was reported at 8:38 p.m.
Assault with Firearm: 15th Street. Assault with a firearm on a person was reported at 9:10 p.m.
Grand Theft/Stolen Property: 5700 block of Sacramento Avenue. Grand theft and receiving known stolen property were reported at 11:39 p.m.
Vandalism: 100 block of South 11th Street. Vandalism causing property damage was reported at 11:49 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23
Residential Burglary: 2500 block of San Mateo Street. A residential burglary with no force was reported at 12:36 a.m.
Weapon Charge: Undisclosed location. An individual was arrested for the unlawful use of tear gas or a tear gas weapon, with no specific address listed, at 10:09 a.m.
Grand Theft: 1000 block of 23rd Street. Grand theft was reported at 10:22 a.m.
Aggravated Assault/Robbery/Battery: 900 block of Cutting Boulevard and 300 block of South 9th Street. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and robbery (Estes) were reported at 1:31 p.m.
Marijuana Cultivation: 2000 block of Roosevelt Avenue. Someone was reportedly cultivating more than six marijuana plants at 10:50 p.m.
Thursday, April 24
Aggravated Assault: 200 block of 17th Street. Aggravated assault with a non-firearm deadly weapon was reported at 6:36 a.m.
Aggravated Assault/False Imprisonment/DUI: 1500 block of Merced Avenue. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment with violence were reported, and an individual was arrested for DUI alcohol in connection with this incident at 7:00 a.m.
Commercial Burglary: 1100 block of Hensley Street. A commercial burglary involving force was reported at 1:03 p.m.
DUI: 3200 block of Roosevelt Avenue. An individual was arrested for DUI involving drugs at 11:16 p.m.
Friday, April 25
DUI: 1000 block of Chesley Avenue. An individual was arrested for DUI alcohol at 1:04 a.m.
Burglary/Possession of Burglary Tools: 800 block of 23rd Street. An individual was arrested for possession of burglary tools and commercial burglary with no force at 5:20 a.m.
Firestarter: Richmond. Arson of property was reported in the 94804 zip code with no specific address listed at 8:36 a.m.
Disturbing the Peace: 3000 block of Hilltop Mall Road. Use of offensive words within a school was reported at 10:03 a.m.
Fraud: 1200 block of MacDonald Avenue. Obtaining money or property by false pretenses over $400 was reported at 11:46 a.m.
Aggravated Assault/Vandalism: 900 block of Cutting Boulevard. Aggravated assault with a non-firearm deadly weapon and felony vandalism ($400 or more) were reported at 8:13 p.m.
Possession of Burglary Tools: Richmond. An individual was arrested for possession of burglary tools with no specific address listed at 9:41 p.m.
Saturday, April 26
Negligent Discharge of Firearm: 2800 block of Center Avenue. Willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner was reported at 12:06 a.m.
Fraud: 5200 block of San Jose Avenue. Obtaining money or property by false pretenses over $400 was reported at 11:01 a.m.
DUI: 2500 block of MacDonald Avenue. An individual was arrested for DUI alcohol and DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher at 8:47 p.m.
April 27, 2025
DUI Arrest: An individual was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol at an unspecified location at 2:15 a.m.
Aggravated Assault: 600 block of Payne Drive. Police responded to a series of incidents, including assault with a deadly weapon involving possible great bodily injury, at 8 a.m.
Felony Vandalism: 4700 block of Hartnett Avenue. Vandalism causing $400 or more in damage was reported at 1:25 p.m.
Commercial Burglary: 3400 block of Collins Avenue. A forced entry commercial burglary was reported at 1:53 p.m.
Felony Battery: An incident of felony battery against an emergency person was reported at an unspecified location.
Felony Vandalism, Obstruction: 13th Street. Felony vandalism causing over $400 in damage and obstruction of a peace officer were reported at 6:00 p.m.
DUI: 3900 block of Esmond Avenue. Police responded to a crash in the North and East and investigated a driver for driving under the influence of alcohol at 8:20 p.m.
Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible.
If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting local journalism with a Grandview Independent subscription. Click to see our monthly and annual subscription plans.
Copyright © 2025 Grandview Independent, all rights reserved.
Members Discussion