Category Archives: Child Abuse

Father Charged with Murder in Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter

Mason Police District- Detectives from our Homicide Squad and Child Abuse Squad have charged a 28-year-old man in connection with the death of his 3-month-old daughter in Bailey’s Crossroads. On March 27, shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Lake Street in Bailey’s Crossroads for the report of an unresponsive infant. Upon arrival, officers determined the

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Man Arrested for Indecent Liberties by Custodian in Fairfax County

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Child Abuse Squad have arrested a 62-year-old man after he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. On November 23, officers responded to the West Springfield District Station for a sex offense report. The victim reported that she was subjected to inappropriate conduct by a 62-year-old man when she was a minor. Detectives were notified

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Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau Child Exploitation Unit have charged a man on multiple counts relating to the possession and production of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). On November 28, detectives received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children involving a suspect uploading CSAM. Detectives from Child Exploitation Unit assumed the investigation

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At-Home Daycare Provider Arrested After Assaulting Two Children

Mason Police District – Detectives from our Child Abuse Squad have arrested a 47-year-old woman for assaulting two children in her at-home daycare. On August 1, officers responded to the 3600 block of Paul Street in Bailey’s Crossroads for a report of an assault. Child Abuse detectives learned that Sumy Shah, 47, of Alexandria, ran a county-licensed at-home daycare where,

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FCPD Detectives Take a Stand Against Child Abuse

Fairfax County, VA –The FCPD’s specialized Child Abuse Squad works hard, every day to protect children across Fairfax County. They not only work criminal cases, but partner with social workers, medical professionals, and legal experts, to break cycles of abuse and promote child safety in our community. Who We Are: Formed in January 1985 as the “Child Services Unit” with just six detectives, today’s Child

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