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Henrico Police say crime decreased in 2024, but some residents still concerned about violence • Willett announces he will seek re-election

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Henrico Police say crime decreased in 2024, but some residents still concerned about violence

Henrico County released its 2024 crime numbers this week, noting a downward trend compared to 2023.

Police Chief Eric English said there's been a decrease in violent crime, but people living in certain so-called "crime hot spots" say the numbers aren't reflective of what they live daily. Click here to read more

Willett announces he will seek re-election
Henrico Delegate Rodney Willett (D-58th District) announced March 13 that he will seek re-election to the House of Delegates for a fourth term. Willett first was elected to the seat in 2019 and subsequently earned re-election in 2021 and 2023. In a statement announcing that he would seek another two-year
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Home damaged by apparent gunfire in Eastern Henrico
A home in the Oakland Village community in Eastern Henrico was damaged by apparent gunfire on the night of March 12, but Henrico Police have found no reports of injured victims and have no known suspects. A firearm violation was reported to police just before 9 p.m. in the
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Virginia animal advocates celebrate no-kill shelters
The Best Friends Animal Society hosted a celebration Feb. 14 at the Virginia State Capitol in recognition of Virginia animal shelters reaching an 84% save rate and other statewide pet life saving initiatives.
Henrico CitizenAna Sufja, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Lovell’s 31
There’s a whole lot of love surrounding Lovell’s 31. And owner Wilma Kidd hopes you taste it with every bite of her gourmet bread pudding. Kidd’s love for bread pudding was born out of childhood trips to Old Country Buffet after church. Kidd loved its version of
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Business in brief: March 17, 2025
Hawaii Fluid Art is now open at Regency in Henrico. The art studio offers classes for all ages and abilities, including fluid art on canvas, resin tumblers, charcuterie boards, glass painting, and more. The studio is available for date nights, birthday parties and corporate events as well. Virginia Beach-based Freedom
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The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to present country artist Roberta Lea and the Best Kept Secret Band March 18

Susan Greenbaum to perform March 21 at the Henrico Theatre

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