Category Archives: Death

A Message from the Police Chief – Current Status of In-Custody Death Investigation

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The Fairfax County Police Department’s in-custody death investigation of Natasha McKenna remains active and our updates are provided to our community to facilitate a transparent understanding of the complex stages of conducting a professional and thorough criminal investigation in this matter.   The following are updates pertaining to the investigation to date: The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office staff are fully cooperating

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UPDATE – In-Custody Death Investigation Still Ongoing

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A comprehensive investigation into the in-custody death of Natasha McKenna remains ongoing. Detectives are awaiting the Office of the Medical Examiner to determine and release the cause and manner of McKenna’s death. Chief Ed Roessler is committed to releasing information to the public as it becomes available. Previous Release: The Fairfax County Police Department, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office,

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UPDATE – Name of Deceased Released in Mount Vernon-Area Death Investigation

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With the assistance of the Office of the Medical Examiner, detectives have identified the deceased as Leonardo Orellana, 30, of the Lorton area. This investigation is ongoing. The medical examiner will determine cause and manner of death. To view the original release, click here. Police are investigating the death of a man believed to be in his 30s. Officers were

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Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Centreville area

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An 85-year-old woman was struck and killed as she crossed Stone Road in the Centreville area on Thursday, February 19. The striking vehicle did not stop. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating and ask that anyone who may have seen the incident to contact them. Police responded to a report of an unconscious woman lying in the roadway at around

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Ongoing In-Custody Death Investigation Details Released

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The Fairfax County Police Department, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, released the following details regarding the current in-custody death investigation: On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Alexandria City Police Department obtained a felony warrant against Natasha McKenna for assaulting a law enforcement officer (Code of Virginia §18.2-57). The assault occurred during an encounter they had with her on

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