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🌱 Chesapeake police hunt suspect after deadly Holly Cove Drive shooting

Chesapeake, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Chesapeake police hunt suspect after deadly Holly Cove Drive shooting
  • How rising costs are reshaping Chesapeake’s beloved Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch
  • Chesapeake council candidate’s AirTag scare raises questions about digital stalking

Also on today's calendar: Higher Purpose Consulting LLC presents Health & Well-Being Conference & Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mother of victim in Holly Cove Drive shooting identifies suspect (wavy.com) — Chesapeake police are actively searching for Omar Malik Patterson, identified as the husband of a woman fatally shot Thursday evening inside a home on Holly Cove Drive. Officers found the victim in a bathroom after responding to a domestic assault call, while her three children, who were unharmed, are now with relatives as the investigation continues.
   

2. Rising costs hit Chesapeake pumpkin patch ahead of fall season (13newsnow.com) — The Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch on South Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake is open for the season, despite higher costs for pumpkins, hay, and diesel. The family-run patch is absorbing much of the increase while slightly raising some prices to stay afloat. Families can still enjoy hayrides, hundreds of pumpkins, and fall activities throughout the week with extended evening hours.
   

3. ‘AirTagged': Chesapeake council candidate says she was tracked unknowingly (wavy.com) — A Chesapeake City Council candidate says her phone alerted her that an unknown AirTag was moving with her as she made campaign stops around the city, prompting her to file a report with Chesapeake police. She never located the device but remains concerned as a domestic violence survivor and is urging residents to take similar alerts seriously. Her experience highlights how easily tracking technology can be misused in everyday local settings.
   

4. Chesapeake educators push school board to oppose federal voucher program that could cost district $22 million (wtkr.com) — Chesapeake educators are urging the School Board to oppose a new federal voucher-style tax credit program they say could strip about $22 million a year from the city’s public schools. The board plans to vote October 12 on a resolution asking the governor to opt Virginia out, amid concerns about funding losses and weaker accountability for private schools. This decision could significantly affect local classrooms, staffing, and student services.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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