Richmond Police Department announced shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in a statement noting “profound sadness” that Officer Seara Burton died at 9:59 p.m. at Reid Health in Richmond. Burton was surrounded by her family as she has been for the past five-plus weeks since her injury. Burton, a Northeastern High School graduate who […]
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Richmond, Indiana is the county seat of Wayne County and sits in the eastern part of the county near the Ohio state line. Full of rich history, vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes, the city offers a wide variety of experiences, neighborhoods, events and community opportunities to residents and visitors alike.
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1,000 bikers could rally for wounded officer
Richmond’s downtown and Historic Depot Districts could have as many as 1,000 motorcycles and cars – or even more – in town Sunday for a fundraiser to benefit wounded Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton. Here’s an update/announcement about several fundraisers and other forms of support being offered to her family. Community concern continues On […]
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NAACP Unity Banquet deals with injustice
Teaching history includes even the parts that make people uncomfortable, says speaker Teaching history – even the uncomfortable parts — is vital, said the speaker at Saturday’s NAACP Unity Banquet. Civil rights attorney Henderson Hill asked, “How can we make good policy without knowing the facts?” Hill has spent decades as a public defender and […]
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Water mains being flushed in Richmond
Indiana American Water is flushing water mains in the Richmond service area between 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. until Friday, Nov. 11. No interruptions in water service are anticipated because of the work. Customers may experience a slight drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration. Customers should refrain from doing laundry during the time of day […]
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Meet school board candidates on TV candidate forums
Whitewater Community Television is once again providing Wayne County voters an opportunity to meet the candidates in contested races prior to the November election. WCTV is partnering with the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and Western Wayne News on the IN Focus program, to help voters be informed of their choices when heading to […]
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Saturday update: Officer transferred to Richmond-area hospice
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton was transferred from the Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, to a hospice facility in the Richmond area on Saturday. “She will continue receiving excellent care and be surrounded by her family,” according to a news release from RPD Chief Mike Britt and Majors Jon […]
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RPD responds to South 10th Street shooting
Richmond Police Department’s first-shift patrol officers were dispatched to the 500 block of South 10th Street on Friday after a report of a person with a gun. While officers were responding, they were advised a person had been shot. Tyler Qualls, 31, of Richmond was located with a gunshot wound to his left hip/buttocks area. […]
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5 p.m. Thursday: Mayor says Burton still alive, surrounded by family
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton is still alive and being surrounded by family as of early Thursday evening. At about 5 p.m., Richmond Mayor Dave Snow shared, “Although she was removed from life-sustaining efforts this morning, she is still with us. We know the time of her passing is imminent; however, right now, her […]
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Officer Seara Burton to be taken off life support Thursday
After three weeks in critical condition, Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton will be taken off life support Thursday, Sept. 1, police announced Wednesday evening. “Despite the very best efforts of all the doctors and nurses at Miami Valley Hospital, Officer Seara Burton’s injuries have been determined to be unrecoverable,” according to a statement made by […]
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RPD offers update on officer 1 week after shooting
Richmond Police Department leaders say that there have been some “bright spots” in wounded Officer Seara Burton’s recovery, but she remains in critical condition a week after she was shot during a traffic stop. On Aug. 17, Chief Mike Britt and Majors Jon Bales and Aly Tonuc, who both serve as deputy chiefs, collaborated on […]