McLean Police District – Detectives from the Major Crimes Division, Sex Crimes Squad, received an anonymous tip through Fairfax County Crime Solvers, identifying a possible suspect in the assault that occurred at the Target store on Saturday, June 18. In addition, a Fairfax County police officer, not involved in this case, saw the photographs of the suspect and recognized a
Read moreJoseph Patrick Gamerl Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives arrested Joseph Patrick Gamerl, 53, of Fairfax, on Friday, June 17, and charged him with taking indecent liberties with a child and aggravated sexual battery. The arrest came as a result of an investigation that began on May 9, when the 10-year-old victim disclosed to a family member that the suspect
Read moreMount Vernon Police District – On Friday June 10, officers responded to the 7200 block of Richmond Highway around 10:35 a.m. for a report of an alleged sexual assault that took place near a wooded area close to Dart Drive. The victim delayed in reporting the incident which allegedly occurred on Wednesday, April 13, around 5:30 p.m. The victim, a
Read moreMason Police District – On Friday, June 10, officers responded for a report of a sexual assault of a 79-year-old woman, that took place in early May, while she was on a Fastran bus in the Lincolnia area. Fastran, a county service, operated through a contract, offers specialized transportation services for residents of the county and the cities of Fairfax
Read moreOn June 10, Detectives with the Major Crimes Division conducted a neighborhood crime canvass to assist in the investigation of the sexual assault of a female in the Lorton area on June 3, 2016 at approximately 5 p.m. This occurred in the 9500 Block of Saluda Court near the path to the bridge. The suspect is described as a possible
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