🌱 Arlington Co. PD Arrest Suspect In Shooting + Local Carjacking

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Here are the top three stories in Arlington today:

1. On Monday, Feb. 27, Arlington County Police arrested 69-year-old Chester Dunican of Waterford, Connecticut in connection to a shooting that occurred on the 1300 block of North Courthouse Road on Feb. 15. After numerous inconsistencies between the Dunican’s account of the incident and the recovered evidence, investigators believe that Dunican shot himself and then staged an attempted robbery. Dunican, who is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility, has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, discharge of a firearm in public, and filing a false police report. (Augusta Free Press)
2. Arlington County police are investigating a carjacking that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 25, on the 2000 block of N. Adams Street in Arlington. According to the police report, two male suspects brandished a gun and then took the car keys and two cell phones from two victims. A suspect driving a dark-colored sedan then followed the two suspects who were driving the stolen car. The stolen vehicles were then found in Washington, D.C. According to police, the suspects were described as Black males, about 20 years old, wearing puffy jackets and face masks. (Arlington Patch)
3. Corner Bakery Cafe filed for Chapter 11 protection in bankruptcy court last week. On Feb. 27, the cafe, located at 2111 Wilson Blvd. in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington, announced its permanent closure with signs in the cafe windows. The Dallas-based chain's L Street NW in the District of Columbia location is still open. (Arlington Patch)

Today and tomorrow in Arlington:

Wednesday, March 1

• Exhibition - Crisis of Image At Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (12:00 PM)
• YEA Happy Hour At Punch Bowl Social Arlington (6:00 PM)

Thursday, March 2

• Christian + Nyke At Bronson Bierhall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Friday, Mar. 3 is "Parent's Night Out" at Lubber Run Community Center! Kids aged 5-10 can enjoy art projects, healthy snacks, a bounce house, and more. (Arlington County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Arlington Public Schools fiscal year 2024 budget proposal is over $803 million, a 7.14-percent increase over the 2023 budget. The new budget proposal includes 114 staff positions, a threat assessment specialist, additional school safety coordinators, security cameras, and more. (Arlington Patch)
• On the market for a new place to live, or just interested in what else is out there these days?Check out the latest homes for sale in the Arlington area, including a two-bedroom home on S. Hayes Street for $600,000! (Arlington Patch)

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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!