Monthly Archives: January 2023

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis Announces Deputy Chief Promotions

Fairfax, VA — Fairfax County Police Department Chief Kevin Davis announced the promotion of two deputy chiefs on Friday. Brooke D. Wright and Eli Cory have a combined 50 years of public safety experience in Fairfax County. These highly decorated leaders have resumes that include a variety of law enforcement training as well as extensive studies in management and leadership.

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Instructional Assistant Charged with Assault of Student

Mason Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau Child Abuse Squad charged a Glen Forest Elementary School instructional assistant with assault of a special needs student. On Dec. 8, an employee of the school in Falls Church observed Meredith Capets, 36, of Alexandria assault the student. The employee immediately reported the assault to school administrators. Officers were notified

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New Year’s Eve Murder Suspect Arrested

Franconia Police District – A 23-year-old man has been arrested for the New Year’s Eve murder in the 9500 block of Unity Lane in Lorton. Residential surveillance footage from the neighborhood identified several individuals seen before and after the fatal shooting of Nahom Beyene, 42, of Lorton. Detectives conducted interviews throughout the weekend. Last night, Robert William Peters Jr. of

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Homicide Investigation Underway in Lorton

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes, Cyber and Forensics Bureau are actively investigating a homicide that occurred last night in the 9500 block of Unity Lane in Lorton. Officers were called around 7:32 p.m. for a man who had been shot at this location. Officers arrived on scene and discovered Nahom Beyene, 42, of Lorton, in the

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FCPD Statement Regarding Jan. 1 Radio Transmissions

This morning, the FCPD was made aware of inappropriate radio transmissions that were broadcast shortly after midnight on our police radio system. Our Internal Affairs Bureau quickly investigated this alleged misconduct and the police officer involved was interviewed. We have confirmed this officer was off-duty and in his personally owned vehicle. No other person was in the vehicle with him.

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