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West End man charged and released after allegedly brandishing air pistol

Published September 28, 2023 at 9:30AM

An Alexandria man was charged with brandishing a firearm in the 100 block of N. Grayson Street on Sept. 5, 2023 (via Google Maps)

A 46-year-old Alexandria man was charged with two counts of brandishing a firearm earlier this month after allegedly pointing a CO2-powered handheld pistol at a contractor working in his West End home.

On Sept. 5 (Tuesday), the contractor called police after the resident, Greco Gomez, allegedly brandished a firearm against him. The victim told police that he was working in the basement and took the trash outside and was “shocked” when Gomez allegedly threatened to shoot him, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

Opinion

Poll: Do you think the WestEnd development name is confusing?

By Vernon Miles

Published September 27, 2023 at 11:05AM

A rendering for Pavilion 1 on block F of the WestEnd Alexandria development (via City of Alexandria)

Despite some pushback from city leaders this weekend, the name WestEnd is likely here to say for the redevelopment at the former Landmark Mall site.

City Council members said the name is a baffling choice given that the project is located within the larger West End neighborhood.

News

Alexandria man arrested for allegedly peeping into West End apartment

By James Cullum

Published September 27, 2023 at 9:30AM

A man was charged with peeping into a dwelling in the 700 block of N. Howard Street on Aug. 27, 2023 (via Google Maps)

A 28-year-old Alexandria man was charged with peeping into a dwelling last month in the West End.

Police were alerted after midnight on Sunday, Aug. 27, that a man was allegedly peering through the windows of a lower-level apartment in the 700 block of N. Howard Street. A witness told police that the suspect would hide when anyone approached and then would return to the window, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

News

Alexandria leaders dismayed by developer’s baffling ‘WestEnd’ project name

By James Cullum

Published September 25, 2023 at 3:00PM | Updated September 27, 2023 at 12:33PM

A rendering for Pavilion 2 on block N of the WestEnd Alexandria development (via City of Alexandria)

(Updated 9/27/23) Before unanimously voting on financing the massive WestEnd Alexandria project at the former Landmark Mall site, a majority of Alexandria City Council members said that they still dislike the name.

Council unanimously approved a number of proposals on the 52-acre development, which will be devoted to the new Alexandria Hospital, and a multi-block town center with apartment buildings, pavilions, restaurants, and rooftop open space.

News

Police: No arrest after shots fired in West End this morning

By James Cullum

Published September 22, 2023 at 1:15PM

Shots were fired in the 4300 block of King Street on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 (via Google Maps)

There were no injuries or arrests after gunfire was reported in the West End early Friday morning — a separate incident from the other West End shooting this morning where one victim was injured.

Multiple callers reported four shots were fired at around 12:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of King Street near Park Center Drive, according to the police scanner.

News

BREAKING: One man seriously injured in Holmes Run Parkway armed robbery, suspects still at large

By ALXnow.com

Published September 22, 2023 at 10:15AM | Updated September 22, 2023 at 6:50PM

Police at shooting scene near 5563 Holmes Run Parkway (staff photo by James Cullum)

(Updated 6:50 p.m.) One male victim, age 21, was seriously injured in an armed robbery just before 9:30 this morning, and as of 10 a.m. the suspects are still at large.

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 5500 block of Holmes Run Parkway. There is a heavy police presence in the area and no suspects have been arrested yet.

News

Alexandria likely to throw its weight behind Arlington transit project

By Vernon Miles

Published September 20, 2023 at 2:00PM

Current Shirlington Transit Center (image via Google Maps)

Arlington calls for aid, and Alexandria will answer.

Alexandria’s City Council is scheduled to vote at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to support neighboring Arlington’s funding application for an expanded Shirlington Transit Center.

News

Alexandria police investigating multiple weapons violations over the weekend

By James Cullum

Published September 19, 2023 at 10:45AM

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria Police Department says it is investigating multiple weapons violations over the weekend, including a man who was shot in the shoulder in a suspected carjacking in the West End.

The first incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 17, around midnight in the 2000 block of N. Beauregard Street. The victim reported to police that her Airbnb guest pulled a handgun on her and fled the area in a black Kia Forte, according to the police scanner.

News

Alexandria leaders hosting town hall event in new ‘West End City Hall’

By Vernon Miles

Published September 19, 2023 at 9:45AM

4850 Mark Center Drive. (Courtesy photo)

City leaders hope to make good use of the new government hub in the West End with a multi-language town hall event this weekend.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 24, from 1-3 p.m. in the Del Peper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive) — colloquially called West End City Hall during development.

News

BREAKING: Man shot in Landmark area parking lot

By James Cullum

Published September 16, 2023 at 11:00PM

A man was shot in the 300 block of S. Reynolds Street on Sept. 16, 2023 (via Google Maps)

Alexandria police are investigating the shooting of a man in a suspected carjacking in the parking lot of a Landmark-area apartment complex.

Multiple callers reported hearing two-to-three shots at around 10:15 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Reynolds Street, according to the police scanner.

News

Pavilions, open space and more retail proposed for old Landmark Mall site

By James Cullum

Published September 5, 2023 at 2:30PM | Updated September 6, 2023 at 12:33PM

A rendering for Pavilion 2 on block N of the WestEnd Alexandria development (via City of Alexandria)

(Updated 12:30 p.m.) The massive WestEnd Alexandria project is taking shape, as the Planning Commission tonight will weigh in on a number of proposals by site development partner Foulger-Pratt.

Nearly half the 52-acre West End Alexandria development is devoted to the Inova at Landmark (the eventual home of Alexandria Hospital), and the rest of the property has been divvied into a multi-block town center. The redevelopment will include new apartment buildings, pavilions, restaurants, rooftop open space and more.