Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help locating James Shelton, 55, of Washington D.C., who targets convenience stores and steals credit cards from breakrooms. Shelton is wanted on 28 warrants out of Fairfax County related to these crimes. On September 15, at 6:00 p.m., officers responded to the 5600 block of
Read moreFairfax 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
Read moreFairfax County, VA – This past Saturday, our district stations partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other Fairfax County agencies for the 29th Annual National Drug Take Back Day. Together we collected 497.3 pounds of expired or unused medications from community members across the county. Individual totals from each district station are listed above, showing the incredible collective
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Who says Halloween can’t be spooky and safe? As you get ready for an evening of costumes, candy, and haunted fun, the Fairfax County Police Department wants safety to be part of your plans. Whether you’re trick-or-treating or behind the wheel, a little extra caution goes a long way to keeping everyone safe. For Drivers: For
Read moreFairfax County, VA- After months of investigative work, a man wanted on nearly 140 warrants for stealing from gyms across the region has been arrested. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and our Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team, Robert Brockington, 50, of Maryland, was located and arrested on October 23 in Washington, D.C. Brockington targeted
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