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Crime in the City
Richmond Police report increases in robberies and sexual assaults amid continued staffing concerns at the Community Police Review Commission meeting on March 6. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said robberies often involve individuals targeted after using ATMs, particularly in downtown areas and around bank locations. Sexual assaults have seen a
Crime in the City
A report on public safety staffing requested by the Richmond City Council has called the current police staffing levels 'seriously deficient’ to meet the needs of the public and said officer turnover at the Richmond Police Department was an “unsustainable crisis.” The report by Matrix Consulting Group created a
Crime in the City
A new video has surfaced which reportedly shows the beginning of the wild car chase and shooting that raced through Richmond before crashing in El Cerrito Sunday night. The car, believed to be an Acura ZDX, with at least two shooters reportedly fired upwards of 50 rounds at a Toyota
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Residents woke to squealing tires, sirens, and a helicopter overhead when a sideshow brought an estimated 200 cars to the intersection of San Pablo and Solano Avenues early Sunday morning. Just before 2 am, police began clearing the sideshow, sending cars fleeing through the neighborhood north to Esmond and Mcbryde
Community
Neighbors who live in the area around Wendell Park are hosting two events this week that they hope will curb some of the crime and blight that continues to be a problem in their area. Those who live in the area have voiced concerns about human trafficking, safety, and the
Crime in the City
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office has filed murder charges in connection to the June 3 shooting death of 25-year-old Bryant Barrios-Marroquin, whose body was found in a burning truck near the Oakland Zoo. A tip led police to connect the suspicious fire to a Richmond homicide and
Crime in the City
The Richmond Police Department is celebrating success in locating stolen vehicles and vehicles associated with other crimes thanks to the city's recently installed license plate readers. The city council approved a contract with Flock Safety in February to install license plate cameras in various locations throughout the city.
Crime in the City
Saturday, April 22 DUI manslaughter: Bayview Avenue and Carlson Boulevard. Police made an arrest for vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, hit-and-run resulting in death, and DUI causing bodily injury at 3:48 a.m. International House of Donuts: 3400 block of Klose Way. Twenty cars were reportedly spinning donuts at
Crime in the City
North and East neighbors joined with community group Faith in Action for a peace walk Friday night to address growing frustration with human trafficking in their neighborhood. The group met at Wendell Park before heading out for a walk through the neighborhood with signs in hand, chanting, "Who'
Crime in the City
Saturday, April 1 Assault with a deadly weapon: 3400 block of Mcdonald Avenue. An armed man wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing reportedly assaulted a man and stole a wallet near Domino’s Pizza at 10:11 p.m. Jumped: 28th Street and Macdonald Avenue. A passerby told police
Crime in the City
Sunday, March 19 Sideshow: Klose Way and Blume Drive. A caller told police he could see 50 cars participating in a sideshow at 2:33 a.m. When officers arrived, they spotted 100 cars with upwards of 120 spectators. The group apparently blocked in an AC Transit bus but fled
Crime in the City
Sunday, March 12 Robbery of an inhabited dwelling: Two 20-year-olds in dark hooded sweatshirts reportedly tried to kick in a resident’s door but were scared off by the owner. The resident told police he followed the two dudes to a home at 27th and Roosevelt at 1:54 p.