Tag: crime
“Werewolf murder” defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com
The Alexandria Circuit Court found Pankaj Bhasin, a New Jersey resident arrested for the murder of a man he believed...
Justice Matters with Bryan Porter: Conducting a review of policies
Prosecutors wield a significant amount of authority. We affect the community in a variety of ways, some obvious, others more indirect. Given the authority...
Serious crimes decrease for fifth consecutive year
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
Serious crime in Alexandria decreased 1.7 percent in 2018, marking the fifth year in a row that offenses have gone...
Chop Shop Taco opens in former auto shop
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
Since opening Wednesday after nearly two years of anticipation, Chop Shop Taco is quickly on its way to becoming Parker-Gray’s...
Alexandria man pleads guilty to heroin distribution
By Hannah Himes | hhimes@alextimes.com
An Alexandria man and a West Virginia man pleaded guilty on April 2 to conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or...
Suspect arrested in weapon violation
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
The Alexandria Police Department arrested a suspect in a shooting that took place in the 1500 block of Cameron Street...
Two men hospitalized after Old Town fight
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
Two men were hospitalized after injuring each other in a fight in Old Town on Saturday, according to a news...
Judge declares mistrial in werewolf murder case
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com
An Alexandria judge declared a mistrial on March 27 in the murder case of a man who claimed he thought...
Police investigate bank robbery on Mount Vernon Avenue
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a bank robbery on Mount Vernon Avenue, APD reported via Twitter today at 1:14...
Alexandria pastor sentenced for investment fraud
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
An Alexandria pastor was sentenced to eight years in prison on Wednesday for a $2 million fraud scheme that victimized...
