Crime report: shooting, carjacking, barricade situation
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in Mason District:
A 23-year-old man was shot in the upper body Aug. 4 shortly after 9 p.m. in the 3500 block of Leesburg Court in Bailey’s Crossroads. He was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening. There was also property damage.
During the investigation, narcotics were discovered on the man, and a gun was recovered. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute a schedule I/II drug, possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I/II drug, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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There was a carjacking at Juniper Lane and Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners on Aug. 1. The victim was driving on Juniper Lane at about 7:45 p.m. when a vehicle pulled in front, blocking him from proceeding.
Two men entered his vehicle, a 2004 Mercedes, wearing masks and displaying handguns. They demanded his keys and took the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
A man was assaulted and robbed Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in the 5600 block of Seminary Road in the Skyline area. The victim sustained minor injuries. This does not appear to be a random act.Officers responded to a barricade situation on the 3200 block of Rio Drive shortly before 5 p.m. on Aug. 2. A community member had seen a man armed with a weapon on a fifth-floor balcony at the Barcroft Hills Condominium. The man was shouting threats to shoot and kill people walking below.
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Officers cleared the surrounding area and attempted to negotiate with the man. He disregarded officers’ commands and remained inside the apartment by himself. Officers from the Special Operations Division and crisis negotiators tried to communicate with the man for more than four hours.
When negotiations failed, officers deployed projectiles containing pepper spray. The man exited the condo and was taken into custody shortly before midnight. He was taken to a nearby hospital for a mental health evaluation. He was also treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening.
Defund the police, disarm yourselves, support criminals and drug users. Let them into your neighborhoods. Send your children to public schools for indoctrination. Eat crickets.
Are you running for office? That sounds like an excellent platform to run on.
Don’t forget massive government spending increases and tax cuts which result in ever higher inflation; and supporting the exportation of American jobs overseas, especially to potential enemies such as the Communist Chinese Party.
That is a political platform both Republicans and Democrats have and will continue to support.
Good points Susie
You’re embarrasing the entire Fairfax County Police Department with that joke of yours! Totally unacceptable! >(
Something is fundamentally wrong. How did this lovely residential community become a magnet for criminals?! We don’t mind welcoming in hard working folks and families. But there’s just no denying the destructive impact they’re having on our once safe and beautiful community. Starting with total destruction of the homes – They occupy a sfh with 20 of their closets relatives; park trashed vehicles on the uncut lawn; loud music all weekend; criminal friends and relations visiting from DC and PG county; throwing trash in the street. Neighbors, please use FIDO to report blight, grass, and overcrowding violations. Call police on excessive parked commercial vehicles. (Example: trucks parked at Braddock and Ravensworth are just testing the community. They will be on residential streets next). Call the state OIG when there’s clear hiring corruption (like every VABC employee and DMV clerk from one specific extended family). Hold officials accountable and vote.
Sounds like the Italian mafia way back when