Teen charged with abducting and assaulting 5-year-old girl
Police officers from the Franconia Police District arrested a 16-year-old from the Springfield area in connection with the abduction and assault of a 5-year-old girl from her home, Fairfax County Police reported Sept. 15. That incident occurred in a townhouse in the 7000 block of Brocton Court in Springfield. The occupants had called the police … Continued
Braddock supervisor candidates spar in lively debate
Oleszek Scores of people packed the community room at Braddock Hall for the first of 10 debates with the candidates running for supervisor of the Braddock District of Fairfax County. The debate pitted Democratic challenger Janet Oleszek against the Republican incumbent, John Cook, but the biggest surprise of the evening was the forceful presence of … Continued
Traffic calming proposal ignites passions on both sides of issue
Ravenwood Park residents debate the merits of speed tables at a meeting at JEB Stuart High School. A meeting of the Ravenwood Park Citizens Association (RPCA) Monday evening to discuss a proposal for “traffic calming devices” on Patrick Henry Drive was anything but calm. Several local residents who opposed the devices repeatedly yelled during the … Continued
Man crushed by asphalt roller in Annandale
A construction worker was killed in a bizarre accident in Annandale Saturday when he was run over by an asphalt roller in the 7300 block of Statecrest Drive, according to news reports. Police said Woodbridge resident Edgar Tobar, age 40, was standing near a construction site when another employee operating an asphalt roller lost control … Continued
Annandale man arrested for bank robbery
Officers from the Mason District Police Station’s Neighborhood Patrol Unit arrested a man moments after he apparently robbed an employee working at the BB&T Bank at 6120A Arlington Blvd. on Sept. 8. Montrell Richardson, 33, of 8523 Canterbury Drive, Annandale, entered the bank just before 10:30 a.m. and allegedly demanded money from a 22-year-old teller. … Continued
Democratic leaders vow to hang on to VA Senate and retake the House
Del. David Bulova, Sen. Jim Webb, and House of Delegates candidate Jack Dobbyn (42nd District) Sen. Jim Webb, Sen. Mark Warner, former Gov. Tim Kaine, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and just about every elected leader and candidate in the Annandale area—and some from other parts of Fairfax County—made an appearance at the Mason District Democratic Committee’s … Continued
New mural brightens up Mason Police Station
The new mural installed in the Mason District Police Station will be a “source of pride and a source of motivation” to the officers who work there, said Commander Gun Lee, as he showed the new artwork to members of the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) last week. The artist, John Kiernan, had been a Fairfax … Continued
New volunteer group formed to oversee Mason District Dog Park
The Mason District Dog Park has a new sponsor: A group of dog owners who use the park frequently formed a volunteer organization, the Annandale K9 Community, to take responsibility for working with county officials to maintain the park. The Mason District Dog Park, accessible from Little River Turnpike and Roberts Avenue, is one of seven fenced-in … Continued
Got a flood-related problem? Here’s who to call
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross put out the following information related to last night’s flood: County crews are assessing the damage and need for reports to parks stream valley trails and storm drains, so it’s best to stay away until repairs are made. Storm drains may be backed up or clogged with debris. You can report … Continued
Torrential rains cause flooding in Annandale
Much of the flooding that inundated the area last night has subsided but it’s still really wet out there. In the past couple of weeks, we’ve had an earthquake, hurricane, and torrential rains. Give us a break, Mother Nature! The parking lot at the Sleepy Hollow Bath and Raquet Club (above) was a lake last … Continued
Fairfax County public schools closed Friday, Sept. 9
All Fairfax County public schools will be closed on Friday, Sept. 9, due to flooding, FCPS announced Thursday evening. Also cancelled: extracurricular activities, team practices, games, field trips, middle-school afterschool programs, professional learning and training programs, adult and community education classes, and recreation programs. Office are open with an unscheduled leave policy in effect.
Local events scheduled in remembrance of 9/11 attacks
Here are some ceremonies scheduled in Northern Virginia in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: Friday, Sept. 9—The City of Alexandria is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony honoring first responders, with remarks by Alexandria Mayor William Euille and other city officials and a bell-ringing ceremony—Market Square, 301 King St., 12-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10—Arlington County’s … Continued
Any teen can get mixed up with drug abuse, parents say
In 2008, Fairfax County police busted a heroin ring in Centreville involving more than 50 teens and young adults, many of them students or former students at Westfield High School. Four youths died of overdoses. Sixteen people were convicted, with three sentenced to 20 years in prison. Two of the parents and one youth who … Continued
Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau investigating dog shooing incident
Representatives of the Fairfax County Police Department will not officially comment on the dog shooting incident in the Parklawn neighborhood Sept. 2 because the matter has been turned over to Internal Affairs for investigation. The incident has led to a huge outpouring of concern, with many in the community expressing sympathy for dog owner Tommy … Continued
Parents: Back-to-school night is approaching
Sam, a third-grader, and his brother, Benjamin, a first-grader at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, are among the 177,000 Fairfax County students who headed back to school today. Parents will be heading back to class, too, this month for the annual back-to-school night to meet the teachers and see where their children are … Continued