Crime & Safety

Crime Rewind: Wounded Alexandria Officer Gets Sweet New Ride

A roundup of crime news from inside the Beltway.

Arlington

Saturday is Drug-Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and several Arlington County locations will serve as drop-off points.

Crime Report: Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Victim Outside Home
A 28-year-old man is accused brandished a gun at a victim outside a home, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

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Arlington Public Servants Honored at Valor Awards
Arlington’s Chamber of Commerce recently honored public servants who went above and beyond the call of duty in the 31st Annual Valor Awards.

Police Report Indecent Exposure in Crystal City
Arlington police have made an arrest in an incident in which a man is accused of exposing himself near a food court at the Crystal City Shops.

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Officials also increase dollars available for overtime pay for the Sheriff's Office.

Alexandria

Officer Laboy Returns Home to a Surprise
The Alexandria police officer who was shot in the head Feb. 27 returned home and found a sweet new ride.


May includes National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, National Police Week.


No injuries were reported following an incident that closed Mount Vernon Avenue.

Falls Church

Bicycle Thefts up in Falls Church City
Police suggest bicyclists register their bikes with the department to aid in the recovery of the stolen bicycles.

Police Log: Police Find Marijuana on Man Who Turned Himself in for Grand Larceny
A 27-year-old Annandale man turned himself into Falls Church City Police on April 21 to face grand larceny charges. While he was turning himself in, police reportedly found marijuana in his pocket.

Bomb Threat in Merrifield Lands Herndon Man in Jail
Fairfax County Police said man called bomb threat in by telephone.

Georgetown

FBI: Washington National Cathedral 'Most Wanted' Teacher in Custody
Eric Justin Toth, an FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive, is in FBI custody in Nicaragua.


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