Crime report: Nov. 28-Dec. 3, 2022
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 3 Drug possession/marijuana – 6700 block of Columbia Pike, Annandale, 1 a.m. Drunk, profanity in public – 3400 block of Holly Road, Annandale, 1 a.m. Drunk, profanity in public – 5800 block of Seminary Road, … Continued
Newly upgraded skate park reopens
The newly renovated Wakefield Skate Park is already drawing a crowd of skateboarders and BMX bikers, although a grand opening won’t be held until sometime this spring. Located next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center in Annandale, the skate park is open from dawn to 10 p.m. Admission is free. The Wakefield Skate Park was … Continued
Pedestrian killed on Route 50
UPDATED Dec. 5: There’s been another pedestrian fatality in Mason District. The Fairfax County Police Department reports MD Kamrul Hassan, 66, of Falls Church was struck on Arlington Boulevard at Allen Street in Falls Church at 7:36 p.m. on Dec. 4. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced deceased. Preliminarily, detectives determined that Hassan … Continued
New HOV rules take effect for I-66
New rules for Interstate 66 take effect on Monday, Dec. 5. You’ll need to have three, rather than two, passengers to qualify as a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and avoid paying toll. The change from HOV-2+ to HOV-3+ applies to the entire I-66 corridor between Rosslyn and Gainesville. That includes the 22.5 miles of I-66 … Continued
Hypothermia program underway
Fairfax County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program, now underway, ensures that people experiencing homelessness have a warm place to sleep during the winter. The program operates from Dec. 1 through March 31. If you see someone who is unsheltered and appears to be at risk of hypothermia, call the non-emergency public safety phone number, 703-691-2131, so the … Continued
Victims sought in cash-for-gold scam
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking more victims in a cash-for-gold robbery scheme. In one incident, a victim was driving home on Oct. 29, when he saw three people on the side of Interstate 495, the FCPD reports. He stopped to help them. A woman told him the stranded group needed money to continue … Continued
School board claims ownership of land in Justice Park
Neighbors of Justice High School are concerned about the motives behind the Fairfax County School Board’s action to claim ownership of a 25-foot-wide stretch of land along Peace Valley Lane across from the school Nearly all the land is within Justice Park. According to a resolution approved by the board, it’s the school board’s intent … Continued
VDOT recommends improvements for key intersections on Braddock Road
The Virginia Department of Transportation has come up with recommendations for improvements to three critical intersections on Braddock Road. Those proposals, announced at a community meeting Nov. 29, are part of the Braddock Road Multimodal Project, which is aimed at reducing traffic flow and making the corridor safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. In May 2021, … Continued
Grand jury indicts suspects in ATM murder
A grand jury has indicted the two individuals arrested in connection with the murder of Nelson Alexander Sr. at a Wells Fargo ATM on Annandale Road in October 2021. Alexander, age 73, was withdrawing money when he was fatally shot during a botched robbery attempt. Winston Lark, the shooter, is charged with murder and the … Continued
Inova seeing a surge in patients
Patient volumes continue to surge at Inova hospitals, due to a spike in the flu, Covid-19, RSV, and other illnesses following the Thanksgiving holiday. The Fairfax County Health Department reports a rapid increase in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infections since early September. “Inova’s hospitals are experiencing unprecedented patient volumes and strain on hospital capacity,” the … Continued
School news roundup
The following news briefs cover schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. Collective bargaining – The Fairfax County School Board will hold a public hearing on a resolution to allow collective bargaining on Dec. 15, 6-7 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. Registration for 25 speakers will open at 6 a.m. on Dec. 1. Legislation approved by … Continued
Crime report: Nov. 22-27, 2022
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as listed on CityProtect: Nov. 27 Assault – 7500 block of Parkwood Court, Falls Church, 3 a.m. Simple, not aggravated, assault. Assault – 4300 block of Ravensworth Road, Annandale, 2 p.m. Simple, not aggravated assault. Larceny/shoplifting – Seven Corners Shopping … Continued
Hot pot restaurant to open in Annandale
A new all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant is expected to open in Annandale in about two weeks. 9292 Shabu is located at 7131-A Little River Turnpike next to 9292 Korean BBQ and 9292 Pocha (a bar that serves small plates). All three restaurants are offshoots of the original 9292 Korean BBQ restaurant in Duluth, Ga. Each … Continued
Explore a Park: Annandale Community Park
This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The 52-acre Annandale Community Park at 4030 Hummer Road, Annandale, includes the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. the Fred M. Packard Center, and a park maintenance facility. Features: Two softball fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, trails, … Continued
Fire stations are collecting Toys for Tots
How about picking up a toy or two for needy children while doing your holiday shopping? The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is again participating in the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign to “bring holiday joy and deliver a message of hope to children.” All Fairfax County fire stations – including those in … Continued