Category Archives: Fairfax County Police Department

Steering Fairfax County Toward Safer Roads: Wave 4 Road Shark Results

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has successfully wrapped up the fourth wave of our “Road Shark” traffic safety campaign. Working with the Virginia State Police, our officers issued over 7,000 citations and warnings between August 5 and August 11, targeting reckless driving and other dangerous behaviors in traffic-heavy areas. So far in 2024, our Road

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FCPD’s TAC Medic Unit: A Lifesaving Force in High-Risk Operations

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department’s Tactical (TAC) Medic Unit is a highly specialized team dedicated to providing critical medical support in some of the most dangerous and high-stakes situations. Who We Are: The TAC Medic Program has been active since the 1990s, however, it was not staffed by full-time medics until 2022.This unit falls under the

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Dale City Man Found with Drugs, Firearms, and an Extensive Shoe Collection

The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Dale City man pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, on Jan. 18, 2024,

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Work from Home or ‘Work from Hoax’? FCPD Gives Tips to Avoid Employment Scams

Fairfax County, VA – FCPD’s Financial Crimes Unit is working to ensure community members have the knowledge to avoid employment scammers looking to take advantage of job seekers. What is an Employment Scam? Employment scammers post advertisements for fake jobs on common career sites including Indeed, Monster, Careerbuilder, social media platforms, and through emails. These fraudulent postings often appear legitimate

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Assault Suspect Arrested After Victims Fought Back; Detectives Seek Additional Victims

Reston Police District – Yesterday morning officers arrested a man who attempted to sexually assault a victim in Reston. Yesterday at 5:26 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex near Charter Oak Court in Reston for an attempted sexual assault. The suspect gained entry through an unlocked door and entered the victim’s bedroom while they were asleep. The victim fought

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