Man Arrested in Possession of a Concealed Weapon on County Property

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Mason Police District– Officers from our Mason Police District have arrested a man after he was found in possession of a concealed weapon on county property in Bailey’s Crossroads.

On January 22, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the 5900 block of Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads for a weapon violation. The victim reported that a man pointed a firearm at him. The victim was not injured.

Officers searched the area and located Delointia Burchett, 26, of no fixed address, matching the description. Burchett, a convicted felon, was in possession of a loaded Taurus pistol.

Burchett was taken into custody and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Carrying a Weapon on County Property, and Possession of a Stolen Credit Card. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was held without bond. No mugshot is available at this time.

This case highlights the success of Fairfax County Police’s Operation Press Check, an initiative aimed at reducing illegal firearm possession by convicted felons to improve public safety.

Officers continue to investigate this case. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Mason Police Station at 703-256-8035. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

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