Looking for an exciting career with RPD? Use the following phone number and email to connect with our Recruitment Unit.
Phone (804) 646-6733
Email re-richmondpolicerec@rva.gov
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Phone Numbers:
Emergency: 911
Call if you can, text if you can’t
Non-Emergency or to file a Police Report:
(804) 646-5100
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Email: RPDfoia@rva.gov
Phone: (804) 646-5147
Media Relations
Email: Police Media Relations
Phone: (804) 646-0607
Address:
200 West Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23220
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What to do if your child has run away or is missing
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Still have questions?
Please email or call (804) 646-6842
Major Crimes Unit
The Major Crimes Division is comprised of one captain, three lieutenants, 10 sergeants, 67 detectives, two forensic technicians and one photo lab technician.
It includes the units of Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Forensics, Arson and Youth and Family crimes.
Investigators from the Major Crimes unit continually provide information to the victim’s family throughout the course of the case. These investigators are integral to the process of the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office during the presentation and prosecution of the cases.
If you need to reach one of our detectives, please contact them at their phone numbers or e-mail addresses listed here on the website. If you have difficulty reaching a detective or are not sure which detective you need to speak with, please call the Major Crimes main number (804) 646-6741.
What to do if your child has run away or is missing
The Homicide Support Group provides a place of support and healing for survivors of homicide victims.
Homicides reported in 2024:
| Name | Date | Location |
| Make'L Linton | January 16, 2024 | 400 block of Vale Street |
| James Champion IV | January 25, 2024 | 100 block of West Federal Street |
| Ketron Green | January 26, 2024 | 2500 block of Whitcomb Street |
| Augusto Avalos | February 3, 2024 | 3000 block of Walmsley Boulevard |
| Devaugh Brown | February 5, 2024 | 2300 block of Ambrose Street |
| Marvin Ramos-Hernandez | February 7, 2024 | 3000 block of Broad Rock Boulevard |
| Dwight Wright | February 18, 2024 | 300 block of West Broad Street |
| Trimaine Reed | February 20, 2024 | 1700 block of North 22nd Street |
| Derrit Banks | February 25, 2024 | 300 block of West Clay Street |
| Vincent Robinson, JR | March 8, 2024 | 900 block of East Broad Street |
| Juvenile male | March 31, 2024 | 4th Avenue & Front Street |
** BOLD indicates case has been cleared **