All articles tagged with #fairfax county
Originally Published 15 days ago — by WTOP
Four candidates—Russell Brooks, Garrett McGuire, Carla Bustillos, and Joy McManus—are competing in a firehouse primary to fill the vacant House District 17 seat in Fairfax County, Virginia, with voting scheduled for Sunday at three locations and online registration available until Saturday; the winner will face the Republican nominee in a January special election.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by WTOP
A Christmas morning car crash on I-495 in Fairfax County, Virginia, resulted in two deaths and six injuries when a minivan collided with a pickup truck. The incident remains under investigation.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by WTOP
Fairfax County police and the U.S. Secret Service discovered 20 credit card skimming devices at various stores during a pre-holiday operation, warning shoppers to be vigilant and check for suspicious devices to prevent theft of personal and financial information.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hill
James Walkinshaw, a Democrat and former chief of staff to Gerry Connolly, won the special election for Virginia's Fairfax County seat, narrowing the Republican majority in the House to 219-213, which could impact key votes this year.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NASA Watch
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposed the proposed relocation of the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian, citing concerns over the extensive and resource-intensive process of moving the shuttle to Houston, and the KeepTheShuttle organization is actively working to block the relocation through local, state, and federal efforts.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by WTOP
Over $13 million in federal funding for Fairfax County Public Schools has been frozen pending review by the U.S. Department of Education, potentially impacting programs for multilingual students and teacher development, prompting concerns from district leaders about disruptions to planned educational services.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 5 DC
Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested in Fairfax County, Virginia, for violating conditions of release and resisting arrest. The 40-year-old, who had a notable basketball career with several NBA teams, has faced multiple legal issues since retiring from the sport. He is currently being held on bond.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WTOP
A teenage boy was killed in a shooting in the McNair area of Fairfax County, prompting a heavy police presence and a search for the suspect, who knew the victim. The shooting occurred after a dispute among three young people, with the suspect pulling a firearm and shooting at least three rounds, hitting one teenager who later died. Another teenager was shot at but not struck. The suspect, described as wearing all black, is being searched for by detectives, and Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School was briefly placed on lockdown as a precaution.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 5 DC
Police in Fairfax County are seeking the community's assistance in locating multiple suspects involved in a shooting that left a 12-year-old child injured. The incident occurred in the 4600 block of North Chambliss Street in Lincolnia, and the suspects fled the scene in a white BMW. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, but there is no immediate threat to the public. The injured child was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are actively investigating the case and urging residents to provide any video footage or information related to the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTOP
A former Fairfax County police officer, Sgt. Wesley Shifflett, has been indicted by a special grand jury on charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless discharge of a firearm for fatally shooting an unarmed man suspected of shoplifting outside the Tysons Corner Center mall in Virginia. This comes after an initial grand jury declined to indict Shifflett earlier this year. The special grand jury was requested by Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano, who believes there is probable cause that Shifflett committed a crime. Shifflett was fired by the department after the shooting. An arraignment has been set for October 20.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJLA
A Fairfax County firefighter has been diagnosed with cancer after the loss of two colleagues, prompting the firefighters union to proactively screen their members for the disease.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC4 Washington
A driver was arrested after shooting at another car on Interstate 66 in Fairfax County, Virginia, injuring one person. The incident occurred when a white Honda began shooting at a black Honda, causing both cars to pull over near the Centreville exit. The injured person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the incident and asking for any witnesses or information to come forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTOP
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Virginia is experiencing a surge in kennel cough among its dogs, attributed to the increased number of dogs and longer stays. The shelter is seeking public assistance through adoption, fostering, and postponing surrenders. Adopting cats and other pets can free up staff time for symptomatic dogs, while fostering large dogs for two weeks is encouraged. Pet owners are asked to delay surrendering dogs and find direct rehoming options if possible. The shelter is implementing cleaning protocols and monitoring symptoms, but the infections are not transmissible to humans or other animals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTOP
Two people were shot dead and two juveniles were stabbed in a Fairfax County apartment complex in Virginia. The police believe that all the people involved had convened for a "specific reason," some from outside Fairfax County. Detectives recovered a bag filled with narcotics and a knife from the scene. The investigation is still in its initial stages, and anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJLA
A Florida man was caught trespassing at a preschool in McLean, Virginia, and claimed he was headed to the CIA. Fairfax County police recovered an AK-47 and another firearm from his vehicle. The man has been charged with felony possession of a firearm on school property.