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A Record Year for Crime Solvers: Tips That Led to Arrests and Lives Saved

Fairfax County, VA – In 2025, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) assumed oversight of the Crime Solvers tip program, creating a stronger connection between anonymous tips and active investigations. The transition resulted in the program’s most successful year, with record tip volume, major cases solved, and over $16,000 in community rewards. Crime Solvers Activity The

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Sharing the Road Safely: Tips for Drivers and Pedestrians

Fairfax County, VA – As we move into the new year, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) wants to encourage drivers and pedestrians alike to stay alert, follow traffic laws, and look out for one another. Whether commuting, exercising, or enjoying time in the community, everyone plays a role in keeping our roadways and neighborhoods safe. FCPD is sharing safety tips

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Detectives Seek Drivers in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Huntington

Mount Vernon Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Huntington. Yesterday, at ​9:48 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Mount Eagle Drive in Huntington for a pedestrian who was struck by at least four vehicles. Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined Demarko Shamsiddin, 34, of no fixed address,

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Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events Blog 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 of

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Detectives Seek Driver in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Annandale

Mason Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Annandale. Today, at 7:02 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Shelley Lane in Annandale for a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined Christopher Young, 34, of Annandale, was crossing Little River Turnpike

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