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Maryland man busted for allegedly stealing $1,500 in products from Target in Potomac Yard

Published May 16, 2023 at 1:30PM

A Maryland man was served with a summons for allegedly shoplifting from the Target at 3101 Richmond Highway (via Google Maps)

Target is pressing charges against a Maryland man who allegedly stole nearly $1,500 worth of products in three separate shoplifting incidents, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

The 54-year-old suspect allegedly did not scan 47 products totaling $442.42 on Saturday, March 17, and then 108 products totaling $1,040.30 on Sunday, March 18. Police reviewed security footage and found that the man appeared to scan some items in his basket, bag them and then put the bags on top of unscanned items.

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Man allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Arlandria by woman he met on Instagram

By James Cullum

Published May 11, 2023 at 3:40PM

An Alexandria man was robbed at gunpoint in the 3800 block of Russell Road on April 11, 2023 (via Google Maps)

An Alexandria man was robbed at gunpoint after hanging out with a woman he met on Instagram, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

The incident occurred after 11 p.m. on April 11 (Tuesday) in an apartment complex in the 3800 block of Russell Road. The victim told police that he was robbed after meeting up with a woman that evening at St. Rita’s Catholic Church (3815 Russell Road).

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JUST IN: Arrest made for 2022 West End murder

By James Cullum

Published May 9, 2023 at 1:05PM | Updated May 9, 2023 at 2:44PM

Dontae Drumgold has been charged with the 2022 murder of a man in the West End (via Alexandria Sheriff's Office)

(Updated 2:45 p.m.) A 28-year-old Prince William County man was arrested for the murder of a 25-year-old more than a year ago, the Alexandria Police Department announced today.

Dontae LaShawn Drumgold is being held without bond in connection with the death of Elijah Williams in March 2022.

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Alexandria man arrested after shots fired, police chase on I-395

By James Cullum

Published May 8, 2023 at 1:30PM | Updated May 10, 2023 at 1:17AM

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

A 41-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond on multiple charges after allegedly shooting a gun at a vehicle while driving, strangling a former girlfriend, eluding police and discarding a handgun on Interstate 395.

The victim called police at around 11:15 p.m. on Friday night (May 5) and reported that the suspect allegedly fired several shots at other vehicles in the area of E. Raymond Avenue and Dewitt Avenue, according to dispatch reports.

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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published May 5, 2023 at 1:30PM

ACPS interim Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt at the deed signing ceremony for the Winkler Botanical Preserve, September 15, 2022. (staff photo by James Cullum)

It’s been a busy week in Alexandria.

City Council unanimously approved City Manager Jim Parajon’s $884.3 million fiscal year 2024 budget, funding citywide pay increases, a fully funded school system and collective bargaining agreements with the police and fire departments.

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Notes: APD ‘determined’ to reduce crime near Braddock Road Metro after more shots fired

By ALXnow.com

Published May 5, 2023 at 9:21AM

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

More gunfire was reported near the Braddock Road Metro station yesterday afternoon, prompting the Alexandria Police Department to tweet that it’s “determined” to solve recent crime issues.

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JUST IN: Police investigating shots fired incident near Braddock Road Metro station

By Vernon Miles

Published May 4, 2023 at 4:15PM

North Fayette Street and Madison Street (image via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident on the 700 block of N. Fayette Street near the Braddock Road Metro station.

Multiple gunshots were overheard at the intersection of North Fayette Street and Madison Street, according to scanner traffic. The first call came in around 3:26 p.m.

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City Council budget approval funds ACPS, citywide pay increases and collective bargaining agreements

By James Cullum

Published May 4, 2023 at 3:45PM

Alexandria City Hall lit up (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon’s $884.3 million fiscal year 2024 budget was unanimously approved by City Council Wednesday night (May 4), backing citywide pay increases, a fully funded school system and collective bargaining agreements with the police and fire departments.

While the real estate tax rate remains unchanged at $1.11 per $100 of assessed value, city residents will have to pay $308.70 annually for the stormwater utility fee — an increase from $294 last year. The budget, which goes into effect July 1, is an increase of 5.4% over last year’s $839.2 million budget. About 47% of it ($398 million) is dedicated to paying the salaries of 2,765 city employees.

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AFD investigates suspected arson at vacant West End house

By James Cullum

Published May 4, 2023 at 1:45PM | Updated May 4, 2023 at 3:27PM

There was a fire at 5173 Seminary Road at around 3 a.m. on April 19, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria Fire Department suspects arson after a fire at an unoccupied house used for police and fire department training in the West End, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

The fire at 5173 Seminary Road was reported by a passerby at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, according to AFD. Firefighters arrived to find the boards used to secure the front windows of the vacant house were on fire, and the blaze spread into the interior of the building, according to the search warrant affidavit.

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