Monthly Archives: May 2016

Chief Announces Arrest in Jewelry Store Robbery

Note to our community: Tune in to our Facebook page around 11:00 a.m. to watch this event broadcast live: https://www.facebook.com/fairfaxcountypolice. Follow us on Twitter @Fairfaxpolice Media are invited for an opportunity to hear from Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr, Chief of the Fairfax County Police Department and Captain David M. Smith, Commander of the Major Crimes Division, regarding the arrest of

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Weekend Recap May 20-22, 2016

This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized

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Update: Man Robbed and Shot in the Franconia (Kingstowne) Area

  Detectives have discovered inconsistencies during their course of their investigation. Additionally, the victim no longer wishes to pursue criminal charges in this case and has refused to cooperate with detectives. This case is closed due to lack of cooperation from the victim. Original Blog: Man Robbed and Shot in the Franconia Area Officers and detectives responded to the 7400

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What You Need to Know About the Rabies Virus

In 2015, the Fairfax County Health Department Rabies Laboratory tested 328 animals for rabies. Four bats, five cats, three foxes, 29 raccoons and two skunks tested positive for the fatal disease. The animals that were tested had potentially exposed a person or domestic animal to rabies. Therefore, the lab’s work saved 285 people or domestic animals from unnecessary rabies vaccinations.

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