Tag: crime
Man stabbed in Annandale
A man was stabbed at the Fairmont Gardens Apartments on Wadsworth Court in Annandale April 6, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The man was in the laundry room at about 9:15 p.m. when another man assaulted him, stabbed him, then fled on foot. Related story: Man shot in Annandale The victim was taken to … Continued
New restorative justice program launched
Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced a new program April 6 to provide restorative justice to certain individuals charged with crimes. The Deferral and Dismissal Pilot Program, called Taking Root, is a partnership between Descano’s office and the Opportunities Alternatives and Resources (OAR) organization. “The focus of Taking Root will be to address a … Continued
Man shot in Annandale
The Fairfax County Police Department reports a shooting shortly before 11 p.m. April 4 at the Fairmont Gardens Apartments in Annandale. A man in his late teens or early 20s was walking in the 4000 block of Wadsworth Court when he noticed a sedan following him. A man got out of the sedan and shot … Continued
Recent crimes: weapons violation, robbery
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in Mason District: After waking up, a man found a bullet hole through his curtain and window at about 9 a.m. on March 26. Police recovered a bullet inside the residence in the 6000 block of Knollwood Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads. Two men robbed the … Continued
Massage therapist dies in jail
The massage therapist who was arrested in Annandale March 25 for fondling a patient was found dead at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, the Police Department reports. Kyung Pil Chang, 55, of Haymarket, was found unresponsive in his cell at about 4:40 p.m. on March 29. He was pronounced deceased by Fire and Rescue … Continued
Recent crimes: assault, drugs, auto theft
The following crimes in the Mason District area were reported by the Fairfax County Police Department: A 21-year-old man from Falls Church was charged with two counts of malicious wounding after a stabbing incident at Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners at about 3 p.m. on March, 24. When officers arrived in … Continued
Annandale massage therapist arrested
A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with four felony offenses committed while performing a massage at the Annandale Gerontology Clinic, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim had gone to the clinic, at 4216 Evergreen Lane, Suite 121, for treatment. During the massage, the man, who is an unlicensed masseuse, unlawfully fondled … Continued
Culmore youths feel unsafe
Life can be tough for teens, but for those living in high-crime areas, just walking home at night can be especially challenging, as they have to deal with scary adults, broken glass, bullies, and harassment. Middle and high school students from Culmore and other lower-income areas in Bailey’s Crossroads shared their concerns about safety at … Continued
Crime report: police offer more details on firearm incident
The Fairfax County Police Department provided more details on the weapons violation on Little River Turnpike and Lake Boulevard in Annandale on March 14. Officers made a traffic stop at about 1:15 p.m. on a 2005 Toyota Matrix, and found a firearm inside the car. The three occupants ran away. Officers found two of the … Continued
Police manhunt focuses on Xcounty trail
Fairfax County Police are searching for a man who escaped after officers stopped a car in Annandale and found a firearm inside. Officers stopped the car shortly before 1:30 p.m. March 14 near Little River Turnpike and Lake Boulevard. Three men inside the car ran away but were soon caught. Police are continuing to search … Continued
Man shoots occupied car
A man shot an occupied car on Leesburg Pike and Row Street in Seven Corners on Feb. 26, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim was stopped at a traffic light shortly after 4 a.m. when a Toyota pulled up next to him. The driver displayed a handgun and began shooting, damaging the victim’s … Continued
Assaults and auto thefts rose last year
Assaults and vehicle thefts have increased in 2021 in the Mason Police District, while drug/narcotic offenses and fraud have decreased, compared to the previous year. That’s the key takeaway from a crime update by Mason Police Commander Capt. Sean Adcock at a meeting of the Community Advisory Committee March 1. The assaults, including domestic violence, … Continued
Recent crimes: shooting, burglary
The Fairfax County Police Department reports a shooting in the 6000 block of Bellview Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. Two people were walking into an apartment building when they were approached by two men. One of the men shot four rounds through the door striking one of the victims in … Continued
Annandale man loses big in romance scam
A case involving a 78-year-old Annandale man who was scammed out of $580,000 by people pretending to have a relationship with him highlights the dangers of romance scams. Victims of romance scams have lost a staggering $1.5 billion in the last five years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports. That includes a record $547 million … Continued
Recent crimes: robbery and burglary
The following crimes were reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. An employee at the Asia Supermarket in Seven Corners was injured during a robbery on Feb. 11. The victim was treated for injuries that were not life threatening. Three men entered the store at 6126 Wilson Blvd. shortly before 1 p.m., displayed a firearm … Continued