Alexandria Police Department Investigates Attempted Assault

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Early Sunday morning, the Alexandria Police Department responded to an assault report on the 2200 block of Main Line Boulevard. At approximately 12:03 a.m., officers found an adult female…

Man Dangling from Alexandria Bridge Rescued by Police, Fire Department

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A man who harnessed himself to a bridge and became stuck while trying to retrieve personal property prompted the temporary closure of lanes on the I-395 N ramp from…

Alexandria Driver Indicted in Fatal Pedestrian Crash That Killed 62-Year-Old Woman

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – An Alexandria grand jury has indicted a 46-year-old Lorton woman in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a 62-year-old Alexandria resident, according to the…

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Alexandria Hit-and-Run Leads to Stabbing, Suspect Arrested After Traffic Stop

Police say a crash on Mount Vernon Avenue escalated into a stabbing on West Glebe Road, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries and leading to an arrest. An Alexandria man is facing…

Alexandria Woman Accused of Assaulting Officer During Apartment Complex Fight in Dumfries

Dumfries, VA — A 29-year-old Alexandria woman was arrested after Prince William County police responded to a large fight at a Dumfries apartment complex Tuesday night and said she physically resisted officers…

Route 1 crash shuts down southbound lanes in Alexandria, police say

Single-vehicle crash closes Route 1 near E. Reed Avenue, drivers urged to avoid area Alexandria, VA – A crash involving a single vehicle has forced the closure of southbound Route 1 near…

Alexandria Police Launch Barbershop Outreach Program to Strengthen Community Ties

A new initiative by the Alexandria Police Department brings officers into local barbershops and salons to encourage conversation and build stronger relationships with residents. Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Police Department has…

Police investigating fatal shooting at Potomac Mills parking lot in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, VA – A deadly shooting in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall on Sunday evening has left one man dead and police searching for a suspect who fled the scene.…

Water main break shuts down westbound Duke Street in Alexandria overnight

ALEXANDRIA, VA – A major water main break forced the closure of all westbound lanes along the 4600 block of Duke Street late Monday, snarling evening traffic and sending city crews rushing…

Virginia teen pleads guilty to attempted murder of New Jersey police officer

Florence Township, NJ – A Virginia teen who attacked several police officers in Burlington County last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and will be sentenced as an adult, authorities announced…

Man found dead after overnight barricade standoff in Alexandria apartment

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Police are investigating the death of a man who was found deceased following an early morning barricade incident at an Alexandria apartment complex, officials said Thursday. According to the…

Serious crash shuts down King Street in Alexandria; one critically injured

Alexandria, VA – A major crash closed part of King Street in Alexandria on Saturday afternoon, leaving two people injured and forcing police to shut down eastbound lanes for an extended investigation.…

Alexandria police staff volunteer at community shelter

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Members of the Alexandria Police Department’s Technical Services Section spent part of this week volunteering at the Alexandria Community Shelter, continuing the department’s tradition of service beyond law enforcement…

Alexandria man charged in deadly Berkeley Street shooting

ALEXANDRIA, VA – A 26-year-old man is in custody after a fatal shooting late Saturday night on Berkeley Street that police say stemmed from a domestic dispute. Detectives identified the suspect as…

Pedestrian hospitalized after crash closes Russell Road in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA – A woman was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening on Russell Road, prompting police to close the area for an ongoing investigation. The crash occurred…

Bakery employee charged after hidden camera found in Alexandria restroom

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A 20-year-old employee at a popular Old Town bakery is facing criminal charges after police say he secretly recorded multiple people, including children, in an employee restroom. Police identified…

Bomb threat investigated at Alexandria high school

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Police swarmed Alexandria City High School on Monday after a threat referencing a possible explosive device prompted an immediate investigation. The school was closed to students for Diwali, but…

Man injured in Alexandria shooting as police investigate on North West Street

ALEXANDRIA, VA – A man was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in the 300 block of North West Street, prompting a heavy Alexandria Police Department response as officers secured the area…

Alexandria police arrest DC man accused in series of indecent exposure cases across city neighborhoods

Alexandria, VA – A Washington, D.C. man has been arrested following a two-month string of indecent exposure incidents in several Alexandria neighborhoods, authorities announced this week. On August 12, Alexandria Police Department…

Man dies in custody after arrest for public intoxication in Alexandria hallway disturbance

ALEXANDRIA, VA – A man taken into custody after reportedly causing a disturbance in an Alexandria apartment building died at the city’s detention center shortly after his arrest, prompting a multi-agency investigation…

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