Category Archives: Animal Protection Police

Fairfax County Police Department 2018 Annual Report Available Online

As we continue to develop innovative policies and strategies to provide our community with the highest quality of police service, we are grateful for the ongoing support of our residents. As you can see in our 2018 Annual Report, our department takes pride in our community partnerships as well as keeping Fairfax County a safe place to live, work, play

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Animal Protection Police Seeking Public’s Help with Animal Cruelty Case

McLean Police District – Animal Protection Police Officers from our Animal Services Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for the recent deaths of two puppies. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Gallows Road in Vienna on Monday, March 11 around 11 in the morning when the deceased puppies were found next to a

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Help Young Wildlife Stay Healthy and Wild

Springtime is here, and with the warming temperatures, we see a boom in baby wildlife. Our Animal Protection Police Officers receive many calls this time of year about young animals from residents who are trying to treat or raise wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.    While these actions are well-intended, it is important to realize that they may

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McLean Man Arrested After Killing Dog

McLean Police District – A 41 year-old McLean man is facing four charges related to the death of his dog. Robert Hutchins was charged after officers were called to the 1600 block of Spring Gate Drive on Tuesday morning when residents reported a trail of blood leading to his apartment door. While performing a welfare check, officers located Hutchins and

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Pet Safety Alert After Dog Dies in Coyote Attack

Animal Protection Police Officers and the Fairfax County Wildlife Management Specialist are monitoring coyote activity after a small dog was attacked and killed in the forested area of the Parklawn community. Dogs are vulnerable to coyote confrontations, especially when unattended. Conflicts between dogs and coyotes can happen year-round but are more likely during coyote mating season (January-March) and when coyotes

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