Jitesh Patel, 43, died in the early hours of November 11, after he was found unconscious in his cell at the Arlington County Detention Facility.
Public Safety News
Police Announce Arrest of Suspect in Boulevard Manor Shooting
The Arlington County Police Department is announcing the arrest of a Falls Church man for his role in last night’s shooting in the Boulevard Manor neighborhood.
Police Host Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive
Help make the holidays bright for Arlington County children in need by donating to the fifth annual Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive.
UPDATED: Four Mile Run Stream Advisory Lifted
Update 11/5/19: The source of the petroleum release has been mitigated and the impacted area has been cleaned up. The advisory to avoid contact with the stream has been lifted after monitoring the stream for several days. The County recommends residents resume adherence to its normal protective guidelines for interacting with urban streams. More information […]
Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church to Host Community Meetings on the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center
Public input is part of a study examining the future of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center (Center), given that juvenile incarceration rates have declined over the last decade.
UPDATED: Share Our Roadways Safely: Police Participate in Fall Street Smart Campaign
To promote safe use of our roadways, law enforcement throughout the region will participate in the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Fall Street Smart campaign from October 29 – November 30.
Fire Station No. 8 Concept Design, Construction Contract Approved
The new Fire Station No. 8 will be larger, more energy efficient and will better serve the community for decades to come.
Police Department Earns Initial Accreditation from Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission
The Arlington County Police Department has received its initial accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).
TRAFFIC ALERT: 44th Annual Marine Corps Marathon
The 44th annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), the MCM 10K, and the MCM 50K will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2019. Numerous road closures will be conducted in order to accommodate the event.
Fire Station 7 to Permanently Close Due to Structural Safety Concerns
Other nearby fire stations will continue to meet fire and emergency service needs in this area. The County is also developing a process to determine future use of the site.