Tag: police
BB&T bank in Annandale robbed for second time this year
The Fairfax County Police posted photos of a suspect who allegedly robbed the BB&T Bank at 4401 Backlick Road, Annandale, on Saturday, Dec. 24. That bank was also robbed last March. According to the Franconia Police District, a man entered the bank, next to the CVS on the corner of Backlick and Little River Turnpike, … Continued
FXCO massage parlors searched for human trafficking violations
The Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force—which includes officers from local, state, and federal agencies—carried a coordinated inspection operation Dec. 14 targeting massage parlors. They didn’t find any human trafficking violations, reported Lt. Chris Marsh, assistant commander of the Fairfax County Police Organized Crime and Narcotics Division. But they did place 17 charges, the vast … Continued
CSI: Fairfax
The Fairfax County communications center where 911 calls are answered Hardy “No matter how hard you try to clean up a crime scene, we’ll find evidence,” says Fairfax County Det. Derek Hardy. Hardy explained how crime scene investigators use state-of-the-art gear to analyze evidence and reconstruct crime scenes to members of the Mason District Police … Continued
‘Santa’s Ride’ brings toys to children at Fairfax Hospital
The 2010 Santa’s Ride The Fairfax County Police Motor Squad is heading up the 2011 Santa’s Ride for Children, an annual toy drive for kids at Fairfax Hospital and for those who might not have a cheerful holiday season without your help. Members of the public are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys, games, and … Continued
Police seek man who tried to enter woman’s car near Unique Thrift Store
Fairfax County Police are investigating a “suspicious event” that took place nearly three weeks ago at the Fairfax Plaza Shopping Center, 2950 Gallows Road, Merrifield, involving an intruder who tried to enter a woman’s car. That is the same shopping center where Vanessa Pham was spotted, and possibly abducted, just minutes before she was stabbed … Continued
Bus knocks down utility pole on Columbia Pike in Annandale
A 16A Metrobus crashed into a utility pole on Columbia Pike in front of Bloom at about 9:10 p.m., knocking down power lines. Columbia Pike is closed between Evergreen Lane and John Marr Drive, as there are live wires in the street. According to police, the road will remain closed for about 12 hours. There … Continued
Police seek suspect who stole car with sleeping toddler inside
Fairfax County Police from the Franconcia station are searching for a suspect involved in a kidnapping and car theft incident that took place in the 7500 block of Murillo Street in Springfield yesterday at about 4 p.m. “The suspect stole a 2006 Honda Pilot left with its engine running and a sleeping 2-year-old boy in the … Continued
Supervisor of Mason police bike team arrested for assault
Sonnenberg (photo from WUSA9) Officer Brian Sonnenberg, supervisor of the bike team at the Mason District Police Station in Annandale, has been charged with assault and battery in Prince William County. According to news reports, Prince William County Police arrested Sonnenbert after they responded to a domestic call in the 12800 block of Noltland Castle … Continued
Police report bank robbery in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Mason Police District reports a bank robbery at the Bank of America branch, at 5707 Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads at 10:13 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23. The suspect passed a note to the teller demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries. … Continued
Another bank robbery in Seven Corners
A photo of the suspect taken by a bank surveillance camera Police from the Mason District station are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Sunday, Sept. 18 in Seven Corners. Around 3:20 p.m. a man entered the TD Bank at 6198-A Arlington Blvd. and passed a note to the teller demanding money. The teller complied, … Continued
Police searching for missing autistic boy in Annandale
Fairfax County Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old autistic boy in the Annandale area tonight. Micah May was last seen around 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, at his home in the 4600 block of Logsdon Drive. He is wearing a red long-sleeved shirt with black stripes and a white collar, red running pants, and … Continued
Annandale man arrested for bank robbery
Officers from the Mason District Police Station’s Neighborhood Patrol Unit arrested a man moments after he apparently robbed an employee working at the BB&T Bank at 6120A Arlington Blvd. on Sept. 8. Montrell Richardson, 33, of 8523 Canterbury Drive, Annandale, entered the bank just before 10:30 a.m. and allegedly demanded money from a 22-year-old teller. … Continued
New mural brightens up Mason Police Station
The new mural installed in the Mason District Police Station will be a “source of pride and a source of motivation” to the officers who work there, said Commander Gun Lee, as he showed the new artwork to members of the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) last week. The artist, John Kiernan, had been a Fairfax … Continued
Any teen can get mixed up with drug abuse, parents say
In 2008, Fairfax County police busted a heroin ring in Centreville involving more than 50 teens and young adults, many of them students or former students at Westfield High School. Four youths died of overdoses. Sixteen people were convicted, with three sentenced to 20 years in prison. Two of the parents and one youth who … Continued
Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau investigating dog shooing incident
Representatives of the Fairfax County Police Department will not officially comment on the dog shooting incident in the Parklawn neighborhood Sept. 2 because the matter has been turned over to Internal Affairs for investigation. The incident has led to a huge outpouring of concern, with many in the community expressing sympathy for dog owner Tommy … Continued