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Grandview Independent's comprehensive coverage of crime in Richmond, California
Grandview Independent's comprehensive coverage of crime in Richmond, California
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
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
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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.
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
North and East neighbors joined with the 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, "Whose
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila