🌱 ACPD Arrests 94-Year-Old For Sexual Battery + I-395 Ramp Closure

Hello there, Arlington. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 58 Low: 31.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler. High: 42 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Arlington:

1. The Arlington County Police Department arrested 94-year-old Adolfo Zambrano of Arlington for two sexual abuse allegations involving children dating back to 1999. On Feb. 22, police announced that Zambrano was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery for an alleged assault on a child on Feb. 10 this year and an assault on a child in 1999. He is being held at the Arlington County Detention Facility without bond. (Arlington Daily Voice)
2. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that the southbound South Glebe Road ramp to northbound I-395 will be closed between 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 and 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to replace the traffic camera pole. Drivers will be detoured via southbound I-395, Shirlington Circle, and Quaker Lane. (Arlington Patch)
3. Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz proposed a $1.54 billion General Fund for the 2024 fiscal year budget, a 2.8 percent increase from the 2023 budget. To balance the budget, the proposal suggested $5.6 million in departmental reductions, which includes eliminating 20 vacant positions. Schwartz said, "Given the financial pressures we continue to face, we had to make hard decisions that reflect our commitment to our community and our workforce. The budget also emphasizes affordable housing and efforts to stabilize households in Arlington to create a more equitable community." (Arlington VA)

Today and tomorrow in Arlington:

Friday, February 24

• Drawing: Focus On Nature At Arlington Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Bring Your Own Games Night At Crystal City Shops At "The Landing" (6:30 PM)

Saturday, February 25

• Feel the Heritage Festival At Charles Drew Community Center (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss this year’s Feel the Heritage Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25! Learn about Arlington’s historically African American neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food, and local vendors at Charles Drew Community Center. Click here to learn about this year's artisans and community exhibitors, the performance schedule, the festival's history, and more. (Arlington County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The Virginia General Assembly adopted a resolution honoring Arlington Civil Rights Icon Joan Trumpauer Mulholland! A copy of the resolution will be presented to Mulholland later this year. (Arlington Patch)
• An Arlington home nationally recognized for its hyper-energy efficient design is now for sale! The five-bedroom house on an 18,720-square-foot lot is listed for $2.4 million. (Arlington Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!