Police blotter: June 25-29
The following crimes were reported by the Mount Vernon District police station between June 25 and June 29.
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Local Afghan restaurant again makes exclusive Yelp list
For the second year in a row, Afghan Bistro in Springfield was the only area establishment to make Yelp's “Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.”
County looking into possibility of promoting Richmond Highway on water towers
Supervisors McKay and Storck have asked county to look into the feasibility of painting or wrapping local water towers to compliment the Embark initiative.
Police ID man who died after apparent mental health episode at home off Telegraph Road
A man suffering from an apparent mental and/or medical crisis became unresponsive Tuesday after police responded to call from a home near Telegraph Road.
Man charged with sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl at Fort Hunt Park
The U.S. Park Police arrested a 20-year-old man last week in connection with a sexual assault against a 12-year-old girl at Fort Hunt Park on June 13.
Workhouse Quad gets final touch-ups before major fireworks show
The Workhouse Arts Center is wrapping up construction on its central Quad just in time for the Workhouse Fireworks 2018 festivities this weekend.
Hibachi Grill Buffet closed, replacement may already be on way
The Hibachi Grill Buffet in Hybla Valley has closed, but it appears a replacement buffet restaurant is already in the works for the same location.
Occoquan Regional Park celebrates grand reopening
Occoquan Regional Park held its grand reopening Saturday, with visitors joining political dignitaries and community leaders in commemorating the event.
City of Alexandria now has its own “Richmond Highway”
The Alexandria City Council has voted to change the name of a short stretch of U.S. 1 inside the city from Jefferson Davis Highway to "Richmond Highway."
Muddy Hole Farm Park entrance and parking lot closed next week
The parking lot and entrance to Muddy Hole Farm Park will be closed to vehicular traffic next week for milling and paving operations.