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Keep Porch Pirates at Bay: Holiday Package Theft Safety Tips

Fairfax County, VA– As the holiday season kicks into high gear, millions of packages are shipped daily, especially after Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. With more shopping done online our homes are prime targets for porch pirates. The Fairfax County Police Department wants to help you keep your deliveries safe and secure. Here are some tips to protect your

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Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Burke

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred yesterday in Burke. On December 4, at 6:15 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Sydenstricker Road in Burke for a crash involving a pedestrian. Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined that a 14-year-old pedestrian attempted to cross Old

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Man Arrested After Non-Fatal Shooting in Woodlawn

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged a man in connection to yesterday’s non-fatal shooting in Woodlawn. Yesterday at 2:09 p.m., officers responded to the 8200 block of Richmond Highway in Woodlawn for reports of a shooting. Officers located the victim, an adult man, who suffered from a gunshot wound to the lower body.

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Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

Fairfax 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

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Tis the Season for Safety: DWI Squad Patrols for a Safer Holiday Season

Fairfax County, VA – Holiday lights, parties, and festive celebrations are underway in Fairfax County and FCPD’s DWI Enforcement Squad is working to ensure road safety by holding reckless and impaired drivers accountable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December drunk driving deaths are the highest in nearly 15 years. Our DWI Enforcement Squad ramps up at

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