West Springfield Police District– Detectives from our Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Unit quickly located and arrested the man detectives identified as the suspect in yesterday’s non-fatal shooting in Springfield. Yesterday, officers responded shortly after 2:14 p.m. to the 8500 block of Bauer Drive in Springfield for a domestic-related shooting. Two adult victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper
Read moreThe following release is from the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Rui Jiang, 35, of Falls Church, Virginia, with attempting to obstruct the congregants of the Park Valley Church in Haymarket, Virginia, in the free exercise of their religious beliefs. The indictment charged that his attempted act involved a dangerous
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Experienced officers find new opportunities and an expedited police academy at FCPD. FCPD is pleased to welcome five newly hired police recruits to our “Option 5” lateral academy. This lateral academy is an abbreviated 8-week training for sworn police recruits from other states, that have held a sworn patrol position with a different police agency. Our
Read moreFairfax 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 this
Read moreSpringtime is here, and with the warming temperatures, we see a boom in baby wildlife. Our Animal Protection Police Officers and Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. While these actions are well-intended, it is important to realize intervention may be
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