UPDATE (Sept. 21, 2020 at 12:17 a.m.) – Ms. Pelletier has been located safe. ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a critically missing 86-year-old woman. Ms. Betty Pelletier was last seen at approximately 7:10 p.m. in the 3500 block of Columbia Pike. Ms. Pelletier is described as […]
Public Safety News
Arlington County Comments on Settlement Agreement Between Purple Ethiopian Lounge and Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control Commission
Today, Arlington County officials were informed of a settlement agreement reached between the management of the Purple Restaurant and Lounge and the Virginia ABC. Arlington County is not a party to this settlement.
Arlington County to Let Sidewalk Physical Distancing Ordinance Lapse
The Arlington County Board made a sidewalk social distancing ordinance permanent and took several other actions at its September Recessed Meeting.
Arlington Bans Firearms in County Government Buildings, Parks, at Special Events
The Arlington County Board today adopted a firearms ordinance banning firearms in County buildings and parks and at County-permitted special events.
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Charges Arlington Man with Possession of Child Pornography
An Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigation by state and local agencies has resulted in the arrest of an Arlington man.
Arlington County Fire Department Brings New Lifesaving Treatment to Patients
The Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD) will carry whole blood as part of a regional EMS initiative to bring lifesaving treatment to patients with major, life-threatening bleeding before arriving at the hospital.
Arlington Remembers 9/11—A Virtual Event
Arlington County will commemorate the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and express gratitude to all those who responded that day with a virtual event. To ensure everyone’s safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the public will view the event online or on the County’s cable channels. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 11. It will include the presentation of Colors by […]
Police Share Back-to-School Safety Tips
With students beginning the year in a distance learning format, the Police Department is sharing tips to help students stay safe at home and online.
ARREST: Police Seek the Public’s Assistance Identifying Subject Involved in Series of Incidents Along Arlington Trails
Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a suspect involved in a series of incidents along Arlington trails.
Statement on Suspension of Purple Lounge’s Alcohol License
Following a series of disturbing events associated with the Purple Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge, LLC on Columbia Pike, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority issued an Order of Summary Suspension temporarily suspending its alcohol licenses effective September 1, 2020. Arlington County fully supports this action and will continue to work collaboratively with Virginia ABC throughout this process. The incident on […]