Mt. Vernon Police District – On Saturday, March 4, around 8:20 in the evening, an officer was driving his marked 2009 Ford Taurus northbound on Richmond Highway near Arlington Drive. At the same time, a 2013 Hyundai Sonata, traveling south on Richmond Highway, approaching Arlington Drive, turned in front of the cruiser. The cars collided in the intersection. Fortunately, the
Read moreStarting December 1, we will introduce a newly formed, nine-officer squad, to combat drunk driving throughout the county. The main goal of this unit is to reduce impaired-related crashes through aggressive enforcement and prosecution of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (DWI) cases. The squad consists of eight officers and one supervisor who have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to highway
Read moreThe Fairfax County Police Department will join Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on Saturday, October 29, at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, at 8 a.m., for a 5K. This effort is to help bring awareness to the dangers of driving while drunk. Two out of three people will be affected in their lifetime by a drunk driver
Read moreAs prom and graduation season moves forward, both parents and youth alike have a lot to celebrate: your achievements, your futures, your lives. Police also share in your excitement and want everyone to stay safe, and think safety, as you enjoy your celebrations and accomplishments. To promote safety, police are employing a variety of education, prevention and enforcement efforts. Across
Read moreFairfax County Police will be out in full force this weekend with DWI patrols. Don’t throw your game off (or someone else’s) by driving while intoxicated or impaired. The Super Bowl is America’s most popular sporting event. Game day parties can be epic events with football, great food, lots of friends, and typically, alcohol. Unfortunately, adding alcoholic beverages in the
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