ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2018 Samuel Beckett’s Celtic Festival will be held in Shirlington on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Set up will begin at approximately 8:00 AM and clean-up should be completed by 8:00 PM. The actual event times are 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road […]
Public Safety News
Police to Participate in Fall Street Smart Campaign
ARLINGTON, Va. – As part of the Arlington County Police Department’s overall traffic safety program, the Special Operations Section is again participating in the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Fall Street Smart campaign. This region-wide public safety campaign, which runs from November 5 – December 2, 2018, aims to educate drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter […]
Fire Station #7 in Fairlington to be Temporarily Relocated
The Arlington County Fire Department is relocating Fire Station #7 after the County discovered structural concerns with the station’s apparatus bay floor.
County Services and Quality of Life Rate Among Best in Nation
Many services saw higher satisfaction than in the last survey in 2015, while others are in need of improvement.
Police Announce Arrest in Homicide Investigation
ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington County Police announce the arrest of an Arlington man following an overnight homicide investigation. Michael Nash, 27, was arrested and charged with Abduction with the Intent to Defile, Forcible Sodomy and Animate Object Sexual Penetration. Additional charges are forthcoming. Mr. Nash is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Shirlington Shucktoberfest
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Shirlington Shucktoberfest sponsored by the Copperwood Tavern is being held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Set up will begin at approximately 4:00 AM and cleanup should be completed by 9:00 PM. The following roads will be closed to all vehicular traffic during the event: Campbell […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Animal Welfare League of Arlington Pints 4 Paws
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will host Pints 4 Paws on Sunday, October 21, 2018, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM in the Courthouse Plaza parking lot located in the 2000 block of 15th Street N. The entire Courthouse Plaza parking lot will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:00 AM […]
CANCELED: TRAFFIC ALERT: Halloween Anti-Drunk Driving Community Outreach Event
CANCELED: Due to projected thunderstorms, the Anti-Drunk Driving Community Outreach Event scheduled for Friday, November 2 has been canceled. No matter the weather, the Arlington County Police Department reminds you to arrive home safely after drinking—whether it’s by using a ridesharing service, taxi, public transportation, or designated sober driver. UPDATE: Due to weather, the Halloween Anti-Drunk […]
PHOTOS: A Look Inside Fire Prevention Week Open Houses
The Arlington County Fire Department capped off Fire Prevention Week 2018 with open houses at all 10 of the County’s fire stations.
October Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The press release has been updated to reflect additional information on services provided by Doorways for Woman and Families. ARLINGTON, Va. – October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Arlington County Police Department has again partnered with Doorways for Women and Families, our community advocate, to raise public awareness and share the resources available […]