Category Archives: Franconia Police District

Detectives Investigate Theft from an ATM and an Armed Robbery Minutes Apart

Mason Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a series of automated teller machine (ATM) thefts and an armed robbery. At approximately 3:08 a.m. this morning, officers responded to TD Bank at 6566 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia for three suspects attempting to forcibly access an ATM. Officers discovered that the ATM had been unsuccessfully forced

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Man Arrested For Assault And Animal Cruelty Following Police Pursuit

Franconia Police District— A 12.5-mile police chase resulted in the arrest of a suspect who threatened to stab a victim. At 4:03 p.m. on October 24, officers from our Franconia District responded to the 9600 block of Eaton Woods Place in Lorton for a simple assault call. The victim stated he was  walking his dog when he was approached by

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Detectives Seek Information in Springfield Reckless Discharge Cases

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating two reckless discharges of a firearm that occurred in Springfield. After midnight on October 22, officers responded to the 6900 block of Cabin John Road for the sound of gunshots in the area. Officers located several shell cases at this location. A canvass of the area was conducted, but

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Detectives Investigating Death of Man who Forced his Way into Residential Home

Detectives have identified the man who broke into the home in he 5700 block of Ash Drive in Springfield and passed away as Larry Shoab Embrey, 33, of Sterling. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the specific cause and manner of death. Toxicology reports are pending.  (Original release published Sept. 13, 2023) Franconia

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ACE Detectives Spot Stolen Car and Make Proactive Arrest 

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit noticed clues leading them to the recovery of a stolen car. On August 9, detectives from our ACE unit were proactively patrolling the Gunston Plaza in Lorton. A detective noticed a parked vehicle with a broken window covered by a plastic bag. Recognizing this is often associated with

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