Tim Simmons is Richmond's new police chief; he’s paused the city's license‑plate readers pending a security review.

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards is issuing a stern warning ahead of New Year's Eve: don't celebrate with gunfire or officers will find and arrest you. With New Year's Eve just one ...

Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards announced this morning that major crime dropped 12% in 2025 compared to 2024, marking ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A day ahead of New Year’s Eve, Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards renewed the department’s warnings against ringing in the New Year with celebratory gunfire. The troubling trend ...

Major crime in Richmond dropped significantly in 2025, according to new data released by the Richmond Police Department.