Arlington, Virginia – “The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (“NAACP”) has been made aware of egregious civil rights violations in the Arlington County Detention Facility," stated Janette McCarthy Wallace, General Counsel of the NAACP. Today, via written letter, the National General Counsel for the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization formally
After taking the helm for longtime Arlington County Sheriff Beth Arthur, who retired at the end of 2022, Acting Sheriff Jose Quiroz is one step closer to taking charge permanently. Quiroz backed by four of five County Board members and several elected officials won the Democratic primary Tuesday night. Following his victory, over
All three candidates looking to replace Sheriff Beth Arthur, who retired at the end of last year, say they want to end solitary confinement. This unifying policy position surfaced during a forum hosted by the nonprofit Offender Aid and Restoration last Thursday. Arlington County police officer James Herring, retired sheriff lieutenant Wanda Younger and Acting