Police responded to the Skyline Towers apartment complex in Alexandria on Monday, June 17 shortly before 10 a.m., for a report of the sound of shots being fired. The complex is very close to the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

Governor Bob McDonnell signed 12 pieces of legislation designed to make Virginia’s schools and campuses safer at Robious Elementary School in Midlothian on June 5.

Governor Bob McDonnell announced that he will automatically restore, on an individualized basis, civil rights to non-violent felons who meet the following specific conditions.

A branch of Suntrust Bank in Bailey’s Crossroads was robbed today at around 12:15 p.m.

The accused tailgated another vehicle in his 2000 Ford Explorer. He allegedly rear-ended a 2003 Honda, pulled alongside the car, turned into the vehicle, side-swiping it. He then fled at a high rate of speed.

orian’s bill would require those who desire a Virginia CCP to go to a class and physically see and understand the safety and accident-prevention measures CCP holders have to understand before they receive their permit.

Yet another politician forms a “task force” to make it look like they’re doing something about a problem. But I ask you, readers, to think of one task force that has yet to solve a major issue like mental illness, gun access or just plain people doing bad things.

The legislation, which took effect July 1, creates a mandatory minimum life sentence for criminals who commit certain sexually-based crimes on children 13 years old or younger.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477 or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

It was around 1 a.m., and someone appeared to be going for a joy ride. Then there was a tremendous noise.