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 […]
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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 […]
Beware of Scams this Holiday Season
ARLINGTON, Va. – As the end of the year quickly approaches, many of us are preparing for the holiday season with increased spending, donations, and distractions. This makes the holiday season a prime time for criminals as they aim to take advantage of the public’s generosity and spending through creative scams designed to steal money […]
Police Charge Teens Following School Threat Posted to Social Media
ARLINGTON, Va. – Police have charged two Arlington County teens after an investigation determined they were responsible for posting a threat to social media regarding a possible shooting at Washington-Lee High School. Both juveniles have been charged with Threats to Commit Serious Bodily Harm to Persons on School Property. Their identities are not releasable due […]
Police Take Part in Light the World Teal Campaign
ARLINGTON, Va. – Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, recognized each November, aims to educate the public about Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments, and how they affect both patients, families and caregivers. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments often wander or become lost in the community and, due to confusion, may be unable to ask […]
Police Host Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive
ARLINGTON, Va. – Help make the holidays bright for Arlington County children in need by donating to the fourth annual Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive. The Arlington County Police Department is asking community members to donate new, unwrapped toys to bring holiday cheer to children ages newborn – 17. Donations will be distributed by […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Crystal City Homicide
ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington County Police announce the arrest of a Stafford, Virginia man following a domestic-related homicide investigation in Crystal City. Rodolfo Rivera, 24, was arrested and charged with Murder. He is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility. At approximately 9:40 a.m. on November 3, police were dispatched to the […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2018 Samuel Beckett’s Celtic Festival
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]