Mount Vernon patrol officers responded to a citizen report of a “suspicious” vehicle parked in a lot in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway on Saturday, February 7 at around 3 p.m. Patrol officers engaged in discussion with occupants of the Toyota Corolla and charged them with trespassing, as the shopping center had a “no trespassing sign” posted nearby. An
Read moreFairfax County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the subject or subjects responsible for the death of 20-year-old Darnell Rashard Ford of Capital Heights, Maryland. Shortly after 2 a.m. On Saturday, December 13, Ford was apparently shot by someone outside the Safari Lounge, located at 5831 Columbia Pike. Ford was in the parking lot to the rear
Read morePolice remind residents to watch their valuable holiday packages this month. There’s already been an uptick of thefts so far this month. The agency’s online reporting system is experiencing increased reports on a wide variety of doorstep thefts. From electronics to shoes to toys and suitcases, no unattended package should be deemed “safe.” Police suggest residents make arrangements to have
Read moreFairfax County Police detectives charged three people in connection with a series of car larcenies, burglaries and credit card thefts that have taken place since August 2014. Suspects were allegedly entering vehicles in the pre-dawn hours, rifling through items and taking credit cards, cash and other items of value. In some cases, garage door openers may have been taken and
Read moreFairfax County Police are investigating a burglary that took place in the 1500 block of Hiddenbrook Drive, Herndon and have released photos of the suspects. Suspects entered the home through a window, stole shoes, jewelry and other items on November 11 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Detectives believe these suspects may be related to other burglaries in the area
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