Category Archives: Domestic Violence

Man Who Set Woman On Fire is Captured

Lewis Edward Reeder, 56, of Alexandria, was arrested near Richmond, Virginia thanks to a tip from a community member. He’s currently in custody in Richmond and our detectives will be following up with their investigation. We will continue to provide updated information as we receive it. Please follow @fairfaxpolice on Twitter and through our blog,www.fcpdnews.wordpress.com, for the latest information. Previous

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Detectives Make Quick Arrest in Domestic-Related Murder in Alexandria

Mount Vernon Police District – Major Crimes detectives have an Alexandria man in custody for fatally stabbing his wife in the 8400 block of Diablo Court. A murder warrant was obtained for Ricardo Molina-Martinez, who is in his late 40’s. The victim has been identified as Yesenia Membrano-Diaz, 35, of Alexandria. (note: the victim’s age was corrected from earlier information).

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Help Bring Cheer to Children and Families of Domestic and Sexual Violence by Donating Gift Cards

Are you in the holiday spirit? We are! The Police Department Victim Services Section is conducting their third annual holiday gift card drive in an effort to provide a bit of joy and relief for families and children who have been victimized by domestic and sexual violence. In 2016, our Victim Services Section worked more than 300 cases involving families

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10th Annual K-9 Krawl 5K

In October of 2006, the Fairfax County Police Department held its inaugural K-9 Krawl 5K in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This dog walk was created to raise awareness of the link between domestic violence and pet abuse. Pets are part of the family and oftentimes abusive partners use the bond between victims and their companions to control, manipulate,

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Fairfax County Domestic Violence Partnership with Law Enforcement Shows Success after One Year

  In July 2015, the Fairfax County Police Department partnered with the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and two local nonprofit groups, Shelter House Inc. and Bethany House of Northern Virginia, to implement the Maryland Model Lethality Assessment Program (LAP). The LAP is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based program with demonstrated success in both strengthening partnerships

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