The victim of the homicide in the 5300 block of Bedford Terrace has been identified as 51-year-old, Raymond A. White, of no fixed address. Police have charged Jessica R. Deneal-Whalen, 27 of Alexandria with 2nd Degree Murder. After a night-long investigation, detectives determined the victim and suspect were together at the residence and Whalen became upset and assaulted White.
Read moreThis afternoon around 3:19 p.m., patrol officers from the Mount Vernon District were called to the South County Government Center located at 8350 Richmond Highway for a suspicious event report. Staff from the Government Center explained to officers that a woman had walked in and reported a deceased man was in her apartment. Officers and paramedics with the Fairfax County
Read moreOn Monday, April 18, detectives charged John Martin Mercado, 19 of the 6800 block of Ben Franklin Road in Springfield, with murder in connection with the death of William G. Martines-Palma on March 25. Mercado was also charged with malicious wounding, stemming from an incident on March 27. Although an arrest has been made, detectives are still actively investigating these
Read moreMajor Crimes Division detectives continue their investigation into the murder of Johan de Leede. On Friday, March 11, shortly after 1 a.m., officers responded to 6017 River Drive for a report of an unresponsive man. They located Mr. de Leede inside the residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers rendered first aid until rescue transported him to a local hospital
Read moreEric Howard Buckner On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, detectives located and arrested the fourth suspect in the killing of Santos Rafael Zelaya on March 26, 2015. Eric Howard Buckner, 23, of Princess Street in the City of Alexandria, was charged with second degree murder. Although detectives do not believe anyone else is directly involved in this homicide, they would still
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