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Police Report: Wanted Subject Sought in Relation to South Pine Street Homicide Investigation

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From Richmond Police Department press release:

Richmond Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted subject related to last night’s homicide on South Pine Street.

John Pettaway IV, 26, of Chesterfield County, has a warrant on file for Discharging a Firearm in an Occupied Dwelling. He is wanted in relation to the fatal shooting of Charlamon Stokes, 23, of Richmond, in the 100 block of South Pine Street last night.

Pettaway is approximately 5’9” tall and weighs approximately 155 pounds. His photo is attached. Pettaway should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Man Killed in Shooting Inside Home On 100 Block Of S. Pine Street

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Multiple news outlets are reporting that a homicide investigation is under way after a man was reported shot and killed inside a home on the 100 bock of South Pine Street around 10 pm last night.

WRIC mentioned that “a suspect in this shooting was last seen running southbound on S. Pine Street”, but no description or further details were available.

Another Accident at Idlewood and S. Cherry Street

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From Cherry Street neighbor Todd Woodson:

Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026, there was another accident at Idlewood Ave and S Cherry St. You may recall there was a accident on September 27, 2025 at the same intersection. In trying to get the accident report on the September crash, I was told that even though RPD was the only responding department, they had no record of the event and to try vcupd (who were not present at the scene). Vcu provided the record for that accident.
The RVA website lists sector 413 sector lieutenant as William Brereton. I emailed for the report but I’m not sure if he is still active sector lieutenant.
This intersection is the site for chronic traffic accidents. It is also the site of St Andrews School and Sprout Daycare Center. We have been trying to get traffic calming measures on Idlewood at this location for over twelve years with no success.
Can someone assist me in procuring the accident report for March 8,2026, please?
If RPD isn’t keeping accident records in general for Oregon Hill, then I’m wondering how we can effectively reduce traffic accidents and pedestrian deaths in downtown Richmond. There’s a disconnect here.
I pray for the safety of these wonderful students.

Sincerely,

Charles Woodson

In regard to the September 27, 2025 incident, there is this previous post:
https://www.oregonhill.net/2025/09/27/hit-run-at-idlewood-and-s-cherry-street/

Hit & Run at Idlewood and S. Cherry Street

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From eyewitness:

At 12:43am on Saturday morning, September 27, I heard a loud crash. Came outside and saw a young man on a scooter had been the victim of a hit and run crossing Idlewood on Cherry.
911 rang for 4 minutes before picking up to answer. Cars were flying down Idlewood, almost hitting the downed scooter rider. A civilian car blocked traffic so the victim couldn’t be hit again.

It’s worth noting that the neighborhood association has been asking for about a decade for the same type of traffic calming measures (signs, speed bumps/tables) that are seen on VCU’s campus and other neighborhoods in the City.

Park Employee Shot On Belle Island; Suspect Sought

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From Richmond Police:

January 19, 2025

Belle Isle Aggravated Assault Suspect Sought

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who shot a City of Richmond Parks and Recreation Urban Park Ranger on Sunday on Belle Isle.

At approximately 1:42 p.m., Sunday, January 19, RPD responded to the Belle Isle area after receiving a report that an unidentified male suspect, had shot an adult male victim. The victim, an Urban Park Ranger with the City of Richmond, was providing information on available City of Richmond resources, when he was shot by the suspect. The victim was wearing a bullet proof vest which likely prevented him from sustaining serious injury.

The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot. The suspect is described as a black male in his late 30’s, approximately 5’11 tall, with a short patchy beard, short unkept hair, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and gray or black boots.

This is an active investigation.

Anyone with information about this suspect or this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective S. Brown at (804) 646-6456 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.