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  • Suspect Turned Herself In

    After seeing herself on a canvass flyer distributed by Detective Henry of the Franconia District Police Station, Criminal Investigation Section, Jarrae Kiana Antwi, 27, of Woodside Lane in Lorton, turned herself in to authorities on Friday, October 14. She was charged with credit card theft and credit card fraud. Help Us Identify a Suspect in…

  • Help Us Identify a Suspect in a Case of Credit Card Fraud

    Detectives at the Franconia District Police Station are investigating a case of credit card fraud. On Saturday, September 10, a stolen credit card was used to purchase items at several businesses in Lorton, VA. Surveillance video captured images of the suspect (pictured). The suspect is described as a black female, in her late 20’s or…

  • Update: Both Outstanding Wanted Subjects Arrested in Franconia Robbery

    Franconia Police District – Diamond Fleming, 22, of Maryland, and Tayna Gibson, 24, of Washington, D.C. turned themselves into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on Monday, October 3. All warrants were served for robbery and felony malicious bodily injury by means of any caustic substance or agent on both subjects. If you have any…

  • One Arrested, Two Wanted for Franconia Robbery

    One Arrested, Two Wanted for Franconia Robbery

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from the Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial robbery that occurred at the LensCrafters store located at 6575 Frontier Drive, on Friday, August 19. At around 10:25 a.m., three women entered the store and stole 11 pairs of designer sunglasses. One of the suspects sprayed two employees with a…

  • Detectives Investigate Homicide in Lorton

    Detectives Investigate Homicide in Lorton

    Franconia Police District – Police were called to the 9700 block of Hagel Circle on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:36 p.m. for the report of the sound of gunshots and a possible shot person. Officers arrived on the scene and located a male, lying on a sidewalk, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his…

  • Homicide Updates

    Homicide Updates

    Detectives from the Major Crimes Division continue to work diligently on the following cases and request the public’s assistance in providing any information. River Drive Homicide Investigation that began on Friday, March 11, 2016 Gresham Lane Homicide investigation that began on Sunday, April 24, 2016 No arrests have been made in either homicide case as…

  • Multi-Jurisdictional Search and Rescue Drill Puts the System to the Test

    Multi-Jurisdictional Search and Rescue Drill Puts the System to the Test

    Note to media: Media are invited, details at bottom Imagine you host a gathering at your home with family and friends. By the end of the night, one of your family members is missing. Perhaps it’s an elderly grandparent or special-needs child; you can’t find them anywhere. Or imagine your loved one goes out for…

  • Woodbridge-Area Man Arrested for Sexual Assault

    Mount Vernon Police District – On Friday, August 5, police were called for a report of a sexual assault. An investigation determined a 47-year-old woman was in an auto parts store, located at 6960 Braddock Road, on Monday, August 1, around 4 p.m. While in the store, a man approached and offered her a ride…

  • Arrests Made in Armed Robbery Incident

    Arrests Made in Armed Robbery Incident

    Franconia District Police – Around 4:49 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, an officer responded to the 5900 block of Dungeness Lane, Alexandria, for a report of a robbery. The victim, a 24-year-old man, was sleeping in his vehicle when he was approached by two men. One of the suspects brandished a gun and demanded property from…

  • Update: Burglary Suspect Identified and Arrested For Multiple Cases

    Update: Burglary Suspect Identified and Arrested For Multiple Cases

    Franconia Police District – On Wednesday, August 3, police responded to the 5500 block of Sheldon Drive at around 4:02 a.m. for a report of a larceny. A resident heard a noise coming from the carport. The victim found a man inside of his vehicle rummaging through his property. The suspect fled and was apprehended…

  • Fourth Update: Franconia Robbery / Officer-Involved Shooting / Carjacking

    Fourth Update: Franconia Robbery / Officer-Involved Shooting / Carjacking

    Franconia Police District – Although there are no new details to be released in the active criminal investigation stemming from the May 21st event, detectives from the Major Crimes Division continue to work diligently on this case and again request the public’s assistance in providing any information.  Anyone with information about this incident that has…

  • Help Us Identify a Burglary Suspect

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from the Franconia District Station are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred in the 5500 block of Vincent Gate Terrace, on Thursday, July 28. At around 1 a.m., a man entered the business, took property, and left. The suspect was described as 17 to 19 years old, with an olive…