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Richmond Police Chief Will Smith is sworn in as the city’s top cop during a ceremony Wednesday held at Virginia Union University’s Coburn Hall. The chief’s wife, Virginia “Ginnie” Smith, holds the Bible while City Clerk Candice Reid administers the oath. Chief Smith is the city’s 19th police chief. He was joined at the ceremony by his two daughters, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, members of City Council and dozens of current and retired law enforcement officers from Richmond and around the state. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Richmond Police Chief Will Smith is sworn in as the city’s top cop during a ceremony Wednesday held at Virginia Union University’s Coburn Hall. The …

Published on August 2, 2019

Honorary street sign for Fire Chief -Ronald C. Lewis Leslie A. Lewis, foreground, celebrates the unveiling and dedication of an honorary street sign honoring her late husband, former Richmond Fire Chief Ronald C. Lewis. Dozens of friends, neighbors, firefighters and supporters turned out for the sign’s unveiling last Saturday at the intersection of Birdwood and Bathgate roads in South Side’s Brookbury neighborhood, where the Lewis family lives. The trailblazing Chief Lewis was Richmond’s first African-American fire chief, serving in the top position from 1978 to 1995. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Honorary street sign for Fire Chief -Ronald C. Lewis Leslie A. Lewis, foreground, celebrates the unveiling and dedication of an honorary street sign honoring her …

Published on June 21, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the trophy Sunday after the team’s overtime win during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. Behind him is Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs won 25-22.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the trophy Sunday after the team’s overtime win during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers …

Published on February 15, 2024

CHIEF JAILBIRD- “Help me make bail — I’m an MDA jailbird.” That was the good-natured Facebook post from Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, who was locked up at a Downtown restaurant last Thursday. His crime: “Having a Big Heart.” The chief and 75 other Richmond community leaders went behind bars at various locations, with their “bail” money pledged by people in the community raising more than $65,000 to help send 55 children to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp in Wakefield, according to MDA officials. The donations also will support MDA’s clinical services at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The chief had raised more than $2,400 in donations by Tuesday.

CHIEF JAILBIRD- “Help me make bail — I’m an MDA jailbird.” That was the good-natured Facebook post from Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, who was …

Published on July 3, 2015

Honorary street sign for Fire Chief -Ronald C. Lewis/ Dozens of friends, neighbors, firefighters and supporters turned out for the sign’s unveiling last Saturday at the intersection of Birdwood and Bathgate roads in South Side’s Brookbury neighborhood, where the Lewis family lives. The trailblazing Chief Lewis was Richmond’s first African-American fire chief, serving in the top position from 1978 to 1995. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Honorary street sign for Fire Chief -Ronald C. Lewis/ Dozens of friends, neighbors, firefighters and supporters turned out for the sign’s unveiling last Saturday at …

Published on June 21, 2019

Police Chief Gerald Smith consoles the mother of one of the victims injured in gun violence April 27 at the Belt Atlantic Apartments in South Side. Sharnez Hill, 30, and her 3-month-old daughter were killed in the shooting and three others, ages 29, 15 and 11, were wounded. Chief Smith marched with scores of people attending a rally sponsored by Men in Action on May 1 calling for an end to the violence. The group marched from George Wythe High School to the apartment complex, where Chief Smith tried to comfort the mother.

Police Chief Gerald Smith consoles the mother of one of the victims injured in gun violence April 27 at the Belt Atlantic Apartments in South …

Published on August 12, 2021

ROLLING WITH THE CHIEF - Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, center, offers a double wave Saturday morning before he and about 100 young bike riders took off from Gilpin Court in Jackson Ward for a 5K ride around Richmond. Right, Officer Paul Lewis helps Jessica White choose the right bike for the ride. The city sponsored the event, in which 100 new bicycles and helmets were given to youths ages 8 to 18. The ride was the latest of Chief Durham’s efforts to strengthen law enforcement ties with the community. It was followed by Family Day at the Calhoun Family Investment Center.

ROLLING WITH THE CHIEF - Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, center, offers a double wave Saturday morning before he and about 100 young bike riders …

Published on June 19, 2015

On “National Coffee with a Cop Day,” Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith stopped by Starbucks Coffee at 2309 W. Broad St. and chatted with community members including 10-year-old Bella Brownlee, a 6th-grader at Albert Hill Middle School. Along with her mom, Lynne Brownlee, both of North Side, Bella made a cake for the chief, which they gave to him together. Bella, an accomplished singer also belted out a few stanzas of The Wiz’s “Ease on Down The Road” for the chief and others in the Starbucks. Bella is out of school today because Richmond Public Schools is closed for Yom Kippur. Her mother captures the moment here on her cell phone.

On “National Coffee with a Cop Day,” Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith stopped by Starbucks Coffee at 2309 W. Broad St. and chatted with …

Published on October 6, 2022

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people call for the resignation of Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Will Smith on Tuesday at City Hall despite the mayor’s and chief’s apology for police actions on Monday evening.

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people call for the resignation of Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Will Smith on Tuesday …

Published on June 4, 2020

Mayor-elect Levar Stoney, center, introduces his picks for top posts during a news conference Monday. Selena Cuffee-Glenn will continue as Richmond’s chief administrative officer, while J.E. Lincoln Saunders will serve as Mr. Stoney’s chief of staff.

Mayor-elect Levar Stoney, center, introduces his picks for top posts during a news conference Monday. Selena Cuffee-Glenn will continue as Richmond’s chief administrative officer, while …

Published on December 9, 2016

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles away from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt during the second half of last Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh. The Chiefs won the game 42-37.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles away from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt during the second half of last Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh. …

Published on September 21, 2018

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people descend on City Hall, below right, calling for the resignation of Richmond Police Chief Will Smith and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, despite their apologies for the police action. Chief Smith resigned on June 16.

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people descend on City Hall, below right, calling for the resignation of Richmond Police Chief Will Smith …

Published on January 7, 2021

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) leaves the field Sunday with his wife, Brittany Mahomes, after Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) leaves the field Sunday with his wife, Brittany Mahomes, after Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles in …

Published on February 16, 2023

Inaugural VIA Hall of Fame class // Numerous athletes and coaches, including several with Richmond area ties, were among those inducted into the Virginia Interscholastic Association (VIA) Hall of Fame’s inaugural class. Under the leadership of VIA Heritage Association Chair- man Jimmy Hollins, the ceremony, held June 20, drew a full house at a Charlottesville hotel. The VIA served as the organizing body for Virginia’s public schools serving black students during segregation, from 1954 to 1969. Pictured here are Hall of Fame inductees or their rep- resentatives. They are, front row, left to right: Thaddeus Madden Jr., Lauren Puryear, Dennis Harvey, Louvenia Johnson, Loucious Edwards, the Rev. Jean R. Casey, Su- zette Quarles, Kim Lennon, Betty Jones, Dr. Vivian Pinn and Fannie Harris. Middle row, left to right: James Hayes, Ernest Shaw, Milton Jacox, Walter Bowser, Donald Ross, Roger Hailstork, George Lancaster and Ian Jefferson. Back row, left to right: Joseph Buggs, Raymond Pollard, Bryant Stith, Arthur Gardener Jr., Earl Lloyd Jr., William Lawson III and Charles Stukes.

Inaugural VIA Hall of Fame class // Numerous athletes and coaches, including several with Richmond area ties, were among those inducted into the Virginia Interscholastic …

Published on July 8, 2016

“I’m listening,” new Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith says at a City Hall press conference Saturday after Mayor Levar M. Stoney, right, introduced him. “My office, my phone line, my email is open to you, so let’s have a conversation.” The city’s 20th chief began work Wednesday.

“I’m listening,” new Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith says at a City Hall press conference Saturday after Mayor Levar M. Stoney, right, introduced him. …

Published on July 2, 2020

Randy N. Cooper, president and chief executive officer of Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, proudly shows off to his wife, Shirley G. Cooper, a wall display at the credit union's Commerce Road branch celebrating its founders. Mrs. Cooper is president and chief executive officer of the Credit Union of Richmond.

Randy N. Cooper, president and chief executive officer of Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, proudly shows off to his wife, Shirley G. Cooper, a wall …

Published on May 19, 2018

Chief Gerald Smith walks outside Richmond Police headquarters on Grace Street in Downtown to a news conference on July 27, 2020, following two nights of uprisings in the city. The building had been boarded up and barricaded by a city dump truck, which was burned by demonstrators protesting police abuse and racial injustice. The chief had been on the job less than a month.

Chief Gerald Smith walks outside Richmond Police headquarters on Grace Street in Downtown to a news conference on July 27, 2020, following two nights of …

Published on August 12, 2021

Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter delivers remarks during the city’s commemoration last Friday, where the flag was lowered at Fire Station 10 on Hermitage Road. Firefighters from several stations stood at attention during the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Levar M. Stoney also spoke, while Police Chief Gerald M. Smith attended the event, which also was streamed online.

Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter delivers remarks during the city’s commemoration last Friday, where the flag was lowered at Fire Station 10 on Hermitage Road. …

Published on September 17, 2020

Virginia Union University President Hakim J. Lucas announces the university’s first expansion in more than 40 years during a news conference on Tuesday on campus. He is joined by, seated from left, Gregory Lewis, VUU senior vice president and chief financial officer; City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert; Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees; and Dr. Allia Carter, VUU’s chief operating officer.

Virginia Union University President Hakim J. Lucas announces the university’s first expansion in more than 40 years during a news conference on Tuesday on campus. …

Published on December 20, 2019

Barbershop talk Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham tries a new outreach tactic — meeting people informally in a barbershop to hear their concerns. Minus his familiar uniform, he held the session last Saturday at the Celebrity Barber Lounge, 406 N. 1st St. in Jackson Ward. About 20 people turned out. Behind him, owner John R. Dean, who gave the chief the idea, puts the finishing touches on a customer’s cut.

Barbershop talk Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham tries a new outreach tactic — meeting people informally in a barbershop to hear their concerns. Minus his …

Published on June 24, 2016