Wilder responds to Museum District/Scott’s Addition crime wave

At the Mayor’s town hall meeting this week, a local business owner asked the mayor what he was planning to do about the increasing number of crimes that have plagued the area. A quick look at the crime map results in an ever-increasing number of crimes. And, the severity of the crimes are worsening, with multiple […]

At the Mayor’s town hall meeting this week, a local business owner asked the mayor what he was planning to do about the increasing number of crimes that have plagued the area.

A quick look at the crime map results in an ever-increasing number of crimes. And, the severity of the crimes are worsening, with multiple breaking and enterings showing up in recent weeks and a rape on Boulevard this week. Even businesses are being targeted, with a store getting robbed for cigarettes in Scott’s Addition. I too have witnessed the crime wave, when would-be muggers held up my friend.

Wilder’s response wasn’t too insightful, but police chief Monroe had some interesting thoughts. Richmond.com captured a transcript of the meeting…

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