Despite warnings, heightened enforcement, and a citywide ban, illegal fireworks erupted across Richmond on the Fourth of July, prompting a surge of complaints and reports to police.
The Richmond Police Department received more than 180 calls for service related to fireworks on Friday, July 4, up from 111 calls reporting
The Richmond Community Police Review Commission introduced its new interim investigator Wednesday evening, bringing on a retired police chief and his firm to begin clearing a backlog of more than two dozen unresolved misconduct complaints against Richmond police officers.
Bill Whalen, a retired police chief who now runs Bill Whalen
A Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury report criticizing Richmond’s approach to police staffing has triggered a wave of pushback from city officials and police union leaders, reviving tensions over a controversial 2021 decision to reallocate $3 million from the Richmond Police Department.
Councilmember Doria Robinson, who introduced the
It started as a simple question: “Where can you get the best burrito in Richmond?” But after 50 restaurants, food trucks, and taquerias later, we’ve learned that Richmond doesn’t have just one best burrito. It has dozens of incredible ones, each telling a unique story about our city’
The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department during the week of June 23-29. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods.
Richmond crime map
Monday, June 23
Drug possession with arrest: A narcotics nabbing netted charges for controlled substances
Richmond’s City Council will confront a packed agenda Tuesday night, from overhauling police oversight to launching a thousand-job green economy initiative as the city grapples with public safety concerns, environmental challenges, and community development needs.
Major fires prompt Richmond to safeguard historic landmarks
Councilmembers Soheila Bana and Doria Robinson
The Richmond City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to establish mandatory training requirements for commissioners serving on the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC), despite concerns about the timeline and financial support for volunteers.
The ordinance requires newly appointed commissioners to complete comprehensive training within 90 days of their appointment, down
The Richmond Police Department removed 71 abandoned and unregistered vehicles from city streets Wednesday as part of a targeted tow operation aimed at addressing community concerns over blight in the city’s southern district.
The operation, led by the department’s parking enforcement team, focused on cars that had been
