Tag: police
‘Shopping Cart Killer’ murdered four people he met on dating sites
A container with human remains was found next to this shopping cart in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County. [FCPD] A serial killer, dubbed the “Shopping Cart Killer,” has been accused of murdering four people, including two in Fairfax County and two in Harrisonburg. Police believe there may be more victims. The suspect, Anthony Robinson, age … Continued
Recent crimes: assault, robbery, and auto theft
A 33-year-old man was charged with being drunk in public and three counts of assault on a law enforcement officer on Nov. 24, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Officers were called to Leesburg Pike and Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 3:30 p.m. to deal with an intoxicated man walking into the … Continued
Toy donations will help children in need enjoy the holidays
Your generosity can help ensure underserved children and youths aren’t neglected during the holidays. Here are a few ways to help: The Mason Police District is hosting a Toy and Pajama Drive for Children in Need.
Police make an arrest in Food Star shooting
Fairfax County police arrested a man for a shooting inside the Food Star grocery store on Route 7 in Bailey’s Crossroads. Harvey Coleman, 33, of Arlington was charged with two felonies.
Santa’s Ride toy collection event scheduled for Dec. 14
Santa’s Ride in Annandale. [File photo] Every year, since 1988, the Fairfax County Police Motor Squad – with help from other local law enforcement agencies – has been collecting toys for children in the hospital.
Man shot at Bailey’s Crossroads grocery store
Food Star [File photo] There was a shooting inside the Food Star at 5521 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. A man told police he shot someone in self-defense. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries considered life threatening.
Recent crimes: robbery and assault
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in the Mason District area: A group of men committed a robbery at Vista Drive and Glenmore Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 5 p.m. on Nov. 11.
91-year-old woman dies after accident in Seven Corners
The intersection at Patrick Henry Drive and Leesburg Pike. [Google Maps] A 91-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a crash that occurred in Seven Corners several weeks ago, the Fairfax County Police Department reported Nov. 3. Maria Pascoe of Alexandria was driving south in a 2010 Mercedes C300 on Patrick Henry Drive approaching … Continued
Large crowd honors ATM murder victim Nelson Alexander
A vigil for Nelson Alexander Oct. 30 at the Wells Fargo parking lot. Family and friends of Nelson Alexander remember him as a kind, sweet man who went out of his way to help people. Alexander, age 73, was shot during a robbery at the Wells Fargo ATM on Annandale Road in Falls Church Oct. … Continued
Stabbing, crash in Annandale sends three men to hospital
Suspect crashed into an apartment. [Tom Lynch/NBC Washington] A man was taken into custody after stabbing a man in the 4500 block of Commons Drive in Annandale Saturday night, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted. After the stabbing, the suspect crashed a pickup truck into an apartment, injuring two other men, Tom Lynch of NBC … Continued
Police ramping up security following threat to shopping centers
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis answers a question about a threat to shopping centers at an Oct. 29 news briefing. On the right are ATF Special Agent Charlie Patterson and FCPD Major Crimes Bureau Chief Ed O’Carroll. [FCPD] Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis confirmed yesterday that law enforcement agencies throughout the region are … Continued
Police release new video on ATM murder; reward offered for tips
A still shot from the bus video. Updated 6:30 p.m., Oct. 29: Fairfax County Police released additional video footage and still photos related to the murder of Nelson Alexander at the Wells Fargo ATM on Annandale Road on Oct. 20. At a press briefing on Oct. 29, law enforcement officials implored anyone who recognizes the individuals in the video … Continued
Police collect expired, unneeded prescription drugs
Unneeded and expired medications can be dropped off any time at the Mason Government Center. Community members turned in 174 pounds of expired or unneeded medications at the Mason District Police Station on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 23. Altogether, 1,406 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs were collected in Fairfax County, … Continued
Man shot during ATM robbery dies
Police chief Kevin Davis speaks to the media in front of the ATM where Nelson Alexander was shot during a robbery. Major Ed O’Carroll is on the left. [FCPD] Nelson D. Alexander Sr., the 73-year-old man who was shot at the Wells Fargo ATM at 2928 Annandale Road in Falls Church Oct. 20, has died … Continued
Suspect at large following shooting near Annandale High School
A shooting Friday evening in the 7700 block of Suraci Court in the Wedgewood Apartments disrupted a football game at Annandale High School. The Fairfax County Police Department reported the shooting on Twitter at about 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, noting one man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The FCPD later downgraded … Continued