Criminal Investigations Division

The Investigations Division is Commanded by Captain Emanuel Chambliss and divided into the Major Crimes Unit, the Special Investigations Unit, the Forensics Unit, Document Services, and Asset Forfeiture Services. 

• The Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is responsible for the investigation of all serious crimes, including homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, assault, abduction, rape and sex offenses, burglary, economic and fraud crimes, and other crimes that require in-depth or follow-up investigations.
• The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is tasked with narcotics and vice enforcement, as well as other strategic and tactical investigations as directed by the Chief of Police.
• The Forensics Unit is responsible for crime scene processing, evidence collection, property storage and accountability.
• Document Services is responsible for warrant service and prisoner extraditions.
• Asset Forfeiture Services, under the VA Code 19.2-386.22, gives the police department the authority to seize certain property that has been used in the commission of certain felonies, including narcotics. The property may then be forfeited after the court hearings.

Investigators from the Major Crimes unit continually provide information to the victim's family throughout the course of the case. If you have difficulty reaching a detective or are not sure which detective you need to speak with, please call Major Crimes at (804) 203-4466.

2021 Homicides

As of March 31, 2021: 3 lives have been lost this year.  At this date in 2020, 8 lives were lost.

Name                                           Date                         Location

Kimberly McQueen                    01/18/2021              200 block Henry St.

Erica Eldridge                            03/19/2021              500 block S. South St.

Juvenile Victim                          03/26/2021              1400 block Talley Ave.

**BOLD indicates case has been cleared**