<sh>Traffic Pattern Change
<bt>Effective since Aug. 25, the City of Fairfax implemented a change in traffic pattern at the intersection of Route 236 and Route 123 (Main Street and Chain Bridge Road). This change will be implemented on a 90-day trial basis.
Southbound Route 123 traffic will be prohibited from turning left onto eastbound Route 236 at all times.
Drivers who wish to travel eastbound on Main Street will be re-routed to turn right onto North Street, proceed to the intersection with West Street, then turn left onto eastbound Main Street.
Traffic counts and travel times were measured prior to the change, and additional data will be collected afterward to gauge the level of success of this action.
For more information, call 703-385-7810.
<sh>Fairfax Boy Nearly Drowns
<bt>The City of Fairfax Police are investigating a near drowning of a 13-year-old boy that occurred on Friday, Aug. 22 at approximately 1:45 p.m.
A lifeguard at the Great Oaks Community Pool, located at 3200 Beech Tree Court in Fairfax, observed a person at the bottom of the pool. The lifeguard entered the water, pulled him out and immediately began resuscitation efforts. A citizen dialed 911 and reported the possible drowning of the boy. The City of Fairfax Fire Department responded to the call and found the lifeguard performing CPR on the person. Fire and Rescue personnel took over those efforts upon their arrival. The child was then transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital.
At this time, there appears to be no signs of foul play. Detectives from the department's Criminal Investigations Divisions are investigating the incident.
<sh>Help Sought on 12 Burglaries
<bt>Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public's help in identifying the persons responsible for a series of at least 12 commercial burglaries that have occurred in the Fairfax, Centreville and Chantilly areas since April. The burglaries all occurred during the evening hours at area mini-marts and restaurants. In all cases, entry was made by breaking the door locks and breaking glass windows. In one case, a hammer was used to smash through the drywall of a business. In some of the cases, the suspects cut the power off.
Once inside, the perpetrators ransacked the businesses and stole items, including computer equipment, cameras and a credit card. In addition, more than $13,000 in phone cards over $3,600 cash was stolen.
Investigators suspect that three persons are involved in these burglaries. These suspects are described as two Asian or Latino males between 18 and 25-years-old and one Asian female between 18 and 25-years-old.
Anyone with information on these burglaries or the persons involved is asked to call Fairfax County Crime Solvers at 1-800-673-2777 or 703-691-8888. A $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information which leads to an arrest and indictment. Callers do not have to give their names or go to court.
<sh>City Government Closed Labor Day
<bt>The following Fairfax City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day: city government offices, school superintendent's office, the senior center and the general district court.
Trash and recycling collection will be on regular schedule, while CUE Bus service will be on Saturday schedule.