Alexandria Police Release Suspect Description in Malicious Wounding

UPDATE: Police Release Suspect Description in Malicious Wounding

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding and burglary that occurred in the 400 block of Jackson Place. Additional offenses of robbery and abduction are now being investigated in this case.

The suspect in this incident is described as a black male between 40 and 50-years-of-age, 6’2” with a medium build and a medium to dark complexion. He was unshaven with a slight mustache and was last seen wearing a brown waist-length jacket, black pants, and black wool cap.

The suspect was last seen at the intersection of E. Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015.

Alexandria Police Department Detectives will be canvasing the neighborhood and speaking with residents on Sunday, January 11, 2015, after 12 p.m.  Expect Police activity in the area. If you live in the immediate area and have video surveillance inside or outside your home, please contact Detectives. 

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Detective Sean Casey at 703.746.6853.

Police Investigate Burglary and Malicious Wounding

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a burglary and subsequent malicious wounding that occurred in the 400 block of Jackson Place this afternoon.  

Around 4 p.m. on Friday, January 9, police responded to a residence for the report of a stabbing. Preliminary investigation suggests that an elderly couple entered their home and interrupted a burglary. The victim, an 84-year-old man, was stabbed by the suspect. The victim was transported to the hospital where he is in serious condition. The suspect was not located and there is no description to release at this time.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Detective Sean Casey at 703.746.6853.

Alexandria Library Holds Community Budget Meeting

Alexandria Library Holds Community Budget Meeting

For Immediate Release: January 8, 2015

Alexandria Library invites community members to attend a Community Budget Meeting on Monday, January 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Charles Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. The meeting, which will be held in the large Conference Room, will cover the Alexandria Library Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Overview, Needs Assessment Summary, and a Library Board Statement. For more information, contact Linda Wesson at 703.746.1701 or lwesson@alexandria.lib.va.us.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail Linda Wesson at lwesson@alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703.746.1701, Virginia Relay 711.

Police Investigate Burglary and Malicious Wounding

Police Investigate Burglary and Malicious Wounding

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a burglary and subsequent malicious wounding that occurred in the 400 block of Jackson Place this afternoon.  

Around 4 p.m. on Friday, January 9, police responded to a residence for the report of a stabbing. Preliminary investigation suggests that an elderly couple entered their home and interrupted a burglary. The victim, an 84-year-old man, was stabbed by the suspect. The victim was transported to the hospital where he is in serious condition. The suspect was not located and there is no description to release at this time.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Detective Sean Casey at 703.746.6853.​

Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Searching for Auctioneer

FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD LISTSERV:

I am working on the annual Gala for the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) which provides ACPS students with financial aid information and need-based financial aid to help them attain a meaningful college or post-secondary education.  The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 25 and is the primary fundraising event for the SFA.
We are looking for a live auctioneer to auction off 5 items during the dinner portion of the evening.  Do you are someone you know possess this talent?  If so, please let me know.
Thanks very much!

~ Albie Dickson

dicksona@aol.com

Alexandria Police Make Arrest for Possession of a Weapon on School Property

Police Make Arrest for Possession of a Weapon on School Property

The Alexandria Police Department has arrested a 16 year-old male for Possession of a Weapon on School Property. The juvenile was a student at Bishop Ireton High School.

On the evening of January 6, 2015, police detectives were notified by Bishop Ireton administration of reports about a student who brought a weapon to school that day. A thorough investigation led to the arrest of the juvenile early this afternoon. The juvenile did not make any threats towards any student or the school.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Sergeant Bart Bailey at 703.746.6856.

Alexandria Police Investigate Robbery at Kenmore Ave. 7-11

Police Investigate Robbery at 7-11 on Kenmore Avenue 

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the robbery of a 7-11 convenience store
located in the 4600 block of Kenmore Avenue.  

Around 8:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 11, a man approached the checkout counter and
handed the clerk money for several items. When the register opened, the suspect
jumped up onto the counter and struggled with the clerk before grabbing cash
from the register drawer. The suspect then fled the scene. The female clerk was
not injured. 

The suspect is described as a black male between 25 and 35 years old, 6', 210 lbs., with a shaved head and a goatee. He was last seen
wearing a black jacket, black pants, and black shoes. 

The robbery was captured on surveillance video and can be viewed on the Alexandria Police
Department’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/AlexandriaVAPD.

Anyone with information about this incident or who recognizes the suspect is asked to call Detective
Dan Gordon at 703.746.6685.

Little Theater of Alexandria Open House January 10

The Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-5788, etx. 2
http://www.thelittletheatre.com

Saturday, January 10 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please join us for our open house registration
Meet the instructors of our winter 2015 classes
Take a mini workshop to get a small sampling of our classes
Register in person
Tour our beautiful theatre


Schedule of Events

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sign up for Winter/Spring classes
Get your questions answered.

10:15 am - 11:00 am - Family Improv Workshop
Instructors: Keely Kirk and John  
Waldron

10:15 am - 10:30 am - Sing-a-long (Grades 2-9)
Instructor: Linda Wells

10:15 am - 10:45 am - DramaTots/Creative Costume Play (Ages 3-5)
Instructor: Heather Sanderson

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Kids On Stage! (Grades 3-5)
Instructor: Kathy Dillaber

11:00 am - 11:15 am - Sing-a-long (Grades 2-9)
Instructor: Linda Wells

11:00 am - 11:30 am - Shakespeare (Grades 5-9)
Instructor: Heather Sanderson

11:00 am - 11:30 am - Puttin' on a Play! (Grades K-2)
Instructor: Ashley Hammond

11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Brit Wit (Ages 16-adult)
Instructor: Heather Sanderson

11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Creative Movement/Theatre Games
(Grades K-3)
Instructor: Roberta Masters-Cullen

11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Ensemble Building for the Stage (Grades 6-8)
Instructor: Ashley Hammond

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Improv Jam (All ages 18 & up)
Instructor: Keely Kirk