According to a news article in RTD, Richmond Commonwealth Deputy Attorney Learned Barry said, “at least 10 of this year’s 15 killings — or about 67 percent — appear to be drug-related.” So, one is led to believe, to some degree, that murder in Richmond is a byproduct of drug use. Let’s back up a moment though. Sure, buying drugs is clearly dangerous, if not stupid, but why do people use illicit drugs? No one started using drugs without some knowledge of the effects and outcomes.

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At 37th and Hull Street an electrical pole was on fire. According to a couple of customers standing in front of a shop, they heard a transformer blow and went out to witness what had happened. In response to a question as to when the police had received a call, a police officer at the scene said that he and his partner observed the fire as they were patrolling and didn’t receive a call at all. The fire department was on the scene and traffic was blocked in both directions. The fire department was not able to begin extinguishing the blaze until power could be cut to the area. Street lights were out at least as far as the intersection of Midlothian and Hull Street to Broad Rock.

Burning Electrical Pole

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Thanks to the Richmond Police Department’s efforts, four men have been arrested and charged for armed robbery.

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