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Former Arlington Education Assn. chief arrested, charged with embezzling $400,000-plus

Authorities have charged the former president of the Arlington Education Association (AEA) with multiple felonies for allegedly embezzling more than $400,000 from the organization, Fairfax County police said Jan. 24. That total, if proved, would be about equal to the...

Special election for sheriff looking unlikely

It looks likely that there will be no special election for Arlington sheriff this spring. County Board members on Jan. 21 formally requested that the Circuit Court not order an election to fill the remaining months of the term of...

Police: Carjackers steal Audi after brandishing weapons

On Jan. 15 at 10:05 p.m., an officer was flagged down in the 500 block of 23rd Street South by two individuals who reported a carjacking, Arlington police said. According to police, the victims were at their parked vehicle when...

Police: Man, woman of no fixed address arrested for assault

On Jan. 19 at 12:09 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive for a report of an assault in progress, Arlington police said. According to police, a woman entered the business, concealed merchandise and attempted to...

Police: Suspect implies he has weapon, gets cash

On Jan. 19 at 12:58 p.m., two individuals were in their parked vehicle in the 2900 block of South Glebe Road when a man approached the vehicle, implied he had a weapon and demanded cash, Arlington police said. The suspect...

Police: Larceny suspect attempts to flee before arrest

On Jan. 18 at 12:04 p.m., a man entered a business in the 1000 block of South Hayes Street, took merchandise and attempted to leave without paying, Arlington police said. A loss-prevention officer confronted the suspect, who fled on foot,...

Police: Man arrested for ambling nekkid on Wilson Blvd.

On Jan. 16 at 6:51 a.m., an individual observed a man walking in the 2000 block of Wilson Boulevard without any clothing on, Arlington police said. Responding officers located the suspect and took him into custody without incident. The suspect –...

Sheriff’s Office inaugurates biometric monitoring

Arlington’s new sheriff entered office by launching an initiative he believes will help keep prisoners safer. Jose Quiroz, who became sheriff Jan. 6 upon the retirement of Beth Arthur, announced plans to have incarcerees monitored by biometric methods – through...

Police: Firearm discharged inside residential building

On Jan. 7 at 10:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of 31st Street South for a report of an argument and possible shots fired inside a residential building, Arlington police said. Responding officers located damage to the...

Police: Three women assault another after verbal dispute

On Jan. 8 at 12:14 p.m., a woman was in an establishment in the 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard when she became involved in a verbal dispute with three other women, which escalated when the victim was assaulted, Arlington...
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New School Board member receives liaison assignments

New Arlington School Board member Bethany Sutton has her assignments. School Board members on Feb. 2 are expected to approve...
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