Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: April 24 April 23 April 22 April 21 April 20 April 19 April 18
Police arrest seven burglary suspects
Fairfax County Police arrested seven out-of-state suspects for a burglary at Lake Barcroft on April 21. Police believe the suspects could be linked to other burglaries across the country. Officers responded to the 6000 block of Columbia Pike at about 9 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a burglary. The suspects stole jewelry, handbags, … Continued
The Taste of Annandale set for Sept. 21
The Taste of Annandale will be back in 2024 – at a new location and with extended hours. The community festival will be on Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at Annandale’s newest park, the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. The Garnett Park is located between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale … Continued
White Gardens show signs of neglect
Over a year ago, the Fairfax County Park Authority dropped plans for a Resident Curator to maintain the John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens and agreed to preserve and enhance the park’s natural and horticultural resources. The White Gardens are a hidden oasis in the midst of the Falls Church area of Mason District. … Continued
Former law office will house a restaurant
A small restaurant and an office will share a building undergoing renovation on the corner of Annandale Road and Poplar Street in Annandale. The restaurant will be Shawarma Taco, a casual eatery featuring a mashup of Middle Eastern and Mexican food. There is a Shawarma Taco in Springfield Mall; this will be the second location. … Continued
Glasgow counselor assaulted a student
A counselor at Glasgow Middle School has been charged with assaulting a student, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on April 23. Detectives from the FCPS Child Abuse Squad began investigating an incident at the school on April 16 involving Craig Small, 44, of Lorton, a counselor at Glasgow since August 2021. Related story: FCPS … Continued
Funding available for EV charging stations
Community and homeowner associations can apply for technical assistance and partial reimbursement for installing electrical charging stations for residents. The application period for the Charge Up Fairfax Program opens on May 1. Communities accepted into the program will receive a site visit and a free assessment from an engineering firm. If the community association decides … Continued
Preschool celebrates 75th anniversary
Hundreds of people with ties to Sleepy Hollow Preschool came back April 20 to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. The celebration drew current and former students, family members, and staff to the school, currently located at John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The event also honored Debbie Brown, who has been with … Continued
Another arrest in the ‘street takeover’ event
Fairfax County police have charged an additional man for his role in the “street takeover” last month in the Springfield area of Mason District. On April 19, Baltimore County Police, in coordination with FCPD, arrested Brandon Extecoc Santos, 20, of Parkville, Md. Santos was charged with abduction, assaulting a law enforcement officer, wearing a mask … Continued
Fairmont Gardens residents worry about crime, drugs, and children’s safety
Residents of Fairmont Gardens are concerned about crime, drug abuse, keeping children and teens safe, and fear of retaliation if they call the police. Those are the major themes that emerged at a Town Hall convened on April 18 by the Opportunity Neighborhoods–Annandale program. Nearly 70 people showed up to hear from county, school, and … Continued
Jimenez forms environmental group
Fairfax County Supervisor Andres Jimenez is forming an environmental work group to find creative ways to make Mason District more environmentally friendly. The Greener Mason Advisory Committee “will help us find hyper-local, creative ways to meet the climate goals set by Fairfax County,” Jimenez said. “As a former executive for climate and environmental nonprofits, furthering … Continued
FCPS gets 42 electric school buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Fairfax County Public Schools $16.5 million for 42 new electric school buses. The funds come from the Clean School Bus Program which was included in the bipartisan infrastructure law enacted during the Biden administration. “Every day, thousands of students, staff, and parents are in and around school buses, … Continued
Board raises fees for illegal signs and speeding
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a motion on April 16 to raise the administrative for removing illegal signs from $10 to $50 per sign. These fees would be in addition to the $100 civil penalty per sign. In 2013, the board approved an agreement with the state commissioner of highways to act as … Continued
Supervisors considering tougher rules to protect pedestrians
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering amending the County Code to require drivers to stop – not just yield – for pedestrians. At its April 16 meeting, the board authorized a public hearing to be held on May 7 on a new rule to require drivers to stop for pedestrians crossing in the … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: April 17 April 16 April 15 April 14 April 13 April 12 April 11