West Springfield Police District – Three people are dead following a shooting last night in the 6100 block of Wicklow Drive in Burke. Officers initially responded to a report of a domestic disturbance around 9:11 p.m. A woman reported that a family member had threatened her with a gun. Shots were heard and officers formed a reaction team with the
Read moreThe victim of yesterday’s fatal pedestrian crash has been identified as Carlos Romeo Montoya, 40. We do not have a current address at this time. Next of kin have been notified. (Original release date: October 20, 2019) STATEMENT FROM CHIEF EDWIN C. ROESSLER JR. ON Fatal Pedestrian Crash Involving Police Cruiser This is a tragic event for our community
Read moreAfter receiving an update from our Internal Affairs Bureau, I have concurred with the procedural policy recommendation to return the officer involved in the Sept. 21 event to full duty on Friday. We have one of the best police forces in the U.S. and I have confidence that our officer will represent us well throughout his career. Our internal administrative
Read moreFranconia Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested Kevin Norton, 50, of Springfield, for the indecent liberties case that occurred on Aug. 14, at the Springfield Town Center. Detectives worked diligently with support from the community and media reports to identify and arrest Norton. Prior to our detectives contacting Norton, he voluntarily turned himself into police.
Read moreUPDATE: Matthew Cook, 34, of Louisiana, has been charged with second degree murder from this morning’s stabbing in Springfield. Cook remains under guard by officers as he receives treatment from a nearby hospital. Upon his release, he will be taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held with no bond. This is the county’s 6th homicide of 2019.
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