Tag: crime
Annandale man arrested for murder
A man was charged with second-degree murder for the death of a homeless man in Annandale on Aug. 4. The medical examiner’s office contacted detectives on Aug. 12 about a suspicious death, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Police learned that Elmer Castro, 32, of no fixed address, had been brought to a local hospital … Continued
Police arrest fugitive in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County Police arrested a fugitive in Bailey’s Crossroads on Aug. 28 who was wanted in connection with a disorderly conduct call and “considered to be armed and dangerous.” The police department put out a notice on Aug. 27 stating Asenai Tesfamariam Zigita was wanted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Eluding, and Driving on … Continued
Whitson and Walkinshaw disagree on everything
Congressional candidates James Walkinshaw (D) and Stewart Whitson (R) clashed on Medicaid cuts, immigration, tariffs, crime, and much more in an online forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on Aug. 18. The candidates are vying in a special election on Sept. 9 to represent Virginia’s 11th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. … Continued
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
Voice coach arrested for inappropriate contact with minors
Fairfax County Police arrested a former voice coach for having inappropriate contact with multiple minors dating back to 2004. Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad received a referral on July 15 that a child was inappropriately touched by an adult male. Following an investigation, detectives arrested Christopher Dudley, 46, of Fairfax. Dudley gave private voice … 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
The Mason Police Station has an extensive schedule of community events
The Mason Police District is asking the community to donate large-size diapers for special-needs students in local schools. Diapers for students 40 pounds and up can be dropped off at the police station, at 6705 Columbia Pike, Annandale, through Aug. 31. Diapers can also be ordered through Amazon and shipped to the police station. That … 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