Police said Jonah Adams, 35, was arrested by agents of the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives near his residence in Maryland. He remains in custody in that state. Chesterfield detectives obtained warrants charging Adams with four counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of JoAnna M. Cottle, 39. Kaelyn M. Parson, 13; Kinsey M. Cottle, 4; and Jayson L. Cottle, 4. Police said Adams was previously in a relationship with JoAnna Cottle and is the father of twins Kinsey and Jason Cottle. Emergency crews respond to Laurel Oak Road in Chester on Friday. MARK BOWES, RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH No motive was given for the shootings.

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Police were called just before 5 a.m. Friday to the Cottle home in the 4200 block of Laurel Oak Road for a reported disturbance. Once on scene, police entered the home to conduct a welfare check and located the four shooting victims. Adams was not at the scene when police arrived. Chesterfield Police Maj. Michael Louth said an adult and three children were fatally shot in the 4200 block of Laurel Oak Road. Louth did not release the ages of the victims. He said it does not appear to be a random act, but investigators have not ruled out any possibility. “We’re still working out all the details of the family dynamic,” she said. This story will be updated as additional information becomes available. Chesterfield County Police are investigating a multiple-victim homicide in a neighborhood off Hopkins Road in Chester. A police spokeswoman said officers responded about 5 a.m. to a reported disturbance on Laurel Oak Road. Once on scene, officers entered a home to conduct a welfare check and found multiple victims inside. Officers cleared the house to make sure there was no ongoing threat inside. Police declined to immediately release the number of victims as they are still working to identify them and notify relatives of the victims. Emergency crews respond to Laurel Oak Road in Chester on Friday. MARK BOWES, RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH “At this point, we are investigating this as a homicide,” said police spokeswoman Elizabeth Caroun. “The investigation appears to indicate that this was not a random incident. As always, however, residents are encouraged to call the police if they see anything suspicious. We also urge them to call if they have information about this incident.”

        Top 5 Weekend Events: InLight Richmond, “Christmas on the Rocks” & The Lone Bellow

INLIGHT RICHMOND

Friday and Saturday Maybe you earned your first red card on the many football pitches of Bryan Park. Or you argued with a stranger because you refuse to call “disc golf” by the name “Frolf”. Regardless, Bryan Park is the setting for events as spectacular as Gabriel’s Rebellion and as personal as going birding with our besties. Gallery 1708’s 15th annual InLight shines a spotlight on a series of events as artists showcase works and projects that capitalize on the park’s rich history and themes. Edited by Tiffany Barber and Wesley Taylor. There will be food, beer, cider and wine trucks on site. 7-11 p.m. 4308 Hermitage Road. (Use the Bellevue entrance or park at 4202 Hermitage Road and take the TukTuk buses to the venue.) Free admission. pay as you go 1708inlight.org 2017, JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH

“CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS”

Until December 18 Charlie Brown, Clara, Tiny Tim and other familiar holiday characters walk into a bar — all grown up, thirsty for a drink or two and ready to share a story with the barkeep. This is the interesting premise behind the LOL-worthy parody of the Richmond Triangle players. You know who won’t be there? John McClain. Because ‘Die Hard’ is NOT a Christmas movie. Directed by Axle Burtness. Times vary. 1300 Altamont Ave. From $10. (804) 346-8113 or Rtriangle.org Richmond Triangle Players

THE LONELY PLANT

Saturday The Nashville, Tenn.-based folk-pop trio. brings infectious three-part harmonies and the ability to put on live shows at The National. Credits include “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” All ages. 8 p.m. 708 E. Broad St. $25. (804) 612-1900 or TheNationalVa.com www.thelonebellow.com

GO COMICON

Saturday Looking for that elusive Mr. Card? Mime to complete your Pokémon set? Are you looking for the right writer-mentor to help you summon your “Sailor Moon” fanfiction? Or just have a homemade Iron Man costume that you want to show off like you’re on the runway at New York Fashion Week? Come mingle at Richmond Raceway, where you can easily make your imagination come true — and maybe even win a few bucks in one of the costume contests. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. $12. VaComiCon.com 2014, JOE MAHONEY/times-dispatch

‘MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET’

Friday-Dec. 31 If there’s a city that needs a miracle to break in its favor, Buffalo, NY, is definitely one of the most deserving. The city of broken tables and shattered Super Bowl dreams is home to the Nowak family, who gather for the holidays in their modest home, surrounded by the glow of a decades-old legend in Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s latest production. As the story goes, the grandfather met the Virgin Mary on Christmas Eve – prompting the construction of a 20-foot monument. As you can guess,…