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Crime Rewind: Man Pleads Guilty in Death of Columbia Pike Jeweler

Your roundup of crime news from inside the Beltway.

Arlington

Washington Man Pleads Guilty in Shooting Death of Columbia Pike Jeweler
James Sylvester Caroline entered an Alford plea Wednesday in Arlington County Circuit Court.

Crime Reports: Robber Brandishes Knife in iPhone Theft
A boy was walking home when he was robbed by four men wearing ski masks and black clothing, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

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Arlington Police to Bike 250 Miles for Fallen Officers
The ride benefits those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Arlington Police Seek Info on Larceny Suspect
Police are asking the public for information on Daqwan Gray.

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After Boston: Police Reach Out to Event Organizers; Crystal City 5Ks to Continue
Arlington police will modify security plans for future events as necessary, according to spokesman.

Police: Alleged Sex Predator May Have Targeted Hispanic Immigrants
Miguel Angel Pinedo-Valdivia has been charged with attempted forcible sodomy, according to police.

Fire Destroys North Arlington Home; Two Hospitalized
Firefighters were called to the 2300 block of North Dinwiddie Street at about 10:40 a.m.

Police: Peeping Tom Spotted in South Arlington
Investigators so far have not located the man, according to police.

Man Struck by Train at Rosslyn Metro Station
The incident was reported Sunday morning.

Alexandria 

Officer Laboy Continues Recovery Process
The next fundraiser for the injured Alexandria police officer will be held Sunday in Kingstowne.

What Implications Does Boston Have for Marine Corps Marathon Security?
Explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday could affect security measures at Washington-area races.

Following the Boston Marathon bombing attacks this week, the city of Alexandria and race organizers have increased police presence and will close a number of roads. Trashcans will be sealed.

Falls Church 

Police: Man Arrested on Outstanding Abduction and Assault Warrant in Falls Church
Falls Church City Police update several ongoing investigations.

Police Log: Man Exposed Himself in Front of a Falls Church Motel
At about 1:15 p.m. April 9, police received a call that a man exposed himself in the 300 block of West Broad Street.

Georgetown

Body Found near Georgetown Waterfront
Kayakers discovered the body of an adult man near the Key Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Rabid Raccoon Captured in Georgetown
A raccoon bit a man over the weekend in Georgetown.

Morning masses were moved to another location to allow an investigation into the incident.


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