Tag: crime
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
Two shot at bar in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Black Rose Lounge Two people were shot at around 2:15 a.m., July 18, at the Black Rose Lounge, 5815 Seminary Road, in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is described as a 20-year-old black male, 5 feet, 8-10 inches tall, … Continued
Recent crimes: assault, DWI, stolen car
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Mason Police District: A man walking in the 3400 block of Lake Street in Bailey’s Crossroads, shortly before 1 a.m. on July 12, was approached by a group of individuals who assaulted him, stole his personal property, and ran away. There were no reported … Continued
Police seek suspect in Annandale shooting
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department are seeking information from the public about a shooting on July 11 in the 3300 block of Gallows Road in Annandale. According to a nearby resident, it happened at the Yummy Kabob restaurant. A man was found in a parking lot at about 7:20 p.m. with gunshot wounds. … Continued
Crime report: drug possession, assault
The Fairfax County Police Department’s crime report includes a malicious wounding/drug possession incident in the 8100 block of Braddock Road in Annandale at 4:40 p.m. on June 28. A man at a park was approached by the driver of a silver Ford sedan who assaulted him, discharged a handgun, and drove away. Officers located the … Continued
Police report: assault, robbery, school break-in
Among recent crimes reported by the Fairfax County Police Department, there was a disorderly conduct incident at Bill Page Honda, 6715 Arlington Blvd., on June 12. Officers responded at 4:45 p.m. to a call about a man who assaulted a woman and was screaming at employees. Gregory Sharp Jr., 34, of Washington, D.C., assaulted an … 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
Police report: pursuit, larceny, burglaries
Cooper [FCPD] Officers from the Mason District Police Station on June 3 located a 2009 Mercedes SUV at Leesburg Pike and Nevius Street in Seven Corners that had been involved in a theft from a nearby business. The driver refused to stop, so officers initiated a traffic stop at about 2:40 p.m. The SUV stopped … Continued
Men arrested for shooting in Wakefield Park
Werzeg [FCPD] The weekend crime report from the Fairfax County Police Department includes an incident of reckless discharge of a firearm and narcotics possession at Wakefield Park in Annandale at about 4:45 p.m. on May 30. Someone had called the police to report a group of men shooting guns into the air in the park. … Continued
Virginia decriminalizes marijuana
A Beyond Hello medical marijuana dispensary owned by the Jushi Co. The company plans to open a state-approved dispensary in Manassas. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law several bills May 21 passed by the General Assembly relating to the decriminalization of marijuana possession. The new laws take effect July 1. Anyone caught by the … Continued
Man injured in shooting at Annandale apartments
Police respond to a shooting at Fairmont Gardens. [Oscar Martinez] There was a shooting at the Fairmont Gardens apartments in Annandale shortly before 11 p.m. on May 18. Officers from the Mason Police District found a man had been shot outside an apartment in the 4200 block of Wadsworth Court and a bullet entered an … Continued
Weekend crimes: armed robbery, DWI-related crash
The Fairfax County Police Department’s weekend crime report includes an armed robbery incident in Annandale at 2:20 a.m. on May 16. A group of men were approached by the suspect who displayed a gun and stole their personal property. Dennis Owen Wise Jr., 31, of Fort Washington, Md., was arrested and charged with robbery with … 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
Men arrested after stabbing incident in Seven Corners
Dohoond (left) and Ostorga [FCPS] Two men were arrested by Fairfax County Police after a stabbing indicent in the 6200 block of Wilson Boulevard in Seven Corners shortly after 11 p.m. on May 10. Three men were involved in a physical fight in a parking lot. One man who was stabbed was treated for a … Continued
Residents of Crestwood Manor in Annandale demand action
Vehicles crowding Jayhawk Street. [Aaron Kelly] The following is an open letter from Aaron Kelly, representing the Crestwood Manor neighborhood in Annandale, protesting the lack of action by public officials to address complaints about problems in the neighborhood, including crime, speeding, and vehicles parked by non-residents. An Open Letter We, as residents of Crestwood Manor … Continued