Fairfax County, VA— In just one week, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program has played a key role in the swift and safe resolution of five separate incidents highlighted below; demonstrating the program’s speed, precision, and growing impact across the county. Launched earlier this year, the DFR program deployed strategically…
Fairfax County, VA – Each year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) serves as a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of those impacted by crime. From April 19–25, we recognize this important observance by reaffirming our commitment to ensuring survivors have access to justice, resources, and healing. Observed annually since 1981, NCVRW highlights…
West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a commercial burglary. On April 6, at approximately 6:03 a.m., officers responded to an Exxon gas station at 8965 Village Shops Drive in Fairfax Station for a reported burglary. An employee arrived to…
Fairfax County, VA – During National Volunteer Week, the Fairfax County Police Department recognizes the volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to supporting public safety across the county. Through the Auxiliary Police Officer (APO) and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) programs, community members contribute thousands of hours each year helping officers, supporting operations, and…
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in partnership with the Virginia State Police (VSP), is launching the 2026 Road Shark campaign, a continued effort to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and make Fairfax County’s roads safer for everyone. Since its introduction in 1999, Road Shark has remained one of the department’s longest-running…
Fairfax County, VA – Yesterday, a Fairfax County Police Department Sergeant was arrested by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office on charges of Aggravated Sexual Battery for an off-duty incident. On April 18 at approximately 1 a.m., Sergeant Matthew Sylvester, 40, of Warrenton, a 16-year veteran assigned to the Internal Affairs Bureau, was taken into custody.…
Mason Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a domestic-related murder-suicide after two people were found deceased inside an Annandale home early Thursday morning. On April 16, at approximately 12:12 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive in Annandale. Upon arrival, officers located Cerina Fairfax,…
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department continues to engage with our community through a variety of events, including district station programs, community meetings, and educational presentations. These opportunities help strengthen partnerships, enhance public safety, and support crime prevention efforts across the county. Below are some of this week’s upcoming events: Date: Time:…
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is highlighting its Pre-Academy Recruit Program (PARS), a year-round initiative designed to prepare newly hired officers for the rigors and expectations of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy (FCCJA), while strengthening the department’s ability to recruit and retain top talent. As law enforcement agencies across the…
Fairfax County, VA – A six-day proactive enforcement operation led by the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU) resulted in the arrest of ten individuals, the majority of whom traveled to Fairfax County intending to engage in criminal encounters with minors. During the online operation, detectives posed as juveniles to identify individuals…
Sully Police District — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have arrested the man responsible for multiple burglaries in Centreville, where he broke into several homes while fully nude. Today, at 4:45 a.m., detectives were in the 14000 block of Gatwick Square in Centreville, conducting a stakeout when a detective monitoring surveillance cameras spotted a naked…
Fairfax County, VA- Join us on Saturday, April 11, for the grand opening of the new Franconia Police Station at 7170 Silver Lake Boulevard in Alexandria. The day will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by station tours for a few hours after the ceremony. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour…
