Monthly Archives: July 2023

Guarding Your Safety: 10 Essential Tips for Staying Alert When Using Ride-Share Services

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Fairfax, VA – Ride-sharing services have revolutionized transportation by providing convenient and affordable ways to get around. While ride-shares offer an accessible service for our Fairfax County residents to travel, Fairfax County Police Department reminds community members of ways to prioritize your safety when using these services. Every year, major rideshare companies document the number of sexual assault incidents reported

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Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

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Fairfax County – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first responders. Check out some of

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Serious Crash on Richmond Highway Leaves Juvenile in Critical Condition

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a serious vehicle crash that occurred at 8:53 p.m., yesterday, on Richmond Highway and Holly Hill Road, in the Groveton area. Preliminarily, detectives determined that the driver of a 2003 Infiniti, Jermaine Ridgely, 45, of Alexandria, was traveling northbound on Richmond Highway. The driver of a

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Wave Three of Aggressive Driving Crackdown Underway in Fairfax County

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Fairfax, VA — This week, the Fairfax County Police Department started its third wave of the successful “Road Shark” campaign in Fairfax County.  Road Shark is a high-visibility and coordinated enforcement and education effort to deter aggressive driving, reduce crashes, and change driving behavior. Our police officers play a crucial role in enforcing traffic laws and ensuring the safety of

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Overnight Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Bailey’s Crossroads

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Mason Police District- Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred at 2:13 a.m. on Columbia Pike and Powell Lane, in the Bailey’s Crossroads area. Preliminarily, detectives determined that the driver of a 2010 BMW was traveling eastbound on Columbia Pike near Lincolnia Road when it struck a pedestrian. The driver of the

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