The Major Crimes Division is comprised of one captain, three lieutenants, 10 sergeants, 67 detectives, two forensic technicians and one photo lab technician.
It includes the units of Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Forensics, Arson and Youth and Family crimes.
Investigators from the Major Crimes unit continually provide information to the victim’s family throughout the course of the case. These investigators are integral to the process of the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office during the presentation and prosecution of the cases.
If you need to reach one of our detectives, please contact them at their phone numbers or e-mail addresses listed here on the website. If you have difficulty reaching a detective or are not sure which detective you need to speak with, please call the Major Crimes main number (804) 646-6741.
The Homicide Support Group provides a place of support and healing for survivors of homicide victims.
As of May 22, 2012, there have been 14 lives lost this year. At this date in 2011, 12 lives had been lost.
2012 Open Homicides
Report Number: 2012 0414 0077
Victim: Aliza Allen
Location: 1900 Block of Raven Street
Date: April 14, 2012
At approximately 0200 hours on April 14, 2012 officers responded for a report of random gunfire in the 1900 block of Raven Street. Upon their arrival they discovered the victim shot to death.
Contact: Detective Jason L. Pittman at (804) 646-3869 or Jason.Pittman@richmondgov.com
Crime Stoppers posting
Report Number: 2012 0107 0681
Victim: De’Shawn L. Mayo, 21 years old
Location: 600 block of Woodhaven Drive
Date: January 7, 2012
At approximately 8:50 p.m., officers found Mayo shot to death in the street.
Contact: Detective Bernard "Mac" Adams at (804) 646-3930 or Bernard.Adams@richmondgov.com
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2012 Cleared Cases
Adl Musa Johnson - 1/21/2012 - 3000 block of Columbia Street
Antwon Freeman - 2/12/2012 - 1300 block of St. John Street
James S. Lee - 2/22/2012 - 1200 block of Broad Rock Blvd.
Jerrod Oliver - 3/16/12 - 1500 block of Columbia Street
Ahkeem K. Phillips - 4/18/2012 - 700 block of Stockton Street
Ahmad K. Phillips - 4/18/2012 - 700 block of Stockton Street
2010 Open Homicides
2011 Open Homicides
Older Unsolved Homicides
