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Domestic Violence Surges in Richmond | Richmond News
Domestic violence in Richmond has spiked dramatically—cases doubled to 112 this year, up from 56 last year—with police citing new reporting standards and a July law expanding protections to include dating partners. Chief Rick Edwards warns that choking or grabbing someone’s neck is a serious red flag for escalating violence, and he’s pushing for a family justice center to help victims access resources. Meanwhile, overall violent crime is down—murders dropped 33%, shootings fell 26%, and robberies plunged 55%, with homicides hitting their lowest mid-year level since 2013. Listen in comfort:Get…
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