The Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is announcing the arrest of a suspect charged after following three women walking in Arlington County.
Public Safety News
Police Celebrate Halloween with a Frightfully Fun Parade of Costumed Cruisers
Like many things in 2020, Halloween will look a little different this year with plenty of physical-distancing friendly haunts to be enjoyed. In lieu of traditional trunk-or-treat events in the neighborhoods, the Arlington County Police Department’s Community Outreach Teams are dressing up their cruisers in creative costumes for a vehicle parade through the County.
Arlington County: Avoid Large Crowds on Halloween
Arlington County has not approved any pub crawls or large events for Halloween weekend. Residents and visitors should seek alternatives ways to celebrate.
Police Seek Public’s Assistance Identifying Suspect in Robbery Series
The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a suspect involved in a series of three robbery incidents in Arlington County.
UPDATED: Police Investigate Shooting in Arlington Mill
The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a shooting that took place in the Arlington Mill neighborhood on the afternoon of October 21, 2020.
Police Pursue Armed Robbery Suspects
The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating an armed robbery that led to a vehicle pursuit on the morning of October 16, 2020.
Police Offer Contactless, Drive-Thru Disposal Locations During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday, October 22, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Arlington County Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
Arlington County Sheriff’s Office Successfully Passes Third PREA Audit
The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office has met all applicable Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards following an audit that was conducted earlier this year.
Police Announce Arrest in Vehicle-Related Property Crimes Case; Share Ways to Protect Vehicles and Valuables
The Arlington County Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit is announcing the arrest of two suspects in a vehicle-related property crimes case.
Purple Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge Alcohol Licenses Temporarily Suspended After Police Recover Firearm and Charge Two with Narcotics Offenses
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has temporarily suspended the alcohol licenses of the Purple Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge, LLC after finding the establishment in violation of the terms imposed by the Negotiated Resolution, Acceptance, Waiver and Order executed on September 16, 2020.