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  • Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Lorton

    West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash this morning around 9:20. Officers responded to the 10000 block of Ox Road in Lorton for a crash involving a car that hit a concrete barrier. The driver of a 2016 Nissan Versa was travelling southbound on…

  • Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Springfield

    West Springfield Police District – Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Field Master Drive. Hirute Siyum, 46, of Springfield, was attempting to cross Old Keene Mill Road around 7:30 this morning. She was outside the marked crosswalk, and was seen…

  • UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Pedestrian Crash Identified

    The victim of the fatal pedestrian crash has been identified as 33-year-old Eric Roberts.   (Original release date: September 22, 2018) Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Annandale West Springfield Police District – Our Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision.  A preliminary investigation revealed a 33-year-old man was hit shortly around 10:50…

  • Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Annandale

    West Springfield Police District – Our Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision.  A preliminary investigation revealed a 33-year-old man was hit shortly around 10:50 last night while sitting in the service road near 7611 Little River Turnpike.  The driver of a 2016 Toyota Highlander was traveling westbound on the service…

  • WEATHER MAY HAVE PLAYED ROLE IN FATAL CAR CRASH IN SPRINGFIELD

    West Springfield Police District –Preliminarily, our Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives believe that rainy weather may have played a role in a fatal two-car crash in Springfield. Officers responded to Rolling Road near Hunter Village Drive around 2:30 p.m. yesterday after a Honda Civic lost control, crossed over the grassy median and crashed into a Kia…

  • Springfield Man Facing Nine Charges After Threats at Mosque

    Springfield Man Facing Nine Charges After Threats at Mosque

    West Springfield District – A 22-year-old man is facing five felony and four misdemeanor charges after being arrested at the Masjid Noor Mosque last night.  Officers were called to the mosque, located at 8608 Pohick Road in Springfield, after Zulqarnain Khan was threatening to kill everyone he encountered and refusing to let people inside the…

  • UPDATE: Missing Woman’s Remains Found in Philadelphia

    UPDATE: Missing Woman’s Remains Found in Philadelphia

    The Philadelphia Police Department located the remains of Vianela Tavera on Sunday, in their jurisdiction. Next of kin has been notified, and the Philadelphia Police Department is continuing their homicide investigation. All media inquiries should be directed to the Philadelphia Police Department. Please email them at police.public_affairs@phila.gov. For ongoing updates, please read our blog and…

  • Detectives Asking for Public’s Help with Missing Person Case

    Detectives Asking for Public’s Help with Missing Person Case

    West Springfield District Station – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are asking for the public’s help in locating 50 year-old Vianela Tavera from New York. Ms. Tavera’s 2013 Acura MDX was located in the 9000 block of South Park Circle in Fairfax Station Monday, July 30. Officers were initially dispatched there for a man…

  • Update on Lorton Crash

    *Note: the previous post incorrectly indicated the driver was deceased. West Springfield Police District – Two of the four victims in yesterday’s crash have been released from the hospital after being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The other two teenage boys remain in the hospital in with non-life threatening injuries. 14-year-old driver – treated and released…

  • Victims in Fatal Crash Identified as Teenage Boys

    West Springfield Police District.  – Our crash reconstruction detectives have identified the victims involved in the crash on Furnace Road today as teenage boys. A preliminary investigation has determined a Nissan Maxima, driven by an unlicensed 14-year-old from Prince William County, was southbound on Lorton Road when he lost control and left the roadway. The car…

  • FATAL CRASH IN LORTON

    West Springfield Police District –  The Crash Reconstruction Unit is in the 10100 block of Furnace Road for a fatal crash that claimed the life of a teenager and injured four others. All are males, believed to be in their teens.  Detectives believe speed was a factor. Officers responded to Furnace Road near Lorton Road and…

  • MAN CHARGED AFTER 5-HOUR STANDOFF ON FIRE TRUCK

    West Springfield Police District – A 43-year-old man is in custody today after a standoff with officers overnight that lasted over five hours.  We were initially called out to the 10000 block of Wavell Road around 8:30 p.m. last night when Wesam Hashish, of Fairfax, began cutting a tree down with an axe and chainsaw, and…