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  • Who’s that Calling?? Beware of Scams over the Phone

    Who’s that Calling?? Beware of Scams over the Phone

    Financial scams are prevalent and criminals use a variety of avenues to trick you into giving them your hard-earned money. We discussed woodchucks last week, home repair or lawn care scammers who go door to door in your neighborhoods. This week, we caution you against phone scams. Phone scammers often prey upon your emotions and…

  • The Daily Blotter January 7, 2016

    The Daily Blotter January 7, 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…

  • The Daily Blotter January 6, 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…

  • The Daily Blotter January 5, 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…

  • The Daily Blotter January 4, 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…

  • 2015 Year in Review

    2015 Year in Review

    Turning the page to a new year brings hope for the future, appreciation for the present and reflections on the past… Here are some moments from FCPD’s past year: JANUARY New Crime Scene Investigator Collaborative New Neighborhood “Slow Down” Campaign Video. Slow Down; You Live Here. We Live Here. FEBRUARY Cold Kitten Saved MARCH Officer…

  • The Daily Police Blotter December 31, 2015 (Happy New Year!)

    The Daily Police Blotter December 31, 2015 (Happy New Year!)

      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…

  • Who’s Knocking on Your Door?

    Who’s Knocking on Your Door?

    Beware of Scammers and Woodchucks Fraud offenses accounted for 14% of property crimes in Fairfax County in 2014.  Financial scams can be committed over the telephone, through e-mail and even in person. Police have responded to reports of scams that range from phone calls claiming they are from the IRS, Microsoft or a computer company,…

  • The Daily Blotter December 29, 2015

    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…

  • UPDATE: Man Charged in Falls Church Homicide

      Police have charged Santos Narcisco Osorio, 34, of Falls Church, for the murder of 23-year-old Edgar Armando Serrano, of Annandale. After an arduous day-long investigation, detectives determined the victim and suspect were at a party in the 7700 block of Camp Alger Avenue. Shortly after 4 a.m. today, a fight started between them. The…

  • The Daily Police Blotter December 23

    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 December 18, 2015

      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…