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Sunday, May 20, 2012

McLean Week in Review

McLean's Big News Week: New Police Team to Catch Speeders, Colin Powell, Crime Report

News Roundup

In case you missed some of the news around McLean last week: Monday May 14 McLean Project for the Arts Birthday Bash. Hundreds gather to celebrate 50 years of the arts in McLean. New Voter Registration Cards. Half of McLean officially notified of new congressional district. Traffic Alert. Up to 30 minute closings of the Capital Beltway, Dulles Toll Road in Tysons Corner this week. Also deliveries for construction of traction station will disrupt traffic. Tuesday May 15 Parents Stunned by Drinking. McLean parents hear results of youth survey. New Security Director at Madeira. McLean's elite private school hires a new protector of its students and campus. Self-Defense Classes for Women. Fairfax police sponsor classes to help women of all …

Saturday, May 19, 2012

McLean Weekly List of Residents Charged with Offenses

The following arrest information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

List of McLean residents who were charged by Fairfax County police for the week ending May 11, 2012. The names are taken from the list that Fairfax County police publishes weekly of those arrested in Fairfax County. Last Name                                First Name         Middle Name                  Age  Date of Arrest                 Offense, Address ALDUBAYS  HAMED MOHAMMED 21 05/08/2012 82-1-6[46.2-817] DISREG POLICE SIGNAL TO STOP,EL 1215 EVERMAY CT MCLEAN, MCLEAN, VA 22101 DEVANNEY NICOLAS J 23 05/03/2012 5-1-1 DRUNK IN PUBLIC OR PROFANE 1636 EVERS DR MCLN, MCLEAN, VA 22101 SIEGEL RICHARD F 61 05/06/2012 41.1-2-4 UNRESTRICTED DOG VIOL 1035 BROAD BRANCH CT MCLN, MCLEAN, VA 22101 TRIBLE PRESTON GRAHAM 18 05/05/2012 4.1-305(A) …

Friday, May 18, 2012

Police Create New Traffic Teams to Catch Speeders in McLean, Police Cars Armed with Bumper Stickers

Police roundup

McLean Police District News: Beware Speeders. The McLean Police District commander has created a new traffic enforcement team to mainly catch speeders. Several readers have asked about seeing police cars on Chain Bridge Road between downtown and Great Falls. Here's your answer. District Commander Capt. Dan Janickey told the McLean Citizens Advisory Committee Thursday night he had created a new five-officer team to enforce pedestrian safety, seat belt use, distracted driving and speeding laws. "We don’t have a high crime rate" in McLean District so "our emphasis will be on traffic safety," Capt. Janickey told the CAC. The new team started working two weeks ago and has been active on Chain Bridge Road, along Kirby Road in the vicinity of …

McLean Crime

McLean Weekly Crime Report - Attempted Burglary

McLean Crime

Crime incidents reported by Fairfax County police in the two McLean ZIP codes (22101 and 22102) for the week ending May 11, 2012. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 1 p.m. May 4 in the 8500 block of Wolftrap Road. Homeowner reported that a rear door of his home was forced open. It is unknown if entry was made. Nothing was reported missing. Larcenies Chain Bridge Road 1900 block Wallet stolen from business International Drive 1600 block Money stolen from business Tysons Corner Center 8100 block Sunglasses stolen from business Tysons Corner Center 8000 block Purse stolen from business

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Fairfax Police Offer Women-Only Self-Defense Classes

Could you defend yourself if you were attacked?

The Fairfax County Police Department is sponsoring a new two-day self-defense course beginning Tuesday, May 22 and 24. Classes will be held at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, 14601 Lee Road, Chantilly from 6-9 p.m. Whether you’re 13, 30, 80 or anywhere in between, this comprehensive safety course will help prepare you against attackers, the police department said in an announcement. The course is free of charge throughout its introductory time period. It is open to all women 13 years of age or older; however mothers (or female guardians) are required to attend with their teens. Due to the nature of the course, men are not allowed to attend. You’ll learn risk awareness and reduction, crime prevention strategies, defensive …

McLean Morning Report

May 15 Headlines: Teenage Drinking Stuns Parents, New Madeira Security Director, Women Self-Defense Classes

Latest McLean News

Good Morning Neighbors, Parents Stunned by Drinking. McLean parents hear results of youth survey. New Security Director at Madeira. McLean's elite private school hires a new protector of its students and campus. Self-Defense Classes for Women. Fairfax police sponsor classes to help women of all ages protect themselves.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

McLean Weekly List of Residents Charged with Offenses

The following arrest information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

List of McLean residents who were charged by Fairfax County police for the week ending May4, 2012. The names are taken from the list that Fairfax County police publishes weekly of those charged in Fairfax County.   Last Name    First         Initial  Age  Date    Charge         Charge                                                                   Address    

McLean Morning Report

May 12 Headlines: County Fights Teen Drinking, House Hunt, Residents Charged with Offenses

Latest McLean News

Hello McLean, County Fights Teen Drinking. Trying to discourage parents from serving their kids alcohol. McLean Residents Charged with Offenses. House Hunt. What's for sale in McLean. Reminder: 26th Annual Pleasant Grove Day  SATURDAY May 12th, 10-3pm rain or shine! Enjoy BBQ, live bluegrass music, face painting … enter the quilt raffle to win a beautiful artisan quilt. Take a tour of the museum. Find a gift for Mother’s Day at the Plant sale, Attic Treasures sale, or buy some art from local crafts-people— jewelry, paintings, ceramics, cards, and home décor! PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS!  We are raising funds to repair our ceiling and need your help to make this fair a success!

Friday, May 11, 2012

McLean Crime

McLean Weekly Crime Report -Tysons Corner Thefts

McLean Crime

Crime incidents reported by Fairfax County police in the two McLean zip codes 22101 and 22102 for the week ending May 4, 2012. Larcenies Chain Bridge Road 1900 block Cell phones from business International Drive 2000 block Scarves from business Old Dominion Drive 6200 block Jewelry from residence Stuart Drive 2800 block Cable box from residence Tysons Corner Center 8000 block Shoes and sunglasses from vehicle Tysons Corner Center 8000 block Electronic tablet/iPad from business

Fire Officials Focus on Youth Awareness

This week is Arson Awareness Week nationwide.

Fairfax county firefighters are putting the focus on preventing children from starting fires as part of the national Arson Awareness Week taking place this now.bhj The Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program, which under the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department works to prevent children from being involved with fires. They work with police, school, and mental health officials to prevent youth firesetting. According to the fire department, younger children are more likely to set fires in homes, while older children are more likely to set fires outside. The fire department offers these prevention tips:              The county’s last major fire was started by a child playing with a candle in an upstairs bedroom in the Dranesville area …

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