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

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

Police investigate stabbing in Bailey’s Crossroads

A man is in custody following a domestic-related stabbing in the 3400 block of Spring Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted at about 2 p.m. on May 25. An adult female was taken to the hospital with injuries first reported as life-threatening, then later downgraded to non-life-threatening. The suspect and victim … Continued

Schools warn parents about the ‘Chromebook Challenge’

Luther Jackson Middle School Principal Raven Jones is warning parents about the “Chromebook Challenge,” a recent TikTok trend that encourages students to physically damage their school-issued Chromebooks. The Chromebook Challenge has popped up across the country. The TikTok prank challenges students to jam metal objects, such as paper clips, into the charging or USB port, … Continued

Weekly crime report

The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: April 29 April 28 April 27 April 26 April 25 April 24

Parklawn teacher charged with assault

A former Parklawn Elementary School teacher has been charged with assault, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Mary Simons, 63, of Arlington, assaulted a student and another teacher during two separate incidents. On March 28, Child Protective Services received a referral about a student being assaulted and notified the FCPD. Following the allegation, Fairfax County … Continued

Weekly crime report

The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: April 23 April 22 April 21 April 20 April 19 April 18 April 17 April 16

Woman abducted in Seven Corners

Fairfax County police arrested a man for abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Seven Corners. According to police, officers were approached by a victim in the 6100 block of Arlington Boulevard at about 12:40 a.m. on April 16. She said she was walking nearby when a man approached her from behind … Continued

Weekly crime report

The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: April 10 April 9 April 8 April 7 April 6 April 5 April 4

Weekly crime report

The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: April 1 March 31 March 30 March 29 March 28 March 27

Student helps seniors avoid financial scams

On family trips to India, local student Arhan Menta would teach his grandfather computer skills. His grandfather got really good at it, becoming adept at online shopping and banking. But then a scammer tricked him into giving remote access to his computer and he lost a great deal of money. That experience inspired Arhan, a … Continued