Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in partnership with the Virginia State Police (VSP), is launching the 2026 Road Shark campaign, a continued effort to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and make Fairfax County’s roads safer for everyone. Since its introduction in 1999, Road Shark has remained one of the department’s longest-running traffic safety initiatives. The program
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Yesterday, a Fairfax County Police Department Sergeant was arrested by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office on charges of Aggravated Sexual Battery for an off-duty incident. On April 18 at approximately 1 a.m., Sergeant Matthew Sylvester, 40, of Warrenton, a 16-year veteran assigned to the Internal Affairs Bureau, was taken into custody. He was charged with two
Read moreMason Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a domestic-related murder-suicide after two people were found deceased inside an Annandale home early Thursday morning. On April 16, at approximately 12:12 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive in Annandale. Upon arrival, officers located Cerina Fairfax, 49, and Justin Fairfax, 47,
Read moreFairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department continues to engage with our community through a variety of events, including district station programs, community meetings, and educational presentations. These opportunities help strengthen partnerships, enhance public safety, and support crime prevention efforts across the county. Below are some of this week’s upcoming events: Date: Time: Event: Police District: Address: Sat.
Read moreFairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is highlighting its Pre-Academy Recruit Program (PARS), a year-round initiative designed to prepare newly hired officers for the rigors and expectations of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy (FCCJA), while strengthening the department’s ability to recruit and retain top talent. As law enforcement agencies across the region continue to navigate staffing
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