Michael John Randell

Retired Richmond City Police Officer, Sergeant Mike Randell; well known and beloved Richmond Crime Stoppers representative, 10 year veteran of the Richmond SWAT team, and Veteran actor of stage and Historical reenactments sadly passed away after suffering Covid and Alzheimer’s.

Born in England, mike attended The Corona Academy of Theater Arts, and immigrated to the United States in 1970. He volunteered for the American Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. Trained as a nuclear systems analyst, Mike was awarded the honor of being Airman of the month at Chanute AFB. After a successful career in the Air Force, Mike enlisted in the Richmond police department, where he served for the next 25 years. His work in crimes against children, and their exploitation was groundbreaking, and Mike was a frequent instructor at Quantico. His enthusiastic and outgoing personality helped bring Virginia’s Crime Stoppers into international acclaim.

In retirement, Mike was a popular performing stage actor but his role of Moses in the FBC at The Villages, is one he cherished as his most significant.

Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra, son Andrew, brother Steve, grandchildren Adam and Lauren, great granddaughter Emory, as well as extended family in Delaware and England.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to

https://www.alz.org