Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Annandale woman charged with assault

Fairfax County police arrested a woman May 1, shortly after midnight, for assaulting a homeowner in the 7500 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Officers found Kassandra Iriarte, 25, of Annandale, in the hallway continuing the aggression, the Fairfax County Police Department states. She then assaulted three officers as they tried to take her … Continued

Man arrested for reckless driving, child endangerment, weapons

The Fairfax County Police Department’s weekly crime report includes an incident in Annandale involving a vehicle pursuit, weapons violation, and child endangerment. Officers noticed a 1996 Honda Accord being driven recklessly at about 2:30 a.m., April 12, on Backlick Road at Braddock Road. The driver refused to stop, resulting in a pursuit. 

Man attacks people at senior center

The Lincolnia Senior Center The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area:  A man entered a building at the Lincolnia Senior Center being used as a hypothermia shelter (4710 N. Chambliss St.) shortly before 7 a.m. on March 20 and began assaulting several people.  

Two shooting incidents reported at Annandale apartments

Ethan Allen Lane, Annandale. [Google Maps] There were two shooting incidents on March 20 at the Vistas of Annandale apartment complex, the Fairfax County Police Department reports.  “Detectives are investigating whether those cases are related and have increased patrols in that area,” says FCPD spokesperson Sgt. Hudson Bull. Witnesses who may have information on the … Continued

Police commander to act on street racing complaints

The Mason Police Station Street racing and speeding in Annandale is a “top priority” said Capt. Shawn Adcock, the new commander of the Mason Police District at a March 2 meeting of the station’s citizen advisory committee (CAC).   Adcock succeeded the former commander, Capt. Brooke Wright, two weeks ago. 

Virginia legislature passes bill on legalizing recreational marijuana

Virginia lawmakers approved legislation to legalize marijuana for recreational use, beginning in 2024.  Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign the measure, which focuses on ending inequities in the criminal justice system. Several lawmakers said they hope Northam will propose amendments to speed up legalization and strengthen the provisions to promote racial equity.