A series of firearm arrests marked a week in the life of Richmond police. A burglary turned snooze, a close call with a shooting, and officers saving a man from a suspected overdose, with details of these incidents being disclosed on the Richmond Police Department's official Facebook page.
On February 19, officers made a traffic stop near 23rd St and Humphrey, leading to the arrest of a parolee found with a loaded handgun. The next day, another stop on Harbour Way resulted in two parolees being detained, one needing medical clearance before booking for possessing a firearm and illegal narcotics, reported the Richmond Police Department.
The quieter side of crime emerged on February 21 when an individual decided to break into a residence only to be found fast asleep in the homeowner's bed, clothed in their garments. Law enforcement also dealt with danger as they investigated a shooting on February 22 after a ShotSpotter alert; they arrived to find an unscathed victim in a vehicle riddled with bullets.
That same day, a robbery took a threatening turn on Clinton Ave when a suspect pulled a knife on a victim, stealing their wallet and cellphone. The busy week continued for Richmond officers. They responded to another ShotSpotter activation on February 23, though they found casings, there were no victims or property damage. A day of high visibility patrolling resulted in several traffic stops and reports in the 23rd and 24th St corridor, showcasing proactive measures by the Richmond PD.
One of the more harrowing situations unfolded on the same day when officers found an unresponsive man, seemingly overdosed, and brought him back using Narcan before sending him to receive medical care. "Officers quickly administered three doses of Narcan and conducted life saving measures until the subject regained consciousness," described the Richmond Police Department on their Facebook upon detailing the February 23 life-saving event.
