Tag: police
Police set up ‘exchange zone’ for safer online purchasing
People who buy things online – from Craigslist or eBay, for example – and arrange to pick up their items in person from strangers are taking a risk. Instead of a simple transaction, these sales become an opportunity for criminals. “Police respond to numerous reports of robberies, assaults, and thefts throughout the year, as people … Continued
Bailey’s ES lunch lady arrested for embezzlement
Sarsaur [FCPD] A Fairfax County Public Schools employee, Fadwa Sarsaur, 51, was arrested for embezzling money from student lunch accounts at Bailey’s Elementary School, at 6111 Knollwood Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads. Fairfax County Police detectives began an investigation on June 16 after staff in the FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services discovered discrepancies in … Continued
Fatal accident in Annandale
The Fairfax County Police Department reports a 68-year-old woman was found pinned under a vehicle in her driveway in the 4200 block of Sleepy Hollow Road (near Mason District Park) shortly after 4 p.m. on June 22. Officers from the Mason Police District, along with fire and rescue personnel responded to the accident, and the … Continued
Community comes together to support Orlando victims
More than 100 community members gathered outside Stuart High School June 20 for an aerial photo shoot to express solidarity with the families, victims, and first responders in Orlando, Fla., affected by the massacre at the Pulse nightclub. The crowd waves to the helicopter. Forty-nine people were killed June 12 by a shooter who claimed … Continued
Public Safety Day promotes positive community relations
Children check out the Virginia State Police SWAT vehicle. Several branches of law enforcement showed off their gear at Public Safety Day at Bailey’s Elementary School June 18 for a family-friendly gathering aimed at building trust with the Culmore community. There were children’s games, free food, information for parents, and an opportunity to explore a … Continued
Woman assaulted on Fastran bus
Fairfax County Police detectives are investigation allegations of sexual assault made by a 79-year-old woman against the driver of a Fastran bus. The driver was immediately suspended from his contracted position with the company that operates Fastran for the county. The victim alleges she was assaulted in early May by the suspect while she was … Continued
Suspect arrested in Skyline homicide
Fairfax County police have made an arrest in the homicide of Babtunde Fadahunsi, 35, at an apartment at Skyline Towers in Bailey’s Crossroads in February. Bernardo Eugene Ford Jr., 25, of Woodbridge, was arrested June 10 by officers from the Mason Police District on a federal charges and remains in custody. He was charged with … Continued
Community invited to show support for Orlando victims
The Mason Police District invites all Mason District residents to join a community photo to show support for the victims, families, communities, and first responders that have been affected by the tragic massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., June 12. The event takes place Monday, June 20, 6 p.m., at JEB Stuart High … Continued
‘Forever loyal’ bank robbery suspect arrested
Huie [FCPD] A suspect arrested for a robbery at a Capital One bank at 110 W. Broad St. in Falls Church June 10 could be the “Forever Loyal Bandit” wanted in six other bank robberies over the past two years, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The suspect, Amin Huie, 42, of Arlington, was charged … Continued
Annandale homicide involved family argument
Hiep Van Le [FCPD] The fatal shooting this afternoon in the 4300 block of Beverly Drive, Annandale, stemmed from an argument among family members, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The argument began with the suspect, Hiep Van Le, 67, and his son-in-law, Dang Ngo, 45. The conflict escalated, and Le’s daughter, Sophia Le, 40, … Continued
Homicide rocks quiet Annandale neighborhood
Heavy police presence on Tobin Road following a homicide on Beverly Drive. A quiet, tree-lined street in Annandale was swarming with SWAT personnel, police officers, and EMTs, as law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired inside a home. One adult man was found deceased in the backyard of a single-family house on the … Continued
Pedestrian killed on Graham Road
A pedestrian was fatally struck while trying to cross Graham Road near Arlington Boulevard at about 10:18 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim, a 53-year-old man, was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. He had been in the crosswalk with another man when … Continued
Reward offered for tips on burglary suspect at Annandale apartments
The Avant Apartments. Fairfax County Crime Solvers is offering a reward of $100 to $1,000 for information to help police catch suspects in a series of burglaries at the Avant Apartments in Annandale. The burglaries took place in April and May, usually between 8 and 10 a.m. Items taken include coins, cash, and jewelry. The … Continued
Crime report: assault by mob
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area were reported in the Fairfax County Police Department’s daily blotter: Assault by mob: A 21-year-old man was walking home on the 6000 block of Bellview Drive in the Culmore area at about 2:50 a.m. on May 12 when he was assaulted by five males wearing black … Continued
Body found in Tripps Run in Falls Church
Police investigate report of body found in creek. [FCPD] A body was been found May 1 in Tripps Run near the 3000 block of Dashiel Road in the Bel Air neighborhood in the Falls Church area of Mason District. Updated, May 3: The deceased has been identified as Edward Stephen Hamilton, 30, of Springfield, the … Continued