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.