As Spring warms up and rolls into Summer, more people head out onto the roadways for getaways, vacations and even day-to-day errands. Large commercial vehicles, when not properly maintained, can present a danger to drivers on the road. Bad brakes can significantly increase stopping distance. Balding or shredding tires can become a hazard if they blow out on the roadway.
Read moreThis report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized
Read moreDetectives from the Franconia District are investigating a strong-armed robbery that occurred in the 6600 block of Loisdale Road. This morning around 10:16 a.m., an 89-year-old woman had just entered her vehicle and was approached by a man. The man allegedly assaulted her, grabbed her purse, and fled. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and did not require medical transport. The
Read moreThis report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized
Read moreOfficers responded to a hold up alarm at the BB&T Bank located at 8416 Arlington Boulevard on Wednesday, June 1 shortly before 4 p.m. The initial investigation revealed that a man entered the bank, approached a teller and handed him a note announcing a robbery. The suspect then placed a backpack on the counter and told the teller that it
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