Category Archives: Crime

Tysons Urban Team: Keeping You Safe this Holiday

  Police are ready for the massive influx of shoppers expected to descend upon the Tyson’s Corner area this holiday season, beginning Black Friday. Every year, the Fairfax County Police Department deploys specially-trained groups of plain-clothed and uniformed officers to combat “seasonal” crimes such as larceny, fraud and retail theft. This year, in addition to thousands of motorists and pedestrians,

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Charges Placed Against Suspect in Annandale Barricade

Following further investigation, the suspect in the Annandale hostage barricade situation was charged on Tuesday, November 18. Omed Helmand, 32, 6614 Columbia Pike, was charged with malicious wounding, strangulation and abduction. He remains in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Hostage Barricade Situation on Columbia Pike (Nov. 18, 2012) Police responded to a report of a 32-year-old woman in need

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