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  • Detectives Investigate Homicide in Huntington

    Mount Vernon Police District- Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a fatal stabbing that left one man dead in Huntington. Today at 12:15 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of Farrington Avenue in Huntington for a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located Auner Chavez Diaz, 19, of Alexandria, between two apartment buildings…

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

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

    Fairfax County, VA – 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…

  • May on the Move: What You Need to Know About Traffic Safety This Month

    May on the Move: What You Need to Know About Traffic Safety This Month

    Fairfax County, VA – May brings a renewed focus on traffic safety across Fairfax County, with initiatives centered on motorcycle awareness, impaired driving prevention, and bicycle safety. As more people take to the roads, trails, and sidewalks this spring, education and enforcement remain key to keeping everyone safe. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May is recognized…

  • Road Shark Cracks Down: Over 13,500 Citations and Warnings in First Wave

    Road Shark Cracks Down: Over 13,500 Citations and Warnings in First Wave

    Fairfax County, VA – The first wave of the Road Shark campaign has concluded with an impressive 13,520 citations and warnings issued across Fairfax County.   Between April 20 and 26, the Fairfax County Police Department worked in conjunction with the Virginia State Police (VSP) to enforce traffic laws throughout the county. In the first week,…

  • Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash Involving E-Scooter in Merrifield

    McLean Police District— Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and an electric scooter in Merrifield. On April 1, at 11:22 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a man operating an e-scooter at Gallows Road and Gatehouse Road in Merrifield. Officers determined that the driver of…

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

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

    Fairfax County, VA – 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…

  • FCPD’s LPR Technology Leads to the Recovery of 500 Stolen Vehicles

    FCPD’s LPR Technology Leads to the Recovery of 500 Stolen Vehicles

    Fairfax County, VA— The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) continues to demonstrate how technology-driven policing is enhancing public safety across our community. Through the strategic use of License Plate Reader (LPR) technology, officers and analysts have successfully recovered more than 500 stolen vehicles since November 2022, returning property to victims while disrupting criminal activity throughout…

  • Man Arrested After Burglarizing Church in Fairfax Station

    West Springfield Police District— In less than 24-hours a man has been arrested for a burglary at a Fairfax Station church. On April 23, at 10 a.m., officers responded to the 4900 block of Ox Road for a burglary at the church. Officers learned that a suspect forced entry into the church by breaking a…

  • 30th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results

    30th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results

    Fairfax County, VA – This past Saturday, our district stations partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other Fairfax County agencies for the 30th Annual National Drug Take Back Day. Together, we collected 933 pounds of expired or unused medications from community members across Fairfax County. Individual totals from each district station are listed…

  • Search Warrant Leads to Arrest in Narcotics Distribution Ring

    Mount Vernon Police District— Officers from our Mount Vernon Neighborhood Patrol Unit arrested four individuals involved in a narcotics distribution ring after executing a search warrant at a motel in Mount Vernon. On April 17, at 5:00 a.m., officers responded to the Red Carpet Inn located at 8257 Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon to execute…

  • Clean It Out, Clear the Risk: 30th Annual National Drug Take Back Day

    Clean It Out, Clear the Risk: 30th Annual National Drug Take Back Day

    Fairfax County, VA – National Drug Take Back Day plays an important role in reducing prescription drug misuse, preventing accidental poisoning, and protecting the environment by providing a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in…

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

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

    Fairfax County, VA – 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…