Petersburg Pilot -

January 8

Robert Brooks Sr. appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for a Minor Offense Trial. The defendant was charged with Discharge of Other Weapons. After hearing testimony the court found that the city met its burden of proving the charge and found the defendant guilty of the offense. Brooks was sentenced to pay a $250 fine with $250 suspended and one year of probation.

Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell presided over an arraignment for Ralph Strickland. The defendant is charged with Assault in the 4th Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. The defenda...