Annandale man arrested for carjacking
Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking additional witnesses and victims following the apprehension of an Annandale man who committed a carjacking and multiple attempted carjackings within a 90-minute period.
Police arrest crew for ABC thefts
Fairfax County Police charged an adult and three juveniles with a series of thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control stores throughout the county, including Bailey’s Crossroads and Lincolnia.
Arrests are way up in Mason District
There have been big increases in assaults and shoplifting in the Mason Police District during the first half of 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023 and 2022.
Heber Market hosts an Ethiopian restaurant, cafe, and grocery store
Heber Market & Café, at 3515 S. Jefferson St., in Bailey’s Crossroads, consists of a grocery store, restaurant, and coffee shop.
Stream project in Annandale nears completion
A Fairfax County project in Annandale Community Park is preventing erosion by stabilizing the stream banks.
Supervisors approve adult daycare center
The Board of Supervisors approved a daycare center for seniors in an office building off Port Royal Road.
Tobacco Hut to open in Annandale
Tobacco Hut is expected to open at 7221 Little River Turnpike in Annandale by the end of the month.
Section of Wayne Road closed next week
Wayne Road between Route 50 and Regent Lane in the Falls Church area will be closed July 8-11 for replacement of a drainage pipe.
Outdoor furniture store opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fortunoff Backyard Store now open in the Crossroads Place Shopping Center in Bailey’s Crossroads.
Justice principal hires assistant principals from Poe and Luther Jackson
Sean Rolon, the new principal of Justice High School, has hired two assistant principals from other local schools, Poe and Jackson middle schools.
Weekly crime report
Recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect:
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
There are 83 events during the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, Sept. 14-29.
Fatal shooting victim was 14
A 14-year-old was fatally shot at Fairmont Gardens, and a 16-year-old is suffering from gunshot wounds.
Ummah Market to bring global cuisine and a cafe to Bailey’s Crossroads
Ummah Market located in the Culmore area, will offer a large selection of prepared foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, halal meat, pantry staples, packaged items, and a bakery.
Fireworks – where to see them
If you want to see fireworks on July 4, you have two options – buy them at one of those temporary stands like this one in Barcroft Plaza or go to a professional show. The fireworks show closest to the Annandale/Mason area is hosted by the City of Fairfax at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion … Continued