Richmond Police Department Volume 14, Issue 45 Virginia Victims Fund Thanks RPD The Virginia Victims Fund recognized Detective Jamie Baynes and the Major Crimes Division for all of their hard work and continued partnership with the organization. They presented a plaque to Det. Baynes earlier this week.
A Delicious Delivery Last Friday, Sector 111 Officer Ryan Novak spent the evening passing out dinners to the homeless at 25th and Nine Mile. They prepared the food the night before and the dinners included turkey, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and more! Everyone was so happy and really enjoyed it, said Officer Novak. Blue Line Times Page 2
118 th Surprises Richmonders The 118 th Basic Recruit Class passed out turkeys in different neighborhoods the day before Thanksgiving. As a special surprise, the recruits also handed out turkeys to lucky random individuals across the city! A Thank You from Citizens Against Crime Good evening Chief, I pray all is well. Again, I want to thank you and your team for partnering with Citizens Against Crime Inc. to deliver Thanksgiving Baskets to city residents who have been impacted by a homicide, some other traumatic event or just in need of a basket of food. Your officers were exceptionally helpful, patient and caring toward all residents. I know that their positive attitude toward persons in need is the norm so I was especially happy to view the excellent media coverage by WWBT 12 regarding the deliveries. Please give our sincere thanks to the following officers for their outstanding participation: Lieutenant Cynthia Hayes, Captain Dan Minton, Officer Debbie Allen, Officer Matthew McHugh, Officer Jason Kuti, Officer Jerry Baskette and Chelsea Rarrick. We will continue to pray for you all. Thank You. Albertina Rasin Walker President, Citizens Against Crime Inc. Blue Line Times Page 3
Latino Citizens Academy Graduation Congratulations to the 24 th Latino Citizens Police Academy! There were a total of 15 individuals who graduated. Over the course of seven weeks, the participants learned more about the Richmond Police Department and a variety of other topics. Helping Those in Need While working in Mosby Court last week, Officer Joachin Okonkwo was approached by two women. One woman told Officer Okonkwo she was having issues with her work check and didn t know what she was going to do for Thanksgiving. Officer O saw how worried and upset she was. He asked for her address and went grocery shopping after work for the women. The family was so happy! said Officer O. This is what community policing is all about. Blue Line Times Page 4
2018 Awards Ceremony & Holiday Celebration Seating is limited and by reservation only for employee plus one guest. Tickets are currently sold out. If your plans have changed and you are unable to attend email Chelsea Rarrick at Chelsea.Rarrick@RichmondGov.com so your ticket can be given to someone on the waiting list. Blue Line Times Page 5
Tis The Season December Birthdays Cameron Mathis 12/1 Kristie Reed 12/1 Monty Agee 12/2 Eric Livengood 12/2 Heather Truong 12/2 James Harrison Jr. 12/3 Deronjon Chavis 12/5 Jeff Deem 12/5 Corey Watson 12/5 Robert Capocelli 12/6 Matthew Cavanaugh 12/6 Willie Ruffin 12/6 Demetrium Melton 12/7 Jennie Mitchell 12/7 David Stone 12/7 Jon Bridges 12/9 Kimberly Mooney 12/9 Christine Schwartz 12/9 Roderick Rose 12/10 Daryl Goldsmith 12/11 James Higgins 12/11 Alex Williams 12/11 Janice Sampson 12/12 Brenda West 12/12 Chelsea Tovar 12/13 Mark Allen 12/14 Bernard Kenny 12/14 Keary Lightfoot 12/14 Jeffrey Cassada 12/15 Debbie Burgess 12/16 Paul Cho 12/16 John Douglas 12/17 Ricky Redford 12/17 Gregory Roberts 12/18 Kimberly Pulley 12/19 Tristan Rossetti 12/19 Ernest Ford 12/20 James Killingsworth 12/20 Jean-Guy LeGouffe 12/20 Paul Gaines 12/22 Tori Wilson 12/22 Dominique Compton 12/23 Kevin Hughes 12/23 Karen Spencer-Boyles 12/23 Stephanie Alexander 12/25 Alfonzo Joyner Jr. 12/25 Robert Kleinholz 12/25 Jason Kuti 12/25 Chris Riley 12/25 Brian Huddleston 12/26 Christopher Kitt 12/26 Eric Konopka 12/26 Victoria Griffith-Matko 12/27 Cozetta Bannister 12/28 Mark Castillo 12/29 Jerry Baskette 12/30 Michael Early 12/30 Ryan Tierney 12/30 Larquel Way-Weaver 12/30 Austin Weekes 12/30 Jack Intagliato Jr. 12/31 Brian C. Taylor 12/31 David Torrence 12/31 Jakob Torres 12/31 Blue Line Times Page 6
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