Category Archives: Victim Services

Hope and Healing: Fairfax County’s Commitment to Crime Victims’ Rights

Fairfax County, VA – Each year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week serves as a crucial reminder of the strength and resilience of those impacted by crime. From April 6-12, we recognize this important week by reaffirming our commitment to supporting survivors and ensuring they have access to justice, resources, and healing. The Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Services Division (VSD)

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Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Great Falls

Reston Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash in Great Falls. Early yesterday morning, around 3:43 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Downey Drive in Great Falls for a pedestrian who was struck by the driver of a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle initially left

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Forging Paths to Recovery: Impactful Work of FCPD’s Victim Services Division

Fairfax County, VA – In Fairfax County, the commitment to supporting crime victims is embodied by the dedicated efforts of the Victim Services Division (VSD) within the Fairfax County Police Department. Housed within the Major Crimes Bureau, the VSD boasts a team fluent in multiple languages who embrace a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach. They strive to empower victims and provide

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Man in Custody Following Domestic-Related Fatal Shooting

Mason Police District – A man is in custody following a domestic-related fatal shooting that occurred early yesterday evening in Annandale.  Officers responded shortly before 4:45 p.m. to the 3200 block of Woodburn Road for a shooting. The victim initially called to report that her ex-boyfriend was blocking her vehicle with his vehicle and preventing her from being able to

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Religious Youth Leader Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Battery of Minors

McLean Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau Child Abuse Squad have arrested a 75-year-old man for sexual assaults that occurred at the Secular Institute Stabat Mater, 2001 Great Falls Street in McLean. Detectives were notified on Oct. 28 after a child disclosed to an adult that he was sexually assaulted by a leader of the program. Detectives

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