West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying suspects connected to a burglary involving Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department equipment. On January 29, at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers responded to the 9000 block of Furnace Road in Lorton for a reported burglary and destruction of property. The three suspects,
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Chief Kevin Davis has promoted Alaina Gertz to Director of Communications for the Fairfax County Police Department. In this role, Gertz will lead the department’s comprehensive communications strategy and work closely with executive leadership to advance transparency, strengthen community engagement, and support operational priorities through clear and consistent messaging. She will provide oversight and direction to
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are investigating eight residential burglaries targeting Asian American victims, most of whom are local business owners. In each case, suspects forced entry into the home and stole items including safes, cash, jewelry, designer handbags, and clothing. We are sharing this information to keep our Asian American community informed and vigilant. Over
Read moreMount Vernon Police District— A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman in Hybla Valley on February 23. On February 23, at 7:16 p.m., officers responded to Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive in Hybla Valley for a death investigation. Officers arrived on scene and located Stephanie Minter, 41, of Fredericksburg, in the bus
Read moreThe following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Canadian man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. According to court documents, on May 9, 2025, Tommy Varesh, 54, of Toronto, used a publicly-viewable
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