Embezzlement Is Charged
City of Fairfax police have charged an employee of a City business with embezzling from her employer. She is Terri Wade, 44, of Landover, Md. Police were contacted May 28, at 8:34 a.m., by the owner of Affordable Primary Care, 10721 Main St. in Fairfax. They say he reported that an employee had allegedly written fraudulent checks on his business account and also made several unauthorized charges to a credit card account used by the business.
After an investigation by the Patrol Division, the employee, Wade, 44, was arrested and taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. She was then charged with one count of embezzlement and three counts each of uttering and forgery. She was held on $7,000 bond.
Amoco Lot Now Closed
F.H. Paschen is constructing the Old Town Square project at the previous Amoco Lot at the southwest corner of the Main/East streets intersection, and at the block bounded by Main Street, University Drive, North Street, and Old Lee Highway. It will also include some street improvements at the southeast corner of the Chain Bridge Road/North Street intersection. As of Wednesday, June 4, the Amoco lot will be closed for construction for about 30 days.
How to Reduce Stress
To reduce stress and improve focus and performance, many people practice mindfulness. Two experts will explain it Monday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m., at Woodson High. A program called "Managing Stress: How Mindfulness Training in Our Schools Can Benefit Students, Educators and Parents," will be held in the school auditorium, 9525 Main St. in Fairfax. This free event is a partnership between MINDS, The Josh Anderson Foundation and FCPS. For more information, contact info@mindsincorporated.org.
City Council Meeting June 10
The next meeting of the Fairfax City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m., at City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St. in Fairfax.
Rudnicki Wins Technology Award
City of Fairfax Emergency Coordinator Ken Rudnicki has received the Innovation Award for Technology from the Virginia Emergency Management Association. It was for his development of the NOVA Damage Reporting Tool. The free application (for iOS and Android) allows Northern Virginia residents to use their Smartphone, computer or tablet to report damage or flooding. For information, call 703-385-4856.