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Rash of Armed Robberies in Hybla Valley

Roundups

News roundups and information regarding events in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Arlington Crime Report April 3

Information on crimes reported in Arlington.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from March 28 to April 3.

Dangerous Weapons or Child’s Play?

Police warn public about replica firearms.

It was shortly before midnight when City of Fairfax police rushed to an apartment complex after receiving a report of a man there carrying a gun. He’d already pointed his weapon at several people when officers confronted him, had him drop the gun and arrested him. This incident happened awhile ago, and the weapon turned out to be a replica of a long-barreled, semiautomatic rifle.

Three Decades Behind Bars

Man sentenced in killing of Centreville handyman.

When criminals targeted the home of a wealthy Centreville man, two years ago, their motive was money — they planned to rob him and leave. Murder wasn’t on the horizon. But when the homeowner’s handyman, Jose Cardona, tried to stop them, he paid with his life.