What happened in Richmond: Assaults, DUIs, car thefts and arson

Car thefts crept up in Richmond last week, with 16 vehicles reported stolen between March 16 and 22, compared to 13 the week before. The week’s police logs also show a steady stream of incidents, including domestic violence calls, several DUIs, a robbery, and an arson fire on Dunn Avenue.

Map shows the distribution of reported crime and public safety incidents across Richmond between March 16 and 22, 2026, including vehicle thefts, burglaries, assaults and other police calls logged throughout the week.

Monday, March 16

Vandalism, vehicle tampering, burglary tools, and probation violation: 1000 block of 23rd Street. Police arrested someone suspected of defacing property and tampering with a vehicle. Officers also reported finding burglary tools at 12:19 a.m.

Vandalism: 600 block of 2nd Street. Property damage valued at $400 or more was reported at 12:34 a.m.

Residential burglary: 800 block of McLaughlin Street. Someone crept into a residence without force at 2 a.m.

Vehicle burglary, vandalism, and petty theft: 200 block of Gertrude Avenue. A vehicle was broken into, property was damaged, and items were stolen at 3:40 a.m.

Vandalism and contempt of court: 400 block of South 24th Street. Police arrested someone after property was damaged and a protective order was reportedly violated at 4:33 a.m.

Theft from a vehicle: 2900 block of Atlas Road. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle at 5:58 a.m.

Custody order violation: 1300 block of Fred Jackson Way. A violation of a custody order was reported at 8 a.m.

Vandalism: 1600 block of Chanslor Avenue. Property damage valued at $400 or more was reported at 10:24 a.m.

Vehicle recovery: Undisclosed location in 94801. A wayward car found its way home at 11:03 a.m.

Vehicle theft: 1600 block of Harbor Lights Road. Someone's car underwent an unscheduled change of ownership at 10:30 a.m.

Residential burglary: 3600 block of Cerrito Avenue. A residence was forcibly entered at 12:36 p.m.

Grand theft from a vehicle: Undisclosed location in 94806. Property was reported stolen from a motor vehicle at 1:35 p.m.

Car theft: 10800 block of San Pablo Avenue. A car was reported missing at 1:36 p.m.

Grand theft: 100 block of 22nd Street. Property was reported stolen at 1:43 p.m.

Battery: 300 block of South 7th Street. Police arrested someone after a battery was reported at 2:30 p.m.

A car made other plans: 200 block of S. 44th Street. A vehicle departed unscheduled at 3 p.m.

Battery: 2500 block of Macdonald Avenue. Police arrested someone after a battery was reported at 3:55 p.m.

Fraud: Interstate 580. Someone obtained money by false pretenses at 4:27 p.m.

Rape and sexual battery: 900 block of W. Cutting Boulevard. Police arrested someone after a rape and sexual battery were reported at 5 p.m.

Petty theft: 1600 block of San Joaquin Street. Property was reported stolen at 6:40 p.m.

Battery, criminal threats, and vandalism: 1300 block of Macdonald Avenue. A battery, criminal threat, and property damage were reported at 7 p.m.

Robbery: 700 block of 10th Street. A strong-arm robbery was reported at 7:32 p.m.

A car departed without its owner's blessing: 400 block of Golden Gate Avenue. A car was reported missing at 10 p.m.

Street racing: Undisclosed location in 94804. An illegal speed contest was reported at 10:29 p.m.

Contempt of court: 3100 block of Pullman Avenue. A person was found in violation of a court order at 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17

Petty theft: 5000 block of Hartnett Avenue. Property was reported stolen at 12:11 a.m.

Criminal threats: 900 block of Nevin Avenue. A crime was allegedly threatened with intent to terrorize at 6:19 a.m.

Commercial burglary and petty theft: 1000 block of 23rd Street. A commercial property was entered without force, and items were stolen at 7 a.m.

Battery: 4100 block of Klose Way. A physical altercation was reported at 8:25 a.m.

Robbery and battery: 4900 block of McBryde Avenue. A strong-arm robbery and battery were reported at 10 a.m.

Vandalism and civil rights violation: 3400 block of Cutting Boulevard. Property damage and a civil rights violation were reported at 11:50 a.m.

Elder abuse: 4500 block of Santa Rita Road. Cruelty to an elder or dependent adult was reported at noon.

Contempt of court: 800 block of Bissell Avenue. A person was found in violation of a court order at 12:36 p.m.

Theft from a vehicle: 1300 block of Cherry Street. Items were reported stolen from a motor vehicle at 2 p.m.

Residential burglary: 5700 block of Highland Avenue. A residence was forcibly entered at 2:23 p.m.

Assault with a deadly weapon: 2400 block of Aberdeen Way. A person was assaulted with a deadly weapon at 3:20 p.m.

Vehicle tampering: 900 block of Chanslor Avenue. Someone had their way with a parked car at 1:30 p.m.

Contempt of court: 600 block of Western Drive. A person was found in violation of a court order at 6:44 p.m.

Car theft: 2100 block of Greenridge Drive. Another vehicle disappeared into the criminal underworld at 7 p.m.

Vehicle recovery: Undisclosed location in 94804. A previously missing car turned up at 7:30 p.m.

Vandalism, DUI, and a wardrobe malfunction: 2200 block of Virginia Avenue. Police arrested a driver on DUI charges after an indecent exposure was also reported at 10:35 p.m.

Vandalism: 4800 block of Macdonald Avenue. Police arrested someone after property damage valued at $400 or more was reported at 10 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18

Vehicle tampering: 5500 block of Modoc Avenue. A vehicle was tampered with at 12:05 a.m.

Warrant arrest: 200 block of 17th Street. Police arrested someone on a misdemeanor warrant at 12:52 a.m.

Domestic violence and disobeying a public officer: 2700 block of Hinkley Avenue. Police arrested someone after a domestic court order was violated and an officer's order was disobeyed at 6:09 a.m.

Vehicle recovery: Undisclosed location in 94801. A previously missing vehicle was located at 9:36 a.m.

Vehicle recovery: 4th Street. A missing vehicle was located at 9:56 a.m.

Warrant arrest: 2900 block of Gomer Drive. Police arrested someone on a felony outstanding warrant at 10:23 a.m.

Commercial burglary: 1900 block of Meeker Avenue. A commercial property was forcibly entered at 1 p.m.

Exhibiting a deadly weapon and vandalism: 1000 block of S. 55th Street. A deadly weapon was brandished, and property was defaced at 1:23 p.m.

Vehicle recovery: 2300 block of Lancaster Drive. A previously missing vehicle turned up at 2:12 p.m.

Vandalism: 500 block of 23rd Street. Property damage valued at $400 or more was reported at 1:30 p.m.

Criminal threats: 200 block of W. Nevin Avenue. A crime was allegedly threatened with intent to terrorize at 2 p.m.

Vehicle tampering: 900 block of Chanslor Avenue. Someone interfered with a parked vehicle at 3 p.m.

Residential burglary: 700 block of Lassen Street. Someone slipped into a residence without force at 5:06 p.m.

Battery on a peace officer: Undisclosed location in 94804. An officer was battered at 7:05 p.m.

Domestic battery: 100 block of Marina Way. A battery on a spouse or partner was reported at 8:36 p.m.

Shoplifting: 4500 block of Macdonald Avenue. A shoplifting incident was reported at 9:04 p.m.

A car made an unsanctioned exit: 2300 block of Brooks Avenue. A car was reported missing at 9:24 p.m.

Car theft: 200 block of 28th Street. A car owner returned to find their spot suspiciously empty at 10 p.m.

Vandalism: 1000 block of Macdonald Avenue. Property damage valued at $400 or more was reported at 10 p.m.

Stalking: 5200 block of Creely Avenue. A stalking incident was reported at 10:54 p.m.

Thursday, March 19

Car theft: 900 block of 7th Street. Someone's car disappeared at 12:23 a.m.

Vandalism: 2600 block of Center Avenue. Property was defaced at 1:42 a.m.

Commercial burglary and grand theft: 12200 block of San Pablo Avenue. A commercial property was forcibly entered, and property was stolen at 4:38 a.m.

Driving under the influence: 3000 block of May Road. A DUI was reported at 5:26 a.m.

Car theft: 2800 block of Center Avenue. A thief took a car on an unauthorized excursion at 6:30 a.m.

Battery and civil rights violation: 900 block of Nevin Avenue. A battery and a civil rights violation through force or threat were reported at 7:35 a.m.

Battery: 1400 block of Hilltop Mall Road. A battery was reported at 12:31 p.m.

Vandalism: 1200 block of Macdonald Avenue. Property damage valued at $400 or more was reported at 3 p.m.

Vehicle burglary: 2400 block of Downer Avenue. A vehicle was broken into at 3:04 p.m.

Battery: Railroad Avenue. A battery was reported at 4:40 p.m.

Car theft: Nevin Avenue. A car was borrowed without asking and without returning at 4:46 p.m.

Battery and elder abuse: 1100 block of 23rd Street. A battery and harm to an elder were reported at 7:16 p.m.

Vehicle burglary: 700 block of S. 49th Street. A vehicle was broken into at 7:40 p.m.

Vehicle burglary: 1200 block of Bissell Avenue. A vehicle was broken into at 9 p.m.

Drug paraphernalia possession: Undisclosed location in 94801. Drug paraphernalia was reported at 9:44 p.m.

Battery: 2800 block of Moran Avenue. A battery was reported at 10 p.m.

Driving under the influence: 900 block of 24th Street. Police arrested a driver on DUI charges at 10:52 p.m.

Friday, March 20

Grand theft: 6000 block of Giant Highway. Property was reported stolen at 12:30 a.m.

Domestic court order violation: 3600 block of Sierra Ridge Road. A person was found in violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence at 4:57 a.m.

Embezzled vehicle: 10800 block of San Pablo Avenue. A leased or rented vehicle was reported embezzled at 8:28 a.m.

Domestic violence and child abuse: 1000 block of Waverly Drive. Police arrested someone after a domestic partner and a child were physically harmed at 8:58 a.m.

Residential burglary: 1600 block of Butte Street. A residence was forcibly entered at 11:23 a.m.

Vehicle burglary and vandalism: 800 block of Market Avenue. A vehicle was broken into, and property was damaged at 4:06 p.m.

Gone in 60 seconds: 1300 block of Chanslor Avenue. A car thief made off with a car at 5:04 p.m.

DUI and driving without a license: 800 block of 38th Street. A DUI and driving without a license were reported at 5:40 p.m.

Criminal threats: 1300 block of Macdonald Avenue. A crime was allegedly threatened with intent to terrorize at 6:40 p.m.

Domestic violence and child abuse: 2100 block of Gaynor Avenue. Police arrested someone after a domestic partner and a child were physically harmed at 7:48 p.m.

Car theft: Undisclosed location in 94806. A car was last seen leaving without its owner at 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

Distributing obscene material: 1300 block of Pelican Way. The distribution of obscene material was reported at midnight.

Theft of vehicle parts: 600 block of Tewksbury Avenue. Parts were reportedly stripped from a motor vehicle at midnight.

Residential burglary and trespassing: 100 block of W. Richmond Avenue. Someone walked into a residence uninvited at midnight.

Car theft: 600 block of 23rd Street. Another car disappeared at midnight.

Missing car: Undisclosed location in 94806. The disappearance was reported at midnight.

Battery: Undisclosed location in 94801. A person was assaulted at 1:13 a.m.

Domestic battery and criminal threats: 600 block of 6th Street. Police received reports that a domestic partner was attacked and a criminal threat was made at 1:43 a.m.

Driving under the influence: 1200 block of 23rd Street. Police arrested a driver on DUI charges at 2:18 a.m.

Driving under the influence: Undisclosed location in 94801. Police arrested a driver on DUI charges at 4:02 a.m.

False imprisonment and domestic battery: 600 block of South 31st Street. A false imprisonment and attack on a domestic partner were reported at 8:07 a.m.

Domestic court order violation: 400 block of S. 24th Street. A person was found in violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence at 8:56 a.m.

Domestic violence: Undisclosed location in 94805. A domestic partner was physically harmed at 2:38 p.m.

Vandalism: 2000 block of Barrett Avenue. Property damage valued at $400 or more was reported at 2:39 p.m.

Battery with serious bodily injury: 4500 block of Macdonald Avenue. A person was seriously injured in an attack at 7:07 p.m.

Sexual battery and domestic violence: 700 block of 7th Street. A sexual battery and attack on a domestic partner were reported at 10 p.m.

Sunday, March 22

Driving under the influence: Undisclosed location in 94801. Police arrested a driver on DUI charges at 2:23 a.m.

Negligent discharge of a firearm: 600 block of 19th Street. A firearm was willfully discharged in a grossly negligent manner at 4:11 a.m.

Arson: 1700 block of Dunn Avenue. A property was set on fire at 8:30 a.m.

Car theft: 2300 block of Rheem Avenue. Another disappearing car was reported at 9:09 a.m.

Domestic violence and vandalism: 900 block of 23rd Street. A domestic partner was reportedly assaulted, and property was defaced at 9:35 a.m.

Fraud: 1000 block of Heritage Court. A false financial statement was reported at 10:31 a.m.

Petty theft: 2500 block of Day Sailor Court. Items were reported stolen from a building at 11:45 a.m.

Grand theft of cargo: 6000 block of Giant Road. Cargo valued at more than $950 was reported stolen at 11:55 a.m.

Battery: 400 block of S. 23rd Street. A person was physically attacked at 12:49 p.m.

Fighting words: 2100 block of Pyramid Drive. Someone challenged another person to fight at 3 p.m.

Domestic violence: 3400 block of Richmond Parkway. A domestic partner was physically harmed at 4:47 p.m.

Aggravated battery and child abuse: 1600 block of Hellings Avenue. A person was seriously injured in an attack, and child cruelty was reported at 5:54 p.m.

Driving under the influence: 2300 block of Garvin Avenue. A DUI was reported at 7:48 p.m.

Petty theft: 4500 block of Macdonald Avenue. Property was reported stolen at 8:39 p.m.

Domestic violence and false imprisonment: 2200 block of Nevin Avenue. A domestic partner was physically harmed, and a false imprisonment was reported at 11 p.m.

Car theft: 300 block of South 4th Street. One more stolen car was snuck in before the end of the week at 11:48 p.m.

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