Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church
Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church A 21-year-old hospital caretaker was arrested for sexually assaulting a patient, police said. On July 7, the victim reported they were inappropriately fondled on two separate occasions by Hektor Alvarez, their previous hospital caretaker, according to Fairfax police.  Authorities said this victim, who was receiving longterm care at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, required a caretaker's attention at all times due to their condition. Alvarez worked at the hospital as an employee of Metropolitan Healthcare Services, and also worked as a medical technician at Virginia Hospital Center, offic…
VA Hospital Caretaker Fondled Incapacitated Patient's Genitals Twice: Police VA Hospital Caretaker Fondled Incapacitated Patient's Genitals Twice: Police
VA Hospital Caretaker Fondled Incapacitated Patient's Genitals Twice: Police A 21-year-old hospital worker in northern Virginia was arrested on accusations he twice fondled a patient's genitals, authorities announced. Hektor Fernando Alvarez was hired by Metropolitan Healthcare Services (MHS), a company contracted by Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, at the time of the assaults, Fairfax County police said. He has since been fired. On Thursday, July 7, the victim told a hospital technician that his previous caretaker, later identified as Alvarez, of Falls Church, had sexually assaulted him in April, police said.  The victim, who requires 24/7 care d…
Video Shows Accused Wife-Killer Being Extradited From SC To VA Video Shows Accused Wife-Killer Being Extradited From SC To VA
Video Shows Accused Wife-Killer Being Extradited From SC To VA Video footage has been released of Jose Hernandez Mejia, a Fairfax man accused of killing his wife, as he was extradited back in Virginia from South Carolina.  Mejia was charged with second degree murder after he stabbed his wife, Evelin Cali, and fled to South Carolina in July.  This evening, Jose Heber Hernandez Mejia was extradited back to Fairfax County from South Carolina. He’s charged with 2nd degree murder for the July 17 domestic-related stabbing in the 5200 block of Rolling Rd. Hernandez Mejia was held on no bond. https://t.co/G80GnIl6G4 #FCPD pic.twitter.com/DScrUNcxw7 — Fair…
Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police
Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police A motorcyclist died from his injuries after a crash in Fairfax, police said.Dexter White, 32, of Maryland was riding his motorcycle at around 3:30 p.m. on August 8, when he collided with another vehicle in the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place, according to the Fairfax City Police Department.  Both drivers were transported to a local Fairfax hospital, where White died of his injuries, officials said. The other driver reported only minor injuries, police said. Anyone with more information about this incident should call 703-385-7964.
With School Year Coming, Mom Still Outraged Over Past Fairfax Masking Rules With School Year Coming, Mom Still Outraged Over Past Fairfax Masking Rules
With School Year Coming, Mom Still Outraged Over Past Fairfax Masking Rules A Springfield mother awaits the result of her sons' suspension appeals, as a part of her fight against the masking policy in Fairfax schools, according to New York Post.  Stephanie Lundquist-Arora’s two younger sons were suspended for 15 days in January from Hunt Valley Elementary School, after they showed up to class without masks, reports said. Her older son was also suspended from his middle school, all schools citing that the boys' lack of facial coverings went against student dress code, New York Post said. Lundquist-Arora said she and other parents are ready to fight the Fai…
Drug Sale At Fairfax Shopping Center Ends In Officer-Involved Shooting: Police Drug Sale At Fairfax Shopping Center Ends In Officer-Involved Shooting: Police
Drug Sale At Fairfax Shopping Center Ends In Officer-Involved Shooting: Police Two men were charged for their involvement in a Fairfax officer-involved shooting, officials said. On August 2 at around 10:45 p.m. law enforcement was investigating an illegal drug trade at the Seven Corners Shopping Center when they saw Jeffrey Payne, 41, facilitate the drug sale, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.  Officers said Payne arrived at the shopping center in an Acura MDX with another man, Maurice Minor, 29, in the passenger seat. Upon the officers' attempt to stop Payne's Acura, Payne drove away recklessly to avoid police, authorities reported. Law enforc…
Fraudulent Parking Tickets Discovered By Fairfax Drivers: Police Fraudulent Parking Tickets Discovered By Fairfax Drivers: Police
Fraudulent Parking Tickets Discovered By Fairfax Drivers: Police Fairfax Police are investigating fake parking tickets that were dished out to residents via a mobile app, officials said. On July 29, officers announced they were investigating these fraudulent parking tickets, bearing the official city seal on them, that were submitted over the app, Turo, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Anyone who has received one of these tickets or has any further information about this case, please call police at 703-385-7848.
Rider Dies After Crashing On Milled Section Of Asphalt In Fairfax: Police Rider Dies After Crashing On Milled Section Of Asphalt In Fairfax: Police
Rider Dies After Crashing On Milled Section Of Asphalt In Fairfax: Police A 63-year-old motorcycle driver died in a crash on a milled area of asphalt in Fairfax, police said. Officers were investigating the incident, which occurred around 6:15 p.m. on June 29, when Brian Perry lost control of his 2007 Kawaski bike as he transitioned between paved and milled road, according to Fairfax County Police.  Perry was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on July 12, officials reported. Police said they do not believe that alcohol and speed were factors in this incident.  Anyone with more information about this crash is asked to call the Fai…
Fairfax Man Wakes Up To Thief Driving Car During Nap Fairfax Man Wakes Up To Thief Driving Car During Nap
Fairfax Man Wakes Up To Thief Driving Car During Nap A Fairfax man woke up to a shocking sight during a nap in his car, ABC7 reports. The man decided to close his eyes in the passenger seat of his Toyota Camry but woke up to a thief driving the vehicle in the 8500 block of Lee Highway, the outlet said. He demanded the suspect get out of his car and implied he had a weapon, police said. The suspect was later arrested for stealing the car.  Click here for more from ABC7.
Man Pulls Knife On Fairfax Store Employee When Caught Shoplifting: Police Man Pulls Knife On Fairfax Store Employee When Caught Shoplifting: Police
Man Pulls Knife On Fairfax Store Employee When Caught Shoplifting: Police A 59-year-old homeless whose been accused of robbery in the past added to his rap sheet after he pulled a knife on a store employee while trying to shoplift, police said.  Eugene Ewing was spotted by store security at a Fairfax Home Depot at 3201 Old Leee Highway trying to steal items from a shelf just before 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, Fairfax city police said. When the security guard approached him, Ewing pulled out a knife, an incident report noted. After an altercation, Ewing broke free and ran out of the store. Fairfax city officers spotted him nearby a few minutes later, but he…
Fire Sprinklers Save Dog From Fairfax Blaze Fire Sprinklers Save Dog From Fairfax Blaze
Fire Sprinklers Save Dog From Fairfax Blaze Two sprinkler heads extinguished an apartment fire in Fairfax and spared a dog’s life on Wednesday, July 13. Fire officials responded to a report of an apartment fire in the 2300 block of Rolling Fork Circle and saw smoke coming from one of the units, the Fairfax County Fire Department said. The dog was the only occupant of the unit at the time of the fire, but was unharmed due to the fire sprinklers going off just in time, authorities said. The fire was extinguished by the time officials assessed the scene and no apartment occupants or firefighters were harmed, officials reported. Fire …
14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed 14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed
14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed The Fairfax City Council voted to rename 14 local street names that have ties to Confederacy, officials said. The Council voted on these street names after a heated debate last month, WTOP reported.  The City Council has not yet released the new names of the 14 streets.  The street names to be renamed include: Confederate Lane  Lee Highway Lee Street Mosby Road Mosby Woods Drive Old Lee Highway Raider Road Ranger Road Reb Street Scarlet Circle Singleton Circle Traveler Street Stonewall Avenue Click here for more from WTOP.