Monthly Archives: October 2024

27th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results

Fairfax County, VA – On Saturday, our district stations joined forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other Fairfax County agencies to collect 818 pounds of expired medications and prescription drugs from the community during the 27th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Initiative. Individual totals for each station and cumulative amount of expired medications and prescription drugs above. This

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Final Wave Complete! FCPD’s Road Shark Delivers Outstanding Results

Fairfax County, VA –The Fairfax County Police Department has successfully wrapped up the 2024 “Road Shark” campaign, issuing nearly 35,000 citations and warnings to dangerous drivers on Fairfax County roadways over the last five waves. Between October 14 and October 20, officers issued 7,000 citations and warnings, with over 800 having been for speeding violations on our roadways. Since March, FCPD

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Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

Fairfax County, VA – 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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Federal jury convicts MS-13 member for multiple murders

The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal jury convicted a Salvadoran national and member of the Uniones Locos Salvatrucha (ULS) clique of the violent Mara Salvatrucha 13 (MS-13) gang yesterday on charges relating to his participation in the gang’s criminal enterprise, including six murders and additional

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FCPD Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Fairfax County, VA – On Saturday, October 26, FCPD is hosting multiple sites across Fairfax County where residents and visitors can anonymously and safely dispose of unused and expired prescription drugs to help keep their families and loved ones safe. Medications that linger inside medicine cabinets increase risks of misuse, accidental ingestion, and environmental contamination. In response to these challenges, the

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