‘Large police presence’ in Richmond’s Southwood neighborhood
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Those in or around Richmond's Southwood neighborhood may notice a large police presence Friday night. At about 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, the Richmond Police Department posted an advisory on Facebook in both English and Spanish, warning area residents about a "large police presence" in the Southwood neighborhood. Officers are executing a search warrant relating to "suspected firearms offenses." Such a large police presence is "standard for these types of operations," according to police. Businesses still struggling as city of Richmond announces ‘Water Recovery Week’ Police advised that there is no threat to the community. The department will provide an update once officers have left the area. No further details are available as of the time of reporting.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Those in or around Richmond's Southwood neighborhood may notice a large police presence Friday night.
At about 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, the Richmond Police Department posted an advisory on Facebook in both English and Spanish, warning area residents about a "large police presence" in the Southwood neighborhood.
Officers are executing a search warrant relating to "suspected firearms offenses." Such a large police presence is "standard for these types of operations," according to police.
Businesses still struggling as city of Richmond announces ‘Water Recovery Week’
Police advised that there is no threat to the community.
The department will provide an update once officers have left the area.
No further details are available as of the time of reporting.
