Northside
Richmond Police execute marijuana-related search warrant in Scott’s Addition, make one arrest
The Richmond Police Department executed a search warrant yesterday at 1020 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, home of Happy Trees Agricultural Supply, subsequent to an earlier search warrant executed at 1809 Roane Street on Friday, February 10, 2023.
From Richmond Police:
The Richmond Police Department executed a search warrant yesterday at 1020 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, [home of Happy Trees Agricultural Supply,] subsequent to an earlier search warrant executed at 1809 Roane Street on Friday, February 10, 2023.
The Richmond Police Department is prohibited from releasing further details which led to the search warrant and any items seized from its execution since both search warrants were sealed by a judge.
Yesterday, Josiah Ickes, 37, of Mechanicsville was arrested and charged with the following:
- Two counts of conspiring to commit a felony
- Possession with intent to distribute a schedule 1 controlled substance
- Possession with intent to distribute marijuana
It is important to note, post the new laws that passed in 2021, possessing more than four (4) ounces of marijuana in public is a criminal misdemeanor offense. Additionally, the second and subsequent violations of an individual possessing more than four (4) plants is also a misdemeanor crime. While possessing more than one pound (<16 oz.) of marijuana is a felony and possessing more than 49 plants is also a felony. Likewise, the sale, manufacturing, and/or distribution of marijuana remains a crime with the distinction of less than one ounce being a misdemeanor and more than one ounce becoming a felony (VA Code 18.2-248.1).
There have been occasions in the city of Richmond where individuals set up “pop-up” events that allow for multiple “vendors” to come to one location and sell marijuana. These vendors are not licensed to sell marijuana, or any other illegal substance in the city of Richmond. These events pose a danger and a significant threat to the quality of life in our community and those who organize and/or participate will be investigated when information is received that they are occurring.
The Richmond Police Department is committed to the public safety of all residents and will continue to work tirelessly to address crime in our community.
These cases are actively being investigated by RPD’s Focus Mission Teams. If you have information about this or other illegal activity, please call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 where you may remain anonymous.
Business
Richmond Flying Squirrels hosting series of job fairs ahead of 2023 season
Positions are available in food & beverage, ticketing and operations for the team’s home games from April through September.
The Richmond Flying Squirrels are looking to hire part-time, game-day positions for the upcoming baseball season. The team has three upcoming job fairs for interested candidates to fill out applications and find out information about available positions.
Positions are available in food & beverage, ticketing and operations for the team’s home games from April through September. Information on the Flying Squirrels’ upcoming job fairs can be found here. The 2023 game schedule can be found here.
The job fairs will take place at The Diamond (3001 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230) on the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 8, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday, March 30, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Available positions include:
FOOD & BEVERAGE
TICKETING
OPERATIONS
Questions regarding game-day positions with the Flying Squirrels can be directed to [email protected].
The Flying Squirrels open the 2023 on Friday, April 7 against the Reading Fightin Phils. Individual-game tickets, including tickets for Opening Night, are available now online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
Business
Feed More relocating food bank and other operations to new $40 million facility north of city
The local nonprofit confirmed to BizSense that it’s behind Project Nourish, the development plan recently filed with Henrico County for a wooded site at 8020 Villa Park Drive.
From Richmond BizSense:
A code-named industrial project in the works near St. Joseph’s Villa has turned out to be the planned new home for regional food bank Feed More, setting the stage for a move that would free up some prime real estate near Richmond’s Diamond District.
The local nonprofit confirmed to BizSense that it’s behind Project Nourish, the development plan recently filed with Henrico County for a wooded site at 8020 Villa Park Drive.
The project name is a reference to Feed More’s slogan of “nourishing communities and empowering lives.”
Arts & Entertainment
Husband-and-wife duo bringing new restaurant concept to former Mill on MacArthur space
The deal closed Monday for an undisclosed amount. Sperity Real Estate Ventures’ Nathan Hughes worked the deal.
From Richmond BizSense:
Barely a month after its closure, The Mill on MacArthur restaurant space in the Bellevue neighborhood is set to be reborn.
Husband-and-wife duo Rawleigh and Jaya Easley purchased The Mill’s lease at 4023 MacArthur Ave. and its equipment and are planning to open a new restaurant in its place called Neighbor.
The deal closed Monday for an undisclosed amount. Sperity Real Estate Ventures’ Nathan Hughes worked the deal.
University of Richmond announces new provost
Henrico HS principal honored with REB Leadership Award; Colonial Trail ES principal is runner-up
Photo of the Day: Sunset Road
City hosting public meeting on replacement of Byrd Park Reservoir roof
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Gardeners Wanted to Help in Forest Hill Park
Husband-and-wife duo bringing new restaurant concept to former Mill on MacArthur space
New full-service commercial kitchen, fast casual food hall opens Wednesday
Richmond Falcon Cam is Back
