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This site is to further inform the citizens of the Town of Richlands and surrounding areas of crminial activity and public service announcements involving this department.

10/19/2026

Reminder of our Trunk or Treat this Thursday, October 22nd 5pm - 6:30pm. Community partners who would like to participate are asked to contact Kayla Wingo at 276-964-2516 by Wednesday.

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to Chief Crouse and the entire Command Staff and Leadership team at the Richlands Police Department!

It’s wonderful to take a moment to acknowledge their dedication, hard work, and service. Their commitment to keeping Richlands safe and supporting both the department and the broader community makes a meaningful difference every day.

10/09/2026

A big thank you to Clinch Valley Community Action for bringing goodies to our officers! We appreciate you thinking of us and showing your support for the men and women who serve our community. Thank you for your kindness and continued support of the Richlands Police Department!

10/08/2026

Help us find the owner this dog was found in Lake Park area contact Dispatch at 276-988-0645

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Amanda Beheler on being named Assessor of the Year at the recent accreditation conference in Radford, Virginia!

Amanda is a Master Assessor and has served as a Team Leader on four assessments this year, demonstrating an outstanding level of dedication and professionalism to the accreditation process. We are extremely proud of Amanda and this well-deserved recognition!

09/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Richlands Police Department is aware of a video currently circulating on social media showing one of our officers removing an individual from a vehicle.

The video being circulated does not show the events that led to the officer’s decision to remove the individual from the vehicle. That context is important.

Prior to the portion of the incident captured on video, the individual made aggressive movements toward and in the center console of the vehicle. Based upon the circumstances confronting the officer and the need to maintain control of the situation and ensure officer and public safety, the officer directed the individual to exit the vehicle.

The individual refused to comply with the officer’s lawful direction and physically resisted the officer’s efforts to remove him from the vehicle. The officer then took appropriate action to remove the individual and gain control of the situation.

Virginia law specifically provides that a person who knowingly obstructs a law-enforcement officer in the performance of his duties, or refuses without just cause to cease such obstruction after being directed to do so, may be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor under Va. Code § 18.2-460(A).

As Chief of Police, I will always support our officers when they act lawfully, within their training, and in accordance with department policy.

Law enforcement officers are frequently required to make decisions in real time based upon circumstances that may not be apparent to someone watching a few seconds of video. A short video clip cannot, by itself, provide the complete context necessary to judge an officer’s actions.

Our officers have a responsibility to protect the public, protect themselves, and maintain control of situations that present a potential safety concern. They also have a responsibility to act professionally and within the law. Those responsibilities do not disappear simply because someone records the final moments of an encounter.

We remain committed to transparency and accountability. However, we will also make sure our officers are not unfairly judged based upon incomplete information.

Adam Crouse
Chief of Police
Richlands Police Department

09/27/2026

We have received several reports this morning of individuals being contacted by persons identifying themselves as Law Enforcement and requesting money for ankle monitoring deposits. They are requesting this money be sent via CashApp. THIS IS A SCAM! These individuals are not affiliated with Law Enforcement in any capacity.

09/24/2026

The Richlands Police Department would like to wish Lt. Layne the very best of luck in his new endeavors. We thank him for his years of service and dedication to the citizens of Richlands. We appreciate his contributions to our department and community and wish him continued success.

09/21/2026

🎃🚔 TRUNK OR TREAT! 🚔🎃

Join us on October 22 from 5:00–6:30 PM for a fun evening of treats, costumes, and community!

Bring the kids and enjoy a safe, family-friendly event!

Community partners who would like to participate are asked to contact Kayla Wingo at 276-964-2516.

We hope to see everyone there!

Address

1851 Cranwell Drive
Richlands, VA
24641

Telephone

+12769644035

Website

http://town.richlands.va.us/

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