Update on Funeral Information for Alexandria Paramedic Joshua Weissman
RSVP Information Online; Call Center Available for Public Inquiries

For immediate release: February 13, 2012

The Alexandria Fire Department is continuing to make preparations for memorial events scheduled this week to honor Paramedic Joshua Weissman, who fell from the roadway and died from his injuries last week during an emergency response to a car fire on I-395.

All information related to the memorial service events is posted online at http://alexandriava.gov/LODDJWeissman. If you or your group plans to attend the visitation, funeral, or repast scheduled on February 15-16, please fill out an online form to RSVP for these events as soon as possible. Fire or police department groups planning to bring apparatus, equipment, or color guard units should provide their contact information on this form. Honor guard units are not needed at this time.

All participants are urged to carpool and use public transit to attend memorial events. Parking will be extremely limited and road closures or traffic delays will make it difficult for participants to arrive at events. By Tuesday, February 14, the City will post locations online where public parking is available, and provide a shuttle service schedule for groups that are parking at designated locations off-site.

If you need assistance filling out the form, have questions, or require additional information, please call 703.746.HELP (4357). The Department sincerely appreciates the outpouring of support from the community and regional partners as we plan these events.

NORAD Exercise Planned for Thursday Morning, February 9

Residents are advised that the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct a series of training flights over the Washington D.C. area on Thursday, February 9, from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. The training flights will involve Civil Air Patrol aircraft, Air Force F-16s, and a U.S. Coast Guard Dolphin helicopter.

In event of inclement weather, the exercise will take place the following evening.

Sock Hop

$25 – Singles

$40 – Couples

$50 – Entire Family

Tickets are available for purchase at KelleyCares.org or A Show Of Hands (2301 Mt. Vernon Ave.)

Proceeds benefit Miracle Field to honor Mr. Ryan Bailey.

Food by local restaurants.

Music by:

Kate Moran Band

Bill Mansfield on the Banjo

Mars Rodeo Band

Irish Breakfast Band

Janna Audey Band

Learn more about the Miracle Field: www.miracleleagueofalexandria.com

To view the event flyer, click here.

Get to know your Police Department! The 10-week Alexandria Citizens’ Police Academy provides an opportunity for residents to learn about various aspects of the Police Department, such as administrative philosophy, internal policies and the guiding principles of law and ethical conduct governing the delivery of police services. Classes are a combination of lecture and interactive activities. Class topics will include patrol operations, gangs, crime prevention, crime scene investigations, criminal investigations and the Special Operations team.

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Village Voice Newsletter – January 2012

ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
3600 WHEELER AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22304
703-746-6600

NEWS RELEASE
NOVEMBER 21, 2011 #11-075
1:30 P.M. DONALDSON

Alexandria Police Investigate Assault on Jogger in Del Ray

Alexandria Police are investigating an assault that occurred Monday, November 21, at 6:00 A.M. in the 200 block of E. Del Ray Avenue. A female was jogging when she was grabbed from behind by a man. The suspect inappropriately touched the victim. She screamed and the suspect pushed her to the ground and fled on foot. He was last seen running towards Mount Vernon Avenue. The suspect is described as an unknown race male wearing a black puffy, thigh length coat, a black skull cap and dark pants.

Anyone with information about this incident or who might have been in the area is asked to call Detective Kevin Thomas at 703.746.6273 or the Criminal Investigations Section at 703.746.6711.

Detectives would like to remind witnesses that they can remain anonymous.

The Alexandria Police Department would like to remind joggers to remember these important safety tips while out running:

• Avoid running with headphones
  
• Run in well lit areas
  
• Try and run with a partner when possible
  
• Keep a cell phone with you at all times
  
• Let people know what routes you plan to take

For more information please call the Public Information Office at 703.746.6600.

If you’d like to stay abreast of updates related to the Mount Vernon Village Center DSUP application, please visit the project webpage or click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

For additional information, contact Maya Contreras at 703-746-3816 or maya.contreras@alexandriava.gov.

Are you ready to start your holiday shopping? Then come to the second annual handmade holiday craft fair THIS Saturday, November 19 from 10 am – 4 pm at TC Williams HS. There will be over 40, local crafters, club and athletic fundraisers, raffles, and more! By attending the craft fair you are supporting the advanced engineering student’s mission to raise money to build schools in Africa.

This event is FREE and family friendly! Click here to view the list of vendors. Hope to see you there!

WVCA is seeking nominations for its 2012 President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The call for nominations will be open through the November 21. For information on serving as an officer or to seek nomination please contact Andy Duncan, a_duncan@comcast.net or 703-549-2727.

The Nominating Committee will present the slate of candidates at the November 21 WVCA meeting. The committee will accept additional nominations from the floor at the November meeting. WVCA members will vote on the Officers at the December WVCA meeting.