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Crime in the City

Grandview Independent's comprehensive coverage of crime in Richmond, California

Crime in the City   -   Jan 27, 2025 RPD issues four citations, tows vehicle during North & East street takeover
street takeovers

Richmond police responded to multiple street takeovers over the weekend, including an incident near San Pablo Avenue and McBryde Avenue on Sunday night, Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, said Monday. Police arrived quickly and disbursed participants, who fled into the neighborhood and down residential streets with

Crime in the City   -   Jan 12, 2025 San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two
San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two

A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at

Richmond violent crime up 7 percent in 2024, property crime down 3 percent
Crime in the City   -   Jan 31, 2025 Richmond violent crime up 7 percent in 2024, property crime down 3 percent

Violent crime in Richmond increased last year while property crime decreased over the previous year, according to a year-end report from the Richmond Police Department.  According to the report by Richmond Police Chief Bisa French, violent crime rose 7 percent from 1,347 in 2023 to 1,446 in 2024.

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Crime in the City   -   Jan 31, 2025 Richmond violent crime up 7 percent in 2024, property crime down 3 percent
Richmond violent crime up 7 percent in 2024, property crime down 3 percent

Violent crime in Richmond increased last year while property crime decreased over the previous year, according to a year-end report from the Richmond Police Department.  According to the report by Richmond Police Chief Bisa French, violent crime rose 7 percent from 1,347 in 2023 to 1,446 in 2024.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 27, 2025 RPD issues four citations, tows vehicle during North & East street takeover
street takeovers

Richmond police responded to multiple street takeovers over the weekend, including an incident near San Pablo Avenue and McBryde Avenue on Sunday night, Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, said Monday. Police arrived quickly and disbursed participants, who fled into the neighborhood and down residential streets with

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 12, 2025 San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two
San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two

A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 11, 2025 One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing
One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing

A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 06, 2025 Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips
Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips

The Richmond Police Department has reported a spike in street robberies across the city, with approximately 30 incidents occurring since December 1. According to Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, the robberies have occurred in various locations throughout the city.   “I don’t have any information at

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 02, 2025 From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond
From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond

To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 19, 2024 Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue
Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue

A man was injured Wednesday night on Chanslor Avenue after being reportedly struck in the head with a rifle during an attempted robbery, police said. According to Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lynnelle Sanchez, officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations around 8:58 p.m.: one near Espee Avenue

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 13, 2024 Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run
Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run

A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a

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