Comments on: Residents of North Richmond neighborhood updated on gangs

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:03:25 +0000

I also hope everyone here enjoyed the snow too. It’s been snowing this past couple of weeks and it cancelled a lot of work too.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:01:06 +0000

Priderock, I lived pretty much around the Jefferson Davis Hwy. area near Chippenham Pkwy. And I really enjoy it here a great deal. I also discovered that JD Hwy. also leads straight to Belvedere Street in downtown Richmond. And plenty of toll spots too. Because of that, I save a lot more change now and I bring it with me daily as I commute to and from work. The most I have ever spent was $2.75 at the Pocahontas Pkwy., which I use sometimes. As for the crime, I have witnessed some prostitution around the area. And one time, I have even witnessed a transvestite as I ate at a Chinese restaurant around JD Hwy. Again, a city has so many things going on since it is heavily populated. Always a pleasure exchanging opinions/ideas with you and stay safe. Never stop training and never stop being vigilant.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:42:52 +0000

Me too. I agree. But I will be keeping an eye out though. I despise them just as much as you do. They are the worst of the worst of all US gangs.

By: PriderockT

PriderockT — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:56:35 +0000

I most certainly hope not, Jay!! We have enough problems in our fair city without MS-13 added to the mix!

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:16:14 +0000

Speaking of gangs, I would not be surprised either if there is an MS-13 presence there. Currently enjoying my stay at my hometown of VA Beach. Looking forward to going back to Richmond tomorrow. And, it’s only a 1 hr, 15 min trip unless there is a backed up traffic at I-64 and I-95.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:13:10 +0000

I work for the Navy, mainly administrative position. I was assigned in a different area of VA before.

By: PriderockT

PriderockT — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:27:52 +0000

Glad to hear it, Jay. But, watch the Mexican and Salvadorian food. The stuff is good going down, but it tends to talk back at inoportune moments. Also, have you seen the Old City Hall buikding? I myself love the architecture (Speeliong? ) of the place. But, some years ago, someone somewhere — don’t remember who — wanted to demolish the building to make way for some more modern stuff. Happily, more sensible heads prevailed, and the building in question still stands. By the way, if I may ask, why are you in Richmond for only ten monthes?

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:37:45 +0000

Been residing in Richmond and I enjoy it a lot here. I am also now familiar with most of the areas of Broad Street, downtown area, and Jefferson Davis Hwy (also enjoying some of the Mexican/Salvadoran food in that area too). As always, carrying my concealed handgun and also adding more layer of security in my new apartment since Richmond has a higher crime rate than any city in Hampton Roads, although the crime rate has dropped this year unlike its high crime rate in 2006. But on the bright side, Richmond is also a little more closer to VA Beach (the drive today to VA Beach only took 1 hr. and 15 min.) and it’s more ethnically diverse too.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:32:35 +0000

Thanks. I seem to like it here. I am for now more familiar with the downtown area. Once I move and reside there, I will look around for more places to see including the ones you suggested. I also discovered on Broad Street that there are many shopping centers there too as well as the DMV in which I was able to get my new address on my diver’s license. Because of that, I also got the address on my concealed handgun permit too. That is also required whenever I change residences. Again, looking forward to residing here for 10 months and as always, I am on the lookout for the bad elements that exist in any city or town. And my mindset never changes.

By: PriderockT

PriderockT — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:10:49 +0000

Jay, let me one of the first to welcome you to Richmond. It’s a beautiful town, but — like a lot of places — we do have problems. Gangs for one. Drugs and drug dealers for another. We also have our share of prostitution as well. However, there are also just as many good, decent people living in this town, too. And a lot of sites to see! Weather permitting, and when you get a chance to, please visit the James River Park. There’s a class four ( something or other ) rapids running through the middle of the city. Then there’s Shockoe Bottom, a resturant and tavern district. There’re more sites than this and way too many to list here at the moment. Then there’s the malls, shopping centers, cinemas, oh! and Old City Hall in downtown Richmond. If you have questions, please, ask around, see the sites, and get aquainted with our city.