Police and Fire News

Police blotter: Mess left on man’s bed after burglary

man returning home to his Woodlawn-area apartment found a bizarre burglary scene in his unit, police said Wednesday.

Police blotter: Man surrenders after firing shots inside apartment

A scary incident Saturday morning ended without injuries after a man allegedy started firing a handgun inside an apartment near Lockheed Boulevard.

Fire damages new hotel on Richmond Highway

A two-alarm fire damaged a new hotel on Richmond Highway on Friday evening, forcing evacuation of all guests but resulting in no injuries.

Police auditor says use of force justified in shooting of dog

The Fairfax County Independent Police Auditor has cleared an officer who shot a pit bull during an arrest of a suspect last year near South Kings Highway.

Police blotter: Man stabbed during assault on Pole Road

A man walking down Pole Road on Wednesday evening suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being assaulted and stabbed, according to police.

Ex-boyfriend charged in death of Jholie Moussa

The Fairfax County Police announced Thursday afternoon that they have made an arrest in the murder of 16-year-old Jholie Moussa.

Cameron Elementary teacher charged with soliciting minor online

A Cameron Elementary School teacher was arrested last week and charged with five felony counts of using a communication system for crimes against children.

Police arrest man accused of exposing himself in church parking lot

A Richmond Highway-area man is facing multiple charges after allegedly exposing himself to a woman in a church parking lot on Saturday morning. Jamie Martinez Perez was arrested