Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: March 26 March 25 March 24 March 23 March 22 March 21
Man arrested for brutal sexual assaults has a long criminal record
Kevin Lopez-Altan, the man arrested March 22 for two brutal sexual assaults in Annandale has a lengthy arrest record, has been in court multiple times, but never served time in jail. Court records show he was arrested on Oct. 3, 2023, for attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer’s stun gun, a felony. On Aug. … Continued
‘Road Shark’ targets aggressive drivers
Police issued nearly 5,700 citations and warnings in Fairfax County during the first wave of the 2024 Road Shark traffic safety campaign. That’s 1,990 more than the first Road Shark wave in 2023. Road Shark is coordinated by the Fairfax County Police Department in partnership with the Virginia State Police. The campaign focuses on enhancing … Continued
More rental assistance available for those with serious mental illness
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) approved a $20 million agreement with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services earlier this month to increase access to supportive, affordable rental housing options for those with serious mental illness. The additional funding is expected to help prevent homelessness among this population and reduce … Continued
Police arrest 13 after barricade in Annandale
Fairfax County Police arrested 13 people March 25 following a dispute at the Parliaments Apartments in Annandale. Police responded to a report of a brandishing incident in the 7300 block of Englewood Place at about 8:30 p.m., the FCPD reports. Officers learned that one of the occupants invited multiple people over. A dispute arose and … Continued
Inova gets a $10 million gift
Inova Health System has received a $10 million planned gift commitment from Win Sheridan, co-founder of Apex Systems, an information technology consulting company. The gift will be applied toward Inova’s Greatest Needs fund, which is disbursed at the discretion of CEO Dr. J. Stephen Jones for critical projects and initiatives. The Greatest Needs fund is … Continued
Man arrested for two brutal sexual assaults in Annandale
Police arrested a man for two brutal sexual assaults last week in Annandale. The perpetrator of both crimes is “a monstrous 23-year-old man whose crimes in Fairfax County are both abhorrent and inhumane,” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said at a March 25 press briefing. Kevin Lopez-Altan, of Annandale, was charged with a … Continued
School news roundup
Middle school start times – FCPS is exploring options for changing middle school start times to ensure young teens get enough sleep. In September, FCPS awarded a contract to Prismatic Services to develop a plan for starting the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later, beginning in fall 2025. Middle schools currently start at … Continued
Dominion to expand substation
Dominion Energy plans to start work on upgrading the Westcott Substation in late spring. The facility is on the Holmes Run Stream Valley trail near Rose Lane Park in Annandale. Dominion crews will install new technology and expand a portion of the fenced station area by approximately 57 by 70 feet. There will be increased … Continued
New dining options to open in Annandale
Three new eateries – L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Garden Social, and Tiger Sugar – are tentatively scheduled to have a soft opening the second week of April. All three are located in the same 5,000-square-foot space at 4363 John Marr Drive, Annandale, in the Eastgate Shopping Center. The L&L chain specializes in Hawaiian comfort food, such … Continued
Annandale man arrested for aiming laser at a police helicopter
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for shining a laser pointer at the police helicopter, Fairfax One, and putting the lives of the flight crew at risk, the FCPD reported on March 22. According to a story on Fox5, the suspect was identified as Elia Massis of Annandale. The helicopter was circling the area around … Continued
School board rejects Glasgow boundary study
The Fairfax County School Board on March 21 failed to approve a motion calling for a boundary study to relieve overcrowding at Glasgow Middle School. The board voted 7-3 to reject the motion until an FCPS-wide boundary adjustment can be implemented. “It is with deep disappointment that I share that the School Board did not approve the Glasgow … Continued
BoS forms commission on military issues
The Board of Supervisors earlier this week approved a resolution to create the Fairfax County Veterans and Military Families Commission. “I look forward to service members, veterans, and military families having their own county commission to share what programs are working for them, what gaps can be filled, and how we can best support those … 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: March 20 March 19 March 18 March 17 March 16 March 15 March 14
New houses proposed for Gallows Road
A proposal has been submitted to the county to develop 22 single-family detached homes on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School and Holmes Run Acres. Madison Homes is requesting a rezoning classification from R-2 to Planned Development Housing (PDH-4) for the 5.5-acre site. The site consists of eight parcels occupied by single-family homes– five … Continued