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  • Man Fatally Struck by Train in Burke

    West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash involving a freight train that occurred earlier today at 12:42 a.m. in the 9000 block of Burke Road in Burke. Preliminarily, detectives determined Kenneth Little, 51, of Maryland, was walking east on the train tracks. The train…

  • Man Dies Following Friday Crash in Springfield

    West Springfield Police District – A 23-year-old man died this morning following a crash that occurred around 4:34 p.m. yesterday on Fairfax County Parkway at Rolling Road in Springfield. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit preliminarily determined Syed-Humza Mahmood of Annandale was driving his 2008 Lexus southbound on Fairfax County Parkway at a high rate…

  • Burke Man Charged with Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

    Burke Man Charged with Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

    West Springfield Police District – A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged with ten felonies related to the possession of child pornography. The investigation began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) was notified of a potentially illicit image being uploaded to a Dropbox account. NCMEC notified the Northern Virginia Washington, D.C. Internet…

  • Driver Charged in Fatal Crash Involving Two-Year-Old Passenger

    Driver Charged in Fatal Crash Involving Two-Year-Old Passenger

    West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver of the 2007 Lincoln Town Car for the July 29 fatal crash involving a two-year-old child. The driver, Jamaal Lowery, 41, of Woodbridge, was charged with child endangerment, reckless driving, and driving without a license. He was arrested on Thursday…

  • Suspect Arrested in Baltimore for Double Homicide

    West Springfield Police District – A 33-year-old man is in custody and awaiting extradition at the Baltimore Central Booking Intake Facility for the murder of Susan Lister, 67, and Amber Currie, 41, both of Burke. Bradley Lister, 33, is facing two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of use of a weapon in the…

  • Media Alert: Chief Kevin Davis to Provide an Update into the Burke Double Homicide

    West Springfield Police District – This afternoon, Chief Kevin Davis will announce that a man is in custody related to the double homicide in Burke. The recording of this press conference will be shared on our platforms shortly after its conclusion.  WHERE:  Public Safety Headquarters  12099 Government Center Parkway  Press Room: 2nd Floor  Fairfax, Virginia…

  • Person of Interest Identified in the Double Homicide in Burke

    West Springfield District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate a double homicide in the 6100 block of Eagle Landing Road in Burke. Officers responded at 8:15 a.m. for a welfare check at the home after the caller had not heard from the occupants for several days. Officers entered the home through an open…

  • Two-Year-Old Succumbs to Injuries from July 29 Crash

    West Springfield Police District – A two-year-old child has passed away from injuries sustained in a crash that occurred last month in Springfield. Officers responded on to a crash at 10:40 a.m. on July 29 on Backlick Road near Barta Road that involved four cars. The driver of a 2007 Lincoln Town Car was traveling…

  • Detectives Investigating Death of a 5-Year-Old Boy

    West Springfield Police District – Detectives are investigating the death of a 5-year-old boy who was found unconscious inside of a parked vehicle in a Springfield neighborhood. Officers initially responded at 3:22 p.m. to a home in the 6700 block of Grey Fox Drive. They arrived within minutes and attempted lifesaving efforts.  Fire and Rescue…

  • Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Lorton

    West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred last night at 9:15 p.m. in the 8100 block of Lorton Road. Preliminarily, detectives determined Marco Antonio Galeas Sr., 55, of Alexandria, was crossing mid-block on Lorton Road near the I-95 overpass, outside of a crosswalk.…

  • Body of Emily Lu Found and Man Charged

    Body of Emily Lu Found and Man Charged

    West Springfield Police District – The person of interest is in custody after detectives found the body of Emily Lu. Yesterday evening, detectives received information that Ms. Lu may be in the area of Dudley Drive and Laurel Crest Drive in Lorton. Detectives responded to that area and located Ms. Lu in the woods near the…

  • Investigation Continues after Officer Involved Shooting in Springfield

    Chief Davis has released the body-worn camera footage, 911 calls and radio traffic from the July 19th assault on a law enforcement officer and officer involved shooting. The following information is based on the preliminary and ongoing investigation. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed. Per…