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North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA

Pair Accosted By Masked Men, One Shot During Armed Robbery Outside Ballston Business: Police Pair Accosted By Masked Men, One Shot During Armed Robbery Outside Ballston Business: Police
Pair Accosted By Masked Men, One Shot During Armed Robbery Outside Ballston Business: Police A violent armed robbery in Arlington is under investigation after four men targeted a pair who were walking toward an area business on Sunday morning, police say. Shortly before 6:15 a.m. on Sept. 15, shots rang out in the Ballston-Virginia Square neighborhood that resulted with one man suffering from a gunshot wound. Google Maps street view Upon arrival to the 800 block of North Glebe Road on Sunday, officers from the Arlington Police Department found a man suffering from a gunshot wound and provided aid until paramedics arrived to take him to an area hospital. He was listed in stable c…
Shoplifting Suspect Disarmed Officer, Fired Weapon During Struggle In Arlington: Police Shoplifting Suspect Disarmed Officer, Fired Weapon During Struggle In Arlington: Police
Shoplifting Suspect Disarmed Officer, Fired Weapon During Struggle In Arlington: Police New details have been released by the Arlington Police Department after a shoplifting suspect fought and disarmed an officer attempting to arrest him on Wednesday.  Gary McDonald, 50, who has no fixed address, is facing multiple charges after getting into an altercation with an officer attempting to apprehend him late in the afternoon on Aug. 7, authorities announced. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to investigate a reported theft in the 700 block of North Glebe Road that kicked off a foot chase. Investigators say that McDonald entered a business, concealed …
Theft Suspect Fired Officer's Gun During Struggle In Arlington, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Theft Suspect Fired Officer's Gun During Struggle In Arlington, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Theft Suspect Fired Officer's Gun During Struggle In Arlington, Police Say (Developing) A member of the Arlington Police Department and a larceny suspect were both taken to an area hospital for evaluation after a potentially scary scene played out on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, officers were called to investigate a reported theft in the 700 block of North Glebe Road that kicked off a foot chase. According to a spokesperson from the department, a responding officer ordered the suspect to stop; however, they took off on foot. Police attempted to take the suspect into custody in the 700 block of North Vermont Street when a struggle ensued and the latt…
Alert Issued For Possible Measles Exposure At Arlington Grocery Store Alert Issued For Possible Measles Exposure At Arlington Grocery Store
Alert Issued For Possible Measles Exposure At Arlington Grocery Store The Arlington County Public Health Division has issued an alert after being notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who visited a grocery store earlier this month.  An out-of-state resident reportedly visited Harris Teeter on North Glebe Road between noon and 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1, and the health department is cautioning that some shoppers may have been exposed. The same person may have also reportedly visited CVS and a LabCorp site in the 2200 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW the following day, investigators are warning. "Measles is a contagious vaccine-preventable vi…
Man Kicked Officers While Resisting Arrest In Arlington Apartment Building: Police Man Kicked Officers While Resisting Arrest In Arlington Apartment Building: Police
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…
$15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In $15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In
$15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In The public is being urged to weigh in on a $15 million project planned to replace a 60-year-old bridge in Arlington. The North Old Glebe Road bridge over North Glebe Road (Route 120) was built in 1964 and today, averages 7,000 vehicles a day, the VDOT said. Rehabilitating the bridge would cost 9.75 million, and so, the county has opted to fully replace it. The new bridge will feature a wider sidewalk on the eastern side and an additional sidewalk on the western side. Residents are invited to provide their input through Nov. 1, beginning with a virtual meeting set for Wednesday, Oct. …
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…
Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Arlington Church, Officials Say Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Arlington Church, Officials Say
Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Arlington 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…