Monthly Archives: November 2023

CyberTip Leads to Illegal Machine Guns Bust

McLean Police District – Detectives arrested a man with illegal machine guns after a CyberTip. In September, detectives received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating Craig Strasbourger, 31, of Vienna, was suspected to be engaging in sexual communication with a juvenile from Kentucky. Through their investigation, detectives determined Strasbourger resided in the 2100 block

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Fraud Spree Ends with Arrest

McLean Police District – Maryland-based thieves were caught in the act committing multiple fraudulent transactions in Tysons. Detectives from our Tysons Urban Team (TUT) were alerted at 3:49 p.m. on Tuesday, to a possible fraud unfolding at the Apple store located at 1961 Chain Bridge Road. TUT Detectives spoke with loss prevention and discovered three suspects were attempting to purchase

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Holiday Season Gun Safety: Ensuring a Safer Celebration

Fairfax, VA – As the holiday season approaches, the Fairfax County Police Department emphasizes the crucial importance of responsible gun ownership and firearm safety within our community. This initiative seeks to ensure that our community members enjoy a safe and joyous holiday season while reducing the risk of firearm-related accidents and incidents. This year, we are proud to partner with

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Member of MS-13 Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2016 Murder

The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia ALEXANDRIA, Va. – An El Salvadoran member of the transnational street gang La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, pleaded guilty today in connection with the kidnapping and murder of an adolescent boy in 2016. According to court documents, Edwin Orellana Caballero, who was 16 years

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Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

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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