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The Reston Association Board of Directors announced on Jan. 22 that it has accepted the resignation of Michael “Mac” Cummins as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Cummins has decided to resign for good reason to pursue new professional opportunities. During Mr. Cummins’ tenure as CEO, Reston Association achieved significant organizational milestones and enhanced service delivery to its members. The Board expressly thanks Mr. Cummins for his faithful stewardship of Reston Association’s resources and his commitment to the “Live, Work, Play” vision of Reston. “We appreciate Mac’s contributions to Reston and his leadership of the staff,” said Board President Travis Johnson. “We wish him the very best in his future endeavors.” Mr. Cummins stated, “It has been a privilege to serve the members of Reston Association. I would like to thank the Board of Directors, staff and the Senior Leadership Team for their dedication and hard work to make Reston a fantastic place during my tenure, and I look forward to seeing their continued success in the future for the members of the Reston Association.” Peter Lusk, Reston Association’s Chief Operating Officer, will act as Acting CEO in the interim. About Reston Association: Reston Association is a not-for-profit corporation that serves a community of more than 60,000 people and is one of the largest community associations in the United States. Reston Association sustains and protects the community’s quality of life by caring for Reston’s natural environment and recreational facilities, and by administering its architectural and maintenance covenants.

Contributed by Jane Nash, Rotary Club of Reston-Herndon Photo contributed by Jane Nash It’s time to shine the spotlight on the incredible individuals who are shaping our communities! The Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston is thrilled to kick off the search for our 2026 Citizen of the Year, a prestigious honor dating back to 1963. Who Can You Nominate? Whether you’re an individual or part of an organization, we want to hear about the outstanding people in our Herndon and Reston communities who’ve gone above and beyond. How to Nominate: Submit the Nominee's: Name, address, and phone number and a heartfelt and detailed description of their impactful contributions to our Herndon and Reston communities. Nominator information: Include your name, address, and contact details, and feel free to submit multiple nominations supporting the same person! Be sure to share this opportunity with your family, friends, neighbors and business acquaintances! Send Nomination(s) and/or questions to: 2026 Citizen of the Year Committee Email: HerndonRestonRotary@gmail.com Or mail your Nomination(s) to: 2026 COTY Committee Post Office Box 321 Herndon, VA 20172 Deadline: February 15, 2025 is the final day to submit nominations, so don’t wait! What Happens Next? By March 1, 2026, our esteemed committee of past Citizens of the Year Recipients will review all nominations and help select the 2026 COTY recipient! Save the Date - Sunday, April 26, 2026 Join us for a memorable afternoon as we honor and celebrate the 2026 Citizen of the Year with an Award Recognition and Banquet to be held at the Reston Community Center. More exciting details to follow, including our silent and live auction. Let’s rally together to honor the inspiring individual who makes Herndon and Reston shine brighter than ever! We thank you!

Contributed by Reston Community Center Reston Community Center (RCC) advances Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful vision of a beloved community rooted in justice, compassion, and equity. For 41 years, RCC has marked this national observance with programs designed to inspire reflection, foster unity and empower positive change. We proudly continue the tradition with a dynamic lineup of events that encourages our community to honor Dr. King’s enduring legacy. “Each year, the Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration events ignite vital conversations and serve as reminders of our shared responsibility to carry Dr. King’s legacy forward,” said Bill Bouie, Chair of RCC’s Board of Governors. “By fostering empathy and engagement, we’re building connections that strengthen our community and advance Dr. King’s vision. Acclaimed scholar, author and educator Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. will serve as this year’s keynote speaker to a sold-out audience on Monday, January 19 at The Leila Gordon Theatre at RCC Hunters Woods. Known for his sharp analysis of race, democracy and the American experience, Dr. Glaude will share profound insights into the challenges and opportunities facing us as we strive toward a more equitable society. Dr. Glaude’s notable works include the groundbreaking “Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul” and “In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America.” His bestseller, “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own,” offers a powerful reflection on Baldwin’s enduring relevance to contemporary struggles for justice. His keynote will be followed by the Community Luncheon, with remarks from newly elected Congressman James Walkinshaw and other elected officials, and a book signing. While tickets for the Keynote Address and Community Luncheon are sold out, an overwhelming testament to community interest in meaningful dialogue and engagement, those wishing to attend can join a waiting list starting at 10:00 a.m. on January 19. “We are overjoyed to see such enthusiasm,” remarked RCC Executive Director, BeBe Nguyen. “It’s heartening to know so many people in Reston feel inspired to come together, learn and take action to build a stronger, more inclusive community.” RCC’s Especially For Youth program offers a completely refreshed and engaging experience for children and their families. This free interactive workshop explores Dr. King’s life through storytelling, music, games and creative activities. Thembi Palmer of Imagine More Story Adventures will lead the program, bringing an inclusive, creativity-driven approach that empowers participants and builds strong community connections. Families attending Especially For Youth will enjoy all-new content and activities designed to spark creativity, joy and meaningful learning. The 2026 Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration offers opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to gather, reflect and grow. Here’s an overview of this year’s exciting calendar of events: Saturday, January 17 A Day of Service 9:00 a.m., Reston Association Headquarters, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston Free; 6 years and older Join friends and neighbors in honoring Dr. King’s legacy by serving your community. As Dr. King said, “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve.” Special projects support Cornerstones, The Closet and Reston neighborhoods. To volunteer, please contact Ha Brock, at 703-435-7986 or ha@reston.org /. Reston Community Orchestra “Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” 4:00 p.m., RCC Hunters Woods Community Room $18 Seniors/$25 Adults, Free for Youth and Military Reston Community Orchestra opens Reston’s annual weekend honoring Dr. King, featuring music by African American composers, soloist Alia Waheed (New York Metropolitan Opera) and selections from “Out of Africa” and “Wicked.” Tickets available through the RCC Box Office. Sunday, January 18 Akua Allrich Presents “New Moon Rising” A Musical Celebration of Growth, Resilience and New Beginnings 3:00 p.m. The Leila Gordon Theatre at RCC Hunters Woods $15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston; All Ages Jazz vocalist Akua Allrich, a Washington, D.C. native, is celebrated for her remarkable talent and stage presence. A gifted performer, composer and educator, she has developed a unique musical style that captivates audiences and transcends genres. Her upcoming performance draws inspiration from the powerful symbolism of the new moon. Tickets available through the RCC Box Office. In February, Akua will bring this cultural experience to all students at Langston Hughes Middle School and South Lakes High School as part of the RCC Artist in Residence program. Monday, January 19 Especially for Youth 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., RCC Hunters Woods FREE; 6 – 12 Years Old Registration Required A lively, hands-on workshop where families explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life through storytelling, music, movement and play. With games, activities and ideas for acts-of-kindness, participants are inspired to celebrate fairness, courage and the power of serving others. Presented by Thembi Palmer, Imagine More Story Adventures. Lunch is provided. Children should be registered in advance. If space permits, registration is available at the door. SOLD OUT Keynote Address presented by Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. followed by the Community Luncheon 11:00 a.m., RCC Hunters Woods: The Leila Gordon Theatre and Community Room $5 Reston/$20 Non-Reston; All Ages Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. inspires thought and dialogue around race, identity and democratic responsibility, making significant contributions to our understanding of these critical issues. His presentation will provide a significant perspective on contemporary issues in honor of Dr. King’s birthday. “Building Community with Inclusive Leadership” – World Premiere RCC Hunters Woods Community Room At the Community Luncheon, RCC will screen the world premiere of the first two parts of the docuseries “Building Community with Inclusive Leadership,” produced by RCC in association with Storycatcher Productions. Hosted by South Lakes High School alums Jai Cole and Kia Cole-Hines, this series celebrates individuals whose vision and dedication have shaped the community, focusing on the arts (featuring singer/actress Beverly Cosham and retired RCC Executive Director Leila Gordon) and local sports (featuring former South Lakes High School basketball coach Wendell Byrd, RCC Board Chair Bill Bouie and Restonian Andy Cole). The Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration is presented by Reston Community Center in cooperation with the Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate, Cornerstones, Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, The Closet, the Office of Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Reston Association and Reston Community Orchestra. For more information, contact RCC’s Arts & Culture Director Paul Douglas Michnewicz at 703-390-6167 or Paul.Michnewicz@fairfaxcounty.gov /

by Gwyn Whittaker, Owner, GreenFare Organic Cafe Happy New Year! According to The Washington Post’s “Out and In” list for 2026, the obsession with protein is out—and fiber is in. If you’ve attended any of our classes, you know that while protein is essential, most Americans are deficient in fiber and consume far more protein than they need. As Yale University’s David Katz recently noted: “As for protein, plant-exclusive diets can, and do, deliver the protein needed even for the outer limits of human performance—not only in stamina, but also strength. That should come as no great surprise; the greatest muscles on land belong to herbivores.” I recently had the opportunity to talk about this on FOX 5. Although the segment was billed as a cooking class, I took the IBM approach—answering the question I wanted to be asked—and focused on how to maximize plants in your diet. After all, fiber comes only from plants (and mushrooms). My personal breakfast recipe is shared here: I cook four grains—oat groats, wheat berries, rye berries, and farro—in a rice cooker on the porridge setting, with goji berries and raisins. I add chia seeds, flaxseed meal, hemp seeds, walnuts, diced fresh ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa nibs. Everything is organic and not frozen, so the protein remains intact. On top, I add a relish made by pulsing cranberries with a cored apple and orange. That’s 16 plants in one meal. Add a spring-mix salad (15 greens) with grated carrots, beets, cauliflower, and avocado for lunch, plus a GreenFare meal for dinner, and you can easily reach 40 to 50 plants in a single day—a magnificent boost for your microbiome and immune system.

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As the holidays wrap up and the New Year approaches, I often find myself reflecting on patterns I’ve observed over the past year. One that consistently stands out is how often people seek therapy for a very human reason: they need a safe place to talk through and learn how to cope with disappointment. Disappointment exists on a continuum. It may stem from a celebration, such as a holiday, birthday, or anniversary, that didn’t unfold as hoped. It may come from a personal or professional setback, such as an injury that prevents competing in an athletic event, a breakup, or being passed over for a job or promotion. It may also arise within relationships, including romantic, familial, professional, or social ones, when someone important behaves in ways that feel hurtful, stressful, or unacceptable. Whether at the start of therapy or many sessions in, people often arrive after another person or external event has generated enough disappointment, frustration, hurt, and other intense emotions that they decide they can no longer carry it alone. A quick spoiler alert: there is no magical “lightbulb” moment in which someone walks into therapy weighed down by heavy feelings and walks out fixed. In fact, if that is the expectation, disappointment is almost guaranteed. Therapists do not have magic wands or Willy Wonka-style machinery that allows people to instantly let go of difficult emotions. The work of therapy in these situations almost always involves grief. This is the grief that comes from realizing a person or situation is not who or what you expected it to be. Grieving is deeply uncomfortable, and if you are doing the work, therapy will be uncomfortable at times. Insightful “a-ha” moments are rare because working through grief, especially when the people or situations involved are still very much present, is slow and painful. Many people leave therapy prematurely and conclude it didn’t work because they are unwilling or unable to sit with that discomfort. But if you can tolerate the discomfort long enough, and the timeline is different for everyone, something begins to shift. You work through the grief and eventually reach acceptance. Acceptance is not resignation. It is the realization that the only person you can truly change is yourself. This idea may be overused on social media, but actually living it, working through the twists and turns and landing there honestly, is often the true therapeutic breakthrough. You can change your attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, feelings, reactions, and choices. You cannot change another person, an external event, or a situation outside of you. A helpful rule of thumb is to adjust expectations so that you expect people to show up as they consistently do, rather than as you hope they might. While we cannot control illness, injury, or misfortune, we can choose to be in relationships with people as they are, not based on their potential to become someone else. Take care. Take charge of you, and only you. Psych’d to see you next month! -Dr. S. Dr. Hayley B. Sherwood is a longtime Clinical Psychologist in Reston/Herndon. To learn more, please visit her website at www.oakhillpsychological.com/ Please visit the About Us section on our website to learn more about our team of therapists.

by Gene Powell, Staff Writer Debole 3D offers homeowners and builders an innovative means for taking a remodeling or building project from an idea to a detailed set of drawings, renderings, or virtual tours. The goal for the Reston-based company’s “design visualization” work is “to help homeowners and designers to recognize their vision,” said owner Joe Debole, a Reston resident. 1. This shows the kitchen area prior to renovation of one of Debole 3D's projects. The company provides homeowners with services ranging from “renderings of a not-yet remodeled kitchen space to a virtual tour of an entire home that doesn't exist yet.” he said, adding that its technology “produces imagery for any kind of design concept, which allows it to be understood, estimated, and often built.” “I help them to visualize their ideas by producing renderings and/or virtual tours, then I document the designs by creating drawings that can be handed off for reviews and to get bids from contractors and builders,” Debole said. 2. This is a rendering of the kitchen design that a Debole client chose. The company’s website, Debole 3D – Design Visualization | Renderings, Animation, Drawings, notes that “design projects rely on clear visual communication. Without it, they can easily get bogged down in misunderstandings that delay approvals and introduce costly mistakes. “We produce visuals that are easy to understand and created with your project goals in mind. They take the guesswork out of designs and make communication easy and effective.” 3. This is the photo of the kitchen after renovation, using Debole 3D's services. Photos by Joe Debole The company’s services are available nationwide. Debole noted a client in Florida wanted mockups of various options for a new home, even though the person already was working with an architect. The “design visualizations” also can be used for advertising, brochures, signs, and such, he said. Debole said another benefit from the service occurs when people are planning a project and “one can have an idea and the other just can’t visualize it.” By producing a detailed rendering, both can see what the idea would look like as a finished project. The firm also works with interior designers. Cost for Debole 3D services depends on the size and nature of the proposed project. Debole previously had a lengthy career in computer technology, working in Northern Virginia and Florida. “I was always in front of a computer, building things,” he said. In 2021, he left the corporate world in search of a more creative path. Debole said he plans in 2026 to make presentations at local events in the Reston and Great Falls area beginning in 2025. The company can be reached at info@debole3d.com / and at www.debole3d.com/

Contributed by Friends of Reston Friends of Reston invites the community to “make Reston your valentine” at An Evening with Friends, a celebration of local spirit and generosity, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Red’s Table, 11150 South Lakes Drive in Reston. Proceeds support Reston Association initiatives, including camp scholarships for underserved youth, free monthly movies for senior citizens, and scholarships for high school seniors. Funds also support community programs such as the Walker Nature Center Spring Festival, Totally Trucks, and the Enchanted Forest at WinterFest, ensuring benefits reach neighbors of all ages and backgrounds. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with heavy appetizers, followed by dinner and seasonal Valentine’s Day desserts. Tickets are $75 for dinner with one beverage, or $100 for dinner with three beverages. “An Evening with Friends is an opportunity to come together, celebrate, and make a real difference,” said Maggie Edwards, president of the Friends of Reston Board of Directors. “Your participation enriches the Reston community and reflects Robert Simon’s vision of an inclusive Reston.” Tickets for the fundraiser dinner and silent auction are now available and expected to sell quickly. For tickets and information, contact friendsofreston@gmail.com or visit www.friendsofreston.org/events/

by Roxanne Watts, Reston Realtor(™) In early 2025, Jack and Amelia arrived in Reston with their six-month-old baby and Amelia’s transfer letter from Google, one of Reston’s major employers whose workforce continues to support the local housing market. The home they fell in love with already had two serious buyers preparing offers. To compete, the couple scheduled a pre-inspection at 8 a.m. the morning they submitted their contract. Their agent wrote a clean, full-price offer with a quick closing, included an escalation clause, and attached a strong lender approval letter. By the end of the day, they had secured the property. Stories like theirs were common across Reston last year. Buyers stepped up, and well-priced homes—particularly those in move-in condition or close to transit, shopping, trails, and amenities—sold quickly. While the average days on market rose to 37, sellers who priced strategically were often rewarded with fast contracts. Employment will remain a pillar of the local housing market heading into 2026. Reston-based CACI International, one of the region’s largest federal contractors, recently announced a $2.6 billion cash acquisition of ARKA, supporting its expansion into national security and aerospace work and bringing an estimated 1,000 additional jobs. As these programs scale, workforce growth is expected. Even with some remote positions, the expansion reinforces Reston’s role as a corporate hub, and employers of this size tend to increase housing demand through relocations, direct hires, and the broader ripple effect of support industries. Sales data tells a similar story. In 2025, Reston recorded 1,005 home sales: 184 detached homes, 403 townhomes, and 418 condominiums. That total sits just below 2024’s 1,023 sales, when 191 detached homes, 401 townhomes, and 432 condominiums sold, representing a year-over-year dip of about 2%. The modest decline reflects limited inventory and the impact of mortgage rates rather than a lack of buyer interest. Throughout 2025, the median sale price generally ranged from the mid-$580,000s to $625,000, with appreciation of roughly 2%. Homes typically spent 30 to 37 days on the market—longer than during the pandemic surge, but still indicative of steady, qualified demand. Population trends also play a role. Reston’s growth has remained steady at about 1 to 2% annually, consistent with mature communities in Fairfax County. Even modest population increases place pressure on a market with constrained supply, contributing to continued price appreciation. While Reston has long been known for its lakes and leafy neighborhoods, the rental landscape has expanded significantly near the Silver Line stations. Around Wiehle–Reston East and Reston Town Center, new apartment communities—including high-rise buildings such as Skymark, Signature, The Avant, and BLVD Reston Station—have added well over 1,000 modern rental units in recent years. These developments attract young professionals, federal contractors, and technology employees who value Metro access and can afford rents ranging from $2,200 to $3,800. Many eventually transition into homeownership once they decide to stay. As 2026 approaches, indicators point to measured activity, stable pricing, and informed decision-making on both sides of the transaction. Inventory remains the key storyline. While supply has improved from the extreme lows of recent years, it still trails pre-pandemic norms. Mortgage rates also will shape the year ahead. Many buyers in 2025 chose to recalibrate rather than postpone their plans. If borrowing costs ease, more homeowners may decide to sell, releasing long-awaited inventory into the market. New construction will add to the housing supply as well. The long-planned Isaac Newton Square will deliver approximately 2,100 residences, including apartments, condominiums, and townhomes, with townhome pricing expected in the mid-$900,000s to low $1 million range. Sunset Station offers new townhomes with rooftop terraces priced between $900,000 and $1.3 million. At Wiehle Station, the JW Marriott includes 93 luxury condominiums priced from $1.4 million to $3 million. Other major developments include Reston Next, a 22-acre mixed-use district where the AC Hotel has opened, and Halley Rise, a 36-acre project next to Wegmans that is transforming former office land into a vibrant residential and commercial neighborhood. For homeowners, the takeaway is reassuring: Reston remains desirable and resilient, supported by employment, infrastructure, and quality of life. For buyers, motivation, preparation, and flexibility continue to matter. And for the couple who began their Reston chapter with a dawn inspection and a carefully structured offer, that contract has now become evening walks on the trails, coffee at local shops, and the comfort of belonging to a community where they are building a future they love.

by Mcallister Pearce-Biney, Student Writer Herndon's tight group of swimmers and divers are building memories and taking lessons from their season to apply to life. Photo by Herndon Swim and Dive The Hornets Swim and Dive team has a new coach this season. Neal Travis, a longtime Herndon resident, stepped into the role after his son, a freshman at Herndon High School, encouraged him to apply when the position opened. Travis emphasizes teaching fundamentals first, instilling the value of hard work, and views winning as a bonus rather than the goal. Travis hopes the lessons students gain from swimming extend beyond the pool. He believes the bonds formed with teammates—and the shared trials and challenges of the season—are central to why students participate in the sport. The memories built through hard practices and competitions, he says, matter most when a team works through them together. Staying connected and feeling like family is what Herndon is all about, and the team embraces that mindset. “What keeps me going is the team’s chemistry,” said senior Rafe Baez. “It’s more than just wins and losses. I look forward to team dinners and hanging out because bonding is what it’s all about for me.” Baez motivates others, leading by example and reminding teammates that the sport extends beyond what happens in the pool, particularly given swimming’s physical demands. Senior dive captain Ryan Collie encourages younger swimmers and underclassmen to try new things and challenge themselves every day, noting that a growth mindset carries benefits far beyond swimming or diving. “You learn life lessons through sports,” he said. Senior diver Jamie Daly said that overcoming fear is one of the sport’s biggest challenges. “With diving, there’s always the fear of hitting the board or smacking the water if a dive goes wrong,” she said. “Getting past that comes from perfecting the dives I know and learning new ones.” She added that diving is as much a mental challenge as it is physical, especially when balancing academics with daily practices. Herndon’s Swim and Dive program has produced significant talent over the years, with many Hornets going on to compete at the collegiate level. This season, under new leadership, the team’s seniors are rising to the challenge of change by focusing on building strong bonds and a unified team culture.

Contributed by SLHS Elementary students rehearse for Broadway Night, an event that incorporates all South Lakes High School's feeder schools. Photos contributed by Jennifer Glynn South Lakes High School Chorus will present Broadway Night 2026, a showcase of talent and music. This year's theme, “Broadway through the Books,” features songs from beloved book-inspired musicals including “Wicked,” “Les Misérables,” “Mary Poppins,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Seussical,” performed by fifth- through 12th-grade students from Forest Edge, Fox Mill, Hunters Woods, Lake Anne, Sunrise Valley, and Terraset elementary schools, Langston Hughes and Rachel Carson middle schools, and South Lakes High School. Shows start at 7 p.m. Jan. 23, and 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Tickets are available at www.tinyurl.com/SLHSBWN2026/

By Gene Powell, Staff Writer A Dec. 17 homicide in Reston has sparked the latest in sharp exchanges between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Fairfax County officials over the county’s policies on DHS immigration efforts. Marvin Morales-Ortez, 23, faces charges including second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his reported former roommate, Marvin Ernesto Morales, 40, at a home in the 12300 block of Fan Shell Court. DHS has described Morales-Ortez as a “criminal illegal alien” from El Salvador. Morales-Ortez was arrested following an intense two-hour police search that caused two Reston area schools – Hunters Woods and Dogwood – to go into lockdown. In online statements and news interviews, federal and county officials provided various versions of events surrounding Morales-Ortez’ release from county detention a day before the killing. The incident fans a long-running conflict involving a 2021 “Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy” adopted by the county Board of Supervisors in response to Trump administration immigration policies. DHS wants the county to honor its request for detention, but the county’s policy requires a judicial warrant. A DHS press release on Dec. 19 said local officials “have blood on their hands” because the county did not honor a Sept. 14 DHS arrest detainer. The department also said Morales-Ortez had been released Dec. 16 without notifying federal immigration officials. “If Fairfax County would have…honored our detainer, then this tragedy may never have happened,” federal posts said. Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid said in a statement that her office “follows all local, state, and federal laws when determining whether a person is subject to release from the Fairfax ADC (Adult Detention Center).” Both DHS and Kincaid referred to earlier criminal charges against Morales-Ortez. He had faced “malicious wounding” and “brandishing a firearm” charges in a September incident, as well as charges for "assaulting law enforcement/first responders" stemming from an August 2023 incident, according to ICE. But county prosecutors had decided there was “not sufficient probable cause to proceed,” Kincaid said. The victim reportedly had notified prosecutors that he would not testify in court. Once the court issued an order dismissing his cases, Morales-Ortez was released, the sheriff said. Kincaid also said, “Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is automatically notified anytime a person is booked into the ADC. To ensure an undocumented person continues to be held, a judicial warrant is required. In this instance, ICE … elected not to seek a judicial warrant.” A separate county attempt to detain Morales-Ortez shortly after he was released failed when officers could not locate him. The Fairfax County Police Department said in a post on the social media site “X” that the county’s Community Services Board had issued an Emergency Custody Order, which authorizes police to arrest a person determined to be an immediate threat to themselves or others. The order, which provides for mental health evaluation and assistance, is valid for eight hours. A news report said a team of officers could not locate him before the order expired.