Richmond Police Department

05/14/2026

🚨 ARREST MADE 🚨

Anna Hobbs was arrested on May 11, 2026, near the 200 block of North 20th Street by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on an outstanding warrant for:
▪️ Level 5 Felony Domestic Battery against a family member less than 14 years old
▪️ Level 5 Felony Neglect of a Dependent

This warrant stemmed from a child abuse investigation led by Detective Amanda Thackrey.

The Richmond Police Department would like to thank the Wayne County Department of Child Services, JACY House, the Prosecutor’s Office, and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance and collaboration throughout this investigation, which ultimately resulted in this arrest.

This arrest is a mere accusation. Anna is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Protecting children and holding offenders accountable remains a top priority for the Richmond Police Department.

05/13/2026

🎙️🐾 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🐾🎙️

Join us for a conversation with our K9 handlers as they discuss the training, dedication, and teamwork it takes to serve alongside their four-legged partners.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
🐕 K9 training and certifications
🚔 Real-life deployments and success stories
👮 The bond between handler and K9
🦴 How police K9s help protect our community every day

Our K9 teams play a vital role in law enforcement, and this episode offers a closer look at the professionalism and commitment behind the badge — and the leash.

Stay tuned for the full episode and learn more about the incredible work our K9 unit performs every day.

In Episode 4 of the Richmond Police Department Podcast, host Pat Tudor sits down with members of the Richmond Police Department’s K9 Division for an inside l...

05/12/2026

👏 Congratulations to Officers Shepler, Bray, Wales, Clayton, and Christie! 👏

The Richmond Police Department proudly recognizes these officers for successfully completing Basic SWAT School this past week in Muncie at MTAC.

Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to training reflect the professionalism, discipline, and teamwork required to serve at the highest level. These officers will now serve on the Richmond SWAT Team, which consists of 16 members dedicated to protecting and serving our community.

A special congratulations goes to Officer Shepler for earning the Leadership Award. Your willingness to step up and lead younger officers throughout training did not go unnoticed and speaks volumes about your character and leadership abilities.

We are proud of each of you and greatly appreciate the continued effort you put into serving and protecting our community every day.

Great work by all! 💪

05/11/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Assistant Chief James Doll! 🎓

As graduation season begins, the Richmond Police Department is proud to recognize Assistant Chief James Doll on graduating from the University of Louisville with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice.

A criminal justice degree from the University of Louisville is highly respected within the law enforcement profession, due in part to the university’s connection to the Southern Police Institute.

Assistant Chief Doll previously earned a Master of Public Administration, and obtaining two graduate degrees while actively serving in law enforcement is a rare accomplishment within the profession.

The Richmond Police Department congratulates Assistant Chief Doll on this outstanding milestone and his continued commitment to professional development, leadership, and public service.

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Chief Doll on this incredible achievement! 👏

05/07/2026

Future investigators in the making! 🕵️‍♂️🔍

The Richmond Police Department Detectives had a great time teaching a CSI class to some talented LOGOS students! From lifting fingerprints to analyzing evidence, these students got a hands-on look at what it takes to solve a case.

We love seeing the next generation engage with law enforcement and learn the science behind the badge. Who knows? We might be looking at some future Richmond PD Detectives right here!

05/04/2026

ARREST NOTICE: Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Felony Theft Charges

The Richmond Police Department Investigative Services Division (ISD) and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department have successfully apprehended Jesse Maiden following a comprehensive investigation into a series of local thefts.

The arrest is the culmination of a lengthy investigation led by Detective Amanda Thackrey of the Richmond Police Department's Investigative Services Division. Jesse Maiden was identified as a suspect in numerous thefts across the area. The investigation originally began in February 2026 following a theft report at a local hotel.

Maiden was taken into custody on May 3rd near Holsapple Rd on an outstanding warrant for Theft with a Prior Conviction, a Level 6 Felony. This case highlights the dedication of our Investigative Services Division, who have been tracking these incidents since they first originated at a local hotel back in February.

Mr. Maiden's arrest is a mere accusation. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Richmond Police Department would like to thank the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and the Wayne County Emergency Operations Center for their continued partnership in keeping our community safe.

05/02/2026

That’s a wrap!

Six of our own supervisors, along with two from Wi******er PD, and one from our own Wayne County Sheriff’s Office completed more leadership training this week!

They completed the Command Leadership Institute portion hosted by two respected leaders in their field, Dr. Todd Radford and Luis Soler.

Leadership is constant learning. It is learning how to lead different ideas, groups, and mindsets to a common goal. It’s never ending and we’ll never stop.

04/28/2026

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧… 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩. 💪🔥

Seton + the Boys & Girls Club Jeffers Unit got a front-row seat to what real police work looks like—connection, trust, and a couple of four-legged crowd favorites 🐕‍🦺👇

🐾 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬 & 𝐊𝟗 𝐒𝐤𝐞𝐞
🐾 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐧 & 𝐊𝟗 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐬

From demos to hands on moments, these kids didn’t just watch… they engaged. And that’s the whole point. This is how relationships are built before a call ever comes in.

PACT keeps putting in the work. Day in and day out. In neighborhoods, in schools, and anywhere our community needs us.

👇 Drop a comment if you see your kiddo or if you stopped by—we want to hear about it.

04/28/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROPPED 🎙️

What does it really take to be a detective?

This time on the RPD Podcast, Detective Pat Tudor sits down with our Investigative Services Division and pulls back the curtain on the work most people never see.

🔎 The cases
🧠 The mindset
⚖️ The pressure to get it right

These are the men and women who take the call after the call… the ones who turn chaos into answers and facts into accountability.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after patrol clears the scene, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

👇 Drop your questions for our detectives in the comments
🎧 Listen now and tell us what you think

1 like. "Roll Call Richmond (Episode 3: From Case To Court)"

04/25/2026

🎓👏 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒. 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃. 👏🎓

Last night, four of Richmond’s newest officers walked across the stage at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and earned the badge.

👮‍♂️ 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬
👮‍♂️ 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬
👮‍♀️ 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧
👮‍♂️ 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫

This is where the real work begins.

They’re coming home to Richmond and stepping into FTO, learning the job in real time, side by side with officers who’ve already answered the calls they’re about to face.

They chose to serve. They chose this community. Now it’s time to go to work.
𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝… 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 👇