Category Archives: Mental Health Related

Update – Deceased’s Name and Additional Information Released in Deputy-Involved Shooting

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Mason Police District – Detectives from the Major Crimes Division continue their investigation into the Deputy-Involved Shooting that occurred on Monday, August 15 shortly before 10 p.m. Late this afternoon detectives were able to locate and confirm the deceased’s next of kin.  The deceased is 29-year-old, Jovany Martinez; of no fixed address. We are grateful for the assistance of one of our community leaders

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Tips and Warning Signs about Alzheimer’s And/Or Dementia

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In Fairfax County, there are currently over 97,000 persons over the age of 60. Eleven percent of Fairfax County residents 60 years old and above have developed symptoms of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. These symptoms typically appear at 60 and the risk increases with age. Because of this, our public safety entities handle many calls involving the elderly. What is Dementia?

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Man In Need of Crisis Intervention At Local Pool

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This afternoon, around 1:30 p.m., officers were called to the 5800 block of Cameron Run Terrace at Riverside Park Swimming Pool, in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, for a report of a 20-year-old life-guard experiencing emotional distress. Officers attempted to communicate with the subject, using crisis intervention training techniques; however, the man continued to ignore the officer’s attempted communication.

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First Update to Death Investigation in Falls Church

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The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Paul Arthur Gianelos of Annandale. Next of kin has been notified. Thus far, the investigation has revealed that the first responding officer, a veteran with more than 20 years of service with the police department and who is Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) certified, located Mr. Gianelos about a mile away, on Annandale Road

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Juvenile in Crisis Transported from School

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Police responded to a call for service regarding a 16-year-old student attending Chantilly High School, located at 4201 Stringfellow Road on Monday, November 9. The student was taken into emergency mental health custody yesterday after becoming aggressive and violent with school staff and later police. School staff attempted to gain compliance but the student’s behavior became increasingly aggressive, erratic and dangerous. Staff then called

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