Tag: crime
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
Audrey Moore aquatics director charged with a sex crime
Fairfax County Police arrested the aquatics director at the Audrey Moore Rec Center for inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile employee. Police were called to the rec center, at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, shortly before 11 a.m. on June 8 for a report about a sex offense. The complainant reported that a juvenile employee … 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
Man arrested for Black Rose shooting
Fairfax County Police have arrested a Maryland man for a shooting on May 1 outside the Black Rose Lounge in Bailey’s Crossroads. Through their investigation, detectives determined Evangel McNeill, 35, was arguing with another man outside the nightclub on Seminary Road. He discharged a firearm shortly before 1 a.m., striking the victim multiple times, the … 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
Man shot at a bar in Bailey’s Crossroads
Updated May 1: A man was shot at the Black Rose Lounge in Bailey’s Crossroads shortly after 1 a.m. on April 30, according to a report by FFXnow. Police responded to the nightclub at 5815 Seminary Road for a report of shots fired. When police arrived, they found the victim had gunshot wounds to the … Continued
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