McLean Police District – Sadly, one of the juvenile passengers from the November 20 crash on Pioneer Lane was pronounced deceased from injuries sustained in the crash. Four of the juvenile occupants remain hospitalized. The other occupants have since been released from the hospital. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate and working closely with the Office
Read moreReston Police District – Following an intensive and ongoing investigation spanning nearly 7 months, FCPD homicide detectives have arrested an au pair in connection to February’s fatal shooting of a man near the Hattontown neighborhood. When officers initially responded to the Banfield home in the 13200 block of Stable Brook Way, on February 24, 2023, they descended upon an appalling
Read moreFairfax, VA – Yesterday, Stephan Smerk was extradited to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and is now in our custody awaiting trial. He is charged with second-degree murder and is being held with no bond. Thank you to our Cold Case Unit detectives and analysts committed to seeking justice. Original blog posted on September 11, 2023: Fairfax, VA –
Read moreMason Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit obtained additional charges for the driver of the 2010 BMW in the July 8 fatal pedestrian crash in Bailey’s Crossroads. Benjamin Lopez Encinas, 33, of Woodbridge has been charged with aggravated DWI manslaughter and felony hit and run. Yesterday, detectives served the warrants on Lopez Encinas who remains held without
Read moreWest Springfield Police District – Jose Angel Zelaya, 42, of Burke has been arrested for involuntary manslaughter charges related to the July 18 crash on Burke Centre Parkway that left one teen dead and three others in critical condition. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit determined Zelaya was traveling nearly double the 40 mph speed limit moments prior to the
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