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Alexandria asks residents about the future of its jail
Alexandria's jail now holds far fewer people than it is staffed for. A city study will weigh other options, and residents can comment until Nov. 20.
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Alexandria man charged with murder in missing man's death
Alexandria police charged a 63-year-old city man with second-degree murder after Joshua Cochran, 44, reported missing Monday, was found dead in an apartment.
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Police seek help after 'ICE' graffiti on Mount Jefferson path
Alexandria police are treating 'ICE' and 'REPORT TO DEPORT' graffiti on the Mount Jefferson Park path as a bias incident and want video from nearby blocks.