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Police & Fire
Fire Sprinklers Save Dog From Fairfax Blaze
Two sprinkler heads extinguished an apartment fire in Fairfax and spared a dog’s life on Wednesday, July 13. Fire officials responded to a report of an apartment fire in the 2300 block of Rolling Fork Circle and saw smoke coming from one of the units, the Fairfax County Fire Department said. The dog was the only occupant of the unit at the time of the fire, but was unharmed due to the fire sprinklers going off just in time, authorities said. The fire was extinguished by the time officials assessed the scene and no apartment occupants or firefighters were harmed, officials reported. Fire …
Politics
14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed
The Fairfax City Council voted to rename 14 local street names that have ties to Confederacy, officials said. The Council voted on these street names after a heated debate last month, WTOP reported. The City Council has not yet released the new names of the 14 streets. The street names to be renamed include: Confederate Lane Lee Highway Lee Street Mosby Road Mosby Woods Drive Old Lee Highway Raider Road Ranger Road Reb Street Scarlet Circle Singleton Circle Traveler Street Stonewall Avenue Click here for more from WTOP.
News
Fairfax Man Sentenced For Selling Meth On Darkweb: DOJ
A Virginia man was sentenced to 52 months in prison for his schemes to sell meth on the Darknet, officials reported. Tyler Pham, 39, of Fairfax, was charged after distributing between 15 and 45 kilograms of meth pills from May 2019 through December 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Pham, who was turned over to the US by Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security, advertised the pills as peach-flavored Adderall under the online alias, “addy4cheap”, authorities said. Law enforcement agents investigating Pham bought 20 controlled purchases of 767 peach tablets from “addy4cheap” on two diff…
Police & Fire
Fairfax House Fire Will Cost Family More Than Half A Million Dollars: Fire Officials
A house fire that broke out in Fairfax over the weekend will cost the victims more than $594,000 in repairs, officials said.The blaze at the 8500 block of Grigsby Drive in West Springfield was reported around 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 10. Flames were showing on the first floor and roof, with no occupants inside Fairfax County Fire and Rescue reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and no injuries were reported, authorities said.
Business
New Amazon Fresh Store Opens In Arlington
A new Amazon Fresh grocery store has opened in Arlington. It's the first location in Arlington County for the chain and is part of the company's push into Northern Virginia. The newest Amazon Fresh opened in Crystal City — 1550 Crystal Drive — on Thursday, July 7. Amazon announced its plans for the location in May. The 16,000-square-feet is open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. The newest location includes the chain's most-talked-about feature — the Just Walk Out system. If you're unfamiliar, Just Walk Out is what it sounds like. Shoppers get their groceries and can skip the check…
Obituaries
Missing Virginia Dad's Body Found In 'Suspicious' Case, Family Says
A body was found near the vehicle of a missing Fairfax dad Wednesday, July 6 — and his family says it's his. Detectives found 53-year-old Juan Ward’s car in the 8500 block of Alban Road in Newington. Soon after, a body was found. Nighthawk Investigate Services says his car was moved to that location sometime between June 27 and 29. It was not clear where it had previously been parked. "The suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and person who moved his vehicle to this location is an ongoing investigation," Nighthawk said in a Facebook post, urging those with information to reach ou…
Police & Fire
Truck Fire Stops Traffic On Outer Loop of Capital Beltway
A tractor-trailer fire stopped traffic on the outer loop of the Capital Beltway Wednesday, July 6. The fire was reported at around 4 p.m. before US-50 and Arlington Boulevard. The southbound lanes were closed. Fairfax: 495SB (Beltway Outer Loop) at Route 50: All SB lanes closed due to tractor-trailer fire. Pls use alternate route. pic.twitter.com/5wspWvhiUb — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) July 6, 2022
Obituaries
Support Surges For Family Of Virginia Motorcyclist Killed In Crash
The Fairfax community is rallying for the family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash last month. Ui "Will" Kyung Kim, 42, was speeding down the Blue Ridge Parkway on June 18 when he lost control of his bike and veered off the two-lane road, Roanoke.com said citing the National Park Service. A GoFundMe launched for his wife and kids had raised more than $65,000 as of July 5. "Will was many things to many people but above all else he was a devoted husband and exceptional father for his beloved family," the page reads. "In support of Ellyn, Vale (3), and Alice (1) who will have unimag…
Police & Fire
MD Gunman Fired At Sanitation Worker, Police During Multi-State Pursuit: Authorities (
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A 26-year-old Maryland man was arrested for leading a police pursuit across state lines into Virginia on July 4, authorities announced. Frederick Njihia fired a gun multiple times at a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission worker and a man standing next to his truck around 9:50 a.m., bringing police to the 11300 block of Hawks Ridge Terrace in Germantown, Montgomery County police said. No one was injured. A description of Nijhia's Honda Civic was broadcast. A MoCo officer spotted his car, but Nijhia shot the front tire, flattening it, police said. Police pursued the gunman's onto I-270 …
Business
Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations
Taco and tequila fans are in for a treat as a new taco restaurant begins a soft opening in Towson. Banditos Tacos and Tequila, with established locations in Federal Hill and White Marsh, will be open at their new Towson location Tuesday, June 28, as first reported by WMAR2News. The expansion does not stop there, as the popular restaurant is also setting up new locations for Fairfax and Columbia, according to their website. Inspired by Mexican street food, Banditos boasts handcrafted cocktails using tequilas and mezcal. "So, come early and stay late," its website says. "'Cause hey, a littl…
News
Dulles Airport Worker Killed Charity Founder While He Slept Next To His Wife: Report
A Virginia airport worker was arrested on accusations he killed a beloved charity founder in his own bed while sleeping next to his wife, FOX 5 reports. Joshua Danehower, 33, of Arlington, has been charged with shooting Gret Glyer, 32, while he slept next to his wife in his Fairfax home around 3 a.m. Friday, June 24, FOX 5 says citing police. Danehower was arrested Tuesday, June 28 while heading to work at Dulles International Airport, officials said Wednesday. He and Glyer were acquaintances but it was unclear how they knew each other, police said at a press conference. Glyer was the fou…
News
GoFundMe Created To Support Family Of Slain Fairfax Charity Founder
A family friend of a slain charity founder in Fairfax County has created a GoFundMe to support his wife and two young children. Police found Gret Glyer shot dead inside of his Bolton Village Court home in Fairfax just before 3 a.m. Friday. The 32-year-old's wife, Heather, their young daughter, and infant son were home at the time of the shooting, but they were unharmed, Fairfax city police said. Police are still investigating the shooting and have not said if there was a break-in at the house. Friends of Gret and his wife created a GoFundMe to cover his funeral expenses and support the f…
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