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Alexandria Man Killed in Kingstowne Area Crash

On Sunday, January 29 around 1:15 p.m., police responded to a crash on Kingstowne Boulevard. A 25-year-old man was driving a 2011 Ford Mustang northbound on Kingstowne Boulevard. A 77-year-old man was driving a 1994 Toyota Camry southbound on Kingstowne Boulevard. As both vehicles approached the intersection with Kingstowne Village Parkway, the 77-year-old driver attempted [...]

Armed Robbery at International Gift Store in Chantilly

A 29-year-old clerk was robbed by two masked men at the International Gift Store, 14513 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway on Sunday, January 29. Two men entered the business around 6:30 p.m., produced a knife and demanded money. The clerk complied and was not injured. The suspects escaped with jewelry, electronics and cash. The suspects were [...]

Vienna Metro Station Prepares for Construction

Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, and continuing through June, customers who use Saintsbury Drive to access the Vienna/Fairfax Metro station from Nutley Street will be rerouted. A portion of Saintsbury Drive will temporarily become a one-way street to allow for the construction of utilities and roadway widening. Detour signs will direct customers from Nutley Street to [...]

Board of Visitors Selects Dr. Ángel Cabrera as the Sixth President of George Mason University

FAIRFAX, Va., The George Mason University Board of Visitors (BOV) has unanimously selected Dr. Ángel Cabrera to serve as the next president of George Mason University.Dr. Cabrera, 44, is currently president of the Thunderbird School of Global Ma…

Police Investigate a Series of Robberies Across Two Counties

The Fairfax County Police Department, in cooperation with the Prince William County Police and the Manassas Park Police Department are investigating a series of armed robberies that have been occurring since December 29, 2011, and which involve a white female suspect. The first robbery occurred on December 29, 2011, at a Shell Gas station located [...]

Fairfax Urban Search and Rescue Team Dog Goes Missing

One of the Urban Search and Rescue Team dogs is missing and the they are seeking the public’s help. The 3-year-old black German shepherd with brown legs named Vito was last seen Thursday during a training session in Bowie, MD, near Route 301. Vito was in training to join the team when he chased a [...]

December DWI Arrests Up 12 Percent in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Police officers arrested 358 drunk drivers as part of their Safe December 2011 efforts. Of those arrested the vast majority (150) were young adults between the ages of 21 and 29. Further analysis shows that 28 were between 15 and 20 years old, 82 were 30-39, 55 were 40-49 and 43 were 50 [...]

House Fire Near George Mason Started in Chimney

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire, Saturday, December 31, 2011, at approximately 1:30 a.m., near George Mason University. The single-family home is located at 4505 Shirley Gate Road. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the garage, roof of the garage, rear, and rapidly spreading into the attic [...]

Townhouse Fire on Backlick Road Caused by Child Playing with Lighter

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a townhouse fire, January, 2, 2012, at approximately 6:40 p.m., in the Annandale area of Fairfax County. The single-family townhouse is located at 4809 Backlick Road. Firefighters saw smoke and fire coming from two basement windows on the ground level from the middle, three-story townhouse upon arrival. [...]

Boaters Discover Body Floating Near Belle Haven Marina

Police responded to the Belle Haven Marina, located at 6401 George Washington Parkway on Monday, January 2 around 9:10 a.m. for a report of a found body. Two recreational boaters discovered the body of an adult male in the river and called police. Exact cause of death will be determined by the Office of the [...]

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