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Official news from the Fairfax County Police Department, published by the Public Affairs Bureau.

  • Update: Charges Filed in Tyson’s Corner Barricade

    Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department fire investigators charged Michael Gordon, 62, 8350 Greensboro Drive, McLean, with several felonies involving an incident that began at approximately 2 a.m., April 15, 2014, at a McLean high-rise apartment complex in the 8300 block of Greensboro Drive. Fairfax County Fire Department News Release More Information: Follow us on Twitter @fairfaxpolice…

  • Thank an Animal Control Officer

    Thank an Animal Control Officer

     National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13-19 Animal Control Officers see terrible cases of cruelty, along with profound acts of compassion and love, as they investigate hundreds of complaints and calls for service every year. Fairfax County Animal Control Officer Jennifer Milburn was named Animal Control Officer of 2013 by the Virginia Animal Control…

  • Do you recognize this man?

    Do you recognize this man?

    This photo depicts a suspect that reportedly stole a credit card from a shopping cart at the Burke Walmart, 6000 Burke Commons Road, in March, 2014. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637). A $100 to $1,000 cash…

  • Barricade in the Tyson’s Corner Area

    Barricade in the Tyson’s Corner Area

    McLean Police District – Around 1:55 a.m. today, police responded to a complaint of loud music at an apartment in the 8300 block of Greensboro Drive. Upon arrival, a man inside the apartment threatened to shoot officers if they entered. During this exchange, officers began to smell something suspicious that possibly could have been a…

  • Crime Solvers Seeks Suspects in Recent Stolen Vehicle and Theft Cases

    Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for stealing three different vehicles along with various items from at least ten other vehicles during the overnight hours of Friday, April 4 into the early morning of Saturday, April 5. Investigations have determined the suspects pulled door handles in search…

  • Dozens of Subway Stores Burglarized

    Police are seeking tips from the public regarding a series of burglaries from Subway sandwich shops across the region. Nine of the crimes occurred in Fairfax County; others have taken place in Alexandria and in Maryland jurisdictions. The most recent burglary took place Monday, April 7 around 2 a.m. Someone broke the door to the…