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

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

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