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JUST IN: Man assaulted and robbed of shoes on DASH Bus in Alexandria’s West End

By James Cullum
Alexandria police in the 4000 block of Ellicott Street, March 18, 2025 (Staff photo by James Cullum)

Three men are in custody after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing his shoes on a DASH bus this afternoon (Tuesday) in Alexandria’s West End.

The Alexandria Police Department confirmed that three adult males were arrested in the incident. A DASH bus driver called in a fight in the bus between multiple males at around 2:20 p.m. in the 2500 block of N. Van Dorn Street.

The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury and refused medical treatment.

The three suspects allegedly fled the scene on foot and were arrested less than a mile away in the 4000 block of Ellicott Street. They were charged with assault by mob and robbery, according to APD.

Three suspects were arrest in the 4000 block of Ellicott Street, which is less than a mile from where a robbery and assault occurred on a DASH bus on N. Van Dorn Street, March 18, 2025 (via Google Maps)

An APD spokesperson told ALXnow that the department will soon release the suspects’ names, ages, and cities of residence.

APD posted the following note on social media regarding the incident:

There is a significant presence of APD officers in the 4000 block of Ellicott Street as they conclude a robbery investigation. Three adult suspects have been apprehended.

Map via Google Maps

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.