Arlington, VA – Arlington County Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a malicious wounding suspect captured on surveillance image. At approximately 6:47 p.m. on December 8, police were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fort Myer Drive for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined the female victim was walking in the […]
Public Safety News
Media Alert: Sheriff’s Office to Host Holiday Gathering for Children of Incarcerated Parents
Incarcerated parents who meet certain requirements will be given the opportunity to have dinner with their children and make themed crafts.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will close sections of S. Joyce Street and Army Navy Drive for the 2018 Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The following roadways will be impacted: S.Joyce Street, between 15th Street S. and Army Navy Drive, will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until 11:00 […]
Meet Arlington Fire Chief David Povlitz
New Fire Chief David Povlitz sits down to reflect on his first weeks on the job and share his vision for the future of the Arlington County Fire Department.
If You See Something, Say Something® this Holiday Season
ARLINGTON, Va. – With the busy Holiday Season upon us, residents and visitors of Arlington County are asked to help keep our community safe by remaining engaged and alert. While there are no known threats to Arlington County, police are reminding the public about the importance of the “See Something, Say Something®” anti-terrorism public awareness […]
Innovative Opioid Addiction Program for County Inmates Launches
The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Human Services are partnering on the new effort.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5k
ARLINGTON, VA. – The 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K will take place on Thursday, November 22, 2018. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closures from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 10 a.m. to accommodate this event. Pershing Drive from Washington Blvd. to N. Glebe Road N. Oxford Street from Pershing Dr. to […]
Arrive Alive This Thanksgiving: Buckle Up–Every Trip. Every Time.
ARLINGTON, Va. – This Thanksgiving season, the Arlington County Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to share an important lifesaving reminder: whether you’re traveling across the country, or across the County, Buckle Up—Every Trip. Every Time. Millions of Americans hit the roads to travel each […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Jennifer Bush-Lawson Memorial 5k
ARLINGTON, Va. – The 4th annual Jennifer Bush-Lawson Memorial 5K race will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closures from approximately 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM to accommodate this event: Main Closures: Little Falls Road, from N. George Mason Drive to Yorktown Blvd. Yorktown […]
Arlington County Issues Bridge Restrictions on West Glebe Road
ARLINGTON, VA – A routine inspection of the bridge on West Glebe Road at South Four Mile Run has uncovered deterioration, which will require a vehicle weight restriction of 5-tons, and closure of the sidewalks in both directions. Because safety is the priority, the restrictions are effective immediately. The County performs maintenance inspections of its […]