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🌱 Why a Petersburg jury sent this shooter away for 35 years

Petersburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Petersburg! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Petersburg jury sent this shooter away for 35 years
  • Where Petersburg police will crack down after the Old Towne shooting
  • How a prior Petersburg case preceded this Hopewell infant homicide charge

Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Petersburg man sentenced to 35 years for murdering father of teen girl he was dating (wtvr.com) — A Petersburg man has been sentenced to 35 active years in prison for the 2023 shooting death of a 40-year-old man on Custer Street, following a Petersburg jury’s murder conviction. Prosecutors say the violence stemmed from a dispute involving the victim’s teenage daughter, who had been dating the shooter. Officials note this is a developing case and invite community tips.
   

2. Petersburg Police will boost patrols, enforcement following violence (progress-index.com) — Petersburg Police are immediately increasing patrols and enforcement in trouble spots after recent murders and a mass shooting near an Old Towne restaurant. Chief Travis Christian says residents will see more officers, stricter curfew enforcement for minors, and closer work with code officials to crack down on noisy, overcrowded or unsafe businesses. Regional agencies, including Virginia State Police, will assist the effort.
   

3. Hopewell father charged in infant's death was ordered to complete anger management months before (wtvr.com) — A Hopewell father charged with felony homicide in his infant son’s death had previously been ordered to complete anger management after a 2025 domestic incident reported to Petersburg Police. Court records show he never finished the program and later missed a hearing, yet a related violation charge was dismissed. He’s now due back in Hopewell court this week on the new homicide charge.
   

4. 131 abused or neglected children in Central Virginia sit on waiting list for court-appointed special advocate (wtvr.com) — Dozens of abused or neglected children between Richmond and Petersburg are waiting for a court-appointed special advocate because there aren’t enough trained volunteers. Greater Richmond SCAN’s CASA program currently has 65 volunteers serving 93 children, but 131 more still need help. The group hopes to fill a new training class in September and urges caring adults to step up.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Petersburg

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    Saturday June 27
  • Northern CoHD - Fredericksburg 1655
    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
  • International Convention - Oklahoma City, OK
    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
  • Hooray for Hopewell History-City Point
    Petersburg National Park Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office, Petersburg, VA 23803
    12:00 pm
    • Friday July 3
  • July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
    National Harbor, National Harbor
    12:00 pm
  • First Friday's at Five Forks
    Petersburg National Park Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office, Petersburg, VA 23803
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: He has been reunited with his family!!!!
    Thank you everyone!!! We couldn’t have done it without the support and help from our pet loving community!!! 🩷 Good morning Neighbors!!! Who has a… (Nextdoor Battlefield Park)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    FOUND on June 25, 2026 in Lexington, KY 40508 near Duncan park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Luke Heights)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Petersburg. Apply here.
  • Havertys posted a job opening for Shipping Material Handler in Colonial Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petersburg here.

Ok Petersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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