Crime & Safety
Police File Charges Against Annandale Hostage Barricading Suspect
Part of Columbia Pike was shut down Monday night during incident.

Following further investigation, the suspect in the Annandale hostage barricade situation was charged on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Omed Helmand, 32, of 6600 block of Columbia Pike, was charged with malicious wounding, strangulation and abduction.
He remains in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
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Report: Alleged Hostage Incident Shuts Roadways Monday in Annandale
PHOTO of Omed Helmand courtesy of FCPD
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