(7News) — A car crash claimed the life of a woman and seriously hurt another person Saturday night near Lake Barcroft according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Lakeview Drive at Jay Miller Drive was shut down as police investigated the cause of the accident The woman driving the car was declared dead at the site of the crash while the passenger was rushed to the hospital with injuries deemed life-threatening A woman and her husband were killed in a crash near Lake Barcroft last night The Fairfax County Police Department said it was a single-vehicle crash the vehicle crashed into a house and caught on fire Police identified the driver as Ashraf Bhagat was a passenger in the car and was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries Officers are on scene of a single- vehicle fatal crash in the 6400 block of Lakeview Dr in Lake Barcroft. The adult female driver was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/DaxoVhggWi — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) April 20, 2025 The aging split-level that occupied this lot in Lake Barcroft wasn’t much of a looker, but the couple who bought it knew they’d stumbled upon a rarity in this real estate market: waterfront property. They hired Falls Church architect Charles Moore to maneuver a whole-house remodel that maximizes views of the serene lake in back “The most spectacular spot in the house is the master bedroom ‘cube’ perched high above the property,” says Moore, who worked with senior associate Jill Gilliand and Falls Church builder GN Contracting to rethink and reorient the home’s primary forms Though the street-facing front facade still maintains a low profile the rear of the residence achieves some serious vertical sloping yard that drops 46 feet down to the lake’s edge enjoying unobstructed views of water and woods “Floor-to-ceiling windows [on two sides] create a wonderful connection and transparency to the outdoors,” Moore says Maple wood floors and a floating walnut wall partition behind the bed complete the aesthetic Speaking of that handsome wall partition—it also serves a secondary purpose To avoid cluttering the view with dressers and other furniture extra storage and a dressing area behind it Clerestory windows wrap the space on all sides channeling natural light inside during the day Motorized solar blinds hidden inside a wide valance can be lowered to block the morning sun and prevent unwanted heat gain “The floor elevation of the master bedroom is approximately 66 feet above the water level of the lake,” Moore says Become a digital partner ... About Us Contact Us Subscribe Advertise Write for Us Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A husband and wife from Falls Church were killed when their Tesla veered off the road and slammed into a tree in a quiet Northern Virginia neighborhood Fairfax County Police are investigating the Tesla crash to the 6400 block of Lakeview Drive in Lake Barcroft where they found a 2023 Tesla destroyed after a single-vehicle crash according to the Fairfax County Police Department was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries Detectives with the Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating whether speed or alcohol may have contributed to the deadly wreck Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group A man was shot in Lake Barcroft yesterday (Wednesday) while allegedly attempting to break into a home The homeowner called 911 around 2:27 a.m. to report a “suspicious” man who was reportedly trying to force his way into the house in the 6400 block of Oakwood Drive the Fairfax County Police Department said in a press release “Officers located the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body and began performing life-saving measures,” the FCPD said The shot man was transported to a hospital with injuries described as life-threatening detectives found during a preliminary investigation that the man who got shot had previously assaulted someone at a different “The victim of the assault suffered non-life-threatening injuries,” the FCPD said “Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.” a neighborhood had to have had at least 15 total sales over a five-year period Data were provided by Bright MLS and MarketStats by ShowingTime+ this neighborhood of 377 homes off Columbia Pike and Sleepy Hollow Road is woodsy peaceful and features well-maintained properties Nestled in the middle of the City of Falls Church Sherwood is a small neighborhood comprised of just 150 homes The majority date to the 1930s and ’40s and come in a variety of styles including Colonials Buyers value the community for its walking distance to the West Falls Church Metro station restaurants and the Washington and Old Dominion bike trail Raising and Educating Our Children During Uncertain Times There are more than 1,000 homes in this wooded The lake has five private beaches with annual events for dues-paying residents including Fourth of July fireworks and social gatherings Mostly featuring midsize homes that are competitively priced receive multiple offers—and offers above asking price Residents of this neighborhood located less than one mile from the West Falls Church Metro station can also easily walk to an array of restaurants The enclave of about 250 single-family homes—from Colonial style to new builds—is well-situated for commuters who need to take I-66 or Route 7 It’s a popular area with a minimal number of homes going on the market each year family-friendly neighborhood known for safe walkable streets and a welcoming community This newer community of attached townhomes and single-family homes dates to 2006 It has nearby access to extensive parkland and walking trails in Haycock Park This well-established community of midsize homes attracts a lot of interest from buyers but has low turnover ranging in price from $1.16 million to the $2.4 million home seen above The neighborhood near the Arlington border offers easy access to Route 66 the W&OD bike trail and Falls Church’s town center Churchill is in high demand for its upscale architecture Of the eight homes sold in the neighborhood last year Lake Barcroft is a neighborhood in Falls Church with over 1000 homes. One out of four of these homes are actually on the lake. The lake used to be a reservoir for the City of Alexandria but was converted into a freshwater recreational lake Lake Barcroft is a CDP (Census Designated Place) and was developed in the 1950’s by the mid-century Architect Walter Gropius He wanted to create a “nursery for children” with gorgeous landscaping and front yard barbeque pits the prices here can get well into the $2M’s But you can find homes a couple streets off the water in the $800,000’s – under $1M Lake Barcroft is exclusively single family The architectural styles vary but mostly consist of Mid Century homes There are so many gorgeous homes on and off the lake so even if a lakefront home is not in your budget you can still take full advantage of the lake lifestyle and own a home here The one thing to be prepared for as a buyer in this community are the varying levels of renovation and condition of the homes Many of the homes we see hit the market in Lake Barcroft are dated and in need of a partial or full renovation Many of the homeowners have lived in this neighborhood for decades and their homes can be time capsules of the original house Depending on condition and your personal style many homes may need moderate to extensive renovations if you want a home with more up to date features You will need to be prepared to take on a project or be ready for a smaller inventory pool to choose from during your search you will find a really cool home that will suit your needs Lake Barcroft is more dependent on Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads for restaurants and grocery shopping. Because of its proximity to Falls Church City, Arlington there are many more options if you are okay with driving out of the immediate area Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads offer a wide variety of cuisines and restaurants so you will definitely not have to eat the same thing every night or every week The restaurants and eateries range from deli counters inside of markets to stand alone restaurants Grocery stores in this area include Trader Joes Safeway and other smaller markets like the German Grocer Two of our favorite places to eat in the area are Little Saigon and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Lake Barcroft has five private beaches where you can swim or use various watercraft. The association has an annual fee of $495/year for use of the amenities When the community was originally developed getting back in takes an act of Lake Barcroft which is harder to achieve than an act of Congress So make sure if you buy here that your house is included in the association you are trespassing and can be fined by the Fairfax County Police The sense of community here is very inclusive The Lake Barcroft Association hosts many events throughout the year to include Art League’s “Art Music & Food Festival,” the Fourth of July Fireworks If you are a newcomer to the neighborhood they have the Newcomers Group which hosts events to help newcomers get to know the neighborhood and their new neighbors there is the Lake Barcroft Boat Sharing Program It helps to facilitate boat sharing among neighbors in the community and serves as a great social club with fellow boaters Residents of Lake Barcroft will send their children to one of the three elementary schools based on where they live Sleepy Hollow Elementary is a K-5 Title 1 School that offers advanced Fairfax County’s Level 4 academics which is advanced classes in the 4 core subjects Bailey’s Elementary School is split into 2 schools – one is Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the Upper School is for grades 3-5 Both Bailey’s schools are Title 1 and offer Advanced Academics at the schools as well as dual language immersion Belvedere Elementary serves Pre-K to 5th and is also a Title 1 and Level 4 Advanced Academics school Glasgow Middle School covers grades 6-8 and has Level 4 Advanced Academics and also offers International Baccalaureate for middle years Justice High School is grades 9-12 and also continues the International Baccalaureate program If you are looking for a neighborhood that isn’t cookie cutter and is close to everything then Lake Barcroft is definitely a must add to your search This is an incredibly unique community in the heart of Northern Virginia that gives you a vacation lifestyle without the travel and website in this browser for the next time I comment About In the Media Google Reviews Zillow Reviews Blog Neighborhood Guide Recommendations Contact (Updated at 4 p.m.) A man was taken into custody around midnight after a roughly seven-hour-long police barricade at a Lake Barcroft condominium building The Fairfax County Police Department tweeted at 5:17 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) that its officers were on the scene in the 3300 block of Rio Drive in response to a brandishing incident where a man with a rifle was seen on a fifth-level apartment balcony “shouting threats.” “The man was shouting threats to shoot and kill people walking outside the apartment balcony,” the FCPD said in a summary today (Wednesday) “Officers began clearing the surrounding area and attempted to negotiate with the man to exit the apartment The man disregarded officers’ commands and remained inside the apartment by himself.” Residents of the Barcroft Hills (3245 Rio Drive) and Lafayette Park condos (6147 Leesburg Pike) were directed to shelter in place, while police negotiated with the man, who had moved inside the apartment. Police said they believed he was alone The fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of Barcroft Hills were evacuated, Annandale Today reported last night quoting a resident who said they had been unable to return home for hours due to the lockdown crisis negotiators and officers from its Special Operations Division spent more then four hours trying to communicate with the man but the negotiation attempts ultimately failed leading SOD officers to deploy “projectiles containing pepper spray.” The FCPD says the man was taken into custody after he exited the apartment at 11:55 p.m. at which point residents were allowed to back into their buildings “The man was taken to a nearby hospital for further mental health evaluation,” the department said “He was also treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening.” Officers continue to negotiate w/the man to peacefully resolve this situation Those within the apartment complex are asked to follow police direction — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) August 2, 2022 This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. 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(ABC7) — Police have identified the body that was found in Lake Barcroft on Wednesday morning was discovered near the lakeshore around 6 a.m Lake Barcroft shared on their FB page that Bowersett died falling out of a canoe Police sayBowersett's SUV was parked nearby He had not been seen or heard from since Sunday Police say there are no signs of foul play.The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause and manner of death — The cleanup continues in the Lake Barcroft area Friday morning after a strong storm Thursday brought down trees and power lines throughout the community Here are some images of Thursday’s severe weather shared by listeners (and by some of WTOP’s own) Many streets in the neighborhood are still covered in tree shrapnel from broken branches Some streets remain blocked by downed trees Tree-clearing crews are making their way through the neighborhood to get the trees cleared They will be followed by utility crews to replace power lines and cables Erikson said there were four large trees that were down on his property including several that blocked the cart path down to his dock on the lake He was up early Friday to meet with the tree removal team to clear out those felled trees The damage wasn’t nearly as bad for others at the time of the storm but came home to large branches down all over his property “I didn’t anticipate and I was ultimately surprised by the force that must have been here,” said Leventhal “It didn’t hit any cars and it didn’t break the roof.” “Probably doing the easiest first quarter of just picking up leaves and loose debris,” he said “My son will probably be over on the weekend and maybe we’ll get a saw.” Leventhal noted that several roads were closed when he tried to get home Thursday from all of the damage left behind by the storm “Gotta be thankful that nobody was hurt and This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area 2023 at 12:29 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Fire investigators with the Fairfax County Fire Department determined that a fire in the Lake Barcroft area of the county started in the engine compartment of a Jeep Wrangler that was parked in the home’s carport (Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department)LAKE BARCROFT VA — Fire investigators with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department determined that a fire in the Lake Barcroft area of the county started in the engine compartment of a Jeep Wrangler that was parked in the home’s carport fire units from both Fairfax County and Arlington County were dispatched for a reported house fire in the 6300 block of Cavalier Corridor in the Lake Barcroft area When they arrived on the scene of the one-story with the fire spreading to part of the house Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire limiting the majority of fire damage to the outside of the home No people inside the home at the time of the fire or neighbors who assisted were injured Two people were home at the time of the fire A caregiver discovered the vehicle fire in the carport Neighbors then helped with getting the homeowner Everyone was safely evacuated from the home by the time firefighters arrived Smoke alarms were present but did not alert due to the location of the fire Fire investigators determined the fire was accidental in nature and started in the engine compartment of the Jeep Wrangler “The fire was caused by an electric event within the electrical system,” the fire department said last Thursday accepted services offered by the Red Cross Investigators estimated the damage from the fire totaled about $87,000 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds. TRACK RADARFriends classmates remember 17-year-old Lake Barcroft drowning victim by Jeff Goldberg/ABC7 FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (ABC7) — Friends and classmates of 17-year-old Jeremy Munga remain heartbroken following his death at Lake BarcroftThursday night Munga was a guest of a family at the lake and was swimming behind a boat at about 7:30 p.m He reportedly tried to swim to a nearby dock when lifeguards noticed a swimmer in distress and jumped into action Witnesses called 911 immediately and directed rescue crews to the location they last saw Munga before he disappeared into the water Fairfax Police and Fire units soon joined in the search Munga's body was found in 10-feet of water around 15-feet from a dock Sisters Simone and Kayya Clarke attended J.E.B who say the teen's nickname ‘Monday,’ didn't quite fit "He was more like a Friday or a Saturday night," they said who remembers so many good times with Jeremy speaks for so many rising seniors when she thinks of the big year ahead "We know that we have to do this for Jeremy We have to make it through our last year of high school for Jeremy." This has been an incredibly difficult week for the high school and for the football team in particular a team member who graduated last year took his own life Munga was a rising senior at the high school a track star and captainof the football team students and staff spent time together to help each other get through this difficult time (WJLA) — Fairfax County Police are conducting an investigation after a body was discovered in Lake Barcroft early Wednesday morning in Falls Church Authorities have not identified the individual at this time Officers responded to the scene and found the body in the lake near the 6200 block of Lakeview Drive Fairfax County Police say a preliminary investigation reveals there are no signs of foul play This is a developing story that will be updated An 83-year-old woman is recovering from minor injuries after being attacked by a rabid beaver at Lake Barcroft on Tuesday night which is surrounded by homes in the Bailey's Crossroads area “Never in the world did I expect anything like this,” says Lillian Peterson Two fishermen on the water heard Peterson's screams and came to her aid The beaver never loosened its grip on Peterson After she got to shore one of the fishermen hit it with a plank It's got me it's pulling me under,’” says Lake Barcroft resident Mike Korin Peterson is a fit 83 but she needed every bit of strength to stay afloat while under attack by a rabid enraged animal Peterson almost lost a thumb and suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg “I just kept hitting it with my walking stick trying to hit it in the eyes,” she says she is recovering and will undergo a round of rabies shots Police say Peterson was treated for non-life threatening injuries at Inova Fairfax Hospital Fairfax County Police officials said that the beaver tested positive for the rabies virus rabies is spread through the saliva of an infected animal and can attack the spinal cord and brain of humans and other warm-blooded animals People who are infected may not present symptoms until several weeks after being bitten There is no known cure for rabies, officials say. The Fairfax County Police Department has provided more information about the virus here a privately owned lake that is operated by a homeowners' association is located in an area surrounded by Leesburg Pike authorities canvassed the neighborhood surrounding Lake Barcroft with information on how to protect themselves and their pets Blurbs from the ‘Burbs is written by Arlington resident Jeff Zeeman. Jeff previously wrote about the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden especially those that are not directly adjacent to (but always within minutes walking of) the lake it’s worth a trip just to drive around the lake and see houses the likes of which you’ll rarely find anywhere else in the D.C And for folks who are willing to accept a slightly longer commute in exchange for the feel of year-round lakeside resort community living This waterfront charmer is pure bliss. Located in the Lake Barcroft community in Falls Church—just twenty minutes from DC—the home was designed by an architect who also lived there. (A lake house occupied by an architect? No, it was not Keanu Reeves.) The community boasts 5 sand beaches and activities ranging from canoeing to ice cream socials to sand castle contests soak in the serenity from the privacy of a geothermal infinity pool (with waterfalls) overlooking the lake Not if you make this house your forever home Kim Olsen ([email protected]) is a freelance writer in Alexandria Northern Virginia is in hot demand (the population of Arlington County alone has grown by 12 percent over the past decade) but certain neighborhoods are especially prone to scouting visits from would-be homebuyers When Daphne and Aras Butas were looking to upgrade from their condo in Courthouse in 2007 if they were going to stay in Northern Virginia he would only buy a house in the place where he grew up—Lake Barcroft in Falls Church As an agent with Century 21 Redwood Realty in Arlington “Lake Barcroft is kind of a hidden secret,” Aras says alluding to the fact that his boyhood neighborhood offers something that other spots inside the Beltway can’t: waterfront living life in Lake Barcroft revolves around the nearly 100-year-old Used only by residents who pay an annual fee and their guests it offers five beaches and multiple common areas a Lake Barcroft homeowner and an agent with Long & Foster in Falls Church calls it “an oasis of calm in our very hectic lives.” Houses here are larger and frequently on bigger lots than Arlington homes listed at the same price point and yet the lake is only seven miles from D.C “There is no other neighborhood in the area where a resident can enjoy swimming stand-up paddleboarding and great fishing,” Aras says chili cook-offs and an annual Fourth of July fireworks display natural outdoor learning classroom for our children—there is just nothing like it,” says Daphne Butas “I like growing up in the same place with my family where my husband did 30 years ago as a kid himself I like that every house looks different…and that all the people want to support the lake and the wonderful experiences it has to offer us.” Belvedere and Sleepy Hollow Elementary; Glasgow Middle; J.E.B Notable landmarks: The pedestrian footbridge over Holmes Run which connects the south and middle parts of the lake was sponsored by the Lake Barcroft Women’s Club and dedicated in 1977 The club also created a community garden not far from the bridge FALLS CHURCH, VA (July 25, 16) – A $1.56 million Lake Barcroft home located at 3431 Greentree Drive has just been listed by Ken Trotter of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Arlington Regional office the French Provincial style home includes four bedrooms two-and-one-half-bathrooms and a private dock on the lake “Many of the homes in this neighborhood are a mid-century modern design so this one really stands out as an example of French architecture,” said Ken Trotter the property is being sold by the original owners who custom-built the home none of the other homes on Lake Barcroft are situated as close to the water’s edge as this one The home’s European-inspired architecture is reflected in its brick exterior fleur-de-lis window embellishments and Juliet balcony with leaded glass doors Given its location next to the water and French design the home is evocative of a European lakeside villa Additional spaces of the residence include an office or fifth bedroom and a sunroom A newly remodeled kitchen features granite counters a breakfast bar and windows overlooking the water Each of the bathrooms has been remodeled with granite counters A balcony is situated just off the living room with views of the water Multi-level patios and balconies offer plenty of options to view the lake and are surrounded with manicured landscaping With just over one-third of an acre of property the residence is a quiet retreat in an intimate setting 2015 at 9:26 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}PHOTO: Film producer Bruce Cohen; photo courtesy of Washington West Film Festival There must be something magical in the water at J.E.B The Falls Church-area school is where Oscar-winning producer Bruce Cohen Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore and film director Tom Shadyac all went to school in the ‘70s “We were all friends in high school so it’s pretty funny that we all ended up having successful careers in the movie business,” Cohen said Tuesday in a phone interview with Patch. Cohen returns to Northern Virginia this weekend from Los Angeles to accept the inaugural Metropolitan Award from the Washington West Film Festival in Reston (Cohen and Moore are helping students with their efforts to try to change the Confederate name of the school.) Cohen’s career includes a Best Picture Oscar win for American Beauty as well as Best Picture nominations for Milk and Silver Linings Playbook and was executive producer of the ABC series Pushing Daisies which won a total of seven Emmys and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Comedy Cohen will accept his award and highlight favorite clips and moments of his impressive career and give an insider’s look into the producing experience (Check the film festival Web site for tickets; all proceeds go to charity.) “We are proud to bestow Northern Virginia native and Oscar-Winning producer Bruce Cohen with our inaugural Metropolitan Award given to a world class filmmaker from greater Washington DC whose exceptional artistry and influence is the pride of the metropolitan region,” said Brad Russell Cohen’s dreams of a film career started at home in his Lake Barcroft neighborhood in the Falls Church area That’s where he grew up with his sister Julie (also a producer it was very exciting for me to be so close to Washington “I’ve been sort of a political junkie since I was a kid...I think a lot of it had to do with growing up there I remember my mom let me stay home to watch the Watergate hearings in junior high school because I was so interested in it and she had a feeling that I would learn way more watching the hearings than I would that week at school “One of my really vivid memories was when ‘Star Wars’ opened I was a freshman at Stuart and I remember going to the State Theater in Falls Church that Friday night and seeing “Star Wars’ and thinking it was just the best thing ever,” said Cohen “I think people had a sense that opening day that it was going to change things in a lot of ways.” The producer of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” debuting in December She and her husband Frank Marshall were the producers of “The Color Purple,” the first film that Cohen ever worked on They became producing mentors of Cohen’s afterward “They were kind of the reason why I decided I wanted to be a producer and they’ve been my producing mentors for all these years,” he said When Cohen graduated from Yale in 1983 with a film degree he wasn’t sure exactly what he wanted to do in the film industry He moved to Los Angeles and spent the first 10 years of his career working as an assistant director Cohen said he had no fallback plan if he didn’t make it in the industry He got into a training program for assistant directors and worked on the hit TV show “Hill Street Blues.” His first film production experience was working on ”The Color Purple” with Steven Spielberg where his decision to keep his head down and work hard resulted in the director eventually noticing him which led to many more jobs working with Spielberg “Each film or TV program is really like its own business that is formed to produce that particular show,” Cohen said “And the producer is the CEO of the business You’re in charge of every aspect of the production And you’re in charge of that from when it’s first an idea all the way to the time when it makes it onto the screen or onto your TV set or onto the stage.” For students today interested in breaking into the film industry Cohen says “that the interest in the film industry as a career has exploded and so there are tremendous opportunities as far as education goes.” But he notes a liberal arts background is a good beginning “Ultimately what we are is story tellers,” Cohen said So I actually feel like in many ways a liberal arts education might actually serve you better than just focusing on film and only taking film classes the more well-rounded citizen of the world you are the more access you’re going to have to great ideas and for people to bring you great ideas that could end up becoming film and TV programs.” Cohen won the Best Picture Oscar as a producer for “American Beauty” at the 72nd Academy Awards He is currently working on bringing a film about legendary comedian Richard Pryor to life with filming likely beginning in the spring with Lee Daniels as director and Mike Epps in the title role Others reported to have roles in the film are Kate Hudson Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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