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Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Herndon police reports from Jan. 18-24.

Commentary: Putting an End to Domestic Violence in Fairfax County

Domestic violence is the leading cause of homicide in Fairfax County.

Commentary: Justice for Juveniles

I often quote from papers written by the staff of the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis; they provide the most fact-based, nonpartisan, clear analysis of key issues facing Virginians (http://www.thecommonwealthinstitute.org/).

Commentary: Legislation Combats Sex Trafficking

On July 1, legislation that I sponsored, HB1964, went into effect. This new law is Virginia’s first stand-alone human trafficking statute and creates stricter penalties for traffickers, greater protections for sex trafficking victims, and provides needed tools for prosecutors and law enforcement to stop human trafficking in Virginia.

Arlington: A Panhandler’s Story

After a year of trading on “vet” status, panhandler goes to jail

Everyone noticed the young man who limped along the median running down the center of Glebe Road.

Commentary: Changing Society’s Perception of Sexual Assault

Recently, headlines across the country involved another sexual assault tragedy. This time at the University of Virginia. While a great deal of controversy surrounds this latest story, it is important to not lose sight of the fact that stories of sexual assault are filling our newspapers all too regularly.

Two Sentenced for Bank Robberies

Alphonso Stoddard, 59, of Forest Heights, Md., and James McNeal, 63, of Hyattsville, Md., were sentenced today to life in prison and 15 years in prison, respectively, for conspiracy to commit bank robbery, armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

Editorial: Case Closed. Why the Secrecy?

No reason for police to exercise "blanket" approach, shielding every document in every case.

Connection readers know that we respect and appreciate our public safety professionals.

Woman Convicted of Tax and Wire Fraud

Fair Oaks tax preparer filed false returns with the IRS.

Thuy Tien Le, 40, pleaded guilty last week in federal court to preparing false income tax returns and committing wire fraud.

Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence

There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.

Herndon High Graduate Jimmy McLaughlin Dies from Fatal Fall

While stationed in South Korea, McLaughlin dies in elevator accident at age 28.

Jimmy McLaughlin, 2006 Herndon High School graduate, died after falling more than 120 feet down an elevator shaft at a South Korean hotel.

Drinkwater, Pelegrin Honored

Sully names Officers of Month.

The Sully District Police Station and its Citizens Advisory Committee have recognized two Officers of the Month for April. They are Sgt. Justin Drinkwater and Auxiliary Officer Antonio Pelegrin.

Commentary: Small But Needed Step in the Right Direction

Why raising the felony larceny threshold to $500 is an important step in Virginia?

Fairfax County launches ‘Make the Call’ campaign.

News Briefs: Centreville and Chantilly

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Obituary: William ‘Smokey’ Stover

Former Arlington Chief of Police dies at 89.

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‘It Never Goes Away’

Survivors of domestic violence share stories of those lost.

Opinion: Commentary: Supporting Immigrant Families, Community

Comprehensive change — not one-time funding — needed to support Fairfax County immigrant families and community members.

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