UPDATED April 21: While conducting surveillance in the 1700 block of N. Troy Street, officers observed the suspect flee from a residence. Following a foot pursuit, Jermaine Johnson was apprehended and taken into police custody. He has been charged with attempted rape and burglary and will be held in the Arlington County Detention Facility without […]
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Nottingham-Discovery School 5K Race
ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2018 Discovery and Nottingham PTA Friendship 5K race will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closures from approximately 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM to accommodate the event: Williamsburg Blvd. will be closed to E/B traffic from Little Falls Rd. to […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Arlington Palooza
ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington County’s Department of Parks & Recreation is sponsoring the Arlington Palooza in the Alcova Heights Park, 901 S. George Mason Drive, on Saturday April 21, 2018. The Police Department will close S. 8th Street between George Mason Drive and S. Randolph Street from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to accommodate the […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Arlington Festival of the Arts
ARLINGTON, Va. – The 6th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts will be held in Clarendon on Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM daily. Setup for the event will begin at 4:00 AM on Saturday. The following roads will be closed from approximately 4:00 AM on April 21 […]
UPDATE Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Burglary and Arson Suspect Caught on Surveillance Camera
UPDATE: Arlington County Police have arrested and charged the burglary and arson suspect. At approximately 4:00 a.m. on April 19, patrol officers observed an individual walking in the area of Columbia Pike at S. Walter Reed Drive matching the description of the suspect. The suspect was found to be in possession of an item of […]
Police Employees and Community Members to be Recognized at Annual Principles of Government Service Awards Ceremony
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will hold its annual Principles of Government Service Awards (PGSA) Ceremony on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, at 7 p.m. The ceremony recognizes the achievements of police personnel in service to the community and highlights the Department’s dedicated pledge […]
Police to Participate in Spring Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Awareness Program
ARLINGTON, Va. – On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 the Arlington County Police Department’s Special Operations Section will be promoting the 2018 Spring Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety Awareness Program in the Virginia Square area. Additionally, on Thursday, May 3, 2018, they will be in the Columbia Pike corridor. Officers will enforce traffic laws at the following […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Bishop O’Connell 5K Race Street closures
ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2018 Bishop O’Connell 5K race will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Arlington County Police Department will close several roads from approximately 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM to accommodate the race: Williamsburg Blvd. will be closed to eastbound traffic from N. Underwood St. to N. Sycamore St. Little Falls […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Bunny Hop 5K Race Street closures
ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2018 Bunny Hop 5K race will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Arlington County Police Department will close several roads from approximately 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM to accommodate the race: Pershing Drive, from N. Highland Street to N. Oakland Street Irving Street, from N. 9th Road to N. […]
Arlington County Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department and the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office will gather to honor and pay tribute to the memory of the seven law enforcement officers of Arlington County who gave their lives in service to their community. Media and the public are invited to participate in the Observance of Peace […]