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From Hymns to Handcuffs: Sterling Man Arrested after Burglarizing Multiple Churches

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a man for his involvement in multiple church burglaries throughout the county. On August 5, at 9:42 a.m., officers responded to the 8200 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale for a burglary report. Officers learned that a suspect entered a church overnight and attempted to steal property. Detectives from

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New School Year Alert: SROs Kick Off First Day of School

Fairfax County, VA — As summer break ended this past weekend, it’s not just students and teachers who were gearing up for the new school year. The School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Fairfax County Police Department have been eagerly preparing to return to schools across the county. Since 1995, SROs have been instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure

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Steering Fairfax County Toward Safer Roads: Wave 4 Road Shark Results

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has successfully wrapped up the fourth wave of our “Road Shark” traffic safety campaign. Working with the Virginia State Police, our officers issued over 7,000 citations and warnings between August 5 and August 11, targeting reckless driving and other dangerous behaviors in traffic-heavy areas. So far in 2024, our Road

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Join Us for “Walk, Bike, Ride to School Safely Day” and Ensure a Safe Start to the School Year

Fairfax County, VA – Join the Fairfax County Police Department for “Walk, Bike, Ride to School Safely Day” and help keep our Fairfax County children safe on their way to and from school, every day. On August 19th, as our students prepare to head back to school, FCPD aims to promote a safe and enjoyable start to the school year

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Detectives Investigating Multiple ABC Theft Groups and Seek Help from the Community

Fairfax County, VA — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are investigating multiple groups of suspects committing a series of thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores throughout the county. Since the beginning of July, detectives have investigated groups of thieves targeting ABC stores, loading carts with unpaid alcohol and fleeing before police arrival. Detectives are seeking help from

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