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  • The Daily Blotter February 3, 2016

    The Daily Blotter February 3, 2016

    This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property…

  • Commercial Robbery/Malicious Wounding

    Commercial Robbery/Malicious Wounding

    Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Sophia’s Jewelry Store at 6330 Springfield Plaza, on Monday, February 1, shortly after 10 a.m. As the owner prepared his display cases, two men entered the business and appeared to browse; looking at the merchandise. One of the men went behind the counter, displayed a knife, grabbed…

  • Police Helicopter Assists in Pursuit

    Police Helicopter Assists in Pursuit

    At 12:58 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3, a patrol officer from the West Springfield District Station was northbound on Rolling Road near Barta Road when he observed a 2001 Lexus being operated with expired state license plates. The officer activated his emergency lights and sounded his siren in an attempt to make a stop of the…

  • Turn Around; Don’t Drown

    Turn Around; Don’t Drown

    The National Weather Service reports that more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather-related hazard. Avoid flood hazards by following the mantra “Turn Around. Don’t Drown.” Six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. As little as 12 inches of flowing water can carry away most vehicles, including…

  • The Daily Blotter February 2, 2016

    This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property…

  • The Daily Police Blotter February 1

      This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and…

  • The Daily Blotter for January 29

      This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and…

  • The Daily Blotter January 28, 2016

      This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and…

  • January is Human Trafficking Awarness Month

    January is Human Trafficking Awarness Month

    The Fairfax County Police Department recognizes Human Trafficking Month.  Human Trafficking is a worldwide epidemic and is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer or receipt of persons by means of threat or other forms of coercion for the purpose of exploitation.  Exploitation includes, but is not limited to, forced prostitution, forced labor or services, forced…

  • The Daily Blotter, Post Winter Storm Jonas Recap

    The Daily Blotter, Post Winter Storm Jonas Recap

    This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property…

  • The Snow Has Finally Stopped… What Now?

    The Snow Has Finally Stopped… What Now?

    Whew! The blizzard warning has lifted. Northern Virginia was hit with about two feet of snow and all weekend long, we and other county agencies kept you updated on preparing for and weathering the storm. So… What now? The storm may be over but there is much work to be done to get our county neighborhoods,…

  • Keep Your Pets Safe and Warm this Winter

      Many people are aware of pet-related dangers and health risks associated with hot summer months, but winter weather can be just as hazardous. Cold and freezing conditions present a different array of risks and physical dangers. Always monitor your pets when they are outside. Check out these common winter weather risks and useful tips…