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California Duo Busted By 'Christmas Anti-Theft Team' For Gift Card Scheme In Virginia: Police California Duo Busted By 'Christmas Anti-Theft Team' For Gift Card Scheme In Virginia: Police
California Duo Busted By 'Christmas Anti-Theft Team' For Gift Card Scheme In Virginia: Police Detectives in Reston cracked down on a fraudulent gift card operation, arresting two men from California who now face a staggering 50 felony charges. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, officers patrolling the 12100 block of Sunset Hill Road as part of the Christmas Anti-Theft Team (CATT) were alerted to suspicious activity by a loss prevention officer, who identified a suspect involved in a prior fraud incident. Officers observed Haijun Qin, 36, of California, placing altered Visa gift cards onto sale racks in a store before attempting to leave. Upon detaining Qin, police found over 22 tampered gi…

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by Zak Failla
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Teens Critical After Triple Shooting In Arlington, Police Say Teens Critical After Triple Shooting In Arlington, Police Say
Teens Critical After Triple Shooting In Arlington, Police Say A group of teens had a rough Halloween and are recovering in the hospital following a triple shooting in Arlington, police say. Shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 31, officers were called to the 4300 block of Columbia Pike to investigate a reported shooting, where they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. First responders rendered aid until paramedics arrived, and the juveniles were taken to area hospitals - two in critical condition, and one with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Arlington Police Department. The triple shooting remains under investigation as detec…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Police Honor 'Endlessly Hopeful' Fallen Officer 16 Years Later Virginia Police Honor 'Endlessly Hopeful' Fallen Officer 16 Years Later
Virginia Police Honor 'Endlessly Hopeful' Fallen Officer 16 Years Later Michael Garbarino was endlessly hopeful.  The 23-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Force mentored young officers and tutored troubled teens at the former Pimmit Hills Alternative High School when he served as a resource officer.  May 17 marks 16 years since he was killed in the line of duty. Most know him simply as a hero.  On May 8, 2006, an 18-year-old loaded down with several handguns and an AK-47 drove a stolen van into the parking lot of the Sully district police station in Chantilly and opened fire. Garbarino, 53, was sitting in his unmarked patrol car near the end of his sh…

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by Josh Lanier