Richmond Police Department
Beat 3
Officer Steven Rychlik

July 2008
This month I made four new beat contacts. I met with Beatrice Grimes, Edgar Lopez, Herman Brown, and Bernedine Allen. Ms. Grimes advised that she is concerned about her home’s security. I informed Ms. Grimes that I would keep a close eye on her home. She told me that there hasn’t been any specific problem, but she worries about her property with the many narcotics users in the area. When I met Mr. Lopez, he informed me that he has just moved into his house on Maiden Lane. I welcomed Mr. Lopez to the city and told him to contact me with any questions he may have. While patrolling through beat three, I was able to locate three more junk vehicles. I located 2 junk vehicles on the property of 1109 Preston, but I have been unable to locate the property owners. I located another junk vehicle at 708 Mabel, but again was unable to make contact with the owner. I noticed that the junk vehicle at 1305 Preston has been removed. I continued getting to know the children in beat three by getting out and playing basketball and soccer with them every chance that I get. A new basket ball goal has been put up in the parking lot of the Mt. Carmel Church for the children to play with. I have noticed many of the neighborhood children playing throughout the day.