Tag: crime
Vandals destroy banners promoting BLM and progressive values at an Annandale church
Someone tore down banners at Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale during the night of Sunday, Aug. 13. One banner said “Black Lives Matter.” The other said “Be the church” and had a number of phrases, including “fight for the powerless,” “forgive often,” “protect the environment,” “care for the poor,” “reject racism,” “embrace … Continued
Road Shark campaign targeted impaired drivers
The Fairfax County Police Department reports success with the 2023 Road Shark campaign to curb dangerous driving behavior. Road Shark, now ended, is a collaborative effort of FCPD and the Virginia State Police. During the campaign, officers and state troopers issued nearly 25,000 citations and warnings, including hundreds of arrests for driving while intoxicated and … 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: Aug. 9 Aug. 8 Aug. 7 Aug. 6 Aug. 5 Aug. 4 Aug. 3
Annandale man in MS-13 sentenced to life in prison for murder and racketeering
Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia, 29, of Annandale, was sentenced Aug. 4 to life in federal prison for racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence in connection to his participation in the MS-13 gang, the U.S. Department of Justice reported. The sentence was announced Aug. 4 by Judge Paula Xinis of … Continued
FCPD targets vehicle theft in August
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Summer Crime Prevention Initiative is continuing in August with a focus on vehicle-related thefts. The initiative targeted shoplifting in June and driving while intoxicated in July. “The Summer Crime Prevention team will intensify its efforts to prevent theft from vehicles and vehicle parts by implementing strategic and focused enforcement measures,” … 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: July 29 July 28 July 27 July 26 July 25 July 24
Man shoots his mother in Seven Corners
A man shot his mother, then shot himself at the Woodlake Towers Condominium on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners this afternoon. Both the victim and suspect remain hospitalized, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted. The mother’s injuries have been upgraded to non-life-threatening. According to a report on Fox5 News, the mother called 911 saying she … Continued
Man arrested for shooting inside a bar
Officers with the Mason Police District arrested a man for shooting a gun in a crowded bar in Bailey’s Crossroads. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, Abdulkerim Halid, 25, of Arlington, got into a dispute with a group of men in the Lion’s Den Lounge at 5820 Seminary Road at about 4 a.m. on … 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: July 19 July 18 July 17 July 16 July 15 July 14 July 13 July 12
FCPD’s shoplifting efforts in June paid off
The Fairfax County Police Department’s effort to focus on combatting retail theft during the month of June has had positive results. There were 573 shoplifting offenses in June, down from 642 in May, the FCPD reports. Earlier this summer, the police department launched the 2023 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative to focus on a specific area … 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: July 11 July 10 July 9 July 8 July 7 July 6
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: July 5 July 4 July 3 July 2 July 1 June 30 June 29 June 28
Two men arrested for armed robbery
Two men have been arrested for robbery and malicious wounding after they arranged to sell a car online in the 4300 block of Americana Drive in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim had agreed to meet a man in person via Instagram to purchase a car for cash. She was picked up by … 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: June 27 June 26 June 25 June 24 June 23 June 22 June 21
A mother speaks out about the attempted abduction of her daughter
The little girl who was subjected to an attempted abduction is still traumatized, says her mother, Christy. “She grinds her teeth in her sleep – something she has never done before – and she’s afraid to go to the bathroom by herself,” Christy told Annandale Today. At about 4 a.m. on June 15, a man … Continued