Tag: crime
Beware of scammers seeking personal information
There are several kinds of scams going on around here, involving phony utility and IRS personnel, warns Pfc. Brendan Murphy, the crime prevention officer at the Mason Police District. According to an email alert from Murphy, there has been an increase in complaints involving residents who have received emails or phone calls stating their utilities … Continued
Annandale communities come together for National Night Out
Firefighters from the Annandale fire station visit kids at a National Night Out event on Hirst Street. Police officers, firefighters, and government officials went to as many National Night Out events as possible throughout the Annandale area on Aug. 6 to put a human face on crime prevention and public safety. Officers from the Mason … Continued
Man arrested in Seven Corners for inappropriate touching
A Falls Church-area man was arrested on Saturday, July 20, after he allegedly exposed and touched himself inappropriately in a county park in Seven Corners, the Mason Police District reported July 30. The incident occurred at about 10 a.m. at the 6300 block of Munson Hill Road near a condominium complex. Police arrested Shahid Bashir, … Continued
‘Doumi girl’ operator sentenced for harboring illegals
The owner of an Annandale-based escort business was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison July 26 for harboring illegals, the Washington Post reported. Youn Sok Chang, 41, operated a “doumi” business under the names “Da Bong,” “Romance,” or “Coco,” that provided “an attractive and provocatively dressed woman” to join customers at … Continued
Democrats select Kincaid as candidate for Fairfax County Sheriff
Kincaid Fairfax County Democrats selected Stacey Kincaid as candidate for Fairfax County Sheriff. Kincaid got 605 of the votes cast compared to 351 for Mark Sites in a caucus July 23 at Woodson High School. If she wins in the general election on Nov. 5, Kincaid would be the first woman sheriff of Fairfax County. … Continued
Beware of Fairfax Water impersonators
There have been at least two incidents in the Mason Police District where someone who claimed to be with Fairfax Water attempted to enter and burglarize people’s homes. The police warn residents to be vigilant and ask all visitors to show identification or verify their identify before letting them in. On July 18, around 3:40 … Continued
Seven Corners post office robbed
Police tape in front of the post office in Seven Corners after it was robbed. [Photo by Andrew Ratliff.] The post office at the Seven Corners shopping center was robbed by two men shortly after 11 a.m. this morning, according to a spokesperson with the Fairfax County Police Department. One of the suspects jumped on … Continued
Woman assaulted and robbed in Annandale
A 73-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in the 7900 block of Heritage Drive in Annandale July 9, reports a bulletin from the West Springfield Police District. The woman was walking from a bus stop at around 8 p.m. when she was approached by a group of young men. One of the suspects reportedly came … Continued
Man exposing himself in Landmark area
A man has been reported to the police for exposing and groping himself while watching women at a bus stop on Little River Turnpike and Oasis Drive near Landmark Plaza. The most recent incident occurred July 9 at around 7 a.m., according to officers from the Mason Police District, but there have been reports that … Continued
Honda Fits and Civics targeted by car wheel thieves
The wheels were stolen from this Fit parked on Stuart Street in Annandale a few weeks ago. The Honda Fit is a great little car with terrific gas mileage—but there’s a downside to owning one, as people in the Annandale/Mason area are finding out. They are being targeted by thieves who are stealing the wheels … Continued
Three men arrested for sexual assault and robbery at a hotel
Three men have been arrested for sexually assaulting and robbing a prostitute at a hotel in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County on June 20. According to a report from the Franconia Police District, “a 25-year-old California woman was staying at a local hotel in the 5700 block of Van Dorn Street for the purposes … Continued
Man arrested for impersonating FBI agent, assaulting massage parlor worker
Evans Fairfax County Police arrested a man for impersonating an FBI agent, a news bulletin from the Mason Police District reports. In May, police began receiving reports from employees of local massage parlors that a customer had on more than one occasion displayed what he claimed were law enforcement credentials from the FBI. One employee … Continued
Taxi driver robbed in Lincolnia
A taxi driver was robbed in the early hours of Monday, June 24, in the 6300 block of Wingate Street in Lincolnia, the Mason Police District reports. The victim parked his vehicle, and was opening the trunk when he was approached from behind. The suspect produced a weapon and demanded his belongings, grabbed the items, and fled. … Continued
Taxi driver robbed on Cherokee Avenue
A 49-year-old taxi driver was reportedly robbed by two men, who may have been in another taxi, in a parking lot in the 5500 block of Cherokee Avenue at about 2 a.m., June 21, the Franconia Police District reports. The taxi driver noticed a green Ford Crown Victoria driving slowly near him. The driver and … Continued
Youths involved in robbery and shooting incident in Mantua
A report from the Mason Police District describes a robbery and shooting that took place in the Mantua community (between Annandale and Fairfax) on Wednesday, June 19: At approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to the sound of gun shots in the 9300 block of Tovito Drive. An investigation revealed a 17-year-old boy was approached by … Continued