Separate fatal shootings in Richmond Tuesday appear connected
Separate fatal shootings on Tuesday that claimed the lives of 31-year-old James Langford III and 21-year-old Tyree Wilson appear to be connected, police said.
At about 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to S. 2nd Street...
Richmond police chief releases statement after Chauvin guilty verdicts
Richmond police Chief Bisa French said Tuesday that the Richmond Police Department "supports the decision of the jury in the State of Minnesota vs Derek Chauvin case."
"The criminal justice system has conducted its...
Caltrans contractor struck by vehicle that fled on I-580 on-ramp
A Caltrans contractor suffered major injuries this morning after being struck by a vehicle on the Bayview Avenue on-ramp to westbound Interstate Highway 580, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The vehicle fled...
El Cerrito police arrest man for alleged hate crimes against Asian woman
A man was arrested this morning on allegations that he shouted race-based insults at an Asian woman and spat in her face in El Cerrito.
At 9:25 a.m., El Cerrito police responded to a home...
Two shot, one fatally, in El Sobrante
Two people were shot in El Sobrante Wednesday night, including a 25-year-old Pittsburg man who died from his wounds, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
About 8:41 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a...
Online fundraiser launched to support family of slain Richmond teen
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched to support the grieving family of a Kennedy High student who was fatally shot in Richmond on Friday, March 19.
Richmond police don't believe 17-year-old Melvin Rodriguez-Marquez was in...
RPD’s 2019 ‘Detective of Year’ retires
A veteran Richmond police officer who was named Detective of the Year in 2019 has retired, the Richmond Police Department announced.
Det. Chris Decious served as a cop for 27 years, beginning as an officer...
21-year-old man fatally shot at Richmond gas station
Richmond police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station Tuesday that claimed the life of 21-year-old Derrick McDougal.
Officers responded to the area of 23rd Street and Barrett Avenue following a...
Richmond police offer up helpful home security tips
By Kathy Chouteau
Looking to up your home security game? The Richmond Police Department (RPD) recently posted home burglary prevention tips on social media to help community members better protect their residences from being targeted.
“During...
Man dies following arrest by Richmond police
A 47-year-old man died after being arrested by Richmond police Wednesday morning.
About 10:35 a.m., officers responded to a call from a business owner in the 12600 block of San Pablo Avenue, which is between...
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