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Woman Sexually Assaulted, Struck With Box Cutter During Assault At VA Mall: Police Woman Sexually Assaulted, Struck With Box Cutter During Assault At VA Mall: Police
Woman Sexually Assaulted, Struck With Box Cutter During Assault At VA Mall: Police A woman shopping at a Virginia mall was sexually assaulted and hit with a box cutter during a violent incident in Arlington, police say. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night, officers were called to the 1900 block of South Bell Street where there was a report of a woman who was attacked while walking in the Crystal City Shops. It is alleged that an unknown suspect armed with a box cutter demanded cash and stole the woman's cellphone. He then took her to a secluded area, sexually assaulted her, and struck her with the weapon, which resulted in a cut. The victim was able to escape the …

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by Zak Failla
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Driver Sodomized Woman He Picked Up From Virginia Nightclub In Ride From Hell: Police Driver Sodomized Woman He Picked Up From Virginia Nightclub In Ride From Hell: Police
Driver Sodomized Woman He Picked Up From Virginia Nightclub In Ride From Hell: Police The man who gave a woman a ride from hell outside a nightclub in Virginia last month is facing charges for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting her, the Arlington Police Department announced. Arlington's Julio Basurto was being held behind bars after he was arrested and charged with abduction and forcible sodomy for an incident in May. Basurto was not operating as a ride share driver or in any "for-hire status" the time of the incident Sunday, May 21, police said. The woman left a Clarendon Boulevard nightclub in the early morning hours and was approached by Basurto, who offered her …

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Woman Stabbed To Death By Roommate In Virginia During Argument Police ID Woman Stabbed To Death By Roommate In Virginia During Argument
Police ID Woman Stabbed To Death By Roommate In Virginia During Argument New information has been released following Monday morning's fatal stabbing in Arlington. Juneteenth got off to a bloody start when officers from the Arlington Police Department were called shortly before 5 a.m. to investigate a fatal domestic incident in Ballston-Virginia Square. POLICE ACTIVITY: Just prior to 5 a.m., police responded to the report of a stabbing in the 3400 block of Washington Boulevard. An adult female was pronounced deceased on scene. One subject, an adult male, has been detained. pic.twitter.com/XQRMRoGgHQ — ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) June 19, 2023 The inve…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Parental Fight: Police ID Mom Charged With Assault In Virginia Elementary School Altercation Parental Fight: Police ID Mom Charged With Assault In Virginia Elementary School Altercation
Parental Fight: Police ID Mom Charged With Assault In Virginia Elementary School Altercation A fight between two moms that broke out at an Arlington elementary school led to charges against one, authorities said. Katerine Gonzalez, 32, and one other woman began fighting during an event at Oakridge Elementary School on 24th Street S. around 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 8, a spokesperson with the Arlington Police Department said. The women were separated before police came and no significant injuries were reported. One of the women, identified by police as the victim, responded to the Office of the Magistrate, completed a criminal complaint and a warrant for Assault and Batter…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Sporting Leather Jacket Wanted Following Sunday Morning Shooting In VA: Police Motorcyclist Sporting Leather Jacket Wanted Following Sunday Morning Shooting In VA: Police
Motorcyclist Sporting Leather Jacket Wanted Following Sunday Morning Shooting In VA: Police An early-morniing Arlington shooting is under investigation on Sunday, according to the police. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, members of the Arlington Police Department were called to the a parking lot in the 3000 block of Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon, where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was treated and rushed to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. His condition was not available on Sunday afternoon. According to police, the initial investigation found that the victim - whose name has not been released - and shooter were involved…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Being Pursued By Police In VA Dies After Shooting Himself In Rideshare Vehicle: PD Man Being Pursued By Police In VA Dies After Shooting Himself In Rideshare Vehicle: PD
Man Being Pursued By Police In VA Dies After Shooting Himself In Rideshare Vehicle: PD A death investigation has been launched in Arlington after a man in his 20s fleeing from police shot himself in the back of a rideshare vehicle, police say. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, the Arlington Police Department were advised of a Virginia State Police pursuit after a suspect made his way to the Clarendon neighborhood and fled his vehicle on foot. Officers patrolling the area later spotted the suspect getting into the backseat of a rideshare, which was stopped by police at the intersection of 10th Street North and North Edgewood Street, at which point a weapon was disc…

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by Zak Failla
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94-Year-Old Man Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Young Children In Arlington: Police 94-Year-Old Man Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Young Children In Arlington: Police
94-Year-Old Man Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Young Children In Arlington: Police A 94-year-old Arlington man is facing charges for a pair of sexual abuse allegations involving children dating back to 1999, authorities announced. Adolfo Zambrano was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery, the Arlington Police Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 22, following an investigation into claims of an assault earlier this month. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, investigators were advised of an assault that had happened earlier in the afternoon, allegedly involving Zambrano and a young child. According to police, a witness observed a sus…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen On Teen Violence: One Dead, One Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Alexandria: Police Teen On Teen Violence: One Dead, One Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Alexandria: Police
Teen On Teen Violence: One Dead, One Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Alexandria: Police One teenager is dead and a second is facing a weapon charge in Alexandria following a fatal late-night shooting on Friday night. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, officers from the Arlington Police Department were called to the 4600 block of Kenmore Avenue to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, police say that officers discovered one victim, a 17-year-old, non-city resident whose name has not been released, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital by first responders, where he was later pronounced dead. The investigation…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Implicated In Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia, Police Say Maryland Man Implicated In Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia, Police Say
Maryland Man Implicated In Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia, Police Say A convicted felon from Maryland is facing charges in Virginia following an incident that led to an officer-involved shooting in Arlington, authorities announced. Charles County resident El-Amin Mutee, 44, of Waldorf has been charged by police in Arlington with brandishing and felon in possession of a firearm, police in Arlington said on Saturday, Oct. 15. Police say that shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, officers from the Arlington Police Department responded to the 21000 block of Shirlington Road, where there were reports of multiple shots fired. Upon arrival, investigators sai…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say
Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say DC Deputy Mayor Chris Geldart has resigned amid an investigation into an alleged assault outside a Virginia gym over a car door ding, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday, Oct. 12.  Geldart, 53, who serves as deputy mayor for public safety and justice in DC, was accused of assault and battery last week, according to the Arlington Police Department. Bowser stated that Kevin Donahue, who has previously served as Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, will assume leadership of the Deputy Mayor's Office until a new candidate is tabbed for the position. "I'm saddened to say that I have acce…

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by Zak Failla
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Deputy DC Mayor Charged In Virginia Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say Deputy DC Mayor Charged In Virginia Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say
Deputy DC Mayor Charged In Virginia Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say A deputy mayor in Washington, DC is facing charges for an alleged assault over a car door ding outside an Arlington gym, according to multiple reports. Christopher Geldart, 53, who serves as deputy mayor for public safety and justice in DC, was accused of assault and battery, according to the Arlington Police Department. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said that Geldart will be on personal leave from his job as the charges are investigated by the agency. Investigators say that Geldart and his family were leaving Gold’s Gym in the 3900 block of Wilson Boulevard at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Saturd…

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by Zak Failla