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Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first responders. Check out some

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Spotting Scams: Navigating Law Enforcement Impersonators

Fairfax County, VA – FCPD’s Financial Crimes Unit is working to ensure that community members never fall victim to scams of impersonators claiming to be law enforcement officers.  The unit wants to educate the public on identifying and recognizing these scammers and how to report them.   What is the Scam? This common financial scam involves a suspect contacting victims

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Annandale Man Arrested After 90-Minute Carjacking Spree; Detectives Seek Additional Witnesses and Victims

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking additional witnesses and victims following the apprehension of an Annandale man who committed a carjacking and multiple attempted carjackings all within a span of 90-minutes. On July 6 around 5:50 p.m., Mount Vernon patrol officers responded to an assault call in the 8600 block of Woodlawn Court in Woodlawn.

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Detectives Brew Results; Arrest Four Suspects for Several ABC Store Thefts

Fairfax County, VA — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have charged an adult and three juvenile suspects with a series of thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores throughout the county. Since March, detectives have investigated a crew that has been targeting ABC stores, loading carts with alcohol and fleeing in a vehicle before police could arrive. This

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Starting Summer Strong: FCPD’s June Summer Crime Prevention Initiative Sees Great Results

Fairfax County, VA – As Fairfax County and FCPD kicked off summer last month, officers involved in the 2024 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative demonstrated proactive enforcement, resulting in over 60 felony charges and more than 150 misdemeanor charges against suspects. This three-pronged approach included (1) officers increasing proactive patrol and enforcements to combat reckless street takeovers, (2) increased foot patrols

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