Mount Vernon Police District— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged a 15-year-old student after a stabbing on school property. On April 23, at 9:44 a.m., multiple students alerted a School Resource Officer (SRO) at West Potomac High School of a stabbing that had just occurred. The SRO quickly located a student suffering from stab wounds to the upper body,
Read moreFairfax 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
Read moreFairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is proud to join local public safety agencies, The Arc of Northern Virginia, and the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Unified Response Day: Bridging First Responders and All Abilities—a hands-on event aimed at building trust and understanding between first responders and individuals with disabilities or
Read moreFairfax County, VA – National Drug Take Back Day helps prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm by offering a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host medication drop-off
Read moreReston Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad have arrested a man after he sexually assaulted a victim inside a retail store in Reston. On April 14, at 1:43 p.m., officers responded to a sex offense case at a retail store in the 12100 block of Sunset Hills Road in Reston. Officers learned while the victim
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