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Sheriff’s Office, ICE Square Off

Springfield rapist of Herndon child sentenced; found to possess child sexual abuse material says U.S. Attorney’s Office.

A June 27 press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia, reported that a “Honduran national who raped a 13-year-old victim was sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and assaulting a federal officer.”

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Relaxing Place for Coffee, Food and Conversation

It’s The Commons Fooderie in Fairfax City’s Old Town Plaza.

It’s The Commons Fooderie in Fairfax City’s Old Town Plaza.

Melanie Zipp is Fairfax’s Assistant City Manager

Melissa Shinaberry promoted to city clerk.

Melissa Shinaberry promoted to city clerk.

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National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicates Respite Room

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony

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Schools: Community News at a Glance

School Board To Update School Boundary Policy Later This Month

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Winners of A. Heath Onthank Award

Three employees receive the county’s highest government honor award.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized Tajweer Beaufort, Leila Gordon, and Kim Young with the A. Heath Onthank Award, the highest government employee honor.

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School Board To Update School Boundary Policy Later This Month

The Fairfax County School Board scheduled action to amend Policy 8130 on adjusting school boundaries at its meeting on July 18, 2024. The revised draft policy, Policy 8130.8, is subject to updates. Updated policy will focus more on capacity, staff discussions indicate.

David Arias Sandoval, 23, of Herndon Dead in Motorcycle Crash

Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Chantilly.

Donate Supplies to The Lamb Center

All supplies may be brought to The Lamb Center at 3160 Campbell Drive in Fairfax City. Donation hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Saturday, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Clifton Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured in Centreville

The Fairfax County Police Department said detectives from their Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating the Monday, June 24 fatal pedestrian crash in Centreville.

On new Department of Education guidance for individuals affected by joint consolidated student loans

For years, borrowers in joint consolidated loans have faced frustrating bureaucratic hurdles and dismal prospects for severing their loans, keeping them trapped in financial agreements with unresponsive or abusive ex-spouses and preventing them from accessing loan forgiveness programs.

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Warm Welcome for a Missed Friend: Old Firestation #3

Fairfax City residents are delighted at the reopening of an icon.

Fairfax City residents are delighted at the reopening of an icon.

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Man Charged with Killing Fairfax Resident

Fairfax County police have arrested a Washington, D.C., man in connection with the May 21 murder of a Fairfax resident.

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Police Charge Special Ed Teacher with Assault

A Fairfax woman who worked as a special-education teacher has been charged with assaulting three students at White Oaks Elementary in Burke.