Category Archives: Homicide

$40,000 Reward for Information Leading to Murder Suspect’s Arrest

Watch today’s earlier press conference here. Franconia Police District – A $40,000 reward is now being offered through Crime Solvers for information that leads to the arrest of Joel Mosso Merino, 27, of Alexandria. The reward comes from Hannah Choi’s family and generous community donations. Detectives from our Fugitive Track and Apprehension Unit continue to investigate to determine Merino’s whereabouts.

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Detectives Search for Missing Woman in Maryland  

Franconia Police District – Yesterday, detectives searched the area near Piscataway Park in Maryland for a 35-year-old woman reported missing on Sunday, March 6. Hannah Choi was last seen on Saturday, March 5 at her home in the 5300 block of Jesmond Street in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County. Friends arrived at Ms. Choi’s home on Sunday, but Ms. Choi did not answer the door. Ms. Choi missed several appointments and could not be reached. Her friends contacted police out of concern

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Media Alert: Chief Davis Details Search for Missing Woman & Murder Charges

Franconia Police District – Today, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis will update the community on the circumstances surrounding Hannah Choi, who was reported missing on Mar. 6. Chief Davis and Major Ed O’Carroll, Bureau Chief, Major Crimes, Cyber and Forensics Bureau will inform the community of the ongoing efforts to find Ms. Choi and announce second-degree murder charges against the man who is wanted in

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Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Centreville   

Sully Police District – Detectives have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man for the Feb. 21 fatal shooting of Amaru Amin Shabazz, 37, of Leesburg. Detectives determined that Richard Kenneth Pearson IV, of Falls Church, was at the Centreville home on the night of the shooting. Shabazz arrived at the home to visit an individual who resides there. Detectives are

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Man Dies in Domestic-Related Stabbing in Vienna

Fair Oaks Police District – On Saturday, March 5 Axel Buschmann, 26, of Vienna, was released from the hospital. Buschmann was taken to the Adult Detention Center where he was served with a warrant for second degree murder. He remains held without bond. For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.  

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