The Richmond Police Department has made a significant arrest in the fight against child sex crimes. Announced through their social media channels, the department's SAFE Team took 60-year-old Robert J. Dunham into custody after a targeted traffic stop. The operation stemmed from the investigative work of Detective Amanda Thackrey, which resulted in an arrest warrant for Dunham.
Facing charges that send a shiver through the community, Dunham is now charged with two counts of Child Molesting, a Level 1 Felony, and one count of Incest, a Level 4 Felony. While the legal process is just beginning for Dunham, the Richmond Police Department has taken a step that reaffirms their zero-tolerance stance on these heinous crimes, which Chief Kyle Weatherly made evident. "Anyone who preys on children should understand one thing clearly. We will find you, we will arrest you, and we will hold you accountable," Weatherly stated in the Richmond Police Department post.
The SAFE Team's work, alongside the detectives in Richmond, underscore the department's unwavering commitment to shielding children from harm. The Richmond Police Department also used this opportunity to urge the public to take a proactive stance. Speaking up rather than remaining silent, the department insists, can protect potential victims and prevent further crimes, as criminals thrive under the veil of community silence. Reminder must be given, the Richmond Police Department emphasized that arrests and criminal charges are accusations, and every individual, Dunham included, is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
