Public Safety - The Henrico Citizen (2024)

Fourth of July fireworks safety urged

ByCitizen Staff|onJuly 02, 2024

With the Fourth of July just days away, officials from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs are reminding people about the importance of fireworks safety. There were eight fatal incidents involving fireworks in the nation last year, including one in Virginia. A total of about 9,700 injuries nationally also were attributed to fireworks incidents. “Misuse of fireworks can be deadly,” […]

Henrico Police arrest teen in connection with Eastern Henrico homicide

ByCitizen Staff|onJuly 02, 2024

A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Eastern Henrico June 16. The teen was taken into custody on June 28 with assistance from Richmond Police on charges of robbery and two counts of underage possession of a firearm. The homicide occurred in the 4600 block of Grand Ledge Court at about […]

32 graduate Henrico Fire academies

ByCitizen Staff|onJuly 02, 2024

The Henrico County Division of Fire recently welcomed the newest members of its ranks during a graduation ceremony at J.R. Tucker High School for its Recruit Academy 81, Recruit Academy 82, and Paramedic Academy 5. Twelve members of Recruit Academy 81 completed 24 weeks of training, while 11 members of Recruit Academy 82 — each of whom had prior fire […]

7 graduate 80th Henrico Basic Police Academy

ByCitizen Staff|onJuly 02, 2024

The Henrico Division of Police welcomed seven new officers to the division during a recent ceremony that marked the completion of their 34-week training program. The 80th Basic Police Academy provided extensive training for the new officers. Each now will undergo another 300 hours of field training during the next several months.

Henrico Police seeking suspect in June 17 robbery

ByCitizen Staff|onJuly 02, 2024

Henrico Police officials are investigating a robbery that occurred June 17 and have identified 40-year-old Rian Rantrell Robinson of Henrico as the suspect. The incident took place at approximately 4:13 p.m. in the 1800 block of Oak Hill Lane, just off Mechanicsville Turnpike, according to police. A victim told police that he had gotten into a brief argument with Robinson, […]

Henrico Crime Report: June 21-27, 2024

ByCitizen Staff|onJune 28, 2024

2500 block of New Harvest Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with strangulation and non-aggravated assault at a single-family home June 21 at 2:50 a.m. Chamberlayne Avenue at Westbrook Avenue, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine and synthetic drugs, obstruction of justice, identity theft, and a warrant service June […]

Varina residents ‘overwhelmed’ after brush fire: ‘You’re at the mercy of the element’

ByCitizen Staff|onJune 26, 2024

By WTVR

Varina resident Jeff Varljen says he was talking with his neighbor Monday when he suddenly smelled smoke in the air. “Lots of people have different fire pits all up and down the road,” Varljen said. “We didn’t think much of it.” Twenty minutes later, the Varljen came outside and saw the plumes of smoke moving over his house. “It took […]

Henrico neighbors react to massive brush fire: ‘It got ugly really fast’

BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 25, 2024

By Tracy Sears, WTVR.com

Firefighters say high winds, dry conditions, and low humidity contributed to a massive brush fire in Eastern Henrico County on Monday that scorched 75 acres of farmland. The flames spread quickly across land bordering Route 5, near Laburnum Avenue. “It got ugly really fast,” said nearby homeowner William Kulp. William and Jodi Kulp, who own Honey Pot Farms on New […]

Six injured in Glen Allen shooting June 22

BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 24, 2024

By WTVR.com

Six people were injured in a shooting Saturday night in Glen Allen, according to authorities. L.t David Turner with Henrico Police said officers were called to a shooting in the 11000 block of Old Washington Highway at 11:15 p.m. “Upon arrival six adult victims were located with non-life threatening injuries,” Turner wrote. “All victims were taken to local area hospitals […]

2 juveniles arrested, charged with weekend carjacking in Far West End

ByCitizen Staff|onJune 24, 2024

Two juvenile males are in custody, facing charges related to the carjacking of a ride-share driver in broad daylight June 22 in Henrico’s Far West End. At about 3:18 p.m. that day, Henrico Police responded to the 12000 block of Gayton Road, near the Beth Shalom Senior Living community, after a ride-share driver reported that the two suspects had stolen […]