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

  • Crime Solvers Seeks Suspect(s) in Recent Theft Cases

    Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) who broke into a construction building and trailers and stole property. These incidents were reported to police around 6 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013. An investigation determined the suspect(s) forced entry into the construction building and three trailers that were located…

  • Police Investigate Bank Robbery in Oakton

    Fair Oaks Police District – On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at approximately 11:29 a.m., a man entered the BB&T Bank located at 2941 Chain Bridge Road in Oakton. The man approached a teller, handed the teller a note demanding money and implying a weapon; no weapon was seen. An undisclosed amount of cash was handed…

  • Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle

    Franconia Police District – Police are investigating a low-speed, fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, January 2, at the Amerigo Gas Station, located at 6134 Franconia Road around 12:36 p.m.  The deceased, 66-year-old Robert John Friedrich, of Springfield, paid for his gas and was walking back across the lot to his car. It appears that…

  • Shelter Offers “Pet Haven” Services

    Shelter Offers “Pet Haven” Services

    Many people may not be aware that domestic violence and animal abuse are connected. People may stay in dangerous and traumatic situations in fear of leaving their pets behind to an abusive spouse or partner. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is launching an expansion of the “Pet Haven” program offering emergency housing, food, supplies and…

  • Suspicious Death Investigation in Springfield

    Suspicious Death Investigation in Springfield

    Franconia Police District – Police responded to a report of shots fired at a home in the 7100 block of Healy Drive at around 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 1. Upon arrival to the home, no one answered the door. Concerned for the welfare of the residents, officers attempted multiple phone calls to the home. Police…

  • Bank Robbery in Annandale Area

    Bank Robbery in Annandale Area

    Mason Police District – Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank, 6565 Little River Turnpike on Friday, December 27. A man reportedly entered the bank around 5:20 p.m., demanded cash from a teller, and fled. There were no injuries. The suspect was described as between 45-55 years old, between…

  • Fairfax One Captures House Fire

    Fairfax One Captures House Fire

    Sully police District- While looking for a hit and run suspect in the Centreville area on Saturday December 28th, flight officers saw this townhouse fully engulfed and notified Fairfax County Fire Department and patrol officers to respond. Three adults and three children were displaced. Fortunately, there were no injuries. More Information: Follow us on Twitter @fairfaxpolice Like us…

  • Bank Robbery in Fort Hunt Area

    Bank Robbery in Fort Hunt Area

    Mount Vernon Police District – On Monday, December 23, at 2:45 p.m., a man entered the BB&T Bank at 6110 Fort Hunt Road and demanded cash from a teller. An undisclosed amount of cash was handed over and the suspect fled. There were no injuries. The suspect was described as black, approximately 5 feet 7…

  • Bank Robbery in Franconia Area

    Bank Robbery in Franconia Area

    Franconia Police District – On Saturday, December 21, at noon, a man entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 6110 Franconia Road and demanded cash from a teller. An undisclosed amount of cash was handed over and the suspect fled. There were no injuries. The suspect was described as black, approximately 6 feet tall and 220…

  • Homeowner Injured

    On Friday, December 20, at 3:47 p.m., officers were called to the 9500 block of Parsonage Lane for a stabbing. The 37-year-old homeowner found an unknown man in the garage. The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim and fled. The male victim was transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The helicopter and K-9…

  • Bank Robbery in Hayfield Area

    On Friday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m., two men entered the BB&T Bank at 7716 Telegraph Road and ordered the employees to lie on the ground. Both men were armed with handguns and one man demanded cash from a teller. An undisclosed amount of cash was handed over and the suspects fled. There were no…

  • Bank Robbery in Herndon Area

    Bank Robbery in Herndon Area

    Fair Oaks Police District – On Sunday, December 15, shortly before 3 p.m., a man approached a teller at the PNC Bank located inside the Giant grocery store located at 13330 Franklin Farm Road. The man made a vague threat and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of cash was handed over and the suspect fled;…