UPDATE: 21-Hour Standoff Ends with Man Taken into Custody

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Mason Police District– Police have charged a suspect with additional charges related to animal cruelty.

On December 11, detectives arrested 21-year-old Brian Ramos of Falls Church, with two counts of Abduction, and two counts of Assault. After a thorough investigation and following a detailed necropsy, detectives obtained additional charges. He is now facing one felony Animal Cruelty charge and one misdemeanor Maiming, Killing, or Poisoning charge. Ramos was served these additional warrants today at the Adult Detention Center and is currently being held without bond.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident or others to call our Mason Police District Criminal Investigations Division at 703-256-8035. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

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(Originally published December 11, 2023)

Mason Police District – A man safely left the rooftop on his own after barricading himself inside a building and atop the apartment roof for more than 21 hours.

At 3:52 p.m., yesterday, officers responded to an apartment in the 6000 block of Bellview Drive in Culmore for an assault with a baseball bat. Two victims were abducted by a roommate then one victim was assaulted with a baseball bat. The victims were able to escape the apartment and call the police.

Inside the apartment, 21-year-old Brian Ramos of Falls Church was alone with his cat and armed with a knife. Despite officers’ attempts to engage in conversation, Ramos refused to come out and proceeded to make threats with the knife.

***MUGSHOT UNAVAILABLE***

Officers assigned to our Crisis Negotiation Team, Unmanned Aircraft System Program, and officers from our Special Operations Division (SOD) responded to assist with taking Ramos into custody. Officers made multiple attempts to contact Ramos over several hours, but he consistently refused. At around 12:20 a.m., officers observed Ramos initiating a fire within the apartment. Subsequently, Ramos fatally harmed the cat and proceeded to exit his apartment and climb to the roof.

After the 21-hour standoff, Ramos climbed down a ladder that was provided by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. He was taken into custody without any further incidents. Ramos was taken to an area hospital to be evaluated and then taken to the Fairfax County Detention Center and charged with 2 counts of Abduction, and 2 counts of Assault. Potential charges are pending for the death of the cat and arson. He is being held without bond.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident or others to call our Mason Police District Criminal Investigations Division at 703-256-8035. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Join us on Neighbors by Ring. A place where you can connect with your neighbors, see what’s happening in your neighborhood and share any available surveillance footage with our department. 

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD