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Official page of the Richmond Police Department. The Richmond Police Department has undergone rapid growth and evolution over the past several years.

Posted comments will be monitored and the Department reserves the right to remove any obscenities, off topic comments and/or personal attacks. Concurrently, we have and will continue to adopt, tailor and perfect the best practices in the field in order to maintain a balanced fusion of effective policing methodologies that support and enhance our crime reduction and crime prevention goals. Our thre

e-district, geographic policing model emphasizes beat ownership, collaboration and partnerships. It is rooted in community policing philosophy and requires teamwork, cooperation, community engagement and analytic problem-solving in order to achieve the best results. Accurate and timely crime data and the Comp-Stat process are important tools to help our police managers account for the proportional use of resources in order to address crime and disorder problems intelligently. Technology also figures prominently in our delivery police services. Our Computer Aided Dispatch system, known as “CAD” allows for precise call tracking and transmission. It is coupled with a Records Management System and the integration of Crimeview® crime data tracking and mapping software.

02/22/2025

Today, we kicked off our very first Coffee with a Cop of 2025 at Cafe McBryde! Community members had the chance to chat, ask questions, and connect with Chief French, the RPD command staff, City Manager Shasa Curl, and Councilmember Jamelia Brown. Everyone enjoyed some delicious coffee and freshly baked cookies courtesy of Cafe McBryde while getting to know one another. What a fantastic way to unite our community and build relationships between our officers and community members!

A special thanks to Cafe McBryde for graciously hosting! If your business or organization is interested in hosting an event with RPD, we would love to hear from you! Please get in touch with our Crime Prevention Unit at [email protected].

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02/21/2025

Arrest made in a hit-and-run collision with a pedestrian.

This morning at 4:35 am, officers responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian collision on Valley View Rd at Morningside Dr. Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian who had injuries from being struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived.

The pedestrian suffered significant injuries and was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. Although their injuries were severe, they are expected to recover.

RPD Traffic investigators responded and located video footage of a possible suspect vehicle but could not read the license plate. Officers turned to information from a nearby Flock license plate reader and quickly developed information on the suspect vehicle. Using this information, they identified and arrested the driver this evening. The driver admitted to being involved in a collision.

Without access to the license plate information captured by Flock, they would not have been able to quickly identify and locate the suspect vehicle. Thanks to Flock, we could make an arrest in this case and find justice for this victim!

02/21/2025

We’re excited to invite you to Coffee with a Cop tomorrow morning at Cafe McBryde from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.! It’s a great chance to hang out with Chief French, our command staff, and the officers that work in your area. Whether you have questions, want to chat, or just want to enjoy a warm cup of coffee, we’d love to see you there! Come by, say hello, and let’s get to know each other better. Can’t wait to catch up! ☕👮‍♂️

02/20/2025

Congratulations, Detective Marecek, our 2024 Detective of the Year!

Tonight, we gathered to recognize Detective Karel Marecek at the Richmond Elks Lodge #1251 Law Enforcement Night to Honor Local Heroes.

Detective Marecek was chosen by his peers to receive the honor of being the Detective of the Year for 2024. Since starting at RPD in 2017, Karel has shown meticulous attention to detail and outstanding investigative skills. Most notably, Det. Marecek conducted a year-long investigation into an embezzlement case at a local business, resulting in a 10-year prison sentence for the suspect and financial restitution to the victims. He also leveraged his knowledge of combing forensic data, interviewing witnesses, and conducting surveillance while investigating a home invasion robbery. His hard work resulted in both suspects being arrested and receiving nine-year prison sentences.

Det. Marecek’s commitment to serving the Richmond community, his dedication to solving complex cases, and his ability to collaborate with multiple departments make him worthy of having the title of 2024 Detective of the Year!

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02/13/2025

Arrested for 211 (Robbery) on 2/11!

Yesterday morning, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. The victim reported they were walking down the street when they were accosted by a subject who was armed with a handgun who demanded all of her belongings. The victim complied, and the suspect fled toward a nearby residence.

Officers responded and quickly located a probable location for the suspect. A short time later, they were able to identify the suspect and take him into custody without incident. Wouldn’t you know it, the suspect still had the victim's property on him when he was arrested! A subsequent search of where the suspect was hiding resulted in a firearm and brass knuckles being located. The suspect was also determined to be a convicted felon who can’t legally possess a firearm.

The suspect was transported and booked for PC 211 - Armed robbery (along with other charges), with his arrest date being 2/11! Good teamwork by all that responded, and we are glad that we recovered the victim's property, that they were unharmed, and that we could get another illegally possessed firearm off our city’s streets.

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02/11/2025

IN REMEMBRANCE

Today, we honor and remember Richmond Police Officer Augustine “Gus” Vegas - a 15-year veteran officer who was killed while intervening in a violent domestic dispute within his own home. Officer Vegas paid the ultimate price by sacrificing his life to protect his family from harm on February 11, 2016.

Officer Vegas was an accomplished and well-respected member of our organization. He worked as a patrol officer, a detective in the Property Crimes Unit, a detective in the Homicide Unit, and his last assignment was as a detective in the Regulatory Unit. Not only was he a hard worker, he was a compassionate family man with a huge heart. Gus left behind his wife of 22 years, 10 children, and 20 grandchildren; he was 58 years old.

Officer Augustine "Gus" Vegas, thank you for your friendship and dedicated service to our community. You are greatly missed.

02/09/2025

Celebrate smart!

If you plan on drinking while watching the game today, plan ahead and designate a sober driver or use a ride-share service.

The life you save just might be your own.

02/09/2025

Today we remember Richmond Police Officer Charles Ross.

Officer Charles Ross was killed while investigating a call of intoxicated subjects on Bissell Ave. Officer Ross was disarmed by one of the suspects and was shot and killed. Both suspects were arrested and convicted of his murder.

Officer Ross was survived by his wife and two children. Officer Ross, thank you for your service and the ultimate sacrifice you made to protect our community.

02/06/2025

Update to officer-involved shooting.

Yesterday, members of the Richmond Police Department were involved in an officer-involved shooting while trying to arrest a subject with a felony domestic violence warrant. The subject refused to submit to arrest, and a standoff ensued. During the standoff, the suspect wielded an object that appeared to be a knife. The subject ignored multiple commands to drop the object. Despite our officer's efforts to defuse the situation and end the standoff peacefully, the suspect charged the officers with the object in his hand while raising it in a threatening manner. This resulted in an officer-involved shooting occurring. We later determined the object was not a knife. The black knife sheath in the photo is the object the subject wielded, which investigators recovered at the scene.

Under the requirements of AB 1506, we recognized the California Department of Justice (DOJ) treats this as an “unarmed” officer-involved fatal incident, and we immediately notified them. The DOJ dispatched investigators to the scene to investigate.

We are fully cooperating with the DOJ’s independent investigation, and a link to their announcement is below.

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/california-department-justice-investigating-richmond-police-department-officer

We believe it is important to release information in a transparent manner. We intend to release additional information as soon as the investigation allows.

02/05/2025

Officer Involved Shooting.

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 8:13 p.m., officers from the Richmond Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Maine Ave in an attempt to locate a wanted subject. The subject was wanted on a probation violation warrant related to domestic violence charges.

Officers located the wanted subject on the Union Pacific Railroad right of way just west of the 300 block of Carlson Blvd. The subject refused to cooperate with officers, and a standoff ensued. Officers spent approximately 32 minutes attempting to de-escalate the situation and reach a peaceful resolution. At approximately 8:53 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the wanted subject sustained fatal injuries.

The Contra Costa Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Protocol, a set of guidelines and procedures followed in cases of officer-involved fatalities, was invoked, and the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office responded to investigate.

Investigators are currently on the scene, and the investigation is in its early stages. We are committed to a thorough, transparent investigation. As more information becomes available, we will post updated press releases on the Richmond Police Department website:

https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4693/News-and-Media

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02/05/2025

Police Activity Avoid the Area.

There is police activity near Carlson Boulevard and Cutting Boulevard. Carlson Boulevard is currently closed between Center Avenue and Cutting Boulevard and is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Please avoid the area.

02/05/2025

Shooting leaves dog injured and officers scrambling to find her help.

Early yesterday morning, officers responded to a report of a shooting. Officers responded and located a member of our unhoused community who reported hearing a gunshot outside their tent. Thankfully, they were not struck, but they discovered their dog, Hennessey, had been hit by the apparent gunfire. Officers tried to comfort Hennessey the best they could, but it was evident she needed medical help and fast. She had an apparent gunshot wound to her stomach area. Despite her injuries, she remained sweet and affectionate to all the officers trying to help her, especially bonding with Officer Grivetti.

Officers quickly called several emergency vets but ran into roadblocks, with none able to help without the ability to pay. Finally, they found the Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin. Although they weren’t located in our city or even our county, they were willing to offer treatment and probable surgery for poor Hennessey. They did this knowing Hennessey’s owner was unhoused and without the means to pay for the treatment.

Officers sprung into action, loading Hennessey and her owner into their patrol car, driving them straight to the Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin for emergency treatment. Once there, the staff sprung into action immediately, treating Hennessey.

Officers stood by for several hours until Hennessey appeared stable. As of today, doctors said Hennessey is stable, and her prognosis looks good. Although we have the training and resources to provide first aid for people, we don’t for animals. In this challenging situation, we are incredibly thankful for the generosity of the Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin for stepping up and helping an unhoused individual and Hennessey during their time of need. We would hate to think about what would have happened to poor Hennessey if they had not answered our call for help.

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02/02/2025

***The roadway has been cleared***

An unpermitted march is occurring on 23rd St, with participants walking in the roadway and disrupting traffic. The march is expected to continue until 4:00 p.m. Please avoid the area and expect delays.

02/02/2025

We are committed to a safe community for all, regardless of your immigration status.

We understand that some members of our community are fearful of law enforcement due to their immigration status . We want them to know the Richmond Police Department is committed to upholding our Sanctuary City policies and state law. We will never question a persons immigration status, and we do not detain individuals for civil immigration violations. We DO NOT participate in ICE raids or assist in federal immigration enforcement. We want victims and witnesses of crime to be able to come forward without fear that we will question their immigration status. We are here to protect, not enforce immigration laws.

The Richmond Police Department is committed to prioritizing public safety and community trust, ensuring our officers focus on keeping our neighborhoods and city safe for EVERYONE!

If you have questions or want to know more about your rights, contact Stand Together Contra Costa at 925-900-5151 or https://standtogethercontracosta.org/

Estamos comprometidos con una comunidad segura para todos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.

Entendemos que algunos miembros de nuestra comunidad tienen miedo de la Policía debido a su estatus migratorio. Queremos que sepan que el Departamento de Policía de Richmond está comprometido a defender nuestras políticas de Ciudad Santuario y la ley del estado. Nunca cuestionaremos el estatus migratorio de una persona y no detendremos a personas por violaciones civiles de inmigración. NO participamos en redadas de ICE ni ayudamos en la aplicación de las leyes federales de inmigración. Queremos que las víctimas y los testigos de delitos puedan presentarse sin temor a que cuestionemos su estatus migratorio. Estamos aquí para proteger, no para hacer cumplir, las leyes de inmigración.

El Departamento de Policía de Richmond está comprometido a priorizar la seguridad pública y la confianza de la comunidad, asegurando que nuestros oficiales se concentren en mantener nuestros vecindarios y nuestra ciudad seguros para TODOS.

Si tiene preguntas o desea saber más sobre sus derechos, comuníquese con Stand Together Contra Costa en 925-900-5151 o https://standtogethercontracosta.org/

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02/02/2025

On Tuesday, officers were flagged down by someone who wanted to report information about a juvenile who was possibly being sexually assaulted. Officers learned the potential juvenile victim was possibly currently alone with their abuser. Officers immediately responded to the victim's location. On arrival, the alleged suspect answered the door wearing only a bath towel. Officers were able to locate and rescue the juvenile who was inside the residence.

Officers learned that the suspect was in the process of assaulting the victim when they arrived and that their knocking on the door had interrupted the assault. We are glad our officers were able to rescue the victim from their assailant and stop the assault from continuing.

The suspect was taken into custody and on Thursday charged with 16 felony counts related to the sexual abuse of a child 10 years old or younger. He remains in jail with a 7 million dollar bail. The victim has been reunited with their family and is receiving the care and resources they need.

For additional information: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4693/News-and-Media

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01/29/2025

The event was such an overwhelming success that event participants lined up at 2 pm. There are no more items left. Thank you!

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Clothing giveaway!

If you or someone you know is in need of a warm winter jacket or clothing, please join the Guardians ofRichmond CaliforniaFamily Justice Center in Richmond for a free clothing drive happening now, while supplies last or until 6:00 PM.

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01/24/2025

cityofrichmondcaWe appreciate and welcome your feedback! Please join us for our annual report on military equipment next Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Richmond City Council Chambers, located at 440 Civic Center Plaza. This will be our second community meeting, and we look forward to addressing any questions or concerns you may have. Transparency and open communication with our community members are a top priority for the Richmond Police Department.

01/23/2025

Multiple arrest for drug sales made.

Over the past month, beat officers have focused their attention on street-level drug sales occurring on Macdonald Ave near 25th St. During this time, we have made five arrests and seized over 95 grams of co***ne base (crack co***ne), 27 ounces of promethazine, 20 grams of methamphetamine, 5 grams of powdered co***ne and several pounds of ma*****na all destined to be sold on our city’s streets.

We are unwavering in our mission to eliminate drugs from our streets and safeguard our community. We will relentlessly pursue these drug dealers until they are removed from our neighborhoods for good!

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Today, we had a blast escorting the players from the Richmond Little League to Nicholl Park as part of their opening day ceremonies. Once there, Chief French helped start the season by throwing one of the opening pitches. Time to play ball! @cityofrichmondca #richmondlittleleague #communitypolicing

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we honor the incredible women of the Richmond Police Department who serve our community with dedication and strength, both in and out of uniform! If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, see us at joinrichmondpd.com! @30x30Initiative #InternationalWomensDay #womeninlawenforcement #communitypolicing @cityofrichmondca

We are hiring! Visit www.joinrichmondpd.com!

Traffic officers from across the county collaborated with RPD officers this morning to target speeders, stop sign violations, and other vehicle code infractions. A total of 74 citations were issued, including one for exceeding 100 mph on Richmond Parkway. We appreciate our partner agencies for their cooperation in enforcing traffic laws on our city's streets!

Thankfully, no one was in the vehicle, and we verified that through the use of our drone's thermal camera!

Celebrate smart! If you plan on drinking while watching the game today, plan ahead and designate a sober driver or use a ride-share service. The life you save just might be your own. @cityofrichmondca #dontdrinkanddrive

Police Activity Avoid the Area. There is police activity near Carlson Boulevard and Cutting Boulevard. Carlson Boulevard is currently closed between Center Avenue and Cutting Boulevard and is expected to remain closed for several hours. Please avoid the area. @cityofrichmondca

***The roadway has been cleared*** An unpermitted march is occurring on 23rd St, with participants walking in the roadway and disrupting traffic. The march is expected to continue until 4:00 p.m. Please avoid the area and expect delays.

We are committed to a safe community for all, regardless of your immigration status. We understand that some members of our community are fearful of law enforcement due to their immigration status . We want them to know the Richmond Police Department is committed to upholding our Sanctuary City policies and state law. We will never question a persons immigration status, and we do not detain individuals for civil immigration violations. We DO NOT participate in ICE raids or assist in federal immigration enforcement. We want victims and witnesses of crime to be able to come forward without fear that we will question their immigration status. We are here to protect, not enforce immigration laws. The Richmond Police Department is committed to prioritizing public safety and community trust, ensuring our officers focus on keeping our neighborhoods and city safe for EVERYONE! If you have questions or want to know more about your rights, contact Stand Together Contra Costa at 925-900-5151 or https://standtogethercontracosta.org/ Estamos comprometidos con una comunidad segura para todos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Entendemos que algunos miembros de nuestra comunidad tienen miedo de la Policía debido a su estatus migratorio. Queremos que sepan que el Departamento de Policía de Richmond está comprometido a defender nuestras políticas de Ciudad Santuario y la ley del estado. Nunca cuestionaremos el estatus migratorio de una persona y no detendremos a personas por violaciones civiles de inmigración. NO participamos en redadas de ICE ni ayudamos en la aplicación de las leyes federales de inmigración. Queremos que las víctimas y los testigos de delitos puedan presentarse sin temor a que cuestionemos su estatus migratorio. Estamos aquí para proteger, no para hacer cumplir, las leyes de inmigración. El Departamento de Policía de Richmond está comprometido a priorizar la seguridad pública y la confianza de la comunidad, asegurando que nuestros

Multiple arrest for drug sales made. Over the past month, beat officers have focused their attention on street-level drug sales occurring on Macdonald Ave near 25th St. During this time, we have made five arrests and seized over 95 grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine), 27 ounces of promethazine, 20 grams of methamphetamine, 5 grams of powdered cocaine and several pounds of marijuana all destined to be sold on our city’s streets. We are unwavering in our mission to eliminate drugs from our streets and safeguard our community. We will relentlessly pursue these drug dealers until they are removed from our neighborhoods for good! @cityofrichmondca #communitypolicing #notinourcity

Officers in Action.This morning at 8:24 a.m., officers from the Richmond PD responded to a report about an individual exhibiting acting strange in the area of 36th St and Clinton Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered a female in distress who had climbed a utility pole and appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Understanding the importance of a compassionate approach, a specially trained mental health officer quickly established a connection with her, taking the time to listen and engage in conversation. For 2.5 hours, the officer patiently worked to provide comfort and reassurance, ensuring she felt heard and supported. With the collaboration of the Richmond Fire Department, the officers were able to safely restrain her and bring her down from the pole without any injury to her or those around her. She was transported to a local hospital where she will receive the mental health care she needs.Thanks to the dedicated teamwork of all first responders involved, we were able to reach a safe resolution a get her the mental health help she needed.City of Richmond, CA - Local Government#CommunityPolicing#mentalhealthawareness

Drone assists officers in breaking up sideshow! This afternoon, officers responded to a report of a sideshow at the dead end of Canal Blvd. They utilized a drone to identify two main vehicles and then moved in to take enforcement action. One vehicle tried to run and ended up with three flat tires. Both cars were impounded for 30 days, both drivers were cited, and one car will have to visit the state smog referee when it gets out of impound! We have ZERO tolerance for reckless driving in our city. #notinourcity City of Richmond, CA - Local Government

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