Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred at 5:57 a.m. at Richmond Highway and Anderson Lane in Alexandria. Preliminarily, detectives determined that the drivers of a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2014 Nissan Altima were traveling south on Richmond Highway at Anderson Lane. The driver of the Impala
Read moreClick here to watch the press conference. George Mason University’s Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, the National Policing Institute, and the Fairfax County Police Department are proud to announce a first-of-its kind multi-method longitudinal study of a cohort of police officers to understand how officers progress through their law enforcement careers. The importance of this study of officers cannot be
Read moreSpring is here, and with the warming temperatures, we see a boom in baby wildlife. Our Animal Protection Police Officers and Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. While these actions are well-intended, it is important to realize intervention may be
Read moreUpdate: VSP & FCPD Officer-Involved Shooting in Prince William County Fairfax County Police Department – Virginia State Police (VSP) continue to investigate the April 5 officer-involved shooting of an abduction suspect that occurred in Prince William County. It is FCPD’s policy to release body camera footage related to an officer-involved shooting within 30 days of the incident. This is provided
Read moreMount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a shooting in the Groveton area of Mount Vernon. Last night at 11:55 p.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of South Kings Highway, Groveton for an adult man who was shot. Officers found the victim suffering from gunshots to the lower body. Officers provided medical aid
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