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Grand jury indicts ex-D.C. police officer on multiple sexual assault charges in Alexandria

Published March 9, 2026 at 4:30PM

APD Chief Tarrick McGuire speaks during a press conference regarding multiple sexual assault cases in the region, joined by Prince George’s County Deputy Police Chief, Curtis Lightner (left), Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Tara H. Jackson and Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney, Bryan Porter (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

An Alexandria grand jury indicted a former D.C. police officer on more than two dozen felony charges today (Monday) related to a series of sexual assaults in Alexandria last year.

Timothy Valentin, 30, of Fort Washington, Md., is currently accused of multiple sexual assaults in Alexandria and Maryland that occurred between 2024 and 2025. The suspect, an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department until 2022, faces new charges including rape by force, rape by incapacitation and abduction with intent to defile in connection to three cases in Alexandria last year.

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Alexandria police investigating fatal shooting on N. Patrick Street

By Katie Taranto

Published January 29, 2026 at 8:15AM

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that killed one man and injured a juvenile in the city yesterday (Wednesday).

According to APD, officers responded to shots fired at the 900 block of N. Patrick Street at around 6:36 p.m. and found a man “inside an apartment building suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, as well as a juvenile man with an apparent gunshot wound.”

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Traffic Alert: Signal work at Duke Street and Walker Avenue causing delays

By Ryan Belmore

Published September 10, 2025 at 8:13AM

Traffic Light Outage (Credit: Alexandria Police Department)

Alexandria drivers should expect delays and exercise extra caution this morning at the intersection of Duke Street and Walker Avenue, where ongoing traffic signal work is affecting the morning commute.

The Alexandria Police Department issued an alert at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday advising motorists that work is being performed on the traffic light at the busy intersection. Officers are currently on scene directing traffic to maintain safety and flow.

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Final Suspect Arrested: APD closes case on 2024 W. Glebe Road shooting, three charged

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 3, 2025 at 3:50PM

Alexandria Police Department Concludes Investigation with Arrest of Third Violent Offender (via APD)

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) today (June 3) announced that it has concluded a criminal investigation with the arrest of the third and final suspect in a violent shooting incident that occurred in the 800 block of W. Glebe Road on July 30, 2024.

According to APD, Detectives from the Alexandria Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division have identified and charged 22-year-old Justin McKnight of Alexandria, 22-year-old Demetrius Charlton of Fairfax, and 20-year-old Jhamal Muskelly of Alexandria in connection with the shooting, during which multiple rounds struck an occupied home. All three firearms used in this case have been recovered. No injuries were reported.

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Alexandria Police arrest suspect in Metro station assaults

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 2, 2025 at 5:32AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A 35-year-old man from Fairfax County is facing several charges linked to two separate assaults near Alexandria Metro stations last Friday evening (May 30).

Jeffrey Gary has been arrested and charged with assault and battery, sexual battery, and two counts of abduction with force, according to officials at a joint press conference on Monday.

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Injured man charged in Arlandria quadruple shooting

By Ryan Belmore

Published May 27, 2025 at 5:54AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Four people are now in stable condition after a shooting in Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood early Monday (May 26).

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is looking into the incident, which happened in the 3800 block of Florence Drive. Three men and one woman were shot.

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Four stable after early morning shooting in Arlandria

By Ryan Belmore

Published May 26, 2025 at 7:53AM | Updated May 27, 2025 at 5:49AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Four people are in stable condition after a shooting in Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood early Monday morning.

The Alexandria Police Department is looking into the incident, which happened in the 3800 block of Florence Drive. Three men and one woman were shot.

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Alexandria Police issue alert for missing 70-year-old woman

By Ryan Belmore

Published May 16, 2025 at 6:00AM

Critical Missing Person Alert (via Alexandria Police Department)

The Alexandria Police Department is asking for help to find Virgie Nadine Goolsby, a 70-year-old woman who went missing Thursday morning.

Goolsby was last seen around 10 a.m. in the 700 block of North Patrick Street. She was wearing a black blouse and black pants at the time.

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Alexandria Police to honor fallen officers with wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday

By Ryan Belmore

Published May 6, 2025 at 3:00PM

Alexandria Police Department (via Alexandria Police Foundation)

The Alexandria Police Department will hold a wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday (May 7) to pay tribute to officers who have died while serving their community.

The event, part of the city’s Police Week observance, starts at 1 p.m. at the Alexandria Police Fallen Officers Memorial outside the department’s headquarters (3600 Wheeler Ave.).

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City Council moves forward with revisions to police auditor and review board ordinances

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 23, 2025 at 8:30AM | Updated April 23, 2025 at 9:21AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Alexandria City Council voted to advance proposed changes to the city’s police oversight ordinances Tuesday night (April 22), moving forward recommendations from a council subcommittee that address key issues, including investigation authority and subpoena power.

The ordinance amendments, which passed on first reading in a 6-1 vote, will be docketed for a public hearing and final passage on Saturday, April 26.

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Traffic Alert: PNC Alexandria Half Marathon brings runners, significant road closures to Old Town this Sunday

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 22, 2025 at 9:30AM

Pacers Running Announces the Evolution of Parkway Classic to PNC Alexandria Half Marathon. Credit: PNC Alexandria Half Marathon

The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon will debut in Old Town on Sunday, April 27. It will feature a half-marathon, a 5K, and a kids’ dash.

This event, produced by Pacers Running and sponsored by PNC Bank, is an evolution of the long-running PNC Parkway Classic. The 13.1-mile course begins at Market Square (301 King St.) and extends through Old Town down the George Washington Parkway. Additional roads surrounding City Hall and Market Square will be closed for race set-up.