Reston Police District – Detectives from the Major Crimes Division, Robbery Squad, received an anonymous tip through Fairfax County Crime Solvers, identifying a possible suspect in the robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven store on Friday, May 20. With that information and other investigative leads, detectives were able to identify the suspect as John McCaw…
In Fairfax County, there are currently over 97,000 persons over the age of 60. Eleven percent of Fairfax County residents 60 years old and above have developed symptoms of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. These symptoms typically appear at 60 and the risk increases with age. Because of this, our public safety entities handle many calls involving…
Mason Police District – On Monday, July 25, police and fire personnel responded to the PetSmart located at 6100 Arlington Boulevard, around 12:23 p.m. for a report of a dog locked inside of a vehicle. Firefighters arrived and immediately determined that the dog was in distress. They entered the vehicle and attempted to cool the…
Fairfax County is the safest jurisdiction of its size, thanks to the high levels of engagement between all members of our diverse communities and our officers. We are blessed that we accomplish our mission of preventing and fighting crime in partnership with each of you and we give thanks for your support to your police…
In July 2015, the Fairfax County Police Department partnered with the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and two local nonprofit groups, Shelter House Inc. and Bethany House of Northern Virginia, to implement the Maryland Model Lethality Assessment Program (LAP). The LAP is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based program with demonstrated…
2015 Administrative Investigation and Use of Force Report The Fairfax County Police Department has posted CY 2015 Use of Force Data which takes a broader approach to provide transparency to all members of our community and the law enforcement profession. The data sets are intended to engage a discussion between the great community we serve and…
Canada geese are among the most well-known birds in Fairfax County and a valued member of the wildlife community. It is a popular practice for residents to feed geese and other waterfowl in our parks, business areas, and on private property. Many people believe that feeding geese contributes to the overall health and survival of…
Effective today, July 1, your beloved Animal Control Officers will don a new title: Animal Protection Police Officer. County officials, working in conjunction with state delegates, have authorized the title reclassification, which expands the officers’ current role to include full law enforcement scope and authority. Animal Protection Police Officers will continue to investigate all calls…
Franconia Police District – Fairfax County Police Department, Chief of Police, Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr., is releasing the police in-car video of the fatal pedestrian crash which occurred Saturday, April 2, shortly after 11 p.m. The crash investigation determined the pedestrian stepped into the roadway, not having the right-of-way and the police cruiser was…
Joseph Patrick Gamerl Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives arrested Joseph Patrick Gamerl, 53, of Fairfax, on Friday, June 17, and charged him with taking indecent liberties with a child and aggravated sexual battery. The arrest came as a result of an investigation that began on May 9, when the 10-year-old victim disclosed to a…
The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County, Mr. Raymond F. Morrogh, has concluded his investigation of the police vehicle/pedestrian crash of April 2 and rendered a legal opinion that no individual bears criminal responsibility for this unfortunate accident. Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr., Chief of the Fairfax County Police Department has restored the involved officer to full-duty…
On Friday, May 27 around 5:30 p.m. a male dropped off a mixed Pitbull breed female dog at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FCAS). The dog, “Zili,” was approximately 11 months old and extremely emaciated. She was transported to an emergency veterinarian and received medical treatment. On June 1, Zili passed away due to her…
