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Teen Arrested With Weapon On School Grounds That Led To Lockdown In Arlington: Police
An 18-year-old student at an Arlington County high school was arrested after being caught with a gun on school grounds by administrators. Tashawn Carter was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon following an investigation into reports of a weapon that was found at the Langston High School Continuation Program, where there was an alarm. Police say that a school administrator located a firearm in Carter's possession, prompting a temporary lockdown while responding officers investigated. The Arlington native was taken into custody without incident and charged with possession of…
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Swastikas, Racial Slur Found Spray Painted On Arlington Sidewalk, Vehicles, Police Say
An investigation has been launched in Virginia after there were reports of hateful imagery found on a sidewalk and painted on at least two vehicles earlier this week, police say. Officers from the Arlington Police Department were called to the 5700 block of 27th Street North early on Monday morning to investigate reports of graffiti in the area. Responding officers found a swastika painting on the sidewalk, and while canvassing the area, found two vehicles in the 2700 block of North Jefferson Street that had been spray painted, one of which included a swastika and racial slur. The incident…
Police & Fire
Felon Brandished Weapon During Dispute Outside Arlington Apartments, Police Say
A convicted felon is facing fresh charges in Virginia after allegedly breaking out a handgun during an argument with an acquaintance in Arlington. Colin Brown, 44, was arrested overnight after members of the Arlington Police Department were called to the 100 block of North Thomas Street while he was brandishing a handgun, officials say. According to police, officers were called shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 to investigate an incident after Brown and a second man were outside an apartment building when they got into a heated dispute. During their fracas, it is alleged th…
Police & Fire
Man Brandishing Boxcutter Busted After Resisting Arrest In Arlington, Police Say
An Arlington man brandishing a boxcutter who ran into traffic is facing charges in Virginia for allegedly injuring an officer while resisting his arrest, police say. Brian Tucker, 37, is facing charges following an incident that played out over the weekend when he was allegedly intoxicated and acting suspiciously early on Saturday morning. Officers from the Arlington Police Department were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, where a driver reported that Tucker jumped in front of thier vehicle and began yelling while holding the weapon. According to police, responding offi…
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Peeping Tom Wanted After Staring Through Woman's Window In Arlington, Police Say
Police in Arlington are on the lookout for a Peeping Tom who was caught creeping outside a woman's window over the weekend. An alert was issued by the Arlington Police Department on Monday advising that shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, a woman reported to the agency that she had been targeted by a man peeking into her window. According to the department, a woman told officers that she was inside her home in the 1800 block of Key Boulevard when she spotted an unknown man looking through her window. When she noticed him, police say that the man fled on foot in an unknown …
Police & Fire
Alleged Rapist Arrested Hours After Assault In Crystal City, Police Say
A sexual assault investigation that was launched in Arlington led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on Thursday morning, police say. Vernon Koning has been arrested and charged with rape and strangulation following an early-morning incident on Feb. 8 in Crystal City, according to the Arlington Police Department. At around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, officers were alerted about a reported rape that had just taken place. Investigators say that the woman was walking in the area when she began talking with Koning, who allegedly led her to an outdoor…
Police & Fire
Stairwell Stabber Arrested In Arlington Weeks After Hospitalizing Three, Police Say
An 18-year-old is behind bars after being arrested in connection to a triple stabbing in the stairwell of a building late last year in Arlington, authorities announced. Arlington resident Kamron Tartt is facing a host of charges for his alleged role in a stabbing that left three people hospitalized last month. Late in the afternoon on Friday, Dec. 15, officers from the Arlington Police Department were called to the 5100 block of Columbia Pike in the Arlington Mill neighborhood, where there was a man suffering from a laceration. While first responders were rendering aid to the first man, th…
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Trespassing Shoplifter Fled Down Railroad Tracks To Avoid Arrest In Arlington, Police Say
A District man went through all the stops and put police in Arlington through their paces after attempting to flee from a larceny by running down train tracks to a Metro station. Alvern Harris, 37, didn't make it far as he sought to avoid a shoplifting arrest on Monday morning, but wound up running into the waiting arms of arresting officers, according to authorities. Members of the Arlington Police Department were called at around 10:15 a.m. to the 1200 block of South Hayes Street on Jan. 8 to investigate after Harris allegedly walked into a business, took merchandise, and fled into the Pe…
Police & Fire
Knife-Wielding Man Grabbed At Officer's Holster While Resisting Arrest In Arlington: Police
A man attempted to disarm an arresting officer after threatening a woman with a knife in Virginia, police say. Officers from the Arlington Police Department were called to Fairfax Drive near North George Mason Drive over the weekend to investigate a report of a suspicious man who had approached a woman while brandishing a knife. According to officials, Manassas resident Alexis Zapata, 31, ran towards a woman's car with the weapon, prompting her to drive away and call the police to the 4800 block of Fairfax Drive, where officers attempted to arrest Zapata, though he had other ideas. Zapata …
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Woman Spending Holidays Behind Bars After Smashing Window During Tirade In Arlington: Police
An irate woman is spending the holidays behind bars after causing a scene inside a Virginia apartment building on Christmas Eve, police say. Officers from the Arlington Police Department got an early morning call on Sunday when there was a report of a burglary in progress at around 3:45 a.m. in the 800 block of South Frederick Street. They got more than they bargained for. According to police, responding officers could hear a dispute in an apartment building and three people, including 31-year-old Arlington resident Brittany Coleman, were detained as they left an apartment in the building.…
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Man Kicked Officers While Resisting Arrest In Arlington Apartment Building: Police
A 30-year-old man tried to take on police officers in Arlington attempting to arrest him after he illegally gained entry into a woman's home, officials say. Members of the Arlington Police Department were called at around 4:15 p.m. on Monday afternoon to the 700 block of North Glebe Road, where there was a report of "suspicious circumstances" involving a man and woman. It is alleged that the woman was inside her home when James Carter busted into her apartment without permission, police say, though when the woman verbally confronted him, Carter reportedly retreated from the unit. Res…
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Road Rage Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' In Virginia: Police
Police in Virginia are on the lookout for a man and woman involved in an overnight shooting after getting into a verbal argument that rapidly escalated with another driver in Arlington. On Monday night, officers from the Arlington Police Department were called to the 3100 block of Langston Boulevard to investigate a reported shooting that left one man with a gunshot wound. Investigators say that the gunshot victim and a passenger were driving on Richmond Highway and Memorial Avenue when a second car pulled up beside them and a verbal dispute over their driving broke out, ending only when a …
Police & Fire
Florida Fugitive Barricaded In Arlington Home Slapped With Host Of Charges
A Florida woman who barricaded herself in a vacant Virginia home will face a litany of charges after breaking into the Arlington residence. Officers from the Arlington Police Department were called to the 2300 block of North Powhatan Street to investigate a report of "suspicious circumstances," after Dania Beach resident Vivian Vann was caught breaking into an area home, police say. The 52-year-old refused to exit the property when demanded by officers, and the standoff continued until they were able to breach the home and took Vann into custody. When she was searched, officers recovered m…
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Man Exposed Himself To Women Repeatedly In Arlington, Police Say
Police in Arlington are attempting to locate a seedy suspect who exposed himself to at least two women earlier this week. At approximately 8:40 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, investigators were called to the 3500 block of South Ball Street near the 12th Street South Street intersection, where there was a report of an exposure. According to officials, a woman was walking through the area when she was engaged in a conversation with a man in a parked SUV. During that conversation, it is alleged that he proceeded to expose himself to the woman before driving away. Approximately an hour …
Police & Fire
Homeless Man Who Sodomized Crystal City Shopper In Custody: Police
Authorities have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted and hit a woman with a box cutter in Arlington over the weekend. Khalil Gray, 23, has been charged with forcible sodomy, abduction with intent to defile, malicious wounding, and robbery, in connection with the 8:30 p.m. incident in Crystal City on Saturday, July 22, police said. Officers were called to the 1900 block of South Bell Street on reports of a woman who was attacked by Gray while walking in the Crystal City Shops, Arlington police said. Armed with a box cutter, Gray demanded cash and stole the woman's cellphone, then…
Police & Fire
Woman Sexually Assaulted, Struck With Box Cutter During Assault At Crystal City Shops: 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 …
Police & Fire
Driver Sodomizes Woman He Picked Up From Arlington 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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Police ID Woman Stabbed To Death By Roommate In Arlington 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…
Police & Fire
Parental Fight: Police ID Mom Charged With Assault In Arlington Oakridge Elementary 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…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Sporting Leather Jacket Wanted Following Sunday Morning Shooting In Arlington: PD
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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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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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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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…
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Implicated In Officer-Involved Shooting In Arlington, 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…
Politics
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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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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