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Crime in the City

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

Crime in the City   -   Nov 18, 2024 Richmond police arrest 74-year-old on assault with a firearm charges following shooting
Richmond police arrest 74-year-old on assault with a firearm charges following shooting

A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday, November 15, following a shooting on Virginia Avenue, as reported by the Richmond Police Department.

Crime in the City   -   Nov 13, 2024 Up in smoke: Richmond tobacco retailers busted for selling marijuana and mushrooms
Up in smoke: Richmond tobacco retailers busted for selling marijuana and mushrooms

Over the past three weeks, Richmond Police Department detectives, in partnership with Code Enforcement Officers, conducted a series of unannounced inspections of local tobacco retailers, resulting in a substantial drug seizure. Out of the 13 businesses inspected, four were found to be selling illegal drugs, including marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms,

Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles
Crime in the City   -   Nov 21, 2024 Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles

At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Nov 21, 2024 Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles
Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles

At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Nov 18, 2024 Richmond police arrest 74-year-old on assault with a firearm charges following shooting
Richmond police arrest 74-year-old on assault with a firearm charges following shooting

A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday, November 15, following a shooting on Virginia Avenue, as reported by the Richmond Police Department.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Nov 13, 2024 Up in smoke: Richmond tobacco retailers busted for selling marijuana and mushrooms
Up in smoke: Richmond tobacco retailers busted for selling marijuana and mushrooms

Over the past three weeks, Richmond Police Department detectives, in partnership with Code Enforcement Officers, conducted a series of unannounced inspections of local tobacco retailers, resulting in a substantial drug seizure. Out of the 13 businesses inspected, four were found to be selling illegal drugs, including marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms,

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Nov 13, 2024 Richmond Police investigate shooting on 25th Street; one injured
Richmond Police investigate shooting on 25th Street; one injured

A victim was wounded in a shooting Tuesday evening on 25th Street, according to Richmond Police. Officers initially responded to the 300 block of 25th Street around 7:47 p.m. after a ShotSpotter gunshot detection activation, but no victims were located at the scene. Lt. Donald Patchin, Public Information

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Nov 09, 2024 Richmond Police arrest nine, impound vehicles in early-morning street takeover on Canal Boulevard
Richmond Police arrest nine, impound vehicles in early-morning street takeover on Canal Boulevard

Police deployed spike strips to disable one vehicle, leading to the arrest of its occupants.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 29, 2024 Authorities identify 28-year-old Richmond man as victim of deadly 21st Street shooting
Authorities identify 28-year-old Richmond man as victim of deadly 21st Street shooting

The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified the victim of the October 19 shooting as 28-year-old Richmond resident Geovanni Ortiz Gutierrez. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police are still investigating the shooting, do not have a suspect in custody, and no arrests have been

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 28, 2024 Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers
Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers

Xfinity service has been restored after fiber cables were cut over the weekend, knocking out service for thousands of Richmond residents. Comcast spokesperson Jon Koriel said vandals in Richmond damaged Comcast fiber cables, taking down services for many of our customers in the area on Sunday. “Unfortunately, yesterday’s vandalism

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 27, 2024 Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows
Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows

Richmond police officials spoke with community members at the Crime Prevention meeting last week to address escalating concerns over street sideshows. Both sides exchanged ideas on improving safety amid budgetary and resource challenges. Richmond is seeing an escalation in sideshows or gatherings where drivers perform stunts, which now often feature

by Soren Hemmila
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