Category Archives: Crime

UPDATE to 2014 Homicide in Falls Church

Murder Suspect Believed to Have Fled the U.S. According to Homicide detectives still actively investigating this case, Juan Matetu Figueroa, wanted for murder in this case, was last seen in North Carolina, in July of 2014. They now have reason to believe that Figueroa has fled the United States and may be in Honduras. Detectives are still asking for anyone

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The Daily Blotter January 13, 2016

This 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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Commercial Armed Robbery in Springfield

   Officers responded to the report of a robbery at 7104 Brookfield Plaza, the Shri Krishna Grocery Store, on Wednesday, January 6, shortly before 8 p.m. An unknown man entered the business, displayed a handgun and demanded money. No cash was handed over, however, the suspect took other property from the store and fled. There were no injuries. The suspect

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The Daily Blotter January 11, 2016

  This 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

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Who’s that Calling?? Beware of Scams over the Phone

Financial scams are prevalent and criminals use a variety of avenues to trick you into giving them your hard-earned money. We discussed woodchucks last week, home repair or lawn care scammers who go door to door in your neighborhoods. This week, we caution you against phone scams. Phone scammers often prey upon your emotions and commonly utilize threats and intimidation

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