Crime & Safety
Alexandria Police Arrest Suspect in Home Burglaries
Maryland resident was arrested on Wednesday.
The Alexandria Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a series of burglaries of local residences, according to a news release from the department.
Police arrested Desmond Maxey, 20, of Maryland, on Wednesday. During the course of investigation, detectives determined the suspect was responsible for at least three of the residential burglaries in the City of Alexandria dating back through November of this year.
· Nov. 20: 4000 block of Taney Avenue
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· Nov. 21: 3800 block of Taft Avenue
· Dec. 4: 600 block of Putnam Place
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Maxey was charged with three counts of Larceny with the Intent to Distribute and three counts of Burglary. More charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about these burglaries is asked to call Detective Christopher Perry of the Criminal Investigations Section at 703.746.6191.
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