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UPDATE: Leesburg Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Fatal Crash in Lorton

West Springfield Police District —Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged a Leesburg man from the April 23rd fatal crash in Lorton. Detectives determined that Steven Kowalik, 64, of Leesburg was traveling northbound on Ox Road when he fell unconscious, crossed over the grass median, and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze near Davis Drive head-on. The driver of the Chevrolet

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Detectives Seek Indecent Exposure Suspect in Groveton

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect who exposed himself inside a store in Groveton. On June 30, at 10:13 p.m., officers responded to the 6600 block of Richmond Highway in Groveton for a sex offense case. Two victims reported that a man approached them while shopping

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Caller I.Don’t Think So: Why You Can’t Trust Every Phone Call

Fairfax County, VA – Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money and personal information, often by phone. With caller ID spoofing, AI-generated voices, and high-pressure tactics, it’s easier than ever to fall for a convincing scam. Our Financial Crimes Unit wants you to know what to look out for and how to protect yourself. Don’t Trust Caller ID

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Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that left a man dead in Fair Oaks. Yesterday at 1:22 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at Monument Drive and Fairfax County Parkway in Fair Oaks. Preliminary, the driver of a 2024 Hyundai Tucson was traveling eastbound on Monument Drive, drove

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Detectives Seek Suspect Who Assaulted a Bus Driver in Lorton

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault against a bus driver in Lorton. On July 8 at 7:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Gunston Cove Road and Cranford Street in Lorton for the report of an assault. The victim reported

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