Category Archives: West Springfield Police District

FCPS Teacher Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Battery of Two Students

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad have arrested a Fairview Elementary School teacher on two counts of aggravated sexual battery. On January 17, Child Protective Services received a referral that a teacher had sexually assaulted one of his students. The student was not injured. Detectives were notified and assumed the investigation. Through

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Spotting Crime, Not Weights – Gym Larceny Spree Ends in Arrest

Fairfax County, VA — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a man in connection to a recent string of gym larcenies in Fairfax County. Between December 1 and December 16, 2024, officers received seven reports of larcenies from commercial gyms. In these cases, the victims had their gym lockers forced open and personal property stolen.  Following the thefts, the

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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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DC Man Quickly Arrested after Burglary Attempt at a Springfield Gun Store

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a man for attempting to burglarize a gun store in Springfield. On December 20, at 3:13 a.m., officers responded to the Dominion Defense store located at 7200 Fullerton Road in Springfield for a commercial burglary alarm. The complainant reported seeing someone attempting to enter the business on surveillance cameras. Officers

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Burke Library Burglarized: Detectives Seek Community’s Assistance in Identifying Suspect

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect who stole electronics from a library in Burke. On October 28, at 9:46 a.m., officers responded to the 6400 block of Sydenstricker Road in Burke for a burglary report. The complainant reported that multiple electronics were missing from the library. Officers

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