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Arlington Establishes Police Oversight Board with Subpoena Power

Published July 22, 2021 at 11:00AM

A police traffic stop in Rosslyn in 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington County will now have a Community Oversight Board and Independent Policing Auditor able to investigate community complaints about police officers.

During a four hour meeting last night (Wednesday), 24 leaders and community members spoke, ranging from Arlington NAACP leadership to police officers. The County Board overcame some disagreements to unanimously approve a new board that takes complaints and has an independent auditor to conduct investigations concurrent with internal police department investigations.

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Dog Pee Dispute Roils Lyon Village Neighborhood on Nextdoor

By ARLnow.com

Published July 21, 2021 at 3:55PM | Updated July 21, 2021 at 4:28PM

Pet deterrent mat in front of a Lyon Village home and its bushes (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A Lyon Village homeowner’s attempt to deter dogs from peeing on his prized bushes has prompted a major controversy on the local Nextdoor social network.

A post about the plastic “spikes” placed between the bushes and the sidewalk prompted outrage, hundreds of comments and even — reportedly — calls to police, despite the fact that it turned out to be a commonly-used product.

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Police Use Taser, Pepper Spray to Take Man into Custody at Pentagon City Mall

By ARLnow.com

Published July 21, 2021 at 2:30PM

Pentagon City mall and S. Hayes Street (file photo)

A man is in custody after allegedly fighting with police at the Pentagon City mall today.

The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on an upper level of the mall near Jos. A. Bank, after police were dispatched for a report of a man trespassing in the shopping center.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 21, 2021 at 7:30AM

The hot sun beats down on a local sign (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Jan. 6 First Responders Recognized — “The Arlington County Board today gave special honors and recognition to members of Arlington County Police Department, Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office for their efforts to respond to the Capitol riot on January 6. Approximately 60 personnel were honored during the event today at the County Board Recessed meeting.” [Arlington County]

Fmr. APS Students Staying in Private School — “Ten-year-old Jonah Kaufman of Arlington is proud of his 4th grade report card from the private school he attends in northern Virginia… it was a far different story in 2020 when Jonah and his 8-year-old brother, Noah, were in a public school, trying to learn from home during COVID-19. ‘They weren’t learning,’ Jena Kotler, the boy’s mother says. ‘They were sad, they felt isolated. It was just crazy.'” [WJLA]

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Man Arrested After Fleeing onto Metro Tracks in Pentagon City

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2021 at 9:00AM | Updated July 20, 2021 at 9:16AM

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(Updated at 9:15 a.m.) A theft suspect in Pentagon City ran onto the tracks Sunday afternoon, causing major delays for riders.

The theft was reported around 2 p.m., from a store on the 1200 block of S. Hayes Street, a block that includes the Pentagon City mall and the Pentagon Centre shopping center.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2021 at 5:00AM

Crash Prompts Hazmat Cleanup — From the Arlington County Fire Department last night: “N Glebe Rd closed in both directions between Arlington Bl and N Pershing due to a fuel leak following a motor vehicle crash. #Avoid the area.” [Twitter, Twitter]

Metrobus Crash in Ballston — From our Twitter account yesterday afternoon: “Southbound N. Glebe Road is blocked at Washington Blvd by a crash involving a car and a Metrobus. Police and medics on scene.” [Twitter]

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BREAKING: Shots Fired Early Monday Morning in Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published July 19, 2021 at 9:40AM | Updated July 19, 2021 at 11:33AM

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(Updated at 11:30 a.m.) Multiple gunshots were fired in Clarendon early this morning, reportedly after a large fight.

The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. near the intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Garfield Street, in the area of the United Bank and steps from the Cheesecake Factory and Mexicali Blues.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 19, 2021 at 5:00AM

The Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

ACPD Hosting Community Chats — “Chief Andy Penn appreciates the important insights our residents and businesses bring to the conversation about the role of policing. He invites community members, organizations and businesses to join him for a series of Community Conversations.” [ACPD, Twitter]

Court Rejects Rouse Estate Suit — “I want to thank Arlington Green Party Chair John Reeder for challenging Arlington County Board’s decision exactly three months to the day to deny local historic designation for the site of the since demolished Febrey-Lothrop-Rouse estate… Unfortunately just yesterday Arlington Circuit Court denied Reeder standing to sue the County, arguing that he is not an aggrieved party, because his property doesn’t abut the estate.” [Audrey Clement]

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Police Investigating Man’s Death Outside H-B Woodlawn

By ARLnow.com

Published July 13, 2021 at 11:20AM

The Heights Building in Rosslyn, home to H-B Woodlawn (photo via Google Maps)

A man was found dead on a bench outside the H-B Woodlawn school in Rosslyn this morning.

Police are now investigating the man’s death, but note that there is no known threat to the community.

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Woman Robbed by Man With Gun Along Lee Highway

By ARLnow.com

Published July 13, 2021 at 10:20AM

A man with a gun robbed a woman along Lee Highway late Sunday night.

The robbery happened around 11:30 p.m., near the intersection of the soon-to-be-renamed road and N. Columbus Street — across the street from the McDonald’s.

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ACPD Investigating More Break-ins at Arlington Forest Shopping Center

By ARLnow.com

Published July 12, 2021 at 2:10PM

Door damaged at Bricks Pizza in Arlington Forest (photo courtesy Michael T.)

A new series of break-ins at the Arlington Forest Shopping Center has caused losses for a pair of local businesses.

The overnight burglaries were discovered this morning, at the low-slung shopping center along Route 50.

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NEW: Police Investigating Another Series of Gunshots in Green Valley

By ARLnow.com

Published July 12, 2021 at 10:00AM | Updated September 29, 2021 at 10:40AM

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For the second month in a row, police are investigating early morning gunshots in the Green Valley neighborhood.

No one was hurt, but a resident found a bullet hole in her home’s door, according to the Arlington County Police Department. The gunshots were reported around 4:45 a.m. Sunday on the 3500 block of 22nd Street S.