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Richmond police officer arrested for charges related to invasion of privacy

Leary Wright, 40, of Richmond
Leary Wright, 40, of Richmond

A Richmond police officer has been arrested and charged with two misdemeanors including impersonating a law enforcement officer and computer invasion of privacy.

Leary Wright, 40, of Richmond, was arrested today at police headquarters without incident. He was arrested following his indictment by a grand jury this week.

Wright has been placed on administrative leave without pay.

Following a complaint late last year, the Richmond Police Department Office of Professional Responsibility began an investigation. During the investigation, Wright was placed on administrative leave with pay.

Wright is an eight-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department. Wright is a patrol officer with the Fourth Precinct, according to RPD.

“The RPD Office of Professional Responsibility has fully investigated this matter and has presented their findings to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney,” said Police Chief Rick Edwards. “While we will wait for the court process to run its course, I want the community to know we take these allegations seriously. We, as an organization, continue to strive to provide the highest level of professional service by our sworn and civilian staff.”

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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