Police, fire, courts, emergency response, public health alerts, and crime news affecting Alexandria residents.
An estimated 68,000 gallons overflowed after a blockage late July 9, with some entering a storm drain that flows to the stream. The utility notified the Alexandria Health Department and state environmental regulators.
More than 40 neighborhoods, civic associations and apartment communities have already signed up; registration closes July 21
Fire was contained to a bedroom; injuries do not appear to be life-threatening
Police investigating crash at busy Del Ray intersection; no additional details released
The six-day heat run that peaked at a 112-degree heat index Friday afternoon closes with Monday's forecast high of 90. But a Flood Watch takes effect from 4 p.m. through midnight, with hourly rainfall rates that could push 2 to 3 inches in the strongest storms.
An extreme heat warning runs Friday and Saturday, with the heat index reaching 113 today. The city's cooling locations remain open through the holiday weekend.
Health Department says a formal public rollout is still planned — but the site is live and available now
The unanimous vote identifies gaps around the supervising sergeant, disciplinary recommendations, and body camera compliance
Heat index up to 107 today, up to 112 Thursday and Friday, and severe storms possible through Monday. Alexandria's cooling resources begin today.
Project will add protected bike lane, expand bus stops and reconfigure lanes to improve safety for students
Family members spoke directly to the board during public comment; board votes to continue deliberations Wednesday
The statement comes the same day as a public hearing on the Independent Policing Auditor's findings, which sustained violations against three Alexandria police officers
A new state update continues the drought-warning status covering Alexandria, with groundwater and soil moisture still well below normal. Mandatory restrictions remain limited to other parts of Virginia, but officials are urging conservation as summer heat builds.
Chief Tarrick McGuire's first full calendar year: a 29% crime drop, a department built on collaboration, and stories the numbers can't tell
Chief McGuire identifies victim as Emily Ramirez, 27; suspect as Hector Amaya, 38; officers remain on administrative assignment as three parallel investigations continue — including one by the city's independent policing auditor
Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. tells council the department is eyeing a top-1% national rating by 2028 and credits a shorter work week with improving retention