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Arrest in 1991 Cold Case Rape Series
The Arlington County Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is announced the arrest of a suspect in a cold case rape series.
Vienna Police Highlights: Nov. 25, 2020 – Dec. 3, 2020
Vienna Police Highlights: Nov. 25, 2020 – Dec. 3, 2020
Springfield, Lorton Crime and Public Safety Roundups
Springfield, Lorton Crime and Public Safety Roundups
Fairfax County Police Patrol on Bikes to Enhance Community Relations
Neighborhood Patrol Units are in every district.
The boots on the ground for the Fairfax County Police Department include the numerous bicycle squads cruising throughout the county, keeping communities safe while interacting with the public on a daily basis.
Opinion: Commentary: Legalizing Pot
When settlers to the Virginia colony in the seventeenth century discovered that they would not be able to walk about and pick up gold as some had been led to believe, they had to look around to find a way to make the colony economically sustainable.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Springfield Investigated
A 63-year-old man died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred around 12:05 a.m. Nov. 15 near the intersection of Loisdale Road and Loisdale Court in Springfield.
Detectives Investigate Three Shootings in Fairfax County
Major Crimes Detectives continue to investigate three shootings that have occurred over 36 hours on Nov. 10 and 11.
Montgomery County Council Enacts “Ban the Box” Bill
Last week, the Montgomery County Council unanimously enacted Bill 35-20, Human Rights and Civil Liberties - Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards – Amendments, which aims to help prevent workplace discrimination by prohibiting background checks prior to the extension of a conditional offer of employment and preventing inquiries into certain types of arrests and convictions.
Vienna Police Highlights: Nov. 6 – Nov. 12, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Nov. 6 – Nov. 12, 2020.
Opinion: Commentary: Time for Being Thankful
Next week is the formal day set aside for thanksgiving.
Phishing Scam Results in Arrest
A registered sex offender is facing charges after unlawfully accessing Snapchat accounts belonging to several local high school students.
Arson Arrest in Potomac House Fire
Around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, first-arriving firefighters on Korman Drive in the Bedfordshire neighborhood of Potomac encountered a car on fire in the driveway and smoke coming from the house.
Matrix, Sunlight Discussed at Fairfax County Public Safety Committee
Community, advocacy groups and police give more than 2,500 suggestions on police reform; Governor signs reform bills from special session
Police reform includes improving morale for police officers.
Vienna Police Highlights: Oct. 23 – Oct. 29, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Oct. 23 – Oct. 29, 2020.
Opinion: Commentary: Building Trust in our Police Officers
This column, number two of three columns, focuses on reforms to Virginia’s policing practices, legislation I helped craft with Senator Mamie Locke.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Making Herndon Welcoming to All
A group of concerned citizens in town has come together to do our part to make our community welcoming for everyone.
Vienna Police Highlights Oct. 16 – Oct. 22, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Oct. 16 – Oct. 22, 2020.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Noisy in Mount Vernon; More Noise Coming?
If you spent anytime out on the patio in Mount Vernon this summer, I'm sure you've heard the loud, obnoxious cars and motorcycles with modified exhaust systems and screaming, roaring engines that pierce the serenity of our peaceful neighborhoods, ("Mount Vernon Serenity Cut Short By Noisy Tailpipes," Mount Vernon Gazette, 10/8/2020).
Obituary: Bernard ‘Bernie’ Cohen
Trailblazing attorney dies at 86
In 1963, Bernie Cohen was barely out of law school, practicing on King Street in Alexandria and doing pro bono work for the American Civil Liberties Union.
Agenda Alexandria Civilian Review of Law Enforcement
Agenda Alexandria will be hosting an online discussion of civilian review of law enforcement in Alexandria at noon on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.