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Monday, October 22, 2012

Police: Burglary Reported on Calico Pool Lane

The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Oct. 18 from the Franconia, West Springfield and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Burglary (marked in red on above map), 6100 block of Calico Pool Lane, 10/16/12, 3:40 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the home and stole several items to include an iPad. Forced entry was made through a side door. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in blue on above map) *No vehicle thefts were reported at the time.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Police: Assault Reported on Roberts Parkway

The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Oct. 10 from the Franconia, West Springfield and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Assault (marked in red on above map), 6000 block of Roberts Parkway, 10/7/12, 4 p.m. The 28-year-old victim reported a stranger touched her from behind. She was shopping when he approached from behind and rubbed up next to her. He fled. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in blue on above map) No stolen vehicles were reported at the time.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Restaurant Inspections

Restaurant Inspections: China Express and Subway

The most recently available restaurant inspection reports from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4 in the Burke and Fairfax Station areas.

Between Sept. 26 and Oct.4, restaurants in the Burke and Fairfax Station areas were inspected. For prior restaurant inspection reports, click here. In Virginia, restaurant inspection reports aren't quite as simple as getting a letter grade or an easy to see number rating to post in the front window. That said, we all want to know how our favorite restaurants stack up on cleanliness and sanitation. Inspectors grade restaurants based on critical and non-critical violations. A "critical violation" is one that "poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served." Non-critical violations are generally related to cleaning or maintenance. "Ideally, an operation would have no critical violations, or none which are not …

Monday, October 8, 2012

Police: Unlawful Entry Reported on Ashview Drive

The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Oct. 5 from the Franconia, West Springfield and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Unlawful Entry (marked in red on above map), 7200 block of Ashview Drive, 10/1/12, 1:30 p.m. A resident reported he heard the front door bell ring and ignored it. A few minutes later he heard the front door open. An unknown man had entered the house. The suspect fled when confronted. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in blue on above map) Vehicle Thefts (marked in yellow on above map)  

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Police: Burglary, Larcenies Reported in Area

The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Sept. 28 from the West Springfield, Franconia and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Burglary (marked in blue on above map), 5700 block of Smoke Rise Lane, 9/20/12, 1:25 p.m. A resident reported someone entered her home and stole her purse. Entry was made through an unlocked door. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in red on above map) No vehicles were reported stolen at the time.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Burke Area Walking Club Medals at Senior Olympics

Members walk together every Thursday in Burke.

Members of the Burke Area Walking Club medaled in race walking events at the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. Jerome Jackson won the gold in the 4800 meter (3 mile) walking event. Jerry Cantor won the gold for the 400 meter (1/4 mile) race walk, the silver for the 800 meter (1/2 mile) race, and the silver for the 1600 meter (1 mile) event. Dee Hester race walked the 4800 meter (3 mile) with a record breaking finish, improving her time. Race walker participants at the Senior Olympics included all ages from 50 to 89 years old. The meet included race walking and running events. The Burke Area Walking Club consists of seniors (men and women) who enjoy walking, staying healthy and seeking friendship. The group meets in the parking lot in …

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