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High Stakes, Low Profile: Narcotics Detectives Work to Disrupt Drug Activity

Posted on March 29, 2024 by FCPD Public Affairs Bureau

Fairfax County, VA – Spearheading the region’s anti-narcotics efforts, detectives from our Narcotics Unit lead the way in disrupting illegal drug activities and preventing narcotics from entering our community. Through their diligent investigations, detectives pursue leads, gather evidence, and collaborate with local and federal law enforcement partners to dismantle drug networks and hinder drug-related crime. In 2023, our unit’s efforts

Fraud Alert! FCPD’s Tips to Spot a Bank Imposter Scam

Posted on March 8, 2024 by FCPD Public Affairs Bureau

Fairfax County, VA – FCPD’s Financial Crimes Unit wants to provide our community with the tools to spot a scammer posing as a bank or financial institution. Scams take many forms, but one of the most common is the bank imposter scam. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ranked this the top scam of 2022. According to the FTC, the median

Father Charged in Death of Infant Son

Posted on March 6, 2024 by FCPD Public Affairs Bureau

Mason Police District – Homicide detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man in relation to the death of his 4-month-old son in Annandale. On June 15, 2023, at 9:10 a.m., officers responded to the 4200 block of Americana Drive in Annandale for an unresponsive 4-month-old baby. At the time of the call, the infant was in the

Crypto-Related Scams in 2024: FCPD Gives Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Fraud

Posted on March 6, 2024 by FCPD Public Affairs Bureau

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives and investigators from our Financial Crimes Unit warn community members of Bitcoin and crypto-related scams being reported within the county. In over a dozen reported cases since the beginning of the year, our investigators have observed a trend in scams involving cryptocurrency. Criminals are exploiting individuals into depositing money into crypto ATMs and defrauding them

Fairfax County Police Closes in on 1989 Cold Case Murder

Posted on March 5, 2024 by FCPD Public Affairs Bureau

Fairfax County, VA – After more than three decades, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Elroy Neal Harrison, 65, of Stafford and charged him with the 1986 murder of Jacqueline Lard, 40 of Stafford. Forensic evidence has linked the same suspect to a homicide that occurred in Fairfax County in 1989. On March 29, 1989, 18-year-old Amy Baker, of

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