Grandview Independent's weekly crime log for June 2 - June 8 reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the interactive crime map embedded below.
Richmond crime map
Monday, June 2, 2025
Arson: Stenmark Drive & Western Drive. After midnight, someone lit the brush by the highway on fire at 12:50 a.m.
Vehicle burglary: 800 block of Chesley Avenue. Under the cover of darkness, someone ransacked someone's ride at 2 a.m.
Aggravated assault with a firearm: 900 block of Nevin Avenue. Someone wielded a weapon in a violent confrontation at 5:35 a.m.
Felony vandalism: 1300 block of Bissell Avenue. Someone caused more than $400 worth of damage at 11:38 a.m
Grand theft: 2100 block of Macdonald Avenue. A thief made off with someone's valuables at noon.
Vehicle burglaries: 3200 block of Klose Way. Car criminals struck twice in succession, hitting at 12:19 p.m. and returning for an encore at 12:53 p.m.
Drug violations: West Richmond Avenue. Police busted someone red-handed with illegal paraphernalia and narcotics at 1:19 p.m.
Vehicle theft: Richmond area. A car vanished into thin air as thieves made off with someone's wheels at 2 p.m.
Vandalism: 2700 block of Macdonald Avenue. Another destructive spree left a $400+ trail of damage at 2:27 p.m.
Vehicle burglary: 4100 block of Klose Way. Automotive burglars rifled through someone's car at 3 p.m.
Fraud: 2400 block of Macdonald Avenue. A con artist pulled a fast one on an innkeeper, making off with under $950 at 3:03 p.m.
Petty theft: 3900 block of Florida Avenue. An unsuspecting victim lost possessions at 3:23 p.m.
Grand theft: 400 block of Civic Center Plaza. Thieves targeted the civic heart of the city at 3:34 p.m.
Vehicle burglary: 4100 block of Klose Way. Klose Way's crime wave continued with another automotive break-in at 4 p.m.
Court violation: 1000 block of Lassen Street. A defiant lawbreaker thumbed their nose at court orders, earning themselves handcuffs at 5:35 p.m.
Alcohol violation: 700 block of 23rd Street. It was said that a drinker consumed booze in public at 6:08 p.m.
Vandalism: 600 block of S 24th Street. The day's destruction derby concluded with property damage reported at 8:20 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Aggravated assault: 5600 block of Doremus Avenue. A false imprisonment and assault incident resulted in an arrest at 1:15 a.m.
Residential burglary: 1200 block of Bissell Avenue. A smooth operator slipped into someone's home without forcing entry at 8:12 a.m.
Petty theft: 900 block of 36th Street. Morning mischief struck as a thief made off with someone's belongings at 8:50 a.m.
Vehicle burglary: 200 block of W Chanslor Avenue. Car criminals continued their automotive assault at 9:22 a.m.
Vehicle theft: 1500 block of Carlson Boulevard. Another set of wheels disappeared as car thieves struck at 9:38 a.m.
Vehicle theft: 4300 block of Cutting Boulevard. Auto thieves claimed another prize at 10:42 a.m.
Drug violation: The 94801. A repeat offender got caught dealing marijuana, adding another notch to their criminal record at 11:06 a.m.
Vehicle violation: The 94804. A driver with a DUI-suspended license got busted behind the wheel at 11:21 a.m.
Strong-arm robbery: 3900 block of Klose Way. Robbers used brute force to steal at 12:46 p.m.
Vandalism: 1100 block of 34th Street. Vehicle tampering vandals struck someone's ride at 3 p.m.
Weapons violation: 2500 block of Sheldon Drive. A dangerous combo of property destruction and fake gun brandishing erupted at 5:20 p.m.
Robbery: 3200 block of Pierce Street. Strong-arm robbers met their match when police slapped on the cuffs at 5:33 p.m.
Disorderly conduct/trespassing: 500 block of West Cutting Boulevard. A drunk and disorderly troublemaker refused to leave the property, earning a trip to jail at 6:32 p.m.
Vehicle recovery: The 94804. Police reunited a stolen car with its rightful owner at 7:20 p.m.
Theft/shoplifting: 11900 block of San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito. A five-finger discount artist got caught red-handed and arrested at 7:54 p.m.
Assault: 400 block of 29th Street. An individual faces serious charges after reportedly wielding a deadly weapon at 8:32 p.m.
Battery: 1200 block of Macdonald Avenue. A violent altercation was reported at 10:45 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Vandalism: 2400 block of Aberdeen Way. Pre-dawn destruction caused over $400 in damage at 2:39 a.m.
Vandalism: 1700 block of Wright Avenue. Minor mischief struck with under $400 in property damage at 3:48 a.m.
Battery: 3500 block of McBryde Avenue. Morning violence reportedly erupted, resulting in an arrest for simple assault at 7:24 a.m.
Grand theft: 1400 block of Harbour Way S. Car part pirates stripped someone's vehicle for valuable components at 7:50 a.m.
Commercial burglary: 4000 block of Florida Avenue. Bandits forced their way into a commercial property at 8:23 a.m.
Multiple violations: 700 block of Barrett Avenue. A criminal cocktail of battery, trespassing, and drug possession led to arrest at 11:52 a.m.
Aggravated Assault: 1200 block of Virginia Avenue. Officers made an arrest after someone reportedly made criminal threats and committed an aggravated assault with possible great bodily injury at 12:11 p.m.
Multiple firearm/drug violations: The 94804. A felon reportedly obstructed a peace officer while getting busted with guns and drug paraphernalia at 12:39 p.m.
Identity theft: 3500 block of Waller Avenue. A credit criminal used someone else's identity for financial fraud at 1:20 p.m.
Petty theft: 12900 block of San Pablo Avenue. A petty theft was reported at 3:11 p.m.
Vandalism: 200 block of Willard Avenue. Major property destruction left over $400 in damage at 4 p.m.
Assault with deadly weapon: 3500 block of McBryde Avenue. Officers made an arrest after a dangerous weapon attack turned the afternoon violent at 4:45 p.m.
Fraud: 500 block of Marina Way. A smooth-talking scammer made off with over $400 through false pretenses at 5:37 p.m.
Criminal threats/court violation: 500 block of 5th Street. Terroristic threats combined with court defiance at 5:54 p.m.
Grand theft: 1400 block of Harbour Way S. Car part thieves struck again, stripping another vehicle at 6:20 p.m.
Warrant arrest: 5000 block of Hartnett Avenue. The long-arm of the law caught up with a warrant dodger at 6:58 p.m.
Court violation: 3000 block of Deseret Drive. Another court order rebel showed contempt for the system at 7:40 p.m.
Vehicle recovery: The 94801. Another stolen car reunion at 7:49 p.m.
Possession of stolen vehicle: The 94801. Police caught someone red-handed with a hot vehicle at 8:41 p.m.
Robbery: 1000 block of 23rd Street. Strong-arm robbers struck under cover of darkness at 9:40 p.m.
Aggravated assault: 2600 block of Cutting Boulevard. POlice made an arrest for aggravated assault at 10 p.m.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Battery: 800 block of Brookside Drive. Dawn violence erupted with a physical assault at 5:47 a.m.
Vehicle recovery: 1000 block of Canyon Oaks Drive. Another stolen car found its way home at 9:47 a.m.
Fraud: 2400 block of Lancaster Drive. A con artist's false promises netted over $400 at 11:22 a.m.
Vehicle burglary arrest: 3200 block of Leona Avenue. Car prowlers got caught in the act and arrested at 11:30 a.m.
Battery: 4800 block of Central Avenue. Afternoon aggression led to an assault at 1:25 p.m.
Vehicle theft: 4000 block of Ohio Avenue. Another car vanished into the criminal underworld at 4:20 p.m.
Vandalism: 600 block of 9th Street. Major property destruction caused over $400 in damage at 4:33 p.m.
Vehicle theft: 2600 block of Grant Avenue. Car thieves claimed another victim at 4:39 p.m.
Multiple firearm/drug violations: 200 block of Broadway/26th Street. A convicted felon had guns, ammo, and drugs for sale at 7:36 p.m.
Kidnapping/false imprisonment: 2400 block of Aberdeen Way. Officers responded to reports of a kidnapping and false imprisonment at 8:30 p.m.
Vehicle theft: 1300 block of Marina Way S. The night's car theft spree continued at 9 p.m.
Vehicle theft: 2900 block of Birmingham Drive. Another vehicle disappeared into the darkness at 9:30 p.m.
Firearm discharge: 2000 block of Potrero Avenue. Reckless gunfire shattered the night's peace at 10:16 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Vehicle theft: The 94806. Pre-dawn car thieves struck in the early morning darkness at 4 a.m.
Commercial burglary: 11900 block of San Pablo Avenue. Police made an arrest after burglars slipped in without forcing entry at 5:30 a.m.
Vehicle burglary: 500 block of 20th Street. Morning car prowlers rifled through someone's vehicle at 8:05 a.m.
Vehicle recovery: 1000 block of 32nd Street. Police reunited another stolen car with its owner at 8:48 a.m.
Vandalism: 2300 block of Macdonald Avenue. Major property destruction left over $400 in damage at 10 a.m.
Grand theft: 5200 block of Central Avenue. Thieves made off with valuable property at 2:14 p.m.
Vandalism: Richmond area. Random property damage struck at 3:16 p.m.
Firearm/criminal threats: 2600 block of Moyers Road. Gun-waving intimidation led to arrest at 6:46 p.m.
Petty theft: 1200 block of Melville Square. A petty thief struck at 7:00 p.m.
Driving while under the influence: Richmond area. A drunk driver was reportedly busted on a couple of DUI-related charges at 10:17 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Vandalism: 500 block of 6th Street. The week ended as it began with major property destruction around midnight.
Court violation: 600 block of Lucas Avenue. A court order rebel earned handcuffs just after midnight at 12:08 a.m.
Vehicle theft: 2900 block of Groom Drive. Early morning car thieves struck at 1 a.m.
Grand theft: 1300 block of Marina Way S. Car part pirates stripped another vehicle at 4 a.m.
Vehicle theft: 1300 block of Gaynor Avenue. Morning car thieves claimed another victim at 7:36 a.m.
Vehicle theft: 700 block of 6th Street. The automotive crime wave continued at 8:19 a.m.
Grand theft: Richmond area. Bold thieves struck again at 8:31 a.m.
Shoplifting: 1200 block of Macdonald Avenue. A five-finger discount artist was at work at 9:15 a.m.
Trespassing: The 94804. A trespasser reportedly entered someone's property without permission at 11 a.m.
Multiple violations: 700 block of South 29th Street. Someone with a warrant was busted with drug paraphernalia and a switchblade at 11:06 a.m.
Firearm/Criminal threats: 300 block of 32nd Street. Afternoon gun intimidation at 2:25 p.m.
Assault with deadly weapon: 900 block of Nevin Avenue. A violent attack involving a dangerous weapon was reported at 3:01 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Carjacking: Hilltop Dr & I-80. Armed carjackers stole someone's car at 12:45 a.m.
DUI: The 94801. An impaired driver was busted weaving through the streets under the influence at 8:30 a.m.
Identity theft: 200 block of Tunnel Avenue. A credit card criminal used someone else's identity for fraudulent financial gain at 11:11 a.m.
Court violation: 1700 block of Regatta Boulevard. Another defiant lawbreaker thumbed their nose at court orders at 4:31 p.m.
Multiple violations: 1200 block of 23rd Street. A criminal triple-threat got nailed with warrant arrest, drug possession, and driving with a suspended DUI license at 4:46 p.m.
DUI/License violation: The 94801. A repeat DUI offender compounded their troubles by driving on a suspended license at 5:05 p.m.
Stolen property/obstruction: 900 block of Triangle Court. Car thieves caught red-handed with a stolen vehicle tried to resist arrest at 5:30 p.m.
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