Category Archives: Financial Crime

Detectives Seeking Additional Victims in Contractor Fraud Case

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking potential additional victims after Stephen Ashford, 38, of Broad Run in Fauquier County, was arrested on July 22. Ashford was charged with three counts of felony embezzlement, three counts of contracting without a license and was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he posted bond. He was then transferred

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Officers Ask for Public’s Help Identifying Fraud Suspect

McLean Police District – Officers are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing a credit card and making fraudulent purchases at Tysons Corner Center earlier this month.   Officers are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect, or has any information about the crimes, to contact Master Police Officer Mergler at the McLean District Police Station at

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Detectives Arrest Man in Home Improvement Scam Targeting the Elderly

Mason Police District- A 49-year-old man is facing charges related to the financial exploitation of an elderly woman. Detectives from our Criminal Intelligence Division were alerted earlier this year to suspicious banking activity being conducted by Michael Johnson, of Annandale. Detectives uncovered multiple high value deposits originating from elderly persons. Their investigation revealed Johnson targeted mentally incapacitated persons and offered to

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Detectives Asking for Public’s Help Finding a Suspect of Theft and Fraud

Franconia Police District – Detectives are investigating a theft that occurred in the Kingstowne area on March 6. The suspect entered a car, which may have been left unlocked and stole a wallet which contained credit cards. The man pictured below was seen on surveillance using one of the stolen credit cards at the Walmart on Richmond Highway later that

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Detectives Asking for Public’s Help Identifying Suspect Involved in Bank Fraud

Can you help us identify this suspect? This woman broke into a car in the Lorton area on September 8.  A few days later, she used the victims information and withdrew several thousand dollars from her bank account. If you recognize the suspect, or have information about this crime, please contact Detective C. Burbrink at 703-922-0894. Tips can be submitted

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