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Drunk Fredericksburg Woman Shatters Glass Door, Assaults Arresting Officer In Arlington: Cops Drunk Fredericksburg Woman Shatters Glass Door, Assaults Arresting Officer In Arlington: Cops
Angela Hiner Arlington Arrest A 40-year-old Fredericksburg woman has been arrested for assaulting police officers attempting to detain her in Arlington, authorities said. Angela Hiner went into a business on the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive and began eating food items when an employee confronted her around 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 15, police in Arlington said. Amid an argument, Hiner threw merchandise at the employee, striking them, before briefly leaving the store — but not before returning, police said. Hiner went behind the counter and made threatening statements towards the employee, then left and struck&nb…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Pasta Restaurant Replacing Arlington Pizzeria Pasta Restaurant Replacing Arlington Pizzeria
Pasta Restaurant Replacing Arlington Pizzeria A new pasta restaurant will be replacing a shuttered Arlington pizzeria. According to its website, Scolapasta will be moving into the space at 4219 Fairfax Dr., formerly occupied by Roma Pizza. Little is known about Scolapasta, whose website says only that it will offer handmade, fresh pasta. Daily Voice has reached out to the owners for more information. No word yet on an opening date.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Knife-Wielding Man Grabbed At Officer's Holster While Resisting Arrest In Arlington: Police Knife-Wielding Man Grabbed At Officer's Holster While Resisting Arrest In Arlington: Police
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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by Zak Failla
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Man Takes Fatal Fall From Building Under Construction In Arlington Man Takes Fatal Fall From Building Under Construction In Arlington
Man Takes Fatal Fall From Building Under Construction In Arlington A man died after falling several stories from a building under construction in Arlington over the weekend, authorities said. The incident happened at Fairfax Drive and N. Quincy Street just before 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, city spokeswoman Ashley Savage said. ARL Now reports that the man was trespassing and climbing a rope before he fell eight stories. The man was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, Savage said.  The Arlington County Police Department is conducting a death investigation and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Bar & Restaurant Opens In Arlington Popular Korean Fried Chicken Bar & Restaurant Opens In Arlington
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Bar & Restaurant Opens In Arlington One of the fastest-growing Korean fried chicken chains in the U.S. has landed in Arlington.  bb.q Chicken opened its doors on Fairfax Drive, in Arlington, on Thursday, Aug. 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant features a Chicken & Beer concept, which includes full service dine-in, fried chicken and K-Food, and a bar, along with takeout and delivery. Established in 1995 as part of parent company Genesis BBQ, bb.q Chicken’s mission is to provide the most delicious premium chicken in the world, based on the belief that food is the gateway to all cultures.  bb.q sta…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
DC Man Charged In Burgarly Sex-Assault, String Of Break-Ins Across Arlington: Police DC Man Charged In Burgarly Sex-Assault, String Of Break-Ins Across Arlington: Police
DC Man Charged In Burgarly Sex-Assault, String Of Break-Ins Across Arlington: Police The man who broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her last April has been arrested — and linked to various other break-ins across Arlington, police said. Geremy Bridgeforth, 34, of Washington D.C., has been charged with burglary with intent to commit murder/rape/robbery, and object sexual penetration, in connection with the incident on April 12 on the 2200 block of Clarendon Boulevard, officials announced. Between April 1 and 2, Bridgeforth broke into homes on the 3900 block of Fairfax Drive and stole property detectives said. He's facing multiple counts of burglary, cr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police Release Photos Of Creep Targeting Sleeping Sexual Assault Victims In Arlington Police Release Photos Of Creep Targeting Sleeping Sexual Assault Victims In Arlington
Police Release Photos Of Creep Targeting Sleeping Sexual Assault Victims In Arlington Investigators from the Arlington County Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man who broke into a woman’s home and allegedly sexually assaulted her earlier this month. The department released two images of a man who was caught on surveillance video as they continue to attempt to track down a sexual assault suspect who gained access in the early hours of Sunday, April 2 in the Ballston-Virginia Square neighborhood. Police say that the incident was reported at approximately 4:15 a.m. on April 2 in the 3900 block of Fairfax Drive, and could potent…

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by Zak Failla
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Sexual Assault Suspect Breaks Into Arlington Home, Attacks Woman In Bedroom: Police Sexual Assault Suspect Breaks Into Arlington Home, Attacks Woman In Bedroom: Police
Sexual Assault Suspect Breaks Into Arlington Home, Attacks Woman In Bedroom: Police Police in Arlington are investigating an alleged sexual assault after a man gained entry to a woman’s home early on Sunday morning in Ballston-Virginia Square, authorities announced. At approximately 4:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, officers from the Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit were called to investigate a reported attempted rape in the 3900 block of Fairfax Drive. The investigation determined that an unknown man somehow gained entry to his victim’s residence, made his way into her bedroom and sexually assaulted her before fleeing on foot, officials said. Police …

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by Zak Failla
News
Large Gas Leak Shuts Down Roads, I-66 Ramps In Arlington (DEVELOPING) Large Gas Leak Shuts Down Roads, I-66 Ramps In Arlington (DEVELOPING)
Large Gas Leak Shuts Down Roads, I-66 Ramps In Arlington (Developing) A massive gas leak tied up traffic in Arlington on Wednesday afternoon as crews scramble to make repairs. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, crews were called to the 4600 block of Fairfax Drive to investigate a reported natural gas leak that was emanating the scent throughout downtown Ballston. The investigation led to a change in traffic patters on Fairfax Drive near North Glebe Road as crews conducted air monitoring in and around nearby structures. pic.twitter.com/AAVs7HKtpE — Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) March 15, 2023 The ability to get on or off I-66 at Fai…

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by Zak Failla