Someone reported a pickup truck backing into the Pleasants Park BikeShare Station last night.
Pleasants Park BikeShare Station Damaged Last Night
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Break-In and Gunshots This Morning
From alert.vcu.edu:
Reported offense:On November 23, 2020, at 6:50 AM, a home invasion was reported to have occurred at 115 South Laurel Street.
Brief description of how the crime took place:Victim reported that two suspects made entry into his home after kicking in the back door. Once inside the residence the victim reported being struck in the head during a brief scuffle. As the suspects were leaving several gunshots were fired at the residence. One victim sustained injuries to his fore head during the initial scuffle.
Suspect/s:Suspect #1 Hispanic male, 6’2”, 210 lbs, with red hair “braids”, and wearing red sweatpants. Suspect #2 – White male, 5’^”, 180 lbs, wearing a gray hoodie, and black pants. Last known direction of travel is unknown.
Investigating agency:Richmond Police are leading the investigation.
Awoken By Gunfire (Again)
Around 5:45 this morning, many Oregon Hill residents were waked up by the sound of gunfire. Maybe 20 to 30 shots.
From the police blotter:
11/05/2020 05:44 RPD Precinct 4 412A1 RANDOM GUNFIRE , INVESTIGATE 700-BLK S PINE ST Enroute
11/05/2020 05:44 RPD Precinct 3 312A6 RANDOM GUNFIRE , INVESTIGATE W 24TH ST/RIVERSIDE DR RICH Arrived
There were reports from resident across the river also.
This reminded many Oregon Hill neighbors of a disturbing incident this past summer.
Jacob House And Marker Tagged
Sadly, the historic Jacob House and its state historic marker have been extensively tagged by graffiti vandals. It’s hard to tell if these actions were done as part of recent protests or not. If they are, it is disturbing given the Jacob House’s iconic history of abolitionism and workmanship by free Black people.
Incident At China and Pine?
Nothing from local news sources yet, but some neighbors are reporting an attempted Breaking & Entering yesterday evening near the corner of Pine and China streets. Police arrested one man, while another one fled across the Lee Bridge.
National Night Out Rescheduled For October
It has been a very busy summer so far for the Richmond police – Black Lives Matter protests, changes in leadership, shootings, and (cowardly) anonymous threats from white supremacists.
So it’s understandable that the National Night Out date is postponed a bit….
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Richmond Police Department is rescheduling this year’s National Night Out.
National Night Out will be tentatively held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 conditions in Richmond. Please watch RPD’s social media sites for updates.
National Night Out is designed to
1. Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
2. Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts;
3. Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police‐community partnerships;
4. Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
As we get closer to the rescheduled date, RPD will provide updates on the status of 2020 National Night Out.
Cleaning Graffiti
Neighbor Christina is using her time and efforts to beautify Oregon Hill by removing graffiti. City workers have been out today also, cleaning up graffiti in the parks.
Gunfire In Neighborhood Last Night
Neighbors were awoken about 2:15 am Friday night/Saturday morning by at least 16 shots, some of them in rapid succession. Although accounts are not quite clear, it sounds like they may have stemmed from an argument/altercation around Laurel and Albemarle. Witnesses saw guns fire from speeding cars that went down Laurel and up Pine.
This morning, some neighbors found fresh bullet holes in their walls and plan to inspect their roofs. Others are gathering security camera footage and figuring out car makes/models to give to police.
Have You Seen This Bike?
One of our 300 block Laurel Street neighbors had this bicycle stolen recently and she misses it greatly.
Vehicle Break-In And Gunfire This Morning On Holly Street
A Holly Street neighbor reported that around 6:30 this morning, 4 Black males were spotted breaking into a vehicle on the 800 block of Holly street. When confronted, they fired a gun while running off/ driving off. Police responded. If anyone has any information, please contact police.