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Moving Forward with Richmond's Noise Ordinance

On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council voted unanimously to amend our decades' old noise ordinance in order to bring it into compliance with state law.

Some citizens raised concerns during the public hearing regarding this ordinance.  I have heard these concerns and have committed to reviewing this ordinance with the goal of creating a noise ordinance that will last another 20 years.  Therefore, on Tuesday, February 23rd, I began forming a workgroup to address those concerns. 

 This group will consist of representatives from the Richmond Commonwealth Attorney’s office, the City Attorney’s office, the Mayor’s office, Richmond Police Department, VCU and their police department and an attorney from the Richmond Criminal Defense Bar.

I appreciate all the support I have received as we worked on this ordinance and thank the citizens of the 2^nd District for their input and encouragement.

Update on Shooting at BP on Broad Street

E-mail Advisory            2/22/10

Richmond Police Department

Broad Street Shooting Update

The Richmond Police Department would like citizens to know that investigators are following up on multiple leads after a shooting Friday night in the 1600 block of West Broad Street.

After receiving a call for a fight with shots fired just after 10:30 p.m., officers found a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound. He was taken to VCU Medical Center for his injuries and he is currently in critical but stable condition.

During their investigation, officers arrested Quionte D. White, 18, of the 1000 block of Edgehill Road, and charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. At this time, he has not been charged in connection with the shooting.

Based on officers’ quick response, evidence was recovered at the scene, and investigators are still interviewing witnesses. Fourth Precinct officers will increase patrols in that area, and have also met with business owners to see how they, and the Department, can improve security in the area.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Welcome to CharlesRSamuels.com!

Growing up in Metro Richmond, specifically, eastern Goochland County, Charles' family attended church in the City and his father's law practice, where he spent many summers working, was located Downtown. After graduating from the College of William & Mary, Charles began his first job as a paralegal at Mezzullo & McCandlish, a law firm also located Downtown, and moved into the 2nd District where he has lived ever since.

After two years at Mezzullo & McCandlish, Charles attended law school at the University of Richmond, where he met his wife, Krista. They share a mutual love for the City and became involved with their neighborhood association shortly after graduation. Charles has the distinction of being the first renter to hold the office of President of the Fan District Association. He worked hard to ensure that everyone in the Fan, including renters, had a voice in the neighborhood, just as he will ensure that everyone in the 2nd District has a voice on City Council.

Now a proud Fan homeowner, Charles enjoys the "character" that comes with a 96-year old house as he works to return his home to its intended purpose as a single-family dwelling. When he is not renovating his home, he spends his time at his busy law practice where he defends indigent clients, represents juveniles as their Guardian ad Litem and volunteers for various pro bono organizations.