Animal Control officers responded to a report of approximately two dozen dead birds in the area of Avion Parkway and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway on Friday, April 8 around 10 a.m. Animal Control officers determined the birds were all of the same species, believed to be European starlings, and there was no apparent cause of death. Animal Control officers collected
Read moreSpring is the time when black bears and cubs emerge from their winter dens; typically between mid-March to early May in Virginia. A black bear and cub were spotted by a resident in the 1500 block of Windstone Dr., Vienna at around 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. This location is near Difficult Run Stream Valley Park and Wolftrap Stream
Read moreThe Health Department has confirmed that the raccoon from the Clifton incident has tested positive for rabies. The victim has been notified and is receiving medical treatment. Animal Control would like to remind residents that it is unknown, at present, whether or not the fox/foxes are rabid, however aggressive tendencies such as those exhibited in these cases are
Read moreFairfax County Animal Control Officers responded to three reports of animals that have come into contact with humans over the past two days. The first incident occurred at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street in Great Falls, on Wednesday, March 2 around 8 a.m. A woman was running on a trail from the nature center to the river when she
Read moreThis report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized
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