Reston Police District – Chief Kevin Davis and Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announce the arrest and indictment of Brendan Banfield, 39, of Reston, in connection to last February’s double murder near the Hattontown neighborhood. Banfield is being charged with four counts of Aggravated Murder and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony. He is being held at the
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Yesterday, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) hosted a Public Safety Suicide Prevention Conference, drawing over 130 first responders from across the National Capital area. Held on World Suicide Prevention Day, the event highlighted the importance of mental health support for those on the front lines of public safety. The conference featured two powerful keynote speakers. The
Read moreFairfax County, VA – As Fairfax County and FCPD close out the summer, officers involved in the 2024 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative demonstrated proactive enforcement that resulted in over 90 criminal charges and over 330 vehicle and pedestrian contacts to educate and enforce laws. This three-pronged approach included (1) officers increasing proactive patrol and enforcement to combat reckless street takeovers,
Read moreFairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first responders. Check out some of
Read moreFair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continue to investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash in Legato that left three dead. Early this morning, around 3:55 a.m., officers responded to the overpass of West Ox Road and Route 29 in Legato for a single-vehicle crash with three occupants. Preliminarily, detectives determined that the driver of a
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