Chesapeake Daily Brief: Poindexter Street Closure, Greenbrier Fraud Case, Plans-Review Spotlight

Top local headlines

• Road closure: Poindexter Street is scheduled to close March 9–27 for South Norfolk Municipal Building construction activity.
• Public safety: Police are asking for help identifying a suspect tied to a Greenbrier-area credit card fraud case.
• City operations: A new staff spotlight highlights a Development and Permits employee who recently moved into a plans-review role.

Roads & commuting

If you drive through South Norfolk during the workweek, plan ahead. Poindexter Street is scheduled to close to through traffic between Bainbridge Boulevard and Stewart Street starting Monday, March 9. The closure is expected to remain in place through Friday, March 27.

The closure is tied to ongoing construction activity for the South Norfolk Municipal Building project. During the closure window, drivers should follow posted detours and build in extra travel time, especially during the morning and afternoon commute. If this route is part of your daily routine, it may be worth adjusting your timing or choosing an alternate street until the work wraps up.

Public safety

Investigators are seeking information in a credit card fraud case in the Greenbrier area. Police say a man is accused of using a fake ID to open a credit card account in someone else’s name.

According to investigators, purchases were made at two stores in the Greenbrier area. Residents who recognize the suspect are encouraged to share what they know. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the city’s established tip channels.

City operations

The city’s latest staff profile spotlights Bruce Wallace. The feature describes Wallace as a longtime construction professional who joined the city in 2022 and was promoted in late 2025 into a residential plans-review role.

The spotlight centers on the day-to-day work residents often experience most directly when they’re trying to pull permits or start a home project: getting clear explanations, receiving practical guidance, and moving through the process more smoothly from plans to approval.

Sources

https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=670
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/chesapeake-police-seek-suspect-credit-141614003.html
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/656