Monument 10K Saturday – Lots of Road Closings in the Area

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Scott

The Richmond Police Department asks motorists to be mindful of runners, street closings and parking restrictions for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K this Saturday. The events begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, with the Virginia 529 Kids Run. The first wave of the 10K steps off 8:30 a.m. near Broad and Harrison streets. The 10K’s finish line is on Franklin Street next to Monroe Park.

Logistics of the 10K will require numerous street closings and traffic pattern changes throughout the city beginning with parking restrictions starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Restrictions and closures will continue until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

Richmond Police reminds all 10K event participants and attendees to take advantage of parking in the decks near the start and finish lines and to not leave any items that may tempt would-be thieves in plain view in your vehicle, regardless of where you park.

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Brighter Corner

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Scott

Plans and more plans coming to fruition! Future home of Bunnyhop Bike Shop.

Good morning, Fort Lee!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Scott

Scene from this morning’s 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk to Remember on S. Laurel Street:

Keys Found On S. Laurel

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Scott

Found on sidewalk of 200 block of S. Laurel Street. Please get in touch if you recognize them.

Light Snow on Laurel Street

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Scott

Aggravated Assault On N. Laurel Street

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Scott

From alert.vcu.edu:

On February 24, 2013, at 1:20 AM, Richmond Police and VCU Police responded to a reported fight in the 200 block of North Laurel Street. No suspects or victims could be located after a search of the area was completed. At about 3:10 AM, Richmond Police responded to Retreat Hospital after the victim called to report the assault. Richmond Police determined the assault to be aggravated in nature.
The victim was asked for a cigarette by a group of four black males. Two of the suspects punched and kicked the victim when he did not respond. The suspects were last seen heading East on Franklin Street.
Suspects: The victim described two of the suspects as the main aggressors. One of the suspects was a black male wearing a black jacket, black hat, blue jeans, and had a beard. The victim was unable to provide any other descriptors other than the second suspect was a black male. No weapons were used in the assault.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (804) 780-1000, VCU police at (804) 828-1234 or text VCUTIP to 274637, also anonymously.