Author: Joe Prime

Richmond Police Chief on Leave Amid Violence and Death Threats Allegations Involving Multiple Bay Area Departments The Richmond Police Chief is currently on administrative leave following serious accusations of violence and death threats made against a family member. The investigation has sent shockwaves through the Bay Area, with three local police departments now drawn into the growing controversy. The allegations came to light after a family member reported that the Chief had allegedly engaged in violent behavior and issued threats of harm. The claims have been described as deeply troubling, raising questions about the integrity of leadership within the department.…

Richmond woman charged after baby dies at her unlicensed home daycare A Richmond woman was charged after a baby died at her unlicensed home babysitting business earlier Yesterday Shawntae Griffee, 36, is charged with Reckless Supervision by a Child Care Provider, a Level 6 Felony. The Richmond Police Department was dispatched to the 1100 block of South M St. in Richmond on a report of a juvenile not breathing. Upon arrival, officers found Griffee giving chest compressions to an infant near the entrance. The officer then took over and proceeded to perform four rounds of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A few moments…

Safety Alert: Two Richmond Bridges Identified for Collapse Risk Evaluation The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that 68 bridges across 19 U.S. states undergo vulnerability assessments to evaluate their risk of collapse in the event of a vessel collision. This initiative follows the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, which resulted in the loss of six road workers’ lives. Among the bridges highlighted for assessment are two in the Richmond-Wayne County area: The NTSB’s list includes other notable structures such as New York’s Brooklyn Bridge and California’s Golden Gate Bridge. It’s important to…

Richmond man shot and killed while driving, crashes into Henrico apartment building. The family members of a Richmond man who was shot and killed Wednesday, and residents at the Henrico apartment complex his car crashed into shortly after, are reacting to the tragic early-morning incident. Henrico Police said they received a call just after 3 a.m. for an incident at the intersection of Bremner Boulevard and Beth Road. When officers arrived, they found 29-year-old Quincy Henderson, the driver of a grey Infiniti SUV. 29-year-old Quincy Henderson According to authorities, there were signs at the scene that showed that Henderson had…

Richmond Police Department Extends Condolences Following Fatal 1-70 Incident. Highlights Collaborative Investigation Efforts. Emergency services were dispatched to two vehicles accident near the 149-mile marker on eastbound I-70. Tragically, one individual was found dead at the scene. Proper identification and cause of death is still being investigated by the Wayne County Indiana Coroner’s Office. The Richmond Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking incident. At the request of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, our drone team—comprised of officers…

Person of Interest Sought in Fatal Collision on West Main Street. The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is asking the public to help identify the male in these photos. He is a person of interest in the fatal collision involving a pedestrian last month on West Main Street. At approximately 10:50 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, officers were called to the 2600 block of West Main Street for the report of a collision. Officers arrived and found an adult female, Ruthanne Berry, 52, of Richmond, down and unresponsive. She was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life…

Richmond House Fire Ends with a Missing Person. At approximately 6:30 this morning, March 20, 2025, the Richmond Fire Department responded to a structure fire call in the 100 block of Fort Street. After putting the fire out, it was discovered that the individual who resides in the residence was nowhere to be found when she was reportedly at home before the fire started. The individual living in the home was identified by family members as 88-year-old, Loretta Dickson Turner. She is approximately 5’10”, tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes. Her natural hair is short and black, but she…

Neighbor shaken after unarmed man shot by two Richmond police officers during traffic stop. A traffic stop took a dangerous turn Thursday night after two Richmond police officers shot an unarmed man. It happened around 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 near Mechanicsville Turnpike and Melbourne Street. According to the Richmond Police Department, officers spotted a stolen vehicle and pulled over the driver, who stepped out of the vehicle “The subject ignored the officers’ commands, turned his body away from the officers, reached for his waistband and then raised his arms towards the officers,” a police spokesperson said. Two officers…

Richmond Police, WCSO arrest ‘erratic,’ ‘violent’ parolee with nationwide extradition warrant. The Richmond Police Department arrested a man on Wednesday with assistance from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the department announced on Facebook. According to RPD, officers were called to a grocery store on Richmond’s east side after receiving a tip regarding the whereabouts of a man who had a nationwide extradition warrant for parole violation. That man turned out to be 37-year-old Michael Eggers. Police said he was located and arrested without incident. However, RPD said Eggers “became increasingly erratic and violent” while being transported to jail. This included…

Shoutout to RPD’s very own School Resource Officer Virgil Burton—not only keeping John Marshall safe as the SRO but also leading the JM girls’ basketball team to victory as head coach! The Lady Justices have been unstoppable—defeating Arcadia, Prince Edward (securing their 4th 2A Regional title), Stuart’s Draft, and Clarke County to advance to their second State Final! Led by 2A Player of the Year Yasmin Hall and standout teammates Logan Rose, Jacqualah Young, Tierra Herron, and Rah’Janae Johnson, they now face Central Wise in a rematch for the first state championship in school history.