Police arrest juveniles for vape shop burglaries
A heavy police presence shattered the calm of a quiet street in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale on Tuesday morning. Armed with a search warrant, police found evidence in a home on Bradley Circle tying a juvenile to burglaries at nine vape shops, said Det. Courtney Young of the Mason Police District.
Police: Fairfax man charged for showing knife, threatening restaurant staff
Fairfax City police have formally announced the arrest of a man accused of brandishing a knife at a local restaurant yesterday (Monday). Hadi Abboud, a 23-year-old Fairfax resident, was taken into custody around 12:30 p.m., shortly after police responded to the Saba Yemeni Restaurant at 3900 Pickett Road. Abboud,...
A Piece of Alexandria’s Past You Can Hang on Your Tree
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s history lovers have a new treasure to add to their holiday traditions. The 2025 Historic Alexandria Holiday Ornament is here, and this year’s design shines a light on one of the city’s most intriguing and long-buried chapters: the Alexandria Canal, which once connected the waterfront to...
Unraveling the Mystery of Adult Student Drivers in Fairfax
A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the prevalence of student driver stickers in the area, particularly those driven by adults. The original poster, who recently moved from Dallas, expressed confusion over the number of these stickers seen around town. The post has since generated a variety of...
Fare Evasion Stop Leads to Gun Arrest Near Silver Spring Metro
A fare evasion stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun and the arrest of an adult male near the Silver Spring Metro station on Tuesday evening, according to 3rd District Commander Captain Jason Cokinos. According to Cokinos, around 7:30 p.m. on December 2, officers from the Montgomery County...
Suspect in DC shooting of 2 National Guard members formally charged with murder
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, appeared in court remotely from a hospital.
Dog dies after being set on fire in Prince George’s County, officials say
PRINCE GEORGE'S CO., Md. - Police and fire officials are investigating the death of a dog that was reportedly set ablaze in Prince George's County on Tuesday. Police say there were multiple 911 calls made just after 6:35 p.m. on Dec. 1 by witnesses in the area of Cross Street and Pumphrey Drive in Forestville, Md.
Maryland person dies in early morning head-on crash in DC
D.C. police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Tuesday morning.
6 U.S. Cities Where Fear of Crime Has Increased the Fastest Since 2020
Something shifted in America after 2020. While actual crime statistics tell one story, the perception of safety in our cities has taken a different turn entirely. Residents across the country report feeling less secure walking their neighborhoods at night, even in areas where police data shows crime rates holding...
Intense Debate: Several Suspects Sought for Violent Robbery in a Southeast DC Store
WJLA - 11/28/2025 04:11:04 PM. A few days ago, a violent robbery took place in a Southeast D.C. store, which has been the subject of much discussion in recent days. The Metropolitan Police Department is actively seeking information leading to the arrest of the suspects involved and is offering a $1,000 reward. The...

















