Advisory: Victim Identified in Clay Street Homicide Investigation

 

October 23, 2025  

 

Victim Identified in Clay Street Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the Clay Street homicide investigation as Sidiki Fofana, 29, of Richmond.

 

Yesterday at approximately 11:13 p.m., officers were called to the 800 block of Clay Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Fofana, on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

 

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

 

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Fatal Collision Involving Bicyclist on West Broad Street

 

October 23, 2025

 

Fatal Collision Involving Bicyclist on West Broad Street

 

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist and a vehicle in the 1500 block of West Broad Street.

 

Today at approximately 3:28 p.m., officers were called to the 1500 block of West Broad Street for the report of a collision. Officers arrived and found an adult male down on the ground unconscious after being struck by a dark colored sedan. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

 

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and determined the driver of the vehicle was traveling southbound on Bowe Street and was attempting to make a right turn onto West Broad Street when he struck the bicyclist who was riding eastbound on Broad Street crossing Bowe Street. 

 

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator J. Ozolins at (804) 646-8671 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Two Suspects Arrested in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

 

October 16, 2025             

 

Two Suspects Arrested in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, have made two arrests in the homicide that occurred in May on Coalter Street.

 

The following individuals have been arrested and charged with murder and use of a firearm in relation to this homicide:

 

Michael Caballero, 32, of Richmond, arrested by the U.S. Marshals on September 11, and served with his indictments on September 30. His booking photo is attached.

 

Brian Jackson, 32, of Lexington SC, was arrested in Newport News, Virginia by the Newport News Police Department on August 19, and served with his indictments on August 20. His booking photo is attached.

 

At approximately 2:05 a.m., Saturday, May 31, officers were called to the 1300 block of Coalter Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male, K-Ron Washington, 31, of Richmond, down on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

  

Anyone with information about homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Advisory: Three Suspects Arrested in Fairfield Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

October 16, 2025             

 

Three Suspects Arrested in Fairfield Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have made three arrests in the homicide that occurred in April on Fairfield Avenue.

 

The following individuals have been arrested in relation to the homicide of Antonio Roane, 42, of Richmond. These individuals were indicted on October 6.

 

Twaneka Morman, 30, of Richmond, charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. Booking photo attached.

 

Tiffany Wright, 34, of Henrico, charged with maliciously shooting into an occupied vehicle. Booking photo attached.

 

Ramel Thompson, 27, of Henrico, charged with maliciously shooting into an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Booking photo attached.

 

At approximately 7:28 a.m., Saturday, April 12, officers were called to the 2200 block of Fairfield Avenue for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Roane, down and unresponsive on a sidewalk. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

RPD Command Staff Walk in Oak Grove Neighborhood

RPD Command Staff Walk in Oak Grove Neighborhood

 

WHAT:            Richmond Police Department Command Staff Community Walk

 

WHEN:            5 p.m., TODAY, October 15

 

WHERE:          The meeting location will be the intersection of Joplin Avenue and East 18^th Street in the Oak Grove neighborhood

 

Richmond Police Department command staff and First Precinct officers will walk in Sector 112 with collaborating public safety partners to interact with residents and offer crime prevention tips. 112 Sector Lieutenant Nicholas Castrinos and participants will engage residents to better understand their needs and hear their concerns and suggestions for improvements in public safety. Residents will receive crime prevention tips to combat motor vehicle theft, theft from motor vehicles and burglaries.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This walk is part of a series as the RPD Command Staff walks and talks with residents throughout the various city precincts, which has been a longstanding tradition of the department. The RPD is committed to cultivating opportunities for open dialogue and building relationships with citizens that extend beyond the response to emergencies. 

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss Crime Stats, Operation Safe Summer Results

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss Crime Stats, Operation Safe Summer Results

 

WHAT:            Public Safety Briefing to the Community

 

WHEN:             10 a.m., TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 

 

WHERE:          The briefing location is at RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road

 

BACKGROUND:

Chief Rick Edwards will share the results of Operation Safe Summer, the public safety initiative that began on May 31 and ended on September 6.

 

Chief Edwards renewed his annual request for the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the summer months to work with RPD to deter violent crime in the city of Richmond. Representatives from the partner law enforcement agencies will be present at the briefing.

 

Chief Edwards will also update the public on year-to-date crime stats as the third quarter of 2025 has ended. A live stream of the briefing is planned for www.facebook.com/richmondpolice. The briefing will be recorded and the video will soon be able to be viewed online at www.rva.gov/police and www.youtube.com/c/richmondpolice

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

CONTACT:         James Mercante, RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107

Advisory: Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

October 1, 2025        

Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the Coalter Street homicide investigation as Khyrie Bright, 18, of Chester, Virginia.

Yesterday at approximately 6:12 p.m., officers were called to the 1500 block of Coalter Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Bright, on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.