Jury Convicts Former Officer In Death of Unarmed Suspect
Guilty of reckless handling of firearm; not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
On Friday, Oct. 4, a jury made up of eight women and four men convicted former FCPD Sergeant Wesley Shifflett, 36, of reckless handling of a firearm, related to the shooting death of Timothy McCree Johnson, 37, on February 22, 2023. The jury found him not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Urgent Concerns about Ongoing Purge of Voter Rolls
Letter from U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly to Gov. Glenn Younkin about voting roll purges is shared with readers of the Connection:
Music, Children’s Activities, Parade, Pets and Awards
32nd annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 19.
Come one, come all – the 32nd annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Historic Centreville Park. The free event is at 5714 Mount Gilead Road (off Braddock Road, across Route 29 from the IHOP) and offers fun activities for the entire family.
Hundreds of Seniors Competed in Senior Olympics
Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to hundreds of seniors competing in five and 10-year age groups in the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.
ACPD Engages Community
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) Community Engagement Division has already been busy the first week of October engaging the community through two Coffee With A Cop events on Oct. 2 as well as an Essentials Drive on Oct. 4.
Arlington National Cemetery's Southern Expansion Project
The Arlington National Cemetery Southern Expansion project will enable the Army to continue the honored tradition of laying to rest our veterans well into the future.
Vote to Support Tax Relief for Military Families
On the ballot this year, Virginians will have the opportunity to vote for a constitutional amendment to provide equitable tax relief to surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.
Supervisors Honor Karla Bruce
One Fairfax Policy: Former Chief Equity Officer has 25 years of impactful service.
Karla Bruce honored
The GW Memorial Parkway Needs Attention
GW Parkway
Arrest in Worldgate Shooting
Worldgate Shooting
Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music
48th annual celebration is Saturday, Oct. 12.
Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music
Walker Road Bridge Replacement Coming
Safety concerns on the bridge approaches and road speed?
Safety concerns on the bridge approaches and road speed?
Three Appointed to RCC Board in Reston
Three Appointed to RCC Board
Hospital Project Underway in Franconia
Officials break ground for full-sized hospital in growing area.
Hospital Project Underway in Franconia
Orange Hunt Celebrates 50 years
Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.
Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.
Historical Marker Unveiled and Dedicated
Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.
Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.
‘In Darkness There Is Light’
APD dedicates suicide awareness plaque.
APD dedicates suicide awareness plaque.
Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.
Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.