Richmond Police Investigate Series of Shootings, 1 Homicide
The Richmond Police Department says its investigating a total of 4 shootings that have occurred this past week, including 1 homicide. The first shooting occurred Dec 13 with several more…
The Richmond Police Department says its investigating a total of 4 shootings that have occurred this past week, including 1 homicide. The first shooting occurred Dec 13 with several more…
The Richmond Police Department is committed to transparency and protecting the information we collect to keep our community safe. We want to share an update regarding our Automated License Plate…
The Family Justice Center (“the Center”) is proud to announce the selection of Bisa French as its new Executive Director to usher in its next chapter of impact. Bisa has…
Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons was appointed as the next police chief of the Richmond Police Department announced city manager Shasa Curl. Richmond, CA – Richmond City Manager Shasa Curl is…
The Richmond Police Department is seeking to attempt to identity a person of interest in a homicide investigation. According to police, on November 17, 2025, at approximately 5:55 a.m., the…
The Richmond Police Department announced it was investigating a homicide that occurred Monday morning in the City of Richmond. According to police, on November 17, 2025, at approximately 5:55 a.m.,…
The Richmond Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday on Potrero Avenue in the City of Richmond. According to information released by police, on November 8, 2025,…
With a goal to raise $40k, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) has launched fundraising efforts for the family of Richmond Police Officer Jonathan Platzer. We are heartbroken…
The Richmond Police Department announced they are investigating its second homicide of 2025 in the City of Richmond. Richmond, California – On September 19, 2025, at 8:43 PM, the Richmond…
Richmond, CA—On 6/8/25, 6/11/25, and 7/15/25, the Richmond Police Department responded to three separate sexual battery incidents in the vicinity of the Point Richmond Tunnel on Dornan Drive. The Richmond…
Richmond, CA— On August 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the Richmond Police Department Communication Center received a 911 call from a resident in the 400 block of 1st Street. The…
The Richmond Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that left one suspect dead in the City of Richmond. On August 4th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the Richmond Police…
The Richmond Police Department is actively investigating a series of recent sexual battery incidents that have occurred in the Point Richmond area. These assaults have taken place during daylight and…
The Richmond Police Department reported that a recent tow operation removed 71 abandoned and expired registration cars from City of Richmond streets. According to police, parking enforcement team took a…
The Richmond Police Department says a mant climbed up a PG&E power structure on Tuesday and finally came down Friday afternoon. According to police, on Tuesday at 10:43 a.m., Richmond…
A just released Contra Costa County Grand Jury Report slammed the City of Richmond on public safety and for having an understaffed police department. The Grand Jury provided the city…
On Thursday, the Richmond Police Department announced the arrest of a self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen” who refused to stop for officers, leading to a brief standoff. The incident began just before…
On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council will discuss increasing fines for fireworks within the City of Richmond. According to the agenda item, the council will discuss a tripling of fines.…
The Richmond Police Department reports that the city saw a 7% increase in violent crime while property crime decreased by 3% resulting in an overall decrease in crime by 0.25%.…
The Richmond Police Department is investigating an officer involved fatal shooting of a man wanted on probation violation warrant. According to Richmond Police, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 8:13…
On Sunday, the Richmond Police Department issued a statement mimicking what other agencies have stated within Contra Costa County — however, they added they will uphold its Sanctuary City Policies.…
Mayor Eduardo Martinez says 2024 crime data from the Richmond Police Department shows crime is up 1% in the City of Richmond. The information came during the December 17 City…
On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council will discuss street calming measures to potentially address speeding and sideshows within the City of Richmond. The item was brought forward by Councilmember Cesar…
The Richmond Police Department says nine arrests were made and four vehicles were impounded for 30 days after a sideshow on Saturday. On Saturday, November 9, at 12:21 AM, our…
The Richmond Police Department say a suspect has been arrested after shooting at a car carrying children. According to Richmond Police, on Saturday at 6:50 pm, officers responded to the…