News

UPDATED: Suspect arrested after dog fatally stabbed in Falls Church

By ARLnow.com
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(Updated at 12:35 p.m.) Police in Falls Church have arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing a dog last night.

The incident happened on the 300 block of W. Broad Street around 9:15 p.m. No motive for the attack was given.

This morning, Falls Church police said the suspect, a 25-year-old Loudoun County resident, was at large. In an updated press release (below) issued around 12:15 p.m., police said the man is now in custody.

Reyan Hassan Ibrahim, 25 years old of Broadlands, Virginia, was arrested by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police Department during a traffic stop near Dulles Airport at 11 a.m. today. He is being transported to the Loudoun County detention facility, and is expected to be extradited to face charges by the City of Falls Church for stabbing a dog that resulted in the animal being euthanized.

“Our hearts go out to the family of this dog,” said Acting Police Chief Jiwan Chhetri. “Pets are members of the family, and we grieve along with them. We give our thanks to our colleagues at the MWAA Police Department for their swift action. We also thank the community members who took down the license plate Information when they saw this heinous attack — it was a critical piece in catching this suspect.”

Around 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, near the intersection of W. Broad Street and S. Maple Avenue., a suspect fatally stabbed a dog that was being walked by its owner. The dog was euthanized later as a result of its injuries. There were no injuries to humans.

Witnesses reported the suspect’s license plate number to the police, which is registered to Ibrahim.

On social media, the dog was identified as a 12-year-old shepherd mix named Lucy.

The dog and its owner, an older man, were driven to a local vet but the dog did not survive.

Weather

UPDATED: Snow and hazardous driving conditions possible Monday morning

By ARLnow.com
Weather radar image of arriving snow as of 11:30 a.m.

Update at 9:30 p.m. — More snow, including some accumulation, is now possible early Monday morning. Forecasters say it could cause major problems on the roads. From NWS:

841 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

…POTENTIAL WINTER COMMUTING HAZARD FOR THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA AND SOUTHERN MARYLAND MONDAY MORNING…

There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the Monday morning commute. A period of snow is POSSIBLE (a 40 to 60 percent chance) late tonight into Monday morning across the Washington metro area into southern Maryland with up to an inch of accumulation along with the potential for snow covered roads.

If this threat does materialize during the late tonight through the Monday morning commute, many roads could quickly turn snow covered. This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive delays.

If commuting late tonight through Monday morning, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of significant travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework options.

Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode.

Earlier: If the blowing wind and sudden arrival of dark clouds did not make it clear, we’re about to get a change in the weather.

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement, warning that an incoming snow shower may bring reduced visibility and light accumulation to the area.

More from NWS:

…LIGHT SNOW WILL AFFECT THE DC METRO INTO CENTRAL MARYLAND…
Snow may coat elevated and grassy surfaces through midday, and with temperatures falling into the lower to middle 30s, some untreated surfaces may become slick. Wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph combined with the snow may reduce visibility to near one mile at times.

Locations impacted include…

Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville, Waldorf, Dale City, Bethesda, Reston, Bowie, Annandale, Clinton, Springfield, College Park, Crofton, South Riding, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, Fairfax, Langley Park, Beltsville, and Fort Hunt.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 2 and 34.
Interstate 270 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 3.
Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

Sponsored

Police investigating gunfire that damaged window in Green Valley

By ARLnow.com
Police car at night (file photo courtesy Kevin Wolf)

Arlington County police are investigating shots fired in the Green Valley neighborhood.

The gunfire rang out around 10 p.m. Friday night near The Shelton apartment complex. No injuries were reported but a bullet damaged a window in a nearby residential building.

More, below, from an ACPD crime report.

SHOTS FIRED, 2025-10100198, 3200 block of 24th Street S. At approximately 10:01 p.m. on October 10, police were dispatched to the report of possible shots heard in the area. During the course of the investigation, officers recovered evidence confirming shots had been fired in the area and property damage to the window of a residential building was located. No injuries were reported. There are no suspect(s) descriptions. The investigation is ongoing.

The same block was the scene of a shooting in November 2024. The teen victim of that shooting survived his serious injuries.

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 12, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jan 12, 2024.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Police investigating ‘mob’ attack at local high school (29036 views)
  2. Wild fight near Clarendon caught on camera (22956 views)
  3. DEVELOPING: Search underway near Courthouse after sound of gunshots heard (15011 views)
  4. A new Korean coffee shop is drawing long lines in Ballston (11792 views)
  5. ACPD: Boy robbed twice in successive days by same suspects (9923 views)
  6. Scooter and e-bike operators leave Arlington amid micro-mobility industry woes (9728 views)
  7. Chicken + Whiskey in Clarendon has temporarily closed due to ‘lackluster sales’ (9705 views)
  8. Local golf pro named regional PGA Golf Professional of the Year (5976 views)
  9. Police investigated another potential overdose at Wakefield High School last week (5908 views)
  10. Video: Crash at Clarendon intersection knocks out traffic signal (4426 views)
  11. Reminder: Two Arlington Metro stations to close starting Friday for weekend track work (4288 views)
  12. Staples in Virginia Square set to close next month, making way for Spanish immersion preschool (4276 views)
  13. JUST IN: Flood Warning issued for Arlington (4225 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high around 47 degrees. A breezy west wind will reach 17 to 23 mph, gusting up to 45 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 32 degrees. Southwest winds will be blowing at 10 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Know thyself.”
– Socrates

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

Announcement

Shuck and Sip: $1 Oyster Tuesday’s Hideout

By Code Red

Join us Tuesday’s at your favorite “Hideout” for our Shuck and Sip event! We’ll be serving up delicious oysters delivered fresh every Tuesday for just $1 each, along with your favorite drinks to wash them down.

Our cozy and welcoming spot is the perfect place to unwind after a long day at work or catch up with friends. And with our unbeatable prices, you can indulge in as many oysters as you like without breaking the bank! We also have Happy Hour daily from 5pm-7pm all under $8…but shhhh don’t tell anyone….

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News

JUST IN: Home values up in Arlington, but growth continues to slow

By ARLnow.com
Illustration of a real estate for sale sign in Arlington (generated by DALL-E)

The value of residential properties is up in Arlington, but the torrid growth of past years has slowed.

Arlington County announced today that residential property assessments are up 3.2% for 2024. The overall property assessment growth was 2.5%, with commercial properties up 1.6%. New construction contributed significantly to the overall growth.

The announcement comes as the county starts to mail assessment notices to property owners today. Assessments will also be available online starting at 6 p.m.

Single-family home values rose more than $25,000, on average, according to the county.

“The average single-family property value increased from $798,500 to $824,700,” Arlington County said in a press release. “For 2024, approximately 70 percent of residential property owners saw their assessed value increase while the rest remained unchanged or declined.”

The 3.2% residential assessment growth this year is lower than the 4.5% reported last year, 5.8% in 2022, 5.6% in 2021 and 4.3% in 2020. Inflation last year, meanwhile, just clocked in at 3.4%.

The full press release is below.

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Announcement

VOLVO Doubling Donations To Help Kids Fight Cancer — September 14-17! 💪

By Michele Fleming (Nathan's mom)

Donate between 9/14 (Thur) and 9/17 (Sun) to Double Your Contribution to Nathan’s Cancer Slayers 2023, on behalf of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Nathan’s team works in memory of Nathan Fleming, who graduated from Washington-Liberty in 2019 while undergoing chemo and radiation.

Nathan was one of a kind, a great soul, and wise beyond his years. Loving and kind, funny, smart, interesting, easy-going, a little bit goofy and always positive.

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