Richmond Police have nothing more to say about Church Hill incident
When CBS 6 asked Friday if the internal investigation was over, we received a response stating simply: “We’ll not have anything more to say about the investigation.” [person] appears to have been a...
View ArticleNew city jail behind schedule, not ready for inmates
Every area that media members were led through was covered in construction dust, and furnishings were nonexistent in many areas and sparse in others, even though Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ office had...
View ArticleResidents Say City Won’t Pick Up Trash Dumped in Richmond Neighborhood
The garbage along Ernest Road – where 8News Senior Reporter Nate Eaton counted 37 bags of trash – is rotting, smelly and neighbors say it’s drawing rodents, snakes, possums and maggots. Link
View ArticleBad Smell at Richmond Elementary School Moves Class for the Year
The smell started after spring break and according to school officials, they originally thought it was related to an infestation of rodents recently exterminated. Now they think it may be sewage. Link
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Concerned Richmond Residents Ask, ‘Where’s the Mayor?’
Last week, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones told ABC 8News a public meeting would be held this week with Chief of Police Ray Tarasovic to discuss ways to fight violent crime. “We’re going to come out with...
View ArticleCitizens voice concern over Jeff Davis Corridor issues
Trammell says the blight sends a message, which invites criminals. Link
View ArticleAngry Residents: What Can Halt Prostitution on Richmond’s Southside?
Tarasovic admits limited resources and officers have pushed prostitution to the side but he says the crime isn’t being completely ignored. Link
View ArticleNeighbors frustrated with rodents, trash left in city alleyway
For years neighbors told CBS 6 tall trees and high grass covered an unfinished alleyway near Spings Rd. They said the city recently finally cut everything down but left the trash that had been piling...
View ArticleShockoe Bottom police presence up, violent crime down
Richmond police have stepped up their presence in Shockoe Bottom on weekend nights, and they think it’s making a difference. Link
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Costly Thefts At Richmond City Hall
The total loss amounts to $48,000. … The mayor’s office has been tight-lipped about the matter and refused to comment. Link
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