Police are ready for the massive influx of shoppers expected to descend upon the Tyson’s Corner area this holiday season, beginning Black Friday. Every year, the Fairfax County Police Department deploys specially-trained groups of plain-clothed and uniformed officers to combat “seasonal” crimes such as larceny, fraud and retail theft. This year, in addition to thousands of motorists and pedestrians,
Read moreUPDATE: Suspect Photos of Vienna Metro-area 11/7/14 Carjacking Reported Carjacking in the Fairfax area (Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014) At approximately 9:50 p.m. on Friday, November 7, police responded for a report of a carjacking in the 3000 block of Nutley Street. The suspect approached the victim in the parking lot of a shopping center, produced a handgun and forced the
Read moreAt approximately 9:50 p.m. on Friday, November 7, police responded for a report of a carjacking in the 3000 block of Nutley Street. The suspect approached the victim in the parking lot of a shopping center, produced a handgun and forced the victim into her own vehicle. The suspect then had the victim drive to nearby banks to withdraw money.
Read moreFollowing further investigation, the suspect in the Annandale hostage barricade situation was charged on Tuesday, November 18. Omed Helmand, 32, 6614 Columbia Pike, was charged with malicious wounding, strangulation and abduction. He remains in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Hostage Barricade Situation on Columbia Pike (Nov. 18, 2012) Police responded to a report of a 32-year-old woman in need
Read morePolice responded to a report of a 32-year-old woman in need of assistance at a home in the 6600 block of Columbia Pike on Monday, November 17. Upon arrival at around 4:45 p.m., officers were barred from entering by a male occupant of the home. In an abundance of caution, a section of Columbia Pike was blocked to traffic in
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