Monthly Archives: January 2026

Detectives Investigating Fatal Vehicle Crash in Springfield

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that left one woman dead in Springfield. On January 10 at 7:45 a.m., officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Fairfax County Parkway and Huntsman Boulevard in Springfield. Preliminarily, a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling northbound on Fairfax County Parkway

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Traffic Stop Leads to Firearms, Narcotics Arrests in Woodlawn

Mount Vernon Police District – Officers assigned to the Mount Vernon Police District Neighborhood Patrol Unit (NPU) conducted a traffic stop that resulted in multiple arrests, firearms seized, and evidence of narcotics distribution. On January 6 at approximately 9:23 p.m., officers were conducting proactive enforcement near Russell Road and Norwood Drive in Woodlawn when they stopped a vehicle for a

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A Record Year for Crime Solvers: Tips That Led to Arrests and Lives Saved

Fairfax County, VA – In 2025, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) assumed oversight of the Crime Solvers tip program, creating a stronger connection between anonymous tips and active investigations. The transition resulted in the program’s most successful year, with record tip volume, major cases solved, and over $16,000 in community rewards. Crime Solvers Activity The

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Sharing the Road Safely: Tips for Drivers and Pedestrians

Fairfax County, VA – As we move into the new year, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) wants to encourage drivers and pedestrians alike to stay alert, follow traffic laws, and look out for one another. Whether commuting, exercising, or enjoying time in the community, everyone plays a role in keeping our roadways and neighborhoods safe. FCPD is sharing safety tips

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Detectives Seek Drivers in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Huntington

Mount Vernon Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Huntington. Yesterday, at ​9:48 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Mount Eagle Drive in Huntington for a pedestrian who was struck by at least four vehicles. Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined Demarko Shamsiddin, 34, of no fixed address,

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