In an effort to increase pedestrian safety across Fairfax County, police started a new pedestrian education initiative on Friday, October 31. Officers are distributing safety fliers to residents who they observe in violation of pedestrian safety laws. In light of the campaign, police note that there have been two serious incidents, both in the Mason District, since Friday, October 31.
Read moreSeven police agencies from Northern Virginia will team up in a collaborative effort to conduct saturation patrols detecting and arresting drunk drivers on Halloween night. Extra Eyes for DWI’s involves officers and resources from the City of Falls Church Police, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police, Town of Vienna Police, County of Fairfax Police, City of Fairfax Police, United States Park
Read moreMason Police District – Police responded to a report of a woman struck while crossing Leesburg Pike near Row Street at around 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 16. The pedestrian, Irma Taracena, 61, of Munson Hill Road in Falls Church, was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Taracena was reportedly crossing Leesburg Pike in an area that
Read moreSpeed Campaign Continues The new Fairfax County speed initiative continued on Wednesday, October 8, with a community kick off at Braddock Hall. Braddock Road Supervisor, John C. Cook, police commanders from the Traffic Unit and the West Springfield Police District demonstrated new, electronic speed detection devices for dozens of homeowner association leaders and answered questions about the program. Neighborhood yard
Read moreDear Community Members, I have received a great deal of feedback from the community and your local Board of Supervisors members regarding traffic congestion in and around certain schools since the start of the school year. I share your concerns over the safety of your children, pedestrians, and commuters in these areas and have discussed these issues with the Board
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