Fairfax County, VA – As summer begins in Fairfax County, teens will be spending more time online connecting with friends, gaming, streaming, scrolling social media, and exploring new apps and platforms. While the internet offers incredible opportunities to learn, socialize, and have fun, it also comes with real safety concerns like scams, online predators, cyberbullying,…
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first…
Fairfax County, VA- As summer arrives in Fairfax County, more people are heading outdoors, traveling for vacations, attending community events, and enjoying warmer weather. With schools wrapping up for the year, our roads often become busier with drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and children participating in camps and summer programs. Throughout the month, Fairfax County Police…
Fairfax County, VA – During this Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Fairfax County Police Department is strengthening its commitment to community connection with the appointment of Master Police Officer Emmilie Sanchez-Suarez as the department’s Asian Community Liaison. Born in the Philippines and raised in Fairfax County since the age of four,…
Fairfax County, VA– Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have charged two suspects involved in nearly $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise, including LEGO sets, small appliances, and clothing, from stores across Fairfax County. Working closely with our regional retail loss prevention partners at Target, Home Depot, and Walmart from May 7 to May 13, detectives…
Fairfax County, VA— The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) continues to demonstrate how technology-driven policing is enhancing public safety across our community. Through the strategic use of License Plate Reader (LPR) technology, officers and analysts have successfully recovered more than 500 stolen vehicles since November 2022, returning property to victims while disrupting criminal activity throughout…
Fairfax County, VA – National Drug Take Back Day plays an important role in reducing prescription drug misuse, preventing accidental poisoning, and protecting the environment by providing a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in…
Fairfax County, VA – Each year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) serves as a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of those impacted by crime. From April 19–25, we recognize this important observance by reaffirming our commitment to ensuring survivors have access to justice, resources, and healing. Observed annually since 1981, NCVRW highlights…
West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a commercial burglary. On April 6, at approximately 6:03 a.m., officers responded to an Exxon gas station at 8965 Village Shops Drive in Fairfax Station for a reported burglary. An employee arrived to…
Fairfax County, VA – Yesterday, a Fairfax County Police Department Sergeant was arrested by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office on charges of Aggravated Sexual Battery for an off-duty incident. On April 18 at approximately 1 a.m., Sergeant Matthew Sylvester, 40, of Warrenton, a 16-year veteran assigned to the Internal Affairs Bureau, was taken into custody.…
Fairfax County, VA – A six-day proactive enforcement operation led by the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU) resulted in the arrest of ten individuals, the majority of whom traveled to Fairfax County intending to engage in criminal encounters with minors. During the online operation, detectives posed as juveniles to identify individuals…
Fair Oaks Police District – Last night, an off-duty Fairfax County Police Department officer was arrested on a charge of Drunk in Public in Fair Oaks. On March 31 at approximately 6:23 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 11000 block of Route 50 in Fair Oaks for the report of an intoxicated man refusing to leave…
