Authorities believe they know how a bear found in a trash bag in Arlington died.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington released a statement (below) Monday evening saying the bear was struck by a driver on I-66 in Prince William County, then transported to Arlington and illegally dumped.


A man armed with an axe tried to rob a business in Ballston before leading police on a foot chase, according to ACPD.

The incident started just before 5:30 p.m. Saturday on the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive, at the Cigars Unlimited shop. The man allegedly shattered a display case before fleeing the store.


ARLnow is discontinuing its AI-generated morning newsletter, though we’re not ruling out an eventual return.

We announced the email just over a year ago, with the twin goals of testing artificial intelligence capabilities and serving readers who wanted a morning email with more of a “voice.”


Local residents will be able to receive upwards of $250 in gift cards as part of a gun buyback this weekend.

The drive-thru event, held at Arlington Assembly of God church at 4501 N. Pershing Drive in Buckingham, will run from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 8.


Outdoor Lab Documentary — “A great-granddaughter of the founder of the Arlington Outdoor Lab has embarked on a documentary about the Fauquier County facility, which for more than 60 years has provided Arlington students the opportunity to learn about nature while having fun.” [Gazette Leader]

Another Gun Caught at DCA — “While searching the carry-on items of a Capitol Heights man at an airport checkpoint, TSA officers found a 5.7 caliber firearm loaded with 23 bullets, including one in the chamber. The traveler told officials that he’d forgotten that he had the firearm with him.” [Patch]


The Pentagon City mall was evacuated Saturday evening due to a suspicious vehicle in an adjacent parking garage.

Arlington County police and the bomb squad investigated over the course of several hours. Photos and video from the scene showed a large emergency response and authorities operating an unmanned vehicle to inspect the car.


Her daughter had been in a car accident, and the situation was much worse than a simple fender bender. At least, that’s what the mother was led to believe.

“All I knew is that she was potentially in a serious amount of trouble,” the mother said.


Arlington County police are investigating a robbery and stabbing outside of Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

The incident happened around 11 a.m. Friday behind the school at 125 S. Old Glebe Road.


With the Democratic primary vote weeks away, one Arlington County Board candidate maintains a clear lead in endorsements from local officials.

Dozens of current and former county leaders have thrown their hat in the ring for Tenley Peterson ahead of the June 18 vote. Additions in recent weeks include outgoing County Board Chair Libby Garvey, former Arlington Sheriff Beth Arthur, former County Board member Christian Dorsey and outgoing Arlington School Board Chair Cristina Diaz-Torres.


Arlington County is taking steps to unilaterally secure and demolish the vacant Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn.

The county announced Friday morning that it has declared the property at 1401 Langston Blvd a “public nuisance… due to its unsafe and unsanitary conditions.”


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