Fair Oaks District Station- Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that left one man dead near Fair Oaks. Yesterday at 9:43 a.m., officers responded to an unresponsive male lying in the grass median of Fairfax County Parkway at Old Plains Road. The pedestrian, Jimmy Patterson, 50, of no fixed address, was declared deceased on scene. Preliminarily,
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Last night, an off-duty Fairfax County Police Department officer, assigned to the Mount Vernon District was arrested on a charge of Driving Under the Influence. On December 23, officers from the DWI Squad arrested Austin Wilkerson, 26, of Springfield, a 4-year veteran of the department, who was off-duty at the time of the incident. The officer has
Read moreFairfax County, VA – During the holiday season, when travel, shopping, and busy schedules are common, homes can become more vulnerable to criminal activity. By taking a few proactive steps, residents can significantly reduce their risk. The Fairfax County Police Department encourages the community to review these home safety tips to help protect your home, your family, and your peace of
Read moreFairfax County, VA— The Victim Services Division of the Fairfax County Police Department proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa over the weekend, welcoming more than 75 children, along with their parents, grandparents, and guardians. Thanks to the continued generosity of Dave & Buster’s, which provided both the space and support for the event, families enjoyed a few joyful
Read moreFairfax County, VA— The Fairfax County Police Department continues to see measurable success from its License Plate Reader (LPR) program, which has proven to be a valuable tool in locating missing persons and supporting investigations. Most recently, on December 19, at 5:20 a.m., an officer near the intersection of Route 50 and Galesbury Lane in Chantilly was alerted to a
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