Fairfax County, VA – Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department participates in a variety of community events and meetings designed to bring residents and officers together. From Coffee with a Cop to neighborhood meetings and outreach programs, these opportunities help foster communication, strengthen partnerships, and keep the community informed. Check out some of…
Fairfax County, VA – The first week of our “Operation Safe Right Turn” traffic initiative concluded with an impressive 1,000+ citations and warnings issued. Officers conducted targeted enforcement for traffic violations focused on pedestrian safety after multiple incidents occurred throughout Fairfax County. This coordinated effort resulted in 1,151 citations and warnings being issued. Additionally, officers…
Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance with information about a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Groveton. On September 12, at 10:25 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Robert E. Lee Place for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male inside…
Fairfax County, VA – Fall is here, bringing cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and shorter days. As daylight hours decrease, many morning and evening commutes will take place in lower-light conditions. The Fairfax County Police Department is reminding drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists that reduced visibility can make it harder to see and be seen on our…
Fair Oaks District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday evening in Greenbriar. On September 18 at 7:27p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Route 50 and Plaza Lane for reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined Theresa…
Fairfax County, VA – Whether you are behind the handlebars or behind the wheel, paying attention, following traffic laws, and looking out for one another can help prevent serious crashes. The Fairfax County Police Department is reminding drivers and motorcyclists that motorcycle safety is a shared responsibility. For Motorcyclists Gear up every time. Wear a…
Fairfax County, VA – Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department participates in a variety of community events and meetings designed to bring residents and officers together. From Coffee with a Cop to neighborhood meetings and outreach programs, these opportunities help foster communication, strengthen partnerships, and keep the community informed. Check out some of…
McLean Police District – Detectives from our Tysons Urban Team (TUT), with assistance from our Major Crimes Bureau and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department, have arrested a 44-year-old man accused of unlawfully recording multiple victims, including a juvenile, in the Tysons area. On August 16 and 17 at 12:30 p.m., officers responded to…
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is launching “Operation Safe Right Turn”, a focused enforcement following a concerning traffic safety trend involving drivers turning through crosswalks without fully checking for pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders. Officers are seeing particular concern at intersections where drivers make right turns on a solid green light.…
West Springfield– Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday evening in West Springfield. On September 11 at 9:11 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Braddock Road and Southampton Drive near Annandale for a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined Russell Edwards, 45,…
Sully Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a domestic-related murder-suicide after two people were found deceased inside a Centreville home yesterday evening. On September 9, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the report of a shooting at a residence in the 6300 block of Sharps Drive in Centreville. When…
West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division (CID), working alongside the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s Office of the Fire Marshal and the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), have charged six suspects in connection with a fire at a training facility in…
