Mason Police District – A homemade item resembling an explosive device found inside an apartment was determined to be an elaborate costume prop. Officers were initially called to Skyline Towers Apartments in the 5500 block of Seminary Road shortly before noon for a suspicious event. A technician was inside an apartment for a scheduled maintenance visit and came across an
Read moreSince February 15, the day after the tragic deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, our officers have investigated 24 school related threats or complaints. These include a number of emails and phone calls from parents and community members expressing concerns about particular individuals who have made comments or sent disturbing messages via social media platforms. Of the 24 documented cases,
Read moreMason Police District – A Falls Church mother and her 12-year-old daughter were injured Saturday night after being hit by a car as they crossed Columbia Pike near Tyler Street around 10. The car, believed to be a dark blue newer model Mercedes, did not stop or return to the scene. Our Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the accident and
Read moreSULLY DISTRICT STATION LARCENIES: 14500 block of Avion Parkway, license plate from vehicle STOLEN VEHICLES: None reported MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT STATION ARMED ROBBERY: 72127 Fordson Rd (Quality Inn), 02/13/2018, 3:54 a.m. A man knocked on a room door, displayed a weapon, and demanded money. The suspect took property and ran away. The victims were not injured. The suspect was described
Read moreSULLY DISTRICT STATION LARCENIES: None reported STOLEN VEHICLES: None reported MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT STATION RECKLESS DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM: 6900 block of Deer Run Drive, 02/12/18, around 5:45 p.m. A dispute between multiple parties lead to several shots being fired outside of a home. A woman and man left the home when, Bennie Owens, came outside. He allegedly pointed a
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