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Published August 16, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated January 16, 2018 at 2:57PM

Hundreds Ticketed for Passing Stopped School Buses — Last year, 618 drivers in Arlington County received a $250 fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus. A police spokeswoman said it was “very alarming” that so many drivers were ignoring the lights and stop arm on buses. [WJLA]

Firefighter Places Fourth in Bodybuilding Competition — An Arlington County firefighter, Capt. Tiffanye Wesley, finished fourth in the 40+ figure bodybuilding competition at the 2017 World Police and Fire Games in Los Angeles. [Twitter]

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Medical Emergency Causes Crash in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published August 15, 2017 at 5:45PM

Crash on Fairfax Drive in Rosslyn

A driver suffering some sort of medical emergency crashed his SUV into a utility pole and at least one other vehicle in Rosslyn this evening, according to scanner traffic.

The crash happened around 5 p.m. on the 1600 block of Fairfax Drive.

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Police: Driver Hurls Water Bottle in Road Rage Incident

By ARLnow.com

Published August 15, 2017 at 1:30PM

The road rage incident happened in Pentagon City, at the intersection of S. Hayes Street and Army Navy Drive near the Pentagon City mall, just after 10 a.m. this past Friday.

Police say a man was so enraged that he threw a water bottle at the other driver, striking him or her. The victim was uninjured by the projectile.

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UPDATED: Police Investigating Stabbing in Courthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published August 12, 2017 at 8:20PM | Updated August 13, 2017 at 5:18PM

Updated at 5:15 p.m. — The suspect has been identified as 37-year-old Sharon E. Uwandu of no fixed address. She has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Malicious Wounding and is being held in the Arlington County jail without bond. Both of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries but are expected to survive.

Earlier: Arlington County Police are investigating a double stabbing in Courthouse.

Events

Police Release Synchronized Swimming Video to Promote Block Party

By Katherine Berko

Published August 11, 2017 at 9:00AM

After weeks of anticipation ahead of its August 26 block party, the Arlington County Police Department on Thursday, August 10 released its video of officers synchronized swimming to advertise the festivities.

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Crime Report: Someone Broke into a Rosslyn Apartment and Cleaned It

By ARLnow.com

Published August 9, 2017 at 11:00AM | Updated February 27, 2020 at 4:59PM

Police cars (file photo)

The resident had been on a trip when the alleged break-in occurred. There was nothing reported missing from the apartment.

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Police: Teens Shortchange Pizza Delivery Driver, Steal Bag

By ARLnow.com

Published August 8, 2017 at 11:25AM

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The theft happened Sunday night in Ballston, near the under-construction Ballston Quarter mall.

Police say the teens approached the driver and actually gave him money, but not enough for all three pizzas. They then took the pizzas and the bag. ACPD would not say how much they paid.

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Police: Bike Thieves Busted

By ARLnow.com

Published August 7, 2017 at 2:10PM | Updated August 7, 2017 at 2:57PM

Arlington police car outside police headquarters (file photo)

The pair were allegedly spotted in Maywood and near Lyon Village attempting to steal bikes Friday morning. Police were called, searched the area and arrested the men, both in their mid-20s.

More from an Arlington County Police Department crime report:

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published August 7, 2017 at 9:45AM | Updated August 7, 2017 at 10:03AM

Man Charged in Pike Apartment Fire — A 27-year-old Arlington man has been charged in connection with Saturday’s apartment fire on Columbia Pike. Police say Demetrius Antonio Taylor got in a verbal dispute with a woman, assaulted her, lit a carpeted floor mat on fire, pushed an infant in a stroller towards the fire and fled the scene. He faces a litany of charges including arson, felony child endangerment and two counts of assault on law enforcement, after becoming combative in a police department interview room. [Arlington County]

Man Dies in Motorcycle Wreck Following Pursuit — A Woodbridge man died early Sunday morning after crashing his motorcycle while being pursued by Virginia State Police. The pursuit started after a “BOLO” broadcast for a motorcycle seen traveling at a high rate of speed on I-395 in Arlington County. [Potomac Local, WTOP]

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Crime Report: Man Charged With ‘Obscene Sexual Display’

By ARLnow.com

Published August 2, 2017 at 3:45PM | Updated February 27, 2020 at 4:58PM

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Police have charged the man, a Burke, Va. resident, with “obscene sexual display.”

More from this week’s Arlington County Police Department crime report.

Events

Police To Participate in National Night Out Events Tonight

By Brooke Giles

Published August 1, 2017 at 11:00AM

Police will take part in a number of activities with local residents, including block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and more.

National Night Out aims to better relationships between the police and the communities they patrol. Many police departments around the country participate.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published August 1, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated August 1, 2017 at 9:19AM

ACPD Says It Follows the Constitution — In a public statement of values, the Arlington County Police Department said yesterday that it “has always adhered to the Constitution and is committed to safeguarding the rights of all individuals.” The department continued: “We faithfully, and without bias, honor our obligations to the community and will continue to provide professional law enforcement services in accordance with our core values.” [Facebook]

Bistro 1521 Now Open — Filipino restaurant Bistro 1521 reportedly opened last night. The 7,000 square foot eatery is located in the former Applebee’s space at 900 N. Glebe Road in Ballston. [Washington City Paper]