Gunfire Strikes Alexandria Home, No Injuries Reported
Police investigated a gunfire incident at an Alexandria home on Oct. 29, 2026, and reported no injuries.
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Alexandria to Remove 61 Flock Cameras Over Privacy Concerns
Alexandria will deactivate 61 Flock cameras in October 2026 due to privacy concerns, as it looks at other license‑plate reader options, echoing similar moves by neighboring communities.
Alexandria to End Flock Safety Camera Program by Friday
Alexandria will cease its Flock Safety ALPR camera program by Oct. 30, ending the contract after 48 hours. The system had been used for traffic and law‑enforcement monitoring.
Cigarette Sparks Apartment Fire, Displaces 16 Families
Investigators identified a cigarette as the cause of a Tuesday fire in Alexandria that forced the evacuation of sixteen families.
Firefighter Injured in Alexandria Roof Apartment Fire
A firefighter was injured as Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a roof fire at an apartment building on South Pickett Street, with no civilian injuries.
Firefighter Injured in Alexandria Apartment Fire
A firefighter was injured during a residential fire on South Pickett Street, and investigators are probing the balcony-origin fire.
Alexandria Transit Agency Weighs DASH Service Cuts Over Costs, Spreadsheet Error
Alexandria's transit agency is evaluating DASH route cuts due to rising fuel and labor costs combined with a budgeting spreadsheet error, creating a significant shortfall.
Alexandria Police Hold Pre‑Election Safety Training
Alexandria police and neighboring county agencies conducted a safety training on Oct. 17 to prepare for election‑day security needs.
Alexandria Police Lead Election Security Training with Neighboring Counties
Alexandria Police and three neighboring county forces held a safety and security training on Oct. 17, 2026 to prepare for potential election‑day security needs as the November 2026 general election approaches.
Alexandria Opens Online Survey for Seven High‑Crash Intersections
Alexandria has opened an online survey to collect resident input on safety upgrades for seven high‑crash intersections identified in a 2022 analysis, with support from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Alexandria Firefighters Free Trapped Child in Under Six Minutes
The Alexandria Fire Department rescued a child trapped under a car, freeing her in under six minutes using ground ladders.
Alexandria Releases Flock Camera Map, Sparks Privacy Debate
Alexandria posted an online map of its Flock cameras, prompting criticism from privacy groups and concerns from a camera supporter about possible vandalism and safety impacts.
Alexandria Releases Camera Map Amid Privacy and Safety Concerns
Alexandria's city officials released a map of Flock camera locations, drawing criticism from privacy advocates for insufficient detail and from a camera supporter who fears it could encourage vandalism and reduce safety.
Map Shows 61 License‑Plate Readers in Alexandria Amid Flock Debate
Alexandria unveiled a map of 61 license‑plate‑reading cameras, adding to the ongoing discussion about the privacy impact of the Flock technology.
Alexandria to Release Camera Map and Begin Audit Thursday
Alexandria officials will publish a map of all Flock cameras and start an independent audit on October 1, 2026, after resident concerns were voiced at a September 8 council meeting. The police department’s responses to community questions led to the transparency steps.
Two‑Alarm Residential Fire Causes Partial Collapse in Fairfax County
Firefighters from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue battled a two‑alarm house fire on September 25, 2026 in the Alexandria area, leading to part of the residence collapsing.
Alexandria Police Hold Community Meeting on License‑Plate Cameras
Alexandria Police Department held a public session on September 24, 2026 to discuss its automated license‑plate reader cameras, fielding community questions amid growing national scrutiny of such technology.
Alexandria Police Search for Suspect in Homeless Man Stabbing
Alexandria police are searching citywide for an unidentified suspect in a stabbing of a homeless man near Tiger Market on September 15, urging public vigilance as the investigation continues.
