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Police identify victims killed in bloody stabbing incident
Fairfax County Police have identified the victims killed in a bloody stabbing incident on Feb. 23 and the perpetrator killed in a police-involved shooting. Mamta Thapa, 33, and Binda Thapa, 52, were stabbed shortly before 5 a.m. at Margate Manor in the 3900 block of Persimmon Circle in the Mantua area of Fairfax. When police … Continued
High school crossing guards could be eliminated
The Fairfax County Police Department wants to eliminate crossing guards at high schools and replace the use of police officers with crossing guards provided under contract by a private vendor. That would help with two issues – the high cost of overtime for police officers and the difficulty of recruiting enough crossing guards, Assistant Police … Continued
Bills to curb police cooperation with ICE advance in the General Assembly
Legislation to limit law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration actions is moving through the Virginia General Assembly. Three related bills introduced by Sen. Saddam Salim (D-Merrifield) were passed by the Virginia Senate 21-19 on “crossover day” on Feb. 17. That’s the date when all bills passed by the Senate or the House of Delegates move … Continued
A new police building in Annandale nears completion
The Fairfax County Police Department’s new building for its Operations Support Bureau is expected to open in February, says project manager James Sun. That’s three years after the facility, at 3911 Woodburn Road in Annandale, was originally supposed to be completed. The facility houses the SWAT team, bomb squad, K-9 unit, crash reconstruction unit, motorcycle unit, … Continued
Body found by Holmes Run in Lincolnia
A resident of Crater Place in the Parklawn neighborhood called the police to report a deceased man near Holmes Run on Dec. 27. “The man’s identity is pending,” the Fairfax County Police Department states. “Preliminarily, detectives believe this is an isolated incident and are investigating the death as a possible overdose.”
A police search turns up 20 ATM skimmers
A Fairfax County Police operation to search ATMs across the county discovered 20 skimming devices used to steal personal credit card and bank information. Three skimmers were found at these locations in the Annandale/Mason District area: Detectives from the FCPD Financial Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the U.S. Secret Service, searched 287 point-of-sale terminals, … Continued
Body found in Seven Corners lake
Fairfax County Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a lake at the Water’s Edge condos in Seven Corners. Community members called in a report of an adult male in the water at about 8 a.m. on Dec. 11, said Capt. Jesse Katzman, commander of the FCPD public affairs … Continued
Gary Clause to bring holiday gifts to local kids
The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club is helping to ensure local children will have a happy holiday. The club contributed $2,000 to the Mason Police District’s toy shopping spree Dec. 6 at Target to support the annual Gary Clause events. The funds come from the Rotary club’s Mustang sweepstakes. Gary Clause started nearly 20 years ago … Continued
Help a family get through the holidays
With Thanksgiving and the December holidays around the corner, this is the season to turn one’s attention toward helping others. Here are just a few of the many ways to help families in need ensure a happy holiday for their children: Community members are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys, pajamas, and slippers for babies, … Continued
Police arrest fugitive in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County Police arrested a fugitive in Bailey’s Crossroads on Aug. 28 who was wanted in connection with a disorderly conduct call and “considered to be armed and dangerous.” The police department put out a notice on Aug. 27 stating Asenai Tesfamariam Zigita was wanted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Eluding, and Driving on … Continued
Virginia National Guard to assist ICE
Members of the Virginia National Guard are expected to be deployed across the state, including Northern Virginia, in September to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gov. Glenn Youngkin called up the National Guard earlier this month to mobilize approximately 60 soldiers and airmen to provide administrative and logistics support to ICE. Immigrant rights groups … Continued
The Mason Police Station has an extensive schedule of community events
The Mason Police District is asking the community to donate large-size diapers for special-needs students in local schools. Diapers for students 40 pounds and up can be dropped off at the police station, at 6705 Columbia Pike, Annandale, through Aug. 31. Diapers can also be ordered through Amazon and shipped to the police station. That … Continued
Police Department discontinues child safety seat inspections
The Fairfax County Police Department is no longer conducting free child safety seat inspections. The free service had been carried out monthly at police stations across the county, including the Mason Police Station. According to the FCPD, “This program was discontinued due to recent budget cuts and is no longer available through our department.” The … Continued
Fairfax police step up security for legislators
Fairfax County police officers are patrolling around the homes and neighborhoods of elected officials following the attacks on legislators in Minnesota. A gunman posing as a police officer assassinated Melissa Hortman, a member of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, in their home outside Minneapolis early this morning. The suspect is also wanted for … Continued
ICE arrests people at the Annandale Immigration Court
Four people were arrested by ICE on June 10 inside the immigration court in Annandale. They had been waiting for their cases to be heard, reports John Cano, a senior organizer with the Legal Aid Justice Center. The Annandale Immigration Court, located at 7619 Little River Turnpike, is a branch of the U.S. Department of … Continued