Category Archives: Weapon

Shoplifting Call Leads to Firearms Arrest in Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks Police District— Officers from our Patrol Bureau have arrested a man on multiple weapon charges in Fair Oaks. On November 29, at 11:14 p.m., officers responded to the 11200 block of James Swart Circle in Fair Oaks for a larceny call. The complainant reported that suspects who previously stole from the store returned and were believed to be

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Man Arrested in Possession of a Concealed Weapon on County Property

Mason Police District– Officers from our Mason Police District have arrested a man after he was found in possession of a concealed weapon on county property in Bailey’s Crossroads. On January 22, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the 5900 block of Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads for a weapon violation. The victim reported that a man pointed a

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Pressing Forward: Fairfax County’s 2024 Operation Press Check Milestones

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department’s (FCPD) Operation Press Check (OPC) initiative continues to achieve success in its mission to combat illegal firearm possession and ensure the safety of Fairfax County. Established in partnership with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, OPC focuses on strengthening investigations and prosecutions of convicted felons found with firearms. This initiative remains

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Stolen Car Leads to Arrests, Recovered Firearms, and Drug Charges

West Springfield Police District – Officers from our West Springfield Police District have arrested two men after they were found in a stolen vehicle with firearms and drugs in Burke. On January 16, at approximately 4:44 p.m., officers responded to the 11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center in Fair Lakes for a stolen vehicle call. The victim reported that

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Two men sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing 50 firearms from Virginia store

The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia: ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Maryland man and a Washington man were sentenced for the burglary of a federal firearms licensee (FFL) from which they stole 50 firearms. According to court documents, on April 29, 2023, Victor Jones, 22, of Washington, Cedric Minger, 22, of

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