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Kingstowne, VA

Clifton-Fairfax Station, VA
Police & Fire
Florida Man, Homeless Accomplices Nabbed In $30K Fairfax County Heist: Police Florida Man, Homeless Accomplices Nabbed In $30K Fairfax County Heist: Police
Florida Man, Homeless Accomplices Nabbed In $30K Fairfax County Heist: Police An organized burglary crew accused of swiping up to $30,000 worth of property from a Virginia home has been busted — with police saying they found high-tech tools straight out of a heist movie. Fairfax County Police said the suspects — identified as Nicolay Cubillos Pacheco, 29, Saul Guadalupe Gonzalez, 38, both of whom have no fixed address, and Heller Roncancio Espitia, 27, of Florida — are all facing felony charges after last week’s burglary in the 6500 block of Kelsey Point Circle in Kingstowne. Officers were called to the home around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, after a resident returne…

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by Zak Failla
Kingstowne-Franconia, VA
Police & Fire
$1.1M Townhouse Fire In Kingstowne Caused By Spontaneous Combustion: Report $1.1M Townhouse Fire In Kingstowne Caused By Spontaneous Combustion: Report
$1.1M Townhouse Fire In Kingstowne Caused By Spontaneous Combustion: Report A fast-moving early morning blaze tore through multiple Virginia townhouses, causing more than $1.1 million in damage, fire officials said. Firefighters responded around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, to the 5000 block of Dunstable Lane in the Kingstowne area, where flames and smoke were seen pouring from the rear of several units, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. A second alarm was quickly called as crews worked to knock down the flames to prevent it from spreading, officials said. #FairfaxsBravest are on scene of a 2-alarm townhouse fire in the 5000 blk of Du…

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by Zak Failla
Kingstowne-Franconia, VA
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation Of Fairfax County Residents Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation Of Fairfax County Residents
Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation Of Fairfax County Residents First responders in Fairfax County were busy on Friday afternoon battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in an area residence. Crews were called at around noon to the 6400 block of Silver Ridge Circle in the Kingstowne neighborhood after calls came in regarding a townhouse fire.  Upon arrival, fire officials say that units were met by smoke showing from the front of the home, which reportedly had to be evacuated. All residents were accounted for as of 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, while firefighters worked to knock down the flames. It was declared under control shortly after 1 p.m. on Frid…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax, VA
News
Crews Battle Heat, Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Crews Battle Heat, Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Crews Battle Heat, Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Fairfax County (Developing) For the second time in three days, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews had to beat the heat after being called to battle a raging blaze that broke out in an area home. Before 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire that was reported in the 2700 block of Hollywood Road in West Falls Church, where they were met by an inferno showing from the top floor of the building. The fire was still raging as of 10:30 a.m. on June 26. No injuries were initially reported. This latest incident comes days after another two-alarm fire in the 6900 block of Banchory Court in…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
String Of ATM Thefts, Armed Robbery Minutes Apart Probed In Fairfax County String Of ATM Thefts, Armed Robbery Minutes Apart Probed In Fairfax County
String Of ATM Thefts, Armed Robbery Minutes Apart Probed In Fairfax County Police in Fairfax County are investigating a string of ATM thefts and an armed robbery that happened minutes apart. Around 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, three suspect tried to force open an ATM at TD Bank of Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia, county police said. They were unsuccessful. Then, at 3:13 a.m., an armed robbery was carried out at the 7-Eleven at 4818 N. Beauregard Street in Lincolnia, approximately one mile away. The suspects entered the store, implied they had a firearm and threatened the employee. They gained access to two separate ATMs at the business and left with an undisclos…

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by Cecilia Levine
Alexandria, VA
Business
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store A local family is bringing a new Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location to Alexandria, and you might be able to score free ices for one year. The Davis family are the franchisees, and will be holding a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 21. The first 40 customers in line will get free Rita's Italian Ice for one year. the store will be offering guests a $4 small Italian Ice and $5 small Gelati. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., To officially commemorate Alexandria’s only Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location, franchisees Terrain and Toya Davis will host the shop’s official…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
Woman Escapes Rapist From Internet Who Pushed Her Down Stairs: Fairfax County PD Woman Escapes Rapist From Internet Who Pushed Her Down Stairs: Fairfax County PD
Woman Escapes Rapist From Internet Who Pushed Her Down Stairs: Fairfax County PD A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Fairfax County rape of a woman he'd met online, authorities said. Yeudy Saul Chavez Sandoval, of Kingstowne, lured the victim into an apartment on the 6000 block of Alexandria Avenue in Fort Hunt around 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, then pushed her down the stairs, county police said. The woman suffered serious injuries and was then raped by Sandoval, before escaping and calling 911, police said. The quick police work of officers and detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau led to the arrest of a man wanted for a rape and malicious wounding…

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by Cecilia Levine