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  • Driver Dies from Injuries Sustained in May Single-Vehicle Crash

    Franconia Police District – A 69-year-old man succumbed to his injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in May, caused by a medical emergency. On May 13, around 10 a.m., officers responded to View Lane and Bold Lion Lane in Newington for a single-vehicle crash into a house. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) determined…

  • UPDATE: Detectives continue to investigate Springfield Woman’s Death

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate the death of Fayra Desiree Bonilla-Rubi, 26, of Springfield. On June 14, Bonilla-Rubi was discovered deceased in a wooded area of Springfield by a community member. Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances and manner surrounding Bonilla-Rubi’s death. Anyone with information regarding this…

  • Out on Bond: Suspect Arrested After Breaking into Two Out-of-State Police Cruisers

    Out on Bond: Suspect Arrested After Breaking into Two Out-of-State Police Cruisers

    Franconia Police District— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man responsible for breaking into two out-of-state police cruisers and stealing police equipment overnight in Springfield. On June 8, around 5:56 a.m., officers responded to the report of two marked police cruisers belonging to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) that were broken into…

  • After a Decade on the Run, Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody and Facing Justice

    After a Decade on the Run, Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody and Facing Justice

    Fairfax County, VA – After over a decade on the run, a 2013 sexual assault suspect was arrested in El Salvador and extradited back to Fairfax County to face justice. On October 21, 2013, officers responded to the 7200 block of Commerce Street in Springfield for a sexual assault report. The victim was sexually assaulted…

  • Man Arrested for Malicious Wounding after Rideshare Altercation

    Man Arrested for Malicious Wounding after Rideshare Altercation

    Franconia Police District – A man has been arrested and charged after a rideshare altercation in Lorton. On March 1 shortly after midnight, officers responded to the 9200 block of Ashland Woods Lane in Lorton for a shooting. The victim and suspect, who were not known to each other, took a rideshare together.  They were…

  • ATM Robbery Suspect Caught, Accomplice on the Run

    ATM Robbery Suspect Caught, Accomplice on the Run

    Franconia Police District – Officers from the Franconia Police District apprehended a woman after she assaulted and attempted to rob a victim of his wallet in Springfield. On February 13, around 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the Capital One Bank located at 6949 Commerce Street in Springfield for the report of a robbery. The victim,…

  • Lorton Vehicle Crash Leaves One Man Dead

    Franconia Police District – A 19-year-old man died from injuries after rearending a roll back dumpster truck yesterday morning on Richmond Highway at Giles Run Road in Lorton. At approximately 6:25 a.m. Jason Emeric Brunsman, of Occoquan was driving a Ford Transit Van traveling south on Richmond Highway approaching Giles Run Road. The driver of a…

  • Sticky Handed Thief Gets Stuck in Police’s Quick Response

    Sticky Handed Thief Gets Stuck in Police’s Quick Response

    Franconia Police District—Officers from the Franconia District Station arrested a man responsible for breaking into multiple cars in Lorton. Yesterday morning, around 4 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man actively breaking into cars near the intersection of Bellwether Court and Shepherd Hills Drive in Lorton. When they arrived, officers discovered a vehicle…

  • FCPD Detectives Knead Out Coastal Crew Following Panera Pickpocket Case

    FCPD Detectives Knead Out Coastal Crew Following Panera Pickpocket Case

    Franconia Police District – Officers arrested two women who were part of a New York based organized theft crew after pickpocketing a victim in a Lorton Panera Bread weeks before. On December 18, a victim walked into the Franconia Police District Station to report a pickpocket incident. The victim’s wallet was taken while eating at…

  • Over $130K in Stolen Goods Recovered Throughout the Holiday Season in Springfield

    Over $130K in Stolen Goods Recovered Throughout the Holiday Season in Springfield

    Franconia Police District – Springfield’s Christmas Anti-Theft Team (CATT) was back in action this holiday season and recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen merchandise. Every holiday season, both undercover and uniformed officers from CATT hit area malls looking for thieves and addressing criminal activity. In 2023, our Springfield CATT recovered an impressive $131,902.05 in stolen…

  • Suspects Target Target for Target Gift Cards

    Suspects Target Target for Target Gift Cards

    Franconia Police District – Officers from our Franconia Police District have arrested two men involved in a complex fraud ring involving altered gift cards. On December 20, officers assigned to the Springfield Town Center were alerted by Target’s Asset Protection for two men who were altering gift cards in their store and had done the…

  • Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting in Franconia

    Franconia Police District — Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a shooting that left a Woodbridge man dead. Yesterday, at 1:47 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5300 block of Harbor Court Drive in Franconia. After an extensive search of the area, no victims or suspects were located at…