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- July 6, 2022
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Report: Richmond Police Thwarted a Potential July 4 Mass Shooting

Coming after the news of the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, Richmond Police received a tip about a potential mass shooting on July 4 and were able to thwart the attack before it happened. In a report from Fox News, Richmond police say the tip led to the seizure assault rifles, a handgun, […]

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- April 4, 2022
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Court Upholds Conviction of Man Who Shot at Richmond Officers

In 2020, Anthony J. Slayton, was found guilty of shooting at police officers who were patrolling the streets around a public housing complex in Richmond and was sentenced to nine years in prison. Two years later, the Virginia appeals court has upheld the conviction, dismissing his argument the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient […]

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- December 16, 2021
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Police Union Demands Chief’s Resignation

The Richmond Coalition of Police gave Police Chief Gerald Smith a vote of no confidence, setting up a potentially explosive confrontation with the mayor’s office. For some time, but especially since spring 2020, officers nationwide have felt under siege by citizens who share how much they hate them in words and actions. The situation is […]

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- November 29, 2021
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Police Morale Plummets in Parts of Commonwealth

Police morale is reportedly plummeting in Richmond. Virginia’s capital city should have a police force of 750. Its headcount is currently below 600. Resigning officers have cited low pay and low moral, thanks to criticism and attacks by local politicians. CBS 6 Richmond reports on the case of Brenda Ruiz, a three year veteran of […]

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