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

Brothers sent to prison for armed robberies

Three brothers have been sentenced to prison for a series of armed robberies across Virginia and Maryland, including the robbery of a tobacco shop in Bailey’s Crossroads. A news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Virginia says the brothers, from Washington, D.C., robbed a convenience store, four tobacco shops, and … Continued

Man arrested for multiple burglaries

Fairfax County Police detectives from the Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team arrested the man wanted for burglarizing a plumbing supply store on General Washington Drive in Mason District and multiple burglaries across the county. FCPD detectives, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested Brian Serious, 29, in Clinton, Md. … Continued

Police seek burglary suspects

Fairfax County Police detectives are asking the public to locate the suspect responsible for the burglary of a plumbing supply store in the Alexandria area of Mason District and identify his accomplice. A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. On July 20, shortly after 5:30 a.m., officers responded … Continued

Man arrested for having narcotics shipped to a UPS store

A suspect has been arrested for receiving packages of narcotics from the UPS Store in the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale, the news blog ALXnow reports. Alexandria police arrested the man, age 33, on multiple narcotics possession charges in December 2024, after a search of his apartment in Alexandria’s West End. During the search of … Continued

Man arrested for assault at hotels

Fairfax County police arrested a man on July 21 for assault following incidents at the Clarion Inn in the Falls Church area and another hotel in Springfield. Officers responded to a burglary at 4 a.m. at the Clarion Inn at 6633 Arlington Boulevard, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim said she woke up … Continued

Police seek stabbing suspect

The Fairfax County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is seeking information about a stabbing in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 6 a.m. on June 29. The victim was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds. The victim reported to police that he was stabbed by an unknown man in the 3800 block of S. George Mason Drive. The … Continued

16 men arrested for soliciting minors

The Fairfax County Police Department on July 2 announced the arrest of 16 men following a months-long operation targeting online predators who sought to commit sexual acts with minors. Detectives from our Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU) focused on identifying offenders who used online platforms to initiate inappropriate conversations with individuals they believed to be underage. … Continued

Annandale burglary suspect arrested

Fairfax County Police detectives arrested a woman in connection with a residential burglary in Annandale last year. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Dec. 27, officers responded to a burglary alarm in the 3300 block of Elm Terrace in Holmes Run Acres. A homeowner reported seeing two suspects enter her home on a surveillance camera. After … Continued

Man convicted for murder at Fairmont Gardens

Ezequiel Diaz-Mondragon, 21, was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder for killing Anthony “Tony” Benitez, 18, at Fairmont Gardens in Annandale on Feb. 19, 2021, Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced June 26. Diaz-Mondragon was also convicted on one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Prosecutors showed at trial … Continued

Police seek ‘porch pirate’

Fairfax County police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole packages delivered to homes in Annandale and Springfield. On June 17, at 10:30 a.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of Alberta Street in Springfield for a theft report. The victim said someone stole a package containing electronics that had … Continued

Police launch summer crime initiative

The Fairfax County Police Department has kicked off its Summer Crime Initiative, with plans to focus in June on increasing law enforcement visibility around establishments that attract an increased number of criminal disturbances. The effort will include the following actions: During June, July, and August, the police department will partner with the Crime Analysis Unit … Continued

Man tries to abduct child in Annandale

Police arrested a man after he tried to lure a child into his vehicle in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Officers responded to the 3400 block of Hemlock Drive in Annandale for a suspicious person report shortly before 9 a.m. on June 3. A child was waiting for a school bus near Wadsworth … Continued