Richmond man may face 15 years in prison after multiple felony violations

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- On Monday, Aug. 4 a federal jury convicted a repeat felony offender for possession of a firearm during an incident earlier this year in Henrico County.

According to court records, and evidence presented at a trial on Feb. 23, Henrico County Police found 35-year-old Tajon Rasheed Baskerville, of Richmond, going through a purse taken from a nearby vehicle.

According to officials, as an officer patted Baskerville down, the officer found a firearm in a holster on his hip, after which Baskerville pulled away and struck the officer, which resulted in him falling.

Baskerville then drew his firearm which led the officer to draw his weapon in response. The 35-year-old tossed his weapon and fled on foot according to officials. The officer recovered the firearm and detained Baskerville.

Investigators in the incident found the items that were taken from the purse in Baskerville's pockets, including a wallet found in his shirt.

According to officials, during the time of the incident Baskerville was previously convicted for:

• Possession of a schedule I and II controlled substance in 2010 and 2012.
• Felony probation violation in 2012, 2014 and twice in 2017.
• Grand Larceny in 2014 and 2018.
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in 2022.

As a previously convicted felon Baskerville cannot legally possess a firearm. According to police, Baskerville could possible face up to 15 years in prison for his crimes. His sentencing is set for Dec. 17 of this year.