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Morning Notes

Published October 19, 2020 at 9:00AM

Drug Take Back Day is October 24 — “Safely dispose of your unused and expired medicines during Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off locations will be available at APD Headquarters, Fire Station 210, and the Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray.” [Twitter]

Council Approves Real Estate Tax Deferral — “Yesterday Council approved a resolution providing for a ‘hardship deferral’ option for payment of Alexandria’s second half real estate tax payment. Upon request, this allows an individual taxpayer to defer payment of the November 16th payment until March 1.” [Twitter]

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ALXnow’s Top Stories this Week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published October 16, 2020 at 5:00PM

What a week it’s been in Alexandria.

Our top story this week was the report that Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Hutchings, Jr. sends one of his children to Bishop Ireton High School. In case you missed it, the story first broke in Theogony, the T.C. Williams High School newspaper.

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ALXnow’s Top Stories this Week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published October 9, 2020 at 5:00PM | Updated October 13, 2020 at 4:16PM

Police car lights (file photo)

It’s the end of a busy week in Alexandria.

Once again, crime and public safety stories were the most read on ALXnow.

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Police: Illegal Drugs Sold in West End Via Snapchat During Pandemic

By James Cullum

Published October 8, 2020 at 1:30PM | Updated October 8, 2020 at 2:26PM

An Alexandria police cruiser (Staff photo by James Cullum)

A 20-year-old Alexandria man is in custody after allegedly selling illegal drugs to hundreds of people over the course of the pandemic.

The man was arrested at his apartment in the 6100 block of Edsdall Road in August and charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute a Schedule IV substance, manufacturing or selling a controlled substance and reckless handling of a firearm. He is currently being held without bond in the Alexandria jail.

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Delaware Woman Charged for Three Hit-And-Runs in Old Town and Driving Under the Influence

By James Cullum

Published October 6, 2020 at 10:15AM | Updated October 6, 2020 at 10:45AM

Alexandria police cruiser (File photo by Jay Westcott)

A 21-year-old Delaware woman was charged with three counts of felonious hit-and-run and one count of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after allegedly hitting three cars in Old Town.

Niyah Selena Ranson was arrested by Alexandria Police on Sept. 24 at around 6:45 p.m., and is being held without bond in the Alexandria jail.

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Man Busted With Drugs in Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Parking Lot

By James Cullum

Published September 21, 2020 at 3:45PM

An Alexandria police cruiser (Staff photo by James Cullum)

A man parked in the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center parking lot was charged with possession of a Scheduled I or II substance after a complaint was raised that he was selling drugs.

On August 30, Alexandria Police were called to investigate a “suspicious” event and possible drug dealing at the West End hotel located at 5000 Seminary Road. They found a man sitting in the driver’s seat of a van in the parking lot “holding a cellular phone and counting what appeared to be a large sum of U.S. currency,” according to a search warrant affidavit.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published September 1, 2020 at 9:00AM

Beyer Criticizes Trump Defense of Wisconsin Shooter — “The President stands at the White House podium and defends a man, his supporter, charged with murdering two Americans. This is not surprising, but it is a dark moment for the country. It puts the lie to Trump’s talk of “law and order” — his rhetoric incites violence and murder.” [Twitter]

City Hall Lit Purple for Opioid Awareness — “To raise awareness and understanding of addiction prevention and treatment on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, and National Recovery Month in September, the City is lighting City Hall purple with spotlights tonight through September 1.” [Facebook]

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Alexandria Warns of Rise in Drug Overdoses Due to Pandemic Stress

By Vernon Miles

Published August 14, 2020 at 2:00PM

Since July 24, the city has responded to nine substance-related, non-fatal drug overdoses. While the incidents were unrelated, the City of Alexandria said in a press release its part of an alarming trend emerging.

“While each incident was unrelated, and no definite trend has emerged, City officials are concerned that individual and collective stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be linked to increased substance use,” the city said in a press release. “City officials urge residents to be aware of the medical risks associated with the use of opioids and illegal substances that could be extremely concentrated, or mixed with something unusual that could result in life-threatening situations.”

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Violent Freakout at Southern Towers

By James Cullum

Published August 12, 2020 at 3:15PM

Southern Towers residents wait for the bus. (Staff photo by James Cullum)

A 36-year-old man is in jail on multiple charges after allegedly abducting and attacking another man with a knife and hatchet and threatening to jump out an 11-story window.

Tysheem Robinson, of Washington, D.C., was arrested on July 31 and charged with abduction by force/intimidation, probation violation, threatening to bomb and burn, destruction of more than $1,000 in property, obstruction of justice/resisting arrest, and assault and battery. He is being held without bond.

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Teen Arrested in Old Town for Weapon Possession and Drug Violation

By James Cullum

Published June 2, 2020 at 11:30AM

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An Alexandria teenager was arrested on May 13 for illegal possession of a firearm and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.

On May 13, Alexandria Police were called to the 300 block of Tancil Court in Old Town after receiving multiple drug complaints. Officers observed a group of known and unknown individuals “loitering in the area,” noted a search warrant affidavit.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published April 1, 2020 at 9:00AM

A trail near the Braddock Road Metro Station in Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Noah Lyles Relieved Olympics Postponed — “It was a little relief to see that it’s been decided to postpone the Olympics because my first concern was that everybody would be healthy and everybody would have a fair place to compete.” [Running Magazine]

Former Medical Employees Plead Guilty to Running ‘Pill Mill’ — “Two women pleaded guilty yesterday [March 30] for their respective roles in helping run a “pill mill,” which led to the fraudulent dispensing of thousands of prescription opioid pills.” [DOJ]