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6 days ago
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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]
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28-05-2025
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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]
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12-05-2025
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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.
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26-04-2025
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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]
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16-04-2025
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Second arrest made after stabbing in area neighborhood; 2 injured
Authorities arrested a second person in connection to a stabbing in a Richmond neighborhood last week, according to a spokesperson with the Richmond Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Wayne County Sheriff's deputies responded to initial reports of a stabbing in the 3500 block of W National Road around 8:30 a.m. on April 11. Investigators later determined that the stabbing took place at a house in the 200 block of South 7th Street, according to a previous News Center 7 report. The spokesperson said two people were injured and transported to Reid Health, but have since been released. TRENDING STORIES: Local hospital rescheduling some elective surgeries as anesthesia contractor ceases operations Township suing fiscal officer after allegedly trying to purchase gold coins On April 14, police arrested Jasmin Cash, 27, in the 200 block of South 7th Street for her alleged involvement in the stabbing. Cash was booked into Wayne County Jail on preliminary charges of battery with a deadly weapon, criminal confinement, and kidnapping, according to the spokesperson. 'This second arrest is the result of continued dedication and teamwork by our detectives and officers,' Richmond Police Chief Kyle Weatherly said. 'We will not tolerate acts of violence in our community, and we remain committed to pursuing justice for victims and ensuring the safety of our city.' As previously reported by News Center 7, Shane Cail, 31, was also arrested in this incident. He was booked into jail for battery with a deadly weapon charges. Additional information was not immediately available. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
