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  • “Queen” Taken from Her Castle: Detectives Search for Stolen Dog

    “Queen” Taken from Her Castle: Detectives Search for Stolen Dog

    West Springfield Police District— Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division are seeking the community’s assistance to locate a stolen french bulldog. On November 27 at 7:50 a.m., officers responded to a burglary of a home in the 7500 block of Tralee Woods Court in Springfield. The victim was alerted by a family friend that her…

  • Son Arrested in Florida After Stabbing Mother

    West Springfield Police District – Jorge Andres Esquivel Rivera, 27, of Lorton was arrested last night by Florida Highway Patrol after stabbing his mother and fleeing the commonwealth. At 12:56 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to an apartment in the 9200 block of Cardinal Forest Lane in Lorton for a stabbing. The victim was found suffering…

  • Update: Detectives Solve Decades-Old Cold Case with DNA Breakthrough

    Update: Detectives Solve Decades-Old Cold Case with DNA Breakthrough

    Fairfax, VA – Yesterday, Stephan Smerk was extradited to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and is now in our custody awaiting trial. He is charged with second-degree murder and is being held with no bond.  Thank you to our Cold Case Unit detectives and analysts committed to seeking justice.  Original blog posted on September…

  • Update: K9 Tracks Stolen Vehicle Suspect who Crashed Car and Caught Home on Fire

    Update: K9 Tracks Stolen Vehicle Suspect who Crashed Car and Caught Home on Fire

    West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division have charged two adults for their involvement in a stolen vehicle case that resulted in a home catching fire. Through further investigation and the discovery of critical evidence, detectives determined additional suspects involved in the case. As the investigation into Nico Doublet, the individual…

  • Update: Driver Arrested for July 18 Burke Centre Pkwy Fatal Crash

    Update: Driver Arrested for July 18 Burke Centre Pkwy Fatal Crash

    West Springfield Police District – Jose Angel Zelaya, 42, of Burke has been arrested for involuntary manslaughter charges related to the July 18 crash on Burke Centre Parkway that left one teen dead and three others in critical condition. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit determined Zelaya was traveling nearly double the 40 mph speed…

  • Revving Up Road Safety in Fairfax County

    Revving Up Road Safety in Fairfax County

    West Springfield Police District – Starting today, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is kicking off a week of heightened road safety. FCPD Motors and Patrol officers will be participating in a High Visibility Enforcement (HIVE) initiative — a program to deter and change dangerous traffic behaviors on Fairfax County roads – across the county.…

  • One Teen Dies & Three Teens Injured in Burke Crash

    West Springfield Police District – One juvenile has died and three remain hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Burke Centre Parkway. Last night, officers responded to the crash at 9:00 p.m. in the 5700 block of Burke Centre Parkway in Burke. Preliminarily, detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit determined the driver of a 2014 Cadillac…

  • Second Man Arrested for April 29th Gun Store Burglary

    West Springfield Police District – A Washington, D.C. man has been arrested for his involvement in the April 29 burglary of Dominion Defense gun store. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau, Criminal Investigations Division, identified Victor Jones, 22, as the second of the four suspects involved in the burglary. Detectives obtained warrants for burglary while…

  • Man Arrested for Burglary and Attempted Abduction of a Child 

    Man Arrested for Burglary and Attempted Abduction of a Child 

    West Springfield Police District – A man has been arrested after entering a home late at night and attempting to abduct a sleeping child. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau arrested Hyrum Baquedano Rodriguez, 24, for the burglary of an occupied dwelling and attempted abduction of a juvenile.  At 4 a.m. on June 15, police…

  • Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

    Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

    Fairfax County – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first…

  • Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

    Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

    Fairfax County – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first…