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Alexandria remembrance ceremony to mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks

Published September 10, 2026 at 9:15AM

Alexandria's Joint Public Safety Honor Guard at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Alexandria's Market Square, Sept. 11, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria and the rest of the nation will take a day to reflect and remember Friday (Sept. 11) on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The City of Alexandria will hold its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony from 10-11 a.m. Friday at Alexandria Police Department Headquarters (3600 Wheeler Avenue). The ceremony, remembering the victims, survivors, first responders and others impacted by 9/11, will include a presentation of colors, remarks by Mayor Alyia Gaskins and public safety officials and a return to quarters ceremony.

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‘I do not think there’s a role for Flock’ in Alexandria, says Mayor Gaskins

By James Cullum

Published September 9, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated September 9, 2026 at 4:58PM

Attendees at the Sept. 8, 2026 City Council meeting protesting Flock cameras (staff photo by James Cullum)

Mayor Alyia Gaskins told city leaders on Tuesday that she does not “see a role for Flock” cameras in Alexandria.

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, two City Council members joined Gaskins in the sentiment after a presentation by Police Chief Tarrick McGuire on license plate reader (LPR) technology used in the city. The Alexandria Police Department has 61 license plate readers and other cameras along public roadways, according to Flock’s transparency portal.

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Cameron Run Regional Park employee arrested for allegedly robbing concession stand

By James Cullum

Published September 9, 2026 at 11:45AM

Cameron Run Regional Park at 4001 Eisenhower Avenue (via Google Maps)

An Alexandria juvenile was arrested for allegedly robbing the batting cages concession stand at Cameron Run Regional Park on Eisenhower Avenue.

Around 9:40 p.m. on Aug. 1, an employee at the concession stand heard a knock at the door, and when he opened it saw two people wearing all black clothing and black face masks, according to a recently unsealed search warrant affidavit. One suspect allegedly grabbed the cashier from behind to restrain him, while the second suspect went to the cash drawer and stole more than $200.

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Man allegedly drives off in stolen car with over $10K in tools from Arlandria dealership

By James Cullum

Published September 4, 2026 at 1:45PM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

An Alexandria man faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and more than $10,000 in tools from a car dealership in the city’s Arlandria neighborhood.

The Alexandria Police Department was notified of the incident around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The suspect allegedly broke into an office window at Alexandria Volkswagen at 107 W. Glebe Road and then drove a 2023 Volkswagen Golf “through the service bay garage door and through the lot fence onto W. Reed Avenue,” according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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Thousands lose power and multiple rescued from floodwaters as strong storms hit Alexandria

By Emily Leayman

Published September 4, 2026 at 9:15AM | Updated September 4, 2026 at 3:54PM

Downed tree at Chinquapin loop road (courtesy of Eric Keber)

Downed trees and thousands of Dominion Energy customers with power outages were without power in Alexandria after a strong thunderstorm system that rocked the region overnight into Friday.

Most power outages had been restored. More than 2,300 customers were without power at 10 a.m., and that number dropped to about about 400 by 4 p.m.

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UPDATED: Juvenile pedestrian not seriously injured in crash at Arlandria intersection

By Emily Leayman and James Cullum

Published August 31, 2026 at 4:15PM

Bystanders at the scene of a pedestrian crash at Mount Vernon Avenue and Russell Road, Aug. 31. 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A juvenile pedestrian was struck in the Arlandria neighborhood Monday afternoon, leading to a police and fire response.

The crash was reported around 3:49 p.m. at Mount Vernon Avenue and Russell Road.

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Post-game fights cleared by police following Alexandria City High School football win

By James Cullum

Published August 31, 2026 at 3:45PM

The ACHS Titans defeated the Lake Braddock Bruins at home 21-7 on Aug. 28, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria City High School opened its football season with a 21-7 win at home against the Lake Braddock Bruins.

After the game, a number of fights were also reported on the police scanner outside the school and in the parking lot of the nearby Bradlee Shopping Center. The Alexandria Police Department said that its officers and Alexandria City Public Schools administrators were able to work together to safely disperse crowds from the area, and that there were no injuries or arrests.

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Suspect in Holmes Run Parkway fatal shooting arrested in North Carolina

By James Cullum

Published August 31, 2026 at 2:15PM

A man was shot in the 5300 block of Holmes Run Parkway in Alexandria's West End, July 15, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A 37-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond in North Carolina after being arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Charles Talley in the city’s West End last month.

Corey Stubblefield was arrested in an operation coordinated by Sampson County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Alexandria Police Department, according to multiple outlets. He was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 27, while walking from a residence to U.S. Highway 421. He is being held without bond, according to a media report.

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Lanes reopen after crash backs up traffic on southbound I-395 in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published August 26, 2026 at 4:30PM | Updated August 26, 2026 at 5:12PM

Crash on I-395 southbound at Little River Turnpike on Aug. 26, 2026 (via VDOT)

A driver was reportedly injured in a two-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 395 near the Duke Street/Little River Turnpike exit Wednesday afternoon.

The crash between a black SUV and a tan Toyota sedan was reported just after 3:45 p.m. Alexandria police and fire responders cut off traffic in the third and fourth lanes near the righthand shoulder of the roadway. The crash occurred just before exit 3 on I-395.

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Alexandria police bust man allegedly selling guns and marijuana on Instagram

By James Cullum

Published August 25, 2026 at 3:45PM

APD discovered photos of firearms, cash and marijuana allegedly sold from an Alexandria man's Instagram account (via APD)

A 23-year-old Alexandria man faces felony charges after allegedly selling guns and marijuana on Instagram.

The suspect was arrested in May after a five-month investigation by the Alexandria Police Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Postal Service, according to a recently unsealed search warrant affidavit. APD found that multiple packages containing pounds of marijuana were sent from Arizona and California to the suspect at an address in the 1300 block of Cleveland Street in Alexandria’s North Ridge-Rosemont neighborhood.

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D.C. man faces felony charge after alleged $1K Old Town yoga store theft

By James Cullum

Published August 24, 2026 at 3:45PM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A D.C. man has been charged with felony grand larceny after allegedly stealing more than $1,000 of clothing from a popular yoga shop in Old Town last month.

The suspect was arrested on Friday, July 17, after being captured on surveillance footage allegedly stuffing Alo Yoga (814 King Street) merchandise into a white Nordstrom bag and fleeing the store without paying, according to a recently unsealed search warrant affidavit.