Arlington County Police Department
Coverage of Arlington County Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia officer placed on administrative leave after malicious wounding charge tied to off duty incident
A Virginia police officer was arrested for malicious wounding after an alleged off-duty assault on someone he knew. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending investigations, and the police department condemned the allegations as inconsistent with its values.
- Arlington police search for driver of SUV who struck woman in deadly hit-and-run
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Arlington, Virginia, involving a dark blue Honda CR-V with a missing front grill. The driver fled the scene, and police are seeking information to identify the vehicle and perpetrator.
- Virginia’s Arlington County records first drop in crime since 2018
Virginia’s Arlington County recorded a 10.9% decline in overall crime in 2025, its first drop since 2018, with property crimes falling by 14.9%. The Arlington County Police Department attributed improvements to initiatives like the PhotoSPEED automated safety program and increased traffic enforcement, though crimes against persons rose slightly by 0.5% due to intimidation offenses.
- Arlington detective is Hometown Hero for the Eastern District of Virginia
Arlington County Police Detective John Bamford has been named the 2026 Hometown Hero Award recipient for the Eastern District of Virginia. This recognition honors his outstanding contributions and service to his community.