Crime in 2017: Fewer robberies, sex offenses and car thefts; more assaults
Assaults increased in 2017 in the Richmond Highway area while murders, robberies, sex assaults and car thefts all decreased.
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Superstreet design ruled out for two major Route 1 interesections
VDOT has decided to go with a traditional intersection design rather than a "superstreet" design for two intersections affected by the Route 1 widening project.
Police: West Potomac baseball players investigated for alleged hazing, sexual abuse
The police confirmed Tuesday that the criminal investigation into players on the West Potomac baseball team involves allegations of hazing and sexual abuse.
“Person of interest” in Moussa murder to face trial on assault charge
A juvenile "person of interest" in the murder of Jholie Moussa will face trial for allegedly strangling her in an incident prior to her disappearance.
Police searching for missing girl from Richmond Highway area
The Fairfax County Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl from the Richmond Highway area considered to be in danger.
Community meeting on Richmond Highway widening is Wednesday
The next community meeting on the project to widen Route 1 between Hybla Valley and Fort Belvoir will be this Wednesday at Mount Vernon High School.
Investigators unable to pinpoint cause of Mount Vernon Antique Center fire
Investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the Christmas night fire that destroyed the Mount Vernon Antique Center.
Original Mount Vernon High School community meeting is next week
Supervisor Dan Storck and the development team master planning the original Mount Vernon High School property will be holding an open house April 5.
Local computer repair gurus join forces, form new business
Two local computer repair experts, including a business owner who lost his shop in the Mount Vernon Antique Center fire, have combined operations.
Police blotter: Teen robbed by men in masks near Arlington Drive
A boy walking in the Hybla Valley area was assaulted and robbed by two men in ski masks Sunday, according to Monday's Fairfax County Police blotter.