Dear Fairfax Community Members: Recently, an opinion article in a local newspaper submitted by a Fairfax County citizen alleges that on June 14, 2015, patrol officers conducted a “raid” on an apartment in the Alexandria section of the county, in response to a call for service for an unlawful entry – subject inside of a model apartment. Preliminarily,…
Animal Control officials are looking into a report of a dog that was injured by wildlife, possibly a bear, this week in the Great Falls area. A veterinarian who was treating the dog for its wounds called Fairfax County personnel on Tuesday, July 21 and reported that the dog sustained injury in the 100 block…
Detectives have identified the woman who was found next to a parking garage on July 21 as Brooke Lee Lancaster, 19 of Ashburn. They have determined that there is no public safety threat and there was no foul play or suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. The case remains under investigation. (July 21)Police Investigate Suspicious Death…
Police responded to a report of a suspicious object found by a Fairfax County drain inspector in the 9300 block of Glenbrook Road in the Mantua neighborhood. The call was received at around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Officers responded, alerted neighbors and kept them at a safe distance for the duration of the…
Investigators from the Fairfax County Fire Marshal’s Office and police department are asking for the public’s assistance with any information reference to several car fires that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 18. Fire and police personnel responded to reports of seven vehicle fires between the hours of 3:50 a.m. and 4:40 a.m. The…
Chief Edwin C. Roessler, Jr. attended a meeting of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on July 10 where he and law enforcement leaders from across the nation examined and discussed strategies to build trust and support between police and community members. The meeting titled “Strengthening Police and Community…
Are you considering a career in animal services or want to know what a day in the life of an animal control officer is like? On Monday, July 13 beginning at 1 p.m. we will be on patrol and live tweeting with them. Starting with roll call, and into the evening, follow along as an…
If you have information on this robbery, please contact our local Crime Solvers program.
A sea of public safety personnel has swept through Fairfax County this week. They’ve bowled, boxed, skated, run, wrestled, and dodged their way into the hearts of one another in a stream of competitive events testing their skills, abilities and athletic prowess all week long. Events are still underway and a daily schedule is available…
Have you signed up for our local Fairfax County Crime Solvers 5k yet? Early registration ends July 3! Today they announced that Investigation Discovery’s Homicide Hunter star, Lt. Joe Kenda, will emcee this year’s race! Investigation Discovery is this year’s title sponsor. This is a run you don’t want to miss!
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages residents to join us as we embark upon the World Police & Fire Games events beginning next week. The World Police & Fire Games celebrate the honor, courage, athleticism and camaraderie of first responders from around the world. The Games are expected to draw almost 10,000 athletes from police,…
