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Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Great Falls

Reston Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash in Great Falls. Early yesterday morning, around 3:43 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Downey Drive in Great Falls for a pedestrian who was struck by the driver of a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle initially left

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Detectives Seek Assistance to ID Suspects in Attempted Burglary of Gun Stores

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are investigating two attempted gun store burglaries at locations in Springfield and Lorton. On July 4 at 5:45 a.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm at Dominion Defense located at 7200 Fullerton Road in Springfield. Officers observed shattered glass from the store’s window.  The three suspects were unable to get

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Sterling Woman Receives 12-Year Sentence for Fentanyl and Firearms Charges

The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Sterling woman was sentenced yesterday to 12 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine and straw purchasing firearms and ammunition for convicted felons. From at least June 2022 through August 2023, Kaitlyn Marie Hammond, 26, her husband

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Assault Suspect Arrested After Victims Fought Back; Detectives Seek Additional Victims

Reston Police District – Yesterday morning officers arrested a man who attempted to sexually assault a victim in Reston. Yesterday at 5:26 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex near Charter Oak Court in Reston for an attempted sexual assault. The suspect gained entry through an unlocked door and entered the victim’s bedroom while they were asleep. The victim fought

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Securing Your Shipments: Tips to Keep Your Deliveries Safe

Fairfax County, VA – Online shopping and frequent package deliveries bring increased opportunities for criminals to steal. By taking simple precautions, we can collectively reduce the risk of theft. FCPD recommends these tips to help keep your packages secure: Schedule Deliveries: Choose a delivery time when you are home or use services that allow you to select a delivery window.

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