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  • UPDATE: Driver Charged in February 1 Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

    UPDATE: Driver Charged in February 1 Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

    Franconia Police District – A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred on Feb 1 on Industrial Road near Backlick Road. Willams Claros, 52, of Alexandria, was arrested today and charged with involuntary manslaughter under the influence and felony hit-and-run. Claros was taken to the Fairfax County Adult…

  • UPDATE: Driver Charged in February 29 Fatal Pedestrian Crash

    UPDATE: Driver Charged in February 29 Fatal Pedestrian Crash

    Franconia Police District – A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred on Feb. 29 on Old Colchester Road in Lorton. Guillermo Pedro Vasquez Jr, 34, of Woodbridge, was arrested today and charged with felony hit-and-run. Vasquez was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and released…

  • FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH IN SPRINGFIELD

    FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH IN SPRINGFIELD

    Franconia Police District- A 39-year-old woman has died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred around 3:43 p.m. on Feb. 28. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have preliminarily determined that Tahmina Akter, of Springfield, was crossing Backlick Road near Villa Park Road. The driver of a 2019 Audi S5 was traveling…

  • Update: Detectives Release Photo of Car and Person of Interest in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

    Update: Detectives Release Photo of Car and Person of Interest in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have released a picture of a possible suspect vehicle and person of interest following a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Saturday around 4:35 p.m. in Lorton. Anyone who has information about this person or vehicle is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at…

  • Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash in Lorton

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a vehicle and its driver involved in a crash that resulted in the death of 28-year-old Joseph Lanza, of Lorton. Officers responded to the report of a crash involving a pedestrian in the 10000 block of Old Colchester…

  • Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Lorton

    Franconia Police District – A man has died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred this morning around 1:13 a.m. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have preliminarily determined that the man was crossing Richmond Highway near the intersection of Giles Run Road. The driver of a 2012 Hyundai Elantra was traveling…

  • Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash in Springfield

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a vehicle and its driver involved in a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Our officers responded to the report of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Industrial Road near Backlick Road, at approximately 1…

  • Barricade at the Windy Hill Condominiums Safely Resolved

    Franconia Police District – A man is in custody following a barricade situation that ended around 1 a.m. this morning. Officers were initially called to the 6400 block of Cheyenne Drive at 6:47 p.m. for the report of a man acting erratically. Mental health professionals from the Merrifield Crisis Response Center (MCRC) responded and obtained…

  • Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Solving 1989 Cold Case

    Franconia Police District – It has been 30 years since 5-year-old Melissa Brannen was abducted from the Lorton area of Fairfax County. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau Cold Case Squad are seeking the public’s help to locate Melissa and bring resolution to her family as she was never found. Melissa was last seen on…

  • Juvenile Murder Suspect Arrested in North Carolina

    Franconia Police District – A 17-year-old is now in custody after he fled the Northern Virginia area following yesterday’s deadly shooting. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau worked throughout the night to I dentify the suspect. Once identified, felony petitions for murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony were obtained.…

  • Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Shot in Springfield

    Franconia Police District – Detectives are investigating after a man was fatally wounded earlier today in a shooting in the 6100 block of Dinwiddie Street in Springfield. Officers responded to a call for gunshots at 1:12 p.m. Upon their arrival they found Ever Deras-Borjas, 30, of Springfield, suffering from upper body trauma. Officers immediately rendered…