Residents came from all parts of the city braving the wind and typical cold temperatures Thursday to partake of Richmond’s own, city-sponsored Independence Day celebration along the waterfront at Marina Bay Park, which, in a nod to the city’s uniqueness, occurs on July 3rd — or what has become
The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department during the week of June 15-22. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Check the accompanying crime map for specific locations.
Monday, June 16
Commercial burglary: 600 block of 23rd Street.
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
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
Residents came from all parts of the city braving the wind and typical cold temperatures Thursday to partake of Richmond’s own, city-sponsored Independence Day celebration along the waterfront at Marina Bay Park, which, in a nod to the city’s uniqueness, occurs on July 3rd — or what has become
The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department during the week of June 15-22. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Check the accompanying crime map for specific locations.
Monday, June 16
Commercial burglary: 600 block of 23rd Street.
The Richmond City Council is set to weigh a subpoena against Chevron over tax audit noncompliance, consider a summer Ciclovia-style open streets pilot, and debate tripling fireworks fines in fire-prone zones as part of a wide-ranging April 22 agenda that also includes military equipment oversight, capital spending reforms, union disputes,
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
While the City of Richmond promised 20 full minutes of fireworks during our July 3 celebration, amateur pyrotechnic engineers celebrated Independence Day with hundreds of unsanctioned shows that ran much longer.
According to police data, the department received 111 calls reporting fireworks on July 4. The department also received three
A $3 million shore power system at the port, more money for Point Molate litigation, a talk about city staffing, an idea to replace Third of July fireworks with drones, and new commission appointments are on the Richmond City Council agenda for Tuesday night.
Overtime use is the equivalent of
