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ACE Detectives Spot Stolen Car and Make Proactive Arrest 

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit noticed clues leading them to the recovery of a stolen car. On August 9, detectives from our ACE unit were proactively patrolling the Gunston Plaza in Lorton. A detective noticed a parked vehicle with a broken window covered by a plastic bag. Recognizing this is often associated with

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Unleashing WellFit: Fairfax County’s First Responders Spearhead an Industry-Leading Health Series for Public Safety Personnel  

Fairfax, VA – Following the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Public Safety Wellness Center last month, the Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department are pleased to announce Wellness Fitness (WellFit), an industry-leading program designed to improve the physical health of all officers and civilian members of FCPD and FCFRD. WellFit is a holistic physical health

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Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

Fairfax County – 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 of

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That’s A Wrap! FCPD’s Road Shark Completes Final Wave With Incredible Results For Fairfax County

Fairfax, VA— The Fairfax County Police Department has successfully wrapped up their 2023 “Road Shark” campaign, issuing close to 25,000 citations and warnings to dangerous drivers on Fairfax County roadways. For the last few months, officers and troopers around the county have been working tirelessly to educate and ticket drivers exhibiting unsafe driving behaviors. The Road Shark campaign has proven

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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murder in Maryland

The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis today sentenced Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia, a/k/a “Paciente,” age 29, of Annandale, Virginia, to life in federal prison for racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering conspiracies, for committing murder in aid of racketeering, and for conspiracy to destroy

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