Category Archives: Reston Police District

Gang Unit Detectives Uncover Drug Operation in Reston

Reston Police District – Investigation by our Gang Intelligence Unit (GIU) yields more than 1,800 THC vape cartridges, 36 pounds of Marijuana, additional narcotics, and firearms. In February, GIU detectives were made aware of a juvenile suspected of dealing narcotics and in illegal possession of firearms. With the assistance of Criminal Investigation Division detectives from the Reston District Station, the

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Eye in the Sky: Police Helicopter Helps Arrest an Armed Bank Robbery Suspect

Reston Police District — With the help of Fairfax One and a great response from our officers, a bank robbery suspect was quickly arrested after he fled into Maryland. Yesterday, at 10:59 a.m., officers responded to Wells Fargo Bank at 750 Walker Road in Great Falls for an armed bank robbery. The suspect entered the bank, displayed a firearm and

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UPDATE: Rose Ruse Burglars Charged and Awaiting Extradition

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have charged four suspects in relation to the Rose Ruse series of burglaries that began in December of last year. To see Deputy Chief Brooke Wright’s presser, see the video below: In January, detectives identified a vehicle the suspects were driving. On January 17, it was discovered the vehicle was

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Exposing the Ploy: FCPD Investigates Rose Ruse Burglars

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives seek community’s assistance identifying a group of serial burglars who employ bouquets of flowers and tools to break into houses. Since December 28, detectives have identified five burglaries that are believed to be connected. In four of the burglaries, a woman approached the home with flowers and knocked on the door. When no one answered,

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Early Morning Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Reston

Reston Police District – An 87-year-old man was pronounced deceased following a fatal pedestrian crash near the intersection of Reston Parkway and Market Street in Reston yesterday. Preliminarily, detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) determined Peter McCandless, of Reston was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Reston Parkway from west to east at Market Street just after 7 a.m.

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