Description
A break-in was reported on S. Cherry St. in Richmond.
Date of Crime
March 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM
From NeighborhoodAlerts.com:
https://www.neighborhoodalerts.com/alerts/eea455b4-293f-488a-a157-812aa6755497
From Cherry Street neighbor Todd Woodson:
Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026, there was another accident at Idlewood Ave and S Cherry St. You may recall there was a accident on September 27, 2025 at the same intersection. In trying to get the accident report on the September crash, I was told that even though RPD was the only responding department, they had no record of the event and to try vcupd (who were not present at the scene). Vcu provided the record for that accident.
The RVA website lists sector 413 sector lieutenant as William Brereton. I emailed for the report but I’m not sure if he is still active sector lieutenant.
This intersection is the site for chronic traffic accidents. It is also the site of St Andrews School and Sprout Daycare Center. We have been trying to get traffic calming measures on Idlewood at this location for over twelve years with no success.
Can someone assist me in procuring the accident report for March 8,2026, please?
If RPD isn’t keeping accident records in general for Oregon Hill, then I’m wondering how we can effectively reduce traffic accidents and pedestrian deaths in downtown Richmond. There’s a disconnect here.
I pray for the safety of these wonderful students.Sincerely,
Charles Woodson
In regard to the September 27, 2025 incident, there is this previous post:
https://www.oregonhill.net/2025/09/27/hit-run-at-idlewood-and-s-cherry-street/
Received a neighborhood alert of violence on the 700 block of Idlewood.
Description
Police investigated an assault or battery by a mob on Idlewood Ave. in Richmond.
Date of Crime
March 08, 2026 at 3:46 AM
From eyewitness:
At 12:43am on Saturday morning, September 27, I heard a loud crash. Came outside and saw a young man on a scooter had been the victim of a hit and run crossing Idlewood on Cherry.
911 rang for 4 minutes before picking up to answer. Cars were flying down Idlewood, almost hitting the downed scooter rider. A civilian car blocked traffic so the victim couldn’t be hit again.
It’s worth noting that the neighborhood association has been asking for about a decade for the same type of traffic calming measures (signs, speed bumps/tables) that are seen on VCU’s campus and other neighborhoods in the City.
Police and fire respond to incident at the dead end on 600 block of S. Cherry Street. Photo is from alley from Laurel Street. Sounds like there was a police chase involved. More information forthcoming as details get confirmed.
According to news reports, a man was shot multiple times early Sunday morning around 4 am near 600 South 2nd Street, below Belvidere Street. He was was taken in a personal car to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
There was another shooting with injury reported at 1:30 am on 1500 block of E. Main Street, but is unclear whether or not that is related to the 2nd Street shooting.
From Richmond Police:
January 19, 2025
Belle Isle Aggravated Assault Suspect Sought
Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who shot a City of Richmond Parks and Recreation Urban Park Ranger on Sunday on Belle Isle.
At approximately 1:42 p.m., Sunday, January 19, RPD responded to the Belle Isle area after receiving a report that an unidentified male suspect, had shot an adult male victim. The victim, an Urban Park Ranger with the City of Richmond, was providing information on available City of Richmond resources, when he was shot by the suspect. The victim was wearing a bullet proof vest which likely prevented him from sustaining serious injury.
The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot. The suspect is described as a black male in his late 30’s, approximately 5’11 tall, with a short patchy beard, short unkept hair, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and gray or black boots.
This is an active investigation.
Anyone with information about this suspect or this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective S. Brown at (804) 646-6456 or 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.
Revisiting this story…
From WRIC story:
Investigators learned that, around 11:30 p.m., an altercation took place among a large group of people at the intersection of the 700 block of West Cary Street and South Laurel Street. The group was gathered outside of a restaurant, which its owner later confirmed was Tito’s Taqueria and Bar.
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“Our victim had asked a question of another patron in the line for that establishment — [asking] if tickets were needed to enter — and some derogatory words were shared … [then] they started arguing,” said David Kelly, detective sergeant of investigations for VCU Police. “[It] turned into a fight, where two females were fighting.”Kelly said that one of the females then attacked the victim, followed by a man who jumped in and also attacked her.
According to police, the victim is affiliated with VCU and had significant injuries to her face. Though she was later discharged from the hospital, she continues to go through ongoing medical treatment due to injuries impacting her eye.
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Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the VCU Police Department. Tips can also be submitted to Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. You may do so anonymously.
Around 7:15 pm last night, neighbors were greatly disturbed by some sort of altercation on the 300 block of Pine Street that included at least three gunshots as well as lots of gun waving.
According to a neighbor, active emergency call logs showed Shooting (person shot) on 800 Block of Albemarle, an accident with injuries at Pine and Idlewood and a robbery on the 300 block Pine — all within 10 minutes. The “shooting” on Albemarle was changed to “robbery, investigate.”
And another neighbor said that someone may have been struck by a car on Idlewood while fleeing the scene.
While the police did send squad cars, many neighbors are left angered and shaken and want more information on this incident and who will be held accountable.