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San Francisco Chronicle
12-08-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
Video shows Richmond police confrontation with armed man they fatally shot
The Richmond Police Department on Monday released body-worn camera video that shows a man emerging from a home last week holding two knives moments before officers fatally shot him. The man, Angel Montano, 27, was a former U.S. Marine who suffered from mental health issues, attorney John Burris, who represents the family, told the Chronicle. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. Aug. 4, after a 911 caller reported that his brother, identified as Montano, was armed with a knife in their home, threatening to kill him and his mother, police said. 'My brother became aggressive,' Montano's brother told a dispatcher, according to audio of the 911 call that the department released along with the video. 'He has mental issues.' The body-worn camera video shows officers staged outside the home on First Street. Police said the officers were waiting for backup and less-than-lethal tools. As officers staged outside, Montano's brother reported that Montano wanted to attack him and that Montano was standing in the home in front of the front door, with their mother between the two of them. Montano's brother was heard pleading with Montano to put down the knife. The situation escalated as Montano's brother reported that Montano had grabbed a second knife. He had a kitchen knife in his left hand and a utility knife in his right hand. 'Please hurry,' Montano's brother implored, according to the 911 audio. 'Send them in now.' The dispatcher informed Montano's brother that officers had to come up with a plan to keep them safe. 'We're not just going to rush,' the dispatcher said. Officers then walked up to the front door, which was slightly ajar, the video showed. Police said officers heard an altercation and feared someone inside the home was being harmed. An officer armed with what appeared to be a gun then pushed open the front door as he and other officers announced themselves. 'Come outside,' one of the officers shouted. The officer who pushed open the door then shouted: 'Hey, hey, hey, stop!' The footage ends as the man emerges. Police released photos from the video that showed he was armed with a knife in each hand. Two officers, identified as Nicholas Remick and Colton Stocking, shot Montano, who died at the scene, police said. The police department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office are investigating the shooting. The two officers remained on administrative leave, in accordance with department policy, police said. The case marked Remick's second on-duty shooting in six months. The prior shooting occurred around 9 p.m. Feb. 4, after officers located a man wanted on a warrant for an alleged probation violation tied to a domestic violence case. The suspect, found near the railroad tracks just west of Carlson Boulevard, refused to cooperate with officers, prompting a standoff while he was armed with what looked like a knife, police said. Officers tried to de-escalate and peacefully resolve the situation for about 30 minutes, but the suspect ultimately charged at officers while raising the object in his hand in 'a threatening manner,' police said. That's when Remick and Officer Jessica Khalil shot the man. The object turned out to be a black knife sheath, police said. The California Department of Justice, which investigates police shootings of unarmed civilians, identified the man as Jose De Jesus Mendez Rios. The DOJ's investigation of the shooting was ongoing as of Monday. Remick was also named in a federal lawsuit in January after a man sued the city of Richmond, alleging Remick and a sergeant assaulted him as he recorded video of an arrest after a police chase came to an end outside a market on May 5, 2024. Kwesi Guss claimed that as Sgt. Alexander Caine ran toward the driver and passenger of the car officers had pursued, he yelled at Guss to get out of the way and pushed him. 'Shut yo' b— ass up,' Guss replied, according to the lawsuit. Caine responded: 'What was that?' Then he struck Guss' chest with his palms, the lawsuit alleged. The sergeant pushed Guss three more times before a witness stepped in. That's when Remick ran over. He and Caine grabbed Guss, handcuffed him and forced him to the ground, placing their knees on Guss' back and ribs, and pushing his face onto the ground, the lawsuit stated. Police detained him for about an hour, then released him. The lawsuit remains pending in San Francisco federal court, with a trial date set for next year. Burris, who filed the lawsuit on Guss' behalf and now represents the Montano family, said he plans to take a close look at the shooting of Montano to determine if officers violated any of Montano's constitutional or civil rights. He said the footage released Monday was only one part of the 'story.' He said he did not yet know the details about Montano's mental health condition. On the day of the shooting, Burris said, Montano's family told dispatchers about his history of mental illness. Montano lived with his mother, brother and sister. He also leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter, Burris said.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Repeat offender sits in backseat of patrol car only 9 days after previous drug arrest
A 29-year-old man was arrested just nine days after a previous arrest for possession of narcotics, again. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Richmond Police Department made a post on social media Tuesday night stating two individuals were arrested for possession of drugs after a traffic stop on South 14th Street. Officers found multiple illegal substances, including suspected crack cocaine, heroin, pills, and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, according to the post. TRENDING STORIES: UPDATE: 2 drivers taken by air ambulance with serious injuries after three-vehicle head-on collision Officers looking for man, woman last seen at Troy Aquatic Park 5-year-old in critical condition after suspected drunk driver runs red light Destiny Moore, 22, was arrested on multiple drug possession charges. Tayonne Tevis, 29, was also arrested on multiple drug possession charges just nine days after a previous drug possession arrest. As previously reported on News Center 7, Tevis was arrested on May 26 for the possession of 235 grams of suspected heroin and cocaine. 'Tayonne again? Yes. He was arrested just last week (May 26) on drug dealing charges. Some folks just can't stay out of the backseat of our patrol cars,' a spokesperson for Richmond Police said in the post. This arrest was made by the Strategic and Focused Enforcement (S.A.F.E.) Unit. 'When it comes to drug enforcement, we're not backing down. If the first arrest doesn't get your attention, the second one will,' Richmond Police Chief Kyle Weatherly said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man found with over 200 grams of heroin, cocaine during traffic stop
A man was arrested after he was found in possession of 235 grams of illegal drugs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Richmond Police Department arrested Tayonne Tevis, 29, of Richmond on Monday. Officers made the drug bust during a traffic stop, according to a post on social media. Tevis was stopped near South 13th Street and South L Street when officers found he had 235 grams of suspected heroin and cocaine. TRENDING STORIES: Deputies searching for man accused of stealing a package from someone's porch in Greene County Mom attacks 12-year-old daughter inside nature preserve, investigators say Lack of hydrants causes challenges as firefighters respond to vacant house fire in Clark County Detectives with the Richmond Police Department Strategic and Focused Enforcement (S.A.F.E.) Crime Suppression Unit made the traffic stop. Tevis was arrested for Dealing in a Controlled Substance, which is a Level 6 felony, according to the post. 'The Richmond Police Department remains committed to aggressively pursuing individuals who bring drugs and violence into our city. The S.A.F.E. Unit continues to operate with precision and purpose, removing dangerous substances and offenders from our streets,' a spokesperson for the Richmond Police Department said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Richmond police officers join 300 mile Unity Tour
RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — Three Richmond police officers are joining a 300-mile cycling journey for the Police Unity Tour. Hundreds of officers will be riding from Virginia to Washington, D.C. This year is special for the department as it marks the tenth anniversary of Officer Daniel Ellis' death in the line of duty. Richmond police officers join 300 mile Unity Tour App hopes to help maternal health, birth outcomes in Kentucky Lexington Catholic students react to first American pope The tour serves as a fundraiser for the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, supporting education, awareness, and resources for the families of law enforcement officers who were taken too soon, as well as current officers. To contribute to the fundraiser, you can donate using the Richmond Police Department's team page on the Unity Tour Donation website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Registered sex offender arrested at area elementary school
A registered sex offender was arrested at an elementary school in Richmond, Indiana, on Thursday, according to a spokesperson from the Richmond Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Richmond school resource officers (SROs) learned that Joshua Mays, 30, was at Vaile Elementary School registering a student around 3:20 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: EF-0 tornado touched down in Darke County, NWS says Several authorities honored for finding missing girl with man before chase, hours-long SWAT standoff Semi backs into police car after hitting covered bridge The spokesperson said Mays was with a juvenile on campus. Mays was convicted on possession of child pornography charges in Rush County, Indiana, in 2016. Under Indiana law, people convicted of certain sex crimes, including possession of child pornography, are prohibited from 'knowingly or intentionally entering school property,' the spokesperson said. Anyone who violates this law could face a felony charge of unlawful entry of school property by a serious sex offender. The spokesperson said school resource officers arrested Mays without incident. 'There is zero room for compromise when it comes to the safety of our children. Our officers responded quickly, enforced the law, and protected the integrity of a place where kids are meant to feel safe and secure,' Richmond Police Chief Kyle Weatherly said. Wayne County Jail records show that Mays is not currently in custody. Additional information on the relationship between Mays and the juvenile was not immediately available. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
