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

  • Fatal Crash in Springfield

    Franconia Police District – Police responded to a home in the 7300 block of Hooes Road for the report of a crash, on Wednesday, March 26, shortly after 10 a.m. During the preliminary investigation, officers determined that one resident of the home, 84-year-old Chong Sik Kim, walked to the mailbox at the end of the…

  • Animal Shelter Receives “Compassion Award”

    Animal Shelter Receives “Compassion Award”

    The Virginia Federation of Humane Societies selected the state’s top animal shelters and programs that made a difference in  animal welfare in 2013 at a conference in Roanoke last week. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter received the “Compassion Award” for their demonstration of strong leadership and making  significant progress towards reducing euthanasia of healthy and…

  • Fairfax County Police Crime Statistics for 2012 & 2013

    Fairfax County Police Crime Statistics for 2012 & 2013

    The Crime Statistics for 2012 and 2013 are now posted to the FCPD web site and can be seen by going here: Crime Statistics. More Information: Follow us on Twitter @fairfaxpolice Like us on Facebook To request this information in an alternate format, call the Public Information Office at 703-246-2253,  TTY 711

  • New Awareness Tools Keep Public Informed

    New Awareness Tools Keep Public Informed

    Keep Fairfax County safe and stay updated on the latest public safety information in Fairfax County with two new tools being launched by the FCPD Public Information Office. The new FCPD News blog is replacing the traditional “news release.” As of April 1, the agency will no longer email releases; all information will be posted…

  • UPDATE: Arrest in Ross Store Assault

    UPDATE: Arrest in Ross Store Assault

    Police arrested Sloan Wilson Rappoport, 44, Military Road, Arlington on Tuesday, March 18. Following up on a series of tips, detectives identified the suspect, contacted him and he met with police at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center at around 6 p.m. Police charged him with abduction, sexual battery, and obscene display. Detectives would like…