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Official news from the Fairfax County Police Department, published by the Public Affairs Bureau.

  • Detectives Unmask Suspect Behind Lorton “Scream” Destruction Spree

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have arrested a man after a surveillance operation connected him to multiple destruction of property incidents at a Lorton homeowner’s community center that caused approximately $8,000 in damage. Since July 9, a masked suspect committed six destruction of property incidents at the homeowner’s community…

  • Caught in the Chat: Undercover Operation Leads to 9 Arrests

    Fairfax County, VA – A proactive enforcement operation led by the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU) resulted in the arrest of nine men, the majority of whom traveled to Fairfax County intending to engage in criminal encounters with minors. During the online operation, detectives posed as juveniles to identify individuals…

  • Chief Kevin Davis Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage following Non-Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Annandale

    Fairfax County, VA – Today the body-worn camera footage from the July 28 non-fatal officer-involved shooting in Annandale was released. The following information is based on preliminary and ongoing investigation. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed. The video will be posted on the Department’s YouTube…

  • Community Tip Leads to 18 Charges in Reston Burglary Investigation

    Reston Police District – A community connection made during this year’s National Night Out (NNO) helped Reston detectives identify a suspect now linked to multiple burglaries and vehicle-related thefts, resulting in 18 criminal charges and the recovery of a stolen firearm. Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division (CID) attended NNO events throughout Reston on August…

  • Man Arrested Following Non-Fatal Shooting in Hybla Valley

    Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred this past Saturday in Hybla Valley. On August 22, at 6:24 p.m., officers responded to the 7900 block of Fordson Road for a shooting. They located a man suffering from a gunshot wound…

  • Class Is Back in Session: FCPD Shares Back-to-School Safety Tips

    Class Is Back in Session: FCPD Shares Back-to-School Safety Tips

    Fairfax County, VA – School is back in session across Fairfax County, bringing more students, school buses, cyclists and pedestrians to our roads and neighborhoods.  As students return to the classroom today, The Fairfax County Police Department is reminding drivers and families that keeping our students safe is a shared responsibility. Whether you’re behind the…

  • Road Shark Wave 3 Takes Its Biggest Bite Yet

    Road Shark Wave 3 Takes Its Biggest Bite Yet

    Fairfax County, VA – Wave 3 of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Road Shark traffic safety campaign concluded on August 16. Conducted in partnership with Virginia State Police (VSP), the high-visibility initiative targets speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, and other unsafe behaviors to improve roadway safety in Fairfax County. Between August 10 and August 16, officers…

  • Cash Reward for Identity of Paisano’s Pizza Burglar

    Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who burglarized two Paisano’s Pizza locations in less than one week. Both incidents occurred around 4 a.m. On July 30, a man broke into a lockbox and entered the location at 6133 Backlick Road in Springfield.…

  • Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events Blog at FCPD

    Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events Blog at FCPD

    Fairfax County, VA – Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department participates in a variety of community events and meetings designed to bring residents and officers together. From Coffee with a Cop to neighborhood meetings and outreach programs, these opportunities help foster communication, strengthen partnerships, and keep the community informed. Check out some of…

  • Within 48 Hours of Great Falls Homicide, Detectives Arrest Suspect

    Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have identified and charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred on Monday in the parking lot of Difficult Run Park in Great Falls. Through meticulous investigative work, detectives identified Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, 19, of Maryland, as the man responsible for the…

  • Detectives Investigate Homicide in Great Falls

    McLean Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking lot of Difficult Run Park in the 8800 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. On August 17 at 6:43 a.m., officers responded to the park for the report of an unconscious woman lying in the…

  • Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Bailey’s Crossroads

    Mason Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash involving a Metro bus that occurred Sunday in Bailey’s Crossroads. On August 16 at 8:32 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Columbia Pike and Carlin Springs Road for reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a…