Richmond Police Department

The Richmond Police Department (RPD) reported a historic decrease in violent crime but noted a doubling of domestic violence cases compared to the previous year in its mid-year crime report.

The Richmond Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect who stole over $3,000 in snacks and drinks from a vending machine on Virginia Commonwealth University's MCV campus.

The Richmond Police Department is taking action against the illegal dumping of used tires. This initiative focuses on enforcing regulations related to tire disposal.

Richmond Police Department arrested Victor Blacknell, 61, for murder after a homicide occurred Tuesday night. The suspect and victim were siblings, according to police.

Richmond police are investigating a homicide in the Eastshore neighborhood on Potrero Avenue. The incident was announced via a social media post at 10:31 p.m., with no additional details immediately released.

Richmond police are seeking the public's help to locate 14-year-old Kaden Allen, a missing at-risk teenager described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with a skinny build and medium-Afro hairstyle.

Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide after a person died following reports of shots fired on Friday night in the 200 block of West Nevin Avenue. Officers secured the area upon arrival before 6:30 p.m., and no arrests have been made.

A 21-year-old Virginia mother, Amaya Dixon, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly drowning her 17-month-old twin boys in a bathtub. The incident occurred in April and the twins were taken to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. One boy was pronounced dead that same night, while his brother died days later.