Mason Police District – A 55-year-old man is facing charges for the murder of his wife. On Jan. 6, 2017, a double shooting was reported inside a home in the 9200 block of Okla Drive, Fairfax. Donna Pentek, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene. This morning, Feb. 15, detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau and SWAT officers arrested Donna’s husband,
Read moreFranconia Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate after David Raikes, 51, from Mechanicsville, Va., died in an equipment-related accident in the 5700 block of General Washington Drive near Springfield yesterday afternoon. Officers and rescue personnel responded just after 2 p.m. for an unresponsive man in an elevated hydraulic lift. A preliminary investigation indicates Raikes
Read moreDetectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating after what appears to be three weather-related deaths. In the past nine days, officers have been called to three separate incidents involving exposure to the cold weather and we are asking for your help in preventing any further weather-related tragedies. On Monday afternoon, around 3:30, our officers were sent to a Critical
Read moreDetective John Vickery and Second Lieutenant Steve Wallace of our Major Crimes Bureau will be joined by Susie Paul-de Leede and our Victim Services Division to update the community about the ongoing investigation into the unsolved murder of Johan de Leede. There will also be new information about a reward being offered by the de Leede family. MEDIA ALERT WHERE:
Read moreSully District Station – Detectives have tentatively identified the body found in the woods near Little Rocky Run this morning as that of missing 61-year-old Brian Murphy, of Alexandria. A family member in Connecticut reported Mr. Murphy missing to the Hamden Police Department on October 24 after he did not attend church and show up for work here in Fairfax
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