Richmond police break up fights, crowds near Mosby court
Richmond police called for additional units this evening to disperse a large crowd after fights broke out among juveniles in Mosby Court.
A police spokesman said two adults and two juveniles were arrested on multiple charges, including obstruction of a police officer in his duties and assault of a police officer. About 25 officers and medical personnel were on the scene at the height of the disturbance, which began at 5:26, according to police.
About 60 residents needed to be dispersed near the intersection of Accomodation and Redd Streets, according to police, but left the area peacefully within an hour.
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Ms. Anthrope - I visit Whitcomb court at least once a week. I used to live with a police officer who is also a family member. Are you so angry you can’t see tat I do not disagree with your general comments, only our use of the term “these people”. And in your attempt to argue your point, you again resort to name calling in addressing me as a “troll.“ I don’t think I need to say more -you’ve made my point for me.
citycynic,
I work with “these people” every day and advocate for “these people” every day. When I refer to “these people,“ I am referring to the group of people who live in public housing. “These people” or “the residents” of public housing often have too much idle time, as evidenced when taking the time to visit the communities or complete a ride along with the police; therefore, there is an increased chance for mischief and other illegal activity. Riding along with the police not only gives you an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the communities (the real story, not the news reports you absorb without question), but it also allows you to understand the challenges our RPD officers face.
Tell me, since you are so obviously concerned with the public’s perception of the City’s public housing residents; when was the last time you visited Mosby Court and attempted to identify with its residents?
I have a great idea. Since you are incredibly unbiased and interested in unity among the classes, I encourage you to apply for a housing position with the City of Richmond. We could really use someone like “you.“
SOMEGEYE - Thank you for attempting to clarify my point. Trolls like citycynic and badger will never get it.
somegye: by all means - quesiton my comments. That’s what makes this process interesting and, in some cases, enlightening. However, your comments are a lot more credible when you don’t resort to name calling and stereotyping.
citycynic, As I suspected there was an -ism veiled in your comment, I suppose I just picked the wrong one (although I suspect my initial choice was correct, you just don’t want to admit it). Perhaps you should write your congressman to request the removal of demonstrative pronouns from our language since they’re so obviously disturbing, and probably always have some double meaning besides just being a word that points to another noun. By the way, you’re probably right. Questioning your comment probably does make me a racist…oh wait, inferring that from the limited information you have about a person you’ve never met would be moronic.
somegeye: the word “racist” does not appear anywhere in my post so perhaps you are the one with the racist view. When someone uses the term “these people” to separate themselves from a group of people they have never even met, it is, at the very least, classist. And if classism does not disturb you, it should.
citycynic, I’m pretty sure that “these people” who have “too much time on their hands” is just referring to people who might gather in large groups and do illegal things. Just becuase you refer to a group of non-specific people as “them” doesn’t make you a racist, and is in no way “disturbing”.
I think Ms. anthrope is referring to to the ride-along program, wherby citizens can ride along with a police officer and observe. She is correct- statistics show that there are more diustrubanecs (like fighting) during warm weather because people are more likely to gather outside in groups. So a warm evening would allow for a better chance to observe officers in a challenging situation as opposed to just riding around and seeing them write tickets. However, I find her reference to “these peolple” with “too much time on their hands” disturbing.
That’s fine. So now why is that a ‘better’ time to ride through there? A little sport for you?
Dear Badger,
My apologies for your inability to comprehend. I wasn’t trying to persuade you to “get” my statement. I was just commenting on how activities like this will likely increase as it gets warmer outside.
As far as your comment about throwing eggs… *crickets*
“A RPD officer told me that the best time to ‘ride along’ is in the summer because as it gets warmer, people become easier to aggravate.“
???? What, are you planning to ride through there & throw eggs at them or something? I don’t get your statement.
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