Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help locating James Shelton, 55, of Washington D.C., who targets convenience stores and steals credit cards from breakrooms. Shelton is wanted on 28 warrants out of Fairfax County related to these crimes. On September 15, at 6:00 p.m., officers responded to the 5600 block of
Read moreFairfax County, VA— Tax season is here and while you may be preparing to file your returns, scammers are busy trying to steal your personal information and money. The Fairfax County Police Department urges you to stay vigilant and aware of the various tax scams circulating this time of year. By understanding what to look for, you can protect yourself
Read moreThe following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Woodbridge man pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to court documents, from August 2021 to July 2022, Jason Banks, 27, participated in a scheme to defraud banks by cashing or depositing fraudulent checks. At
Read moreFranconia Police District- Detectives are asking for help identifying a man who used credit cards just hours after they were stolen from a car in the Pohick Bay Regional Park. The man pictured below used the cards at a Target in Prince William County. There were several other reported thefts in the Pohick Bay area on the same day and
Read moreWest Springfield Police District- Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a pair of suspects who target purses left in parked cars. The pair are believed to have committed similar crimes up and down the East Coast. The couple tend to use the stolen credit cards at Apple, Best Buy and Target stores. Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes
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