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Alexandria leaders mark 9/11 anniversary with call for unity, civility

Published September 11, 2025 at 12:15PM

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 leaders commemorated the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Thursday, Sept. 11, and reflected on the personal and societal impacts that followed.

Mayor Alyia Gaskins was joined by Sheriff Sean Casey, Fire Chief Felipe Hernandez, Jr., and Police Chief Tarrick McGuire onstage at Market Square in front of City Hall (301 King Street). Gaskins urged the audience to “remember the lives lost on 9/11 and to look forward with hope and a call to action for peace and a better world.”

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APD releases body worn camera footage of Aug. 15 in-custody death

By James Cullum

Published August 29, 2025 at 1:44PM | Updated August 29, 2025 at 2:01PM

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire speaks at a press conference upon the release of body worn camera footage from the Aug. 15 in-custody death of Allan Tucker II (via APD/YouTube)

The Alexandria Police Department released body worn camera footage on Thursday (Aug. 28) from one of the officer’s involved in the in-custody death of Allan Tucker II on (Friday) Aug. 15.

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire told reporters that it’s been a hard week for the department, and asked the community to pray for Tucker’s family and the officers involved in his detainment. The 32-year-old Tucker was arrested for public intoxication after screaming and banging on the doors of neighboring apartments at 2875 N. Beauregard Street on Aug. 15. He was transported to the Alexandria Jail, and during the 10-12 minute ride repeatedly asked to be taken to Alexandria Hospital. He died in a police cruiser after waiting 35-to-40 minutes in the sally port at the jail. While officers at the scene administered NARCAN to Tucker to reverse the effects of a suspected opioid overdose, according to the video released, McGuire did not comment on the official cause of his death and said it needs to be determined by the Office of the Medical Examiner.

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Alexandria police chief seeks chief of staff for $102K-$181K position

By James Cullum

Published August 25, 2025 at 1:45PM

The Alexandria Police Department is looking for a chief of staff (via LinkedIn)

A new high-paying civilian job just opened up within the Alexandria Police Department.

The department recently announced that Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire needs a new chief of staff with budget experience to serve as his principal aide and senior advisor, and also to oversee all daily operations in the chief’s office. The position pays between $102,000 and $181,000, and the deadline to apply is Sept. 21 at 11:59 p.m.

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PHOTOS: Thousands gather for Alexandria’s 276th Birthday Bash at Oronoco Bay

By James Cullum

Published July 13, 2025 at 6:15AM | Updated July 14, 2025 at 10:29AM

The grand finale of Alexandria's birthday celebration at Oronoco Bay Park, July 12, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria celebrated its 276th and the U.S.’s 249th birthday in style along the Potomac River at Oronoco Bay Park on Saturday (July 12).

Thousands attended the annual event. For about four hours, the park was turned into a maze of beach blankets, lawn chairs, and barefoot kids with lightsabers and bubble guns. Flanked onstage by City Council and city staff, Mayor Alyia Gaskins and Poet Laureate Maria Cristina Donoso made brief remarks before the program was turned over to the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, which wrapped up in time for a spectacular fireworks show (see video below).

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Police Chief Tarrick McGuire informs Cameron Station Civic Association of shooting at Ben Brenman Park

By James Cullum

Published April 25, 2025 at 2:30PM

Pedestrian Bridge at Ben Brenman Park (image via Google Maps)

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire sent a note to Cameron Station Civic Association residents after gunfire was reported Thursday morning (April 24) at Ben Brenman Park.

McGuire detailed the incident, and confirmed that multiple gunshots were reported in the 4800 block of Brenman Park Drive. No one was injured and no arrests have been made yet, and APD is asking the public for help in the investigation.

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Alexandria Police Chief discusses 100-day action plan, crime reduction strategy with ALXnow

By Ryan Belmore and James Cullum

Published April 9, 2025 at 10:00AM

Alexandria Police Department Chief Tarrick McGuire gives an update to City Council, April 8, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire is focusing on six “micro areas” throughout the city as part of a targeted approach to reducing crime.

McGuire, who just finished his first 100 days in office, spoke about his plans with ALXnow in an exclusive interview after his presentation to the City Council on Tuesday (April 8). The specific locations have not been revealed, except he said that they are well-known crime hotspots.

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JUST IN: Three teenagers charged with murdering Alexandria man and wounding two others

By James Cullum

Published January 27, 2025 at 4:44PM

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire, with Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso, and Samuel Ward of the ATF, speaks at a press conference on Jan. 27, 2025, to announce arrests in the homicide that occurred in the 1200 block of Wythe Street in the Braddock neighborhood on Sept. 19, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Three teenagers have charged in the fatal shooting of Alexandria resident Kwakia Frazier and wounding two others, the Alexandria Police Department announced today.

A 16-year-old and two 17-year-old suspects have each been charged with murder by mob and two counts of malicious wounding by mob.

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Spike in larcenies drive increase in Alexandria crime rate for third year in a row

By James Cullum

Published January 15, 2025 at 3:45PM | Updated January 15, 2025 at 9:10PM

Alexandria Police Department cruisers on Nov. 7, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria’s crime stats for 2024 have been released, and the city’s Part 1 crime rate increased for the third consecutive year.

There was a 7% increase in Part 1 crimes, or crimes against people. Part 1 crimes include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and auto theft. There were 4,733 Part 1 incidents in 2024, an increase of 7.3% over the 4,410 incidents reported in 2023, according to the city’s crime dashboard.

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Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and City Council sworn into office amid ‘backdrop of deep uncertainty’

By James Cullum

Published January 3, 2025 at 11:20AM

Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins, with her family, takes the oath of office, Jan. 2, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and the new City Council were sworn into office on Thursday (Jan. 2), ushering in a new era of city governance with the new year.

Gaskins is the first Black woman to be elected mayor of the city. She stood alongside her husband and two children and took the oath of office from Clerk of the Court Greg Parks onstage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (4915 E. Campus Drive) at Northern Virginia Community College’s Alexandria campus.

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New Alexandria Police Chief hosting town hall in Arlandria

By James Cullum

Published December 27, 2024 at 11:30AM

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria’s new Police Chief Tarrick McGuire will host a town hall meeting in Arlandria on Friday (Dec. 27).

The effort is part of McGuire’s 100-day action plan to get input from the community on “urgent matters that need immediate attention,” which will result in the Alexandria Police Department’s creation of a “change management roadmap to better align the agency and establish key priorities.”

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Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire sworn in and unveils ‘100 Day Action Plan’

By James Cullum

Published December 11, 2024 at 9:51AM | Updated December 11, 2024 at 10:11AM

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire gets sworn in at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Dec. 10, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Surrounded by city leaders, Alexandria’s new Police Chief Tarrick McGuire was sworn in on Tuesday (Dec. 10).

McGuire is the third permanent chief of the Alexandria Police Department in three years. The city’s Chief Circuit Court Judge Lisa Kemler swore him in onstage at the amphitheater of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Old Town.