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Arlington County Fire Department

Bomb Squad Evacuates Pentagon City Mall Over Suspicious Vehicle Bomb Squad Evacuates Pentagon City Mall Over Suspicious Vehicle
Bomb Squad Evacuates Pentagon City Mall Over Suspicious Vehicle An Arlington mall was evacuated and a vehicle owner issued a banning notice after a weekend incident. The bomb squad was called to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City mall around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, over a parked, unoccupied suspicious vehicle, the sheriff's office said. As a precaution during the preliminary investigation, mall security personnel evacuated the Fashion Centre. Members of the Arlington County Fire Department’s Bomb Squad responded to the scene, cleared the vehicle and determined there was no credible threat.  The evacuation was subsequently lifted.  Durin…
Body Recovered From Potomac River Near Key Bridge In DC (DEVELOPING) Body Recovered From Potomac River Near Key Bridge In DC (DEVELOPING)
Body Recovered From Potomac River Near Key Bridge In DC (Developing) An investigation has been launched after a body was recovered from the Potomac River on Wednesday, according to DC Fire and EMS officials. First responders were called to a stretch of the water north of Key Bridge shortly after noon on March 13, where there was a report made about a body in the river. Water rescue assignment Potomac River north of Key Bridge. Report of someone in the water. Land and water units investigating #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 13, 2024 Officials say that what started as a water rescue turned into a recovery after the body was found. It is …
Mugshot Of Accused Arlington Ambulance Thief Released Mugshot Of Accused Arlington Ambulance Thief Released
Mugshot Of Accused Arlington Ambulance Thief Released Police have released the mugshot of a man who they say led a police pursuit in a stolen ambulance and hitting several cars in the process over the weekend in Arlington. Darell T. Caldwell, 30, of Brandywine, MD, is facing federal charges after switching from a pickup truck to an ambulance in leading a pursuit and crashing multiple times along I-395 in Arlington, authorities said. Trouble began for Caldwell around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, when Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-66 near the 74 mile marker, State Police said.  T…
Federal Charges For Man Who Led I-395 Pursuit, Caused 13 Crashes In Stolen Ambulance: Police Federal Charges For Man Who Led I-395 Pursuit, Caused 13 Crashes In Stolen Ambulance: Police
Federal Charges For Man Who Led I-395 Pursuit, Caused 13 Crashes In Stolen Ambulance: Police A Maryland man is facing federal charges after switching from a pickup truck to an ambulance in leading a pursuit and crashing multiple times along I-395 in Arlington, authorities said. Trouble began for Darell T. Caldwell, 30, of Brandywine, MD, around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, when Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-66 near the 74 mile marker, State Police said.  The truck, which had been reported stolen out of Falls Church, VA, fled the scene. The driver of the other vehicle involved in this crash was transported to a n…
Murder Suspect Busted With Drugs During Bust In Arlington, Police Say Murder Suspect Busted With Drugs During Bust In Arlington, Police Say
Murder Suspect Busted With Drugs During Bust In Arlington, Police Say An Arlington man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a homeless man who was found killed inside an apartment in the Buckingham neighborhood earlier this week, police announced. James Ray Williams, 40, is facing murder and other charges following an investigation by the Arlington County Police Department into the death of 28-year-old Sean Bowman, who was found dead inside an apartment by a maintenance worker on Tuesday, March 28. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, first responders were dispatched to the 100 block of North Thomas Street to conduct a reported welfare check. Ac…
Police ID Dead Body Found In Arlington Apartment By Maintenance Worker Police ID Dead Body Found In Arlington Apartment By Maintenance Worker
Police ID Dead Body Found In Arlington Apartment By Maintenance Worker New details have been released by the Arlington County Police Department after a homeless man was found killed in the Buckingham neighborhood earlier this week. Investigators have identified Sean Bowman, 28, who has no fixed address, as the victim who was found by a maintenance worker on Tuesday, March 28 inside an area apartment unit. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, first responders were dispatched to the 100 block of North Thomas Street to conduct a reported welfare check. According to officials, a maintenance worker entered an apartment and found a man, now identified as Bowman, u…
Maintenance Worker Makes Grisly Discovery At Arlington Apartment: Police Maintenance Worker Makes Grisly Discovery At Arlington Apartment: Police
Maintenance Worker Makes Grisly Discovery At Arlington Apartment: Police Police in Arlington are investigating an apparent homicide in the Buckingham neighborhood, authorities announced. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, first responders were dispatched to the 100 block of North Thomas Street to conduct a reported welfare check. According to officials, a maintenance worker entered an apartment and found a man unresponsive inside, prompting the emergency call. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Arlington County Fire Department paramedics. The initial investigation determined that the victim suffered upper body trauma, though his name and age a…
First Responders Rescue Person Struck By Metro Train In Arlington First Responders Rescue Person Struck By Metro Train In Arlington
First Responders Rescue Person Struck By Metro Train In Arlington One person was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a train in Arlington, officials say. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, members of the Arlington County Fire Department were called to the Crystal City Metro station for a report of a person who had been hit by a train. The ACFD is assisting @wmata with an incident at the Crystal City station. https://t.co/JoZp9JmFwL pic.twitter.com/DCC4i3aVan — Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) March 10, 2023 Upon arrival, firefighters found one person underneath a train, conscious and alert after the strike. …
Arlington Arsonist With Saudi Arabia Ties Charged In Apartment Fire, Officials Say Arlington Arsonist With Saudi Arabia Ties Charged In Apartment Fire, Officials Say
Arlington Arsonist With Saudi Arabia Ties Charged In Apartment Fire, Officials Say An electrical engineer from Arlington with apparent ties to Saudi Arabia is facing arson charges for setting an intentional fire on the balcony at an area apartment building, authorities announced. Sami Kasawat, 33, has been charged with one count each of arson and endangering other people or property following an incident over the weekend, according to the Arlington County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Office on Monday, Jan. 30. Shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, crews from the Arlington County Fire Department responded to the 5500 block of Columbia Pike, where there was a repor…
Small Fire At Pentagon City Metro Station Sparks Smoke Concerns, Temporary Train Suspensions Small Fire At Pentagon City Metro Station Sparks Smoke Concerns, Temporary Train Suspensions
Small Fire At Pentagon City Metro Station Sparks Smoke Concerns, Temporary Train Suspensions Some trains were temporarily delayed or nearly canceled between the Reagan Washington National Airport and Arlington Cemetery due to a smoke fire at the Pentagon City station in Arlington that led to a smoky situation. Crews from the Arlington County Fire Department responded to the station shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, where there was a report of smoke in the building, officials said. UPDATED: Blue Line Delay: Single tracking btwn Arlington Cemetery and National Airport bypassing Pentagon City due to fire department activity. Shuttles requested. — Metrorail Info (@Metror…
Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Virginia Church, Officials Say Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Virginia Church, Officials Say
Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Virginia Church, Officials Say An early morning fire that broke out over the weekend in Virginia is proven costly for an Arlington congregation facing a million-dollar bill. Shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, multiple fire agencies responded to a reported structure fire at Mount Olivet Methodist Church in the 1500 block of North Glebe Road, according to the Arlington County Fire Department. #Alert: Units are on scene of a 2 alarm fire in the 1500 BLK of N. Glebe Rd. The fire has been knocked down and units are in the process of overhauling. pic.twitter.com/OBtSozuDBH — Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVa…
Driver Pulled From Car, Hospitalized In Nasty Arlington Crash: Fire Officials Driver Pulled From Car, Hospitalized In Nasty Arlington Crash: Fire Officials
Driver Pulled From Car, Hospitalized In Nasty Arlington Crash: Fire Officials Police shut down northbound lanes of the George Washington Parkway Thursday evening, June 2, as authorities investigate a serious crash. Rescue crews rushed one woman to the hospital.  The wreck happened at 5:30 p.m. just north of N. Glebe Road on the parkway, the Arlington County Fire Department tweeted. Firefighters cut a woman out of her car, but her condition is unclear.  Police haven't released details of the crash, but officers remained on the scene hours after as they investigated the incident. Traffic on the parkway was backed up for miles as officials diverted all northbound traff…