Authorities in Arlington County, Virginia, are stepping up efforts to address a rise in retail theft in the area.

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On Aug. 22, a targeted enforcement effort in Pentagon City resulted in the arrests of 15 suspects, who were charged with a total of 15 felony and 30 misdemeanor offenses.

Charges ranged from receiving stolen property and narcotics violations to threats to kill law enforcement, after one suspect allegedly threatened to kill officers following his arrest.

The suspects were served with 20 notices, forbidding them from vario

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