Monthly Archives: July 2023

Combatting the Fentanyl Problem Through Awareness & Community Resources

Fairfax, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) and the Fairfax County Opioid and Substance Use Task Force have been working diligently to combat the problem of fentanyl in Fairfax County. In recent years, fentanyl, a potent, synthetic opioid, has been found in drugs marketed to youth and adults and has become a concerning issue. FCPD works collaboratively with

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Revving Up Road Safety in Fairfax County

West Springfield Police District – Starting today, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is kicking off a week of heightened road safety. FCPD Motors and Patrol officers will be participating in a High Visibility Enforcement (HIVE) initiative — a program to deter and change dangerous traffic behaviors on Fairfax County roads – across the county. In addition, this week, community

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Help Protect Your Motorcycle from Theft So You Can Enjoy More Time on the Road.

Fairfax, VA – The delightful days of summer present an opportunity to enjoy a motorcycle ride, but motorcycle owners should know there is a higher chance of theft once they hit the road. July is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. The average motorcycle costs range between $4,000 and $20,000 making them a premium

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Detectives Seek Help Identifying Sexual Assault Suspect

McLean Police District – Detectives are seeking the community’s help identifying a man suspected of a sexual assault that occurred yesterday at the Courtyard Marriott at 2722 Gallows Road. At 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the hotel for a sexual assault that just occurred. The victim, an adult woman, reported a man she just met sexually assaulted her in a

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FCPD and VSP Take Record ‘Road Sharks’ Off County Roads in Wave 3 of Initiative

Fairfax, VA – Between July 10 and July 16, the Fairfax County Police Department worked in conjunction with the Virginia State Police in completing the third wave of our “Road Shark” campaign within Fairfax County. Road Shark is a high-visibility and coordinated enforcement and education effort implemented to deter aggressive driving, reduce crashes, and change driving behavior. Our Officers and

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