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

Support grows for police and criminal justice reforms

A scene from a viral video shows motorist Derrick Thompson being forcibly removed from his vehicle by a Virginia state trooper. The incident highlights the need for police reform. A group of progressive commonwealth’s attorneys from across Virginia are throwing their support behind an effort by the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and Virginia Senate Democratic … Continued

Commonwealth’s attorney to reform Fairfax County criminal justice system

Descano speaks to the community at a campaign event in Mason District. Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced on June 4 several steps he is taking to reform the country’s criminal justice system. In response to the nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, Descano said: “Our country—our … Continued

There have been fewer accidents, more burglaries in Annandale during pandemic

Members of the community express their appreciation for the officers at the Franconia Police District. [FCPD] Traffic accidents are down during the coronavirus lockdown in the Annandale/Mason District area, but there’s been an increase in certain crimes.   According to data shared by Capt. Brooke Wright, commander of the Mason Police Station, and Lt. Jane Burns … Continued