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  • Lock It or Lose It: 10 Tips to Help Prevent Vehicle Break-Ins and Theft

    Lock It or Lose It: 10 Tips to Help Prevent Vehicle Break-Ins and Theft

    Fairfax County, VA – FCPD continues its commitment to helping community members reduce the risk of auto theft and other crimes of opportunity. While vehicle theft can happen anywhere, taking a few simple precautions can significantly lower your chances of becoming a victim. Here are 10 safety tips every driver should follow: Vehicle theft is…

  • Soccer Coach Charged with Embezzlement and Computer Fraud

    Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit have charged a local soccer coach with multiple counts of embezzlement and computer-related fraud. On June 25, detectives received information through our Financial Crimes Online Reporting (FiCOR) system and subsequently identified 13 separate victims of a scam involving promised international soccer camps. Each victim lost…

  • Man in Custody After Domestic-Related Homicide in Fair Oaks

    Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have taken a man into custody after fatally shooting his wife in Fair Oaks last night. On July 12, at 10:21 p.m., officers responded to a call for service in the 12000 block of Washington Brice Road in Fair Oaks. A Department of Public Safety…

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

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

    Fairfax County, VA – Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department participates in a variety of community events and meetings designed to bring residents and officers together. From Coffee with a Cop to neighborhood meetings and outreach programs, these opportunities help foster communication, strengthen partnerships, and keep the community informed. Check out some of…

  • Real Time Crime Center Expands AI-Powered Emergency Response Capabilities

    Real Time Crime Center Expands AI-Powered Emergency Response Capabilities

    Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), in partnership with the Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD), has implemented new artificial intelligence technology that enhances emergency response by identifying critical information from 911 calls in real time. The announcement…

  • Man Arrested for 2014 Felony Hit and Run in Reston

    Reston Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have arrested a man in connection with a life-threatening pedestrian crash that occurred on November 16, 2014. On November 16, 2014, at approximately 6:29 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Reston Pkwy and Spectrum Center Drive in Reston for a report of a pedestrian…

  • Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Hybla Valley

    Mount Vernon District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Hybla Valley.  On July 2 at approximately 7:45p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Dart Drive for reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. Preliminary, CRU detectives…

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

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

    Fairfax County, VA – Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department participates in a variety of community events and meetings designed to bring residents and officers together. From Coffee with a Cop to neighborhood meetings and outreach programs, these opportunities help foster communication, strengthen partnerships, and keep the community informed. Date: Time: Event: Police…

  • Red, White, and Secure: Tips for a Safe 4th of July

    Red, White, and Secure: Tips for a Safe 4th of July

    Fairfax County, VA – As our community prepares to celebrate Independence Day weekend, the Fairfax County Police Department encourages residents to celebrate safely while enjoying fireworks, barbecues, outdoor events, and time with family and friends.  With large crowds, increased travel, and heightened activity expected across the region, planning ahead and staying alert will help ensure a safe and…

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    Update: Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seven Corners

    Mason Police District- Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have charged the driver involved in the May 26 fatal pedestrian crash in Seven Corners. Detectives determined Jose Jimenez, 60, of Falls Church, was crossing Arlington Boulevard at Patrick Henry Drive within the crosswalk, but against the pedestrian signal, when he was struck by a…

  • Detectives Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Kings Park

    Detectives Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Kings Park

    West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday evening near Kings Park. On June 29 at 9:36 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Braddock Road and Kings Park Drive for a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. Preliminarily, CRU detectives…

  • Update: Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Fair Oaks

    Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have charged the driver involved in the December 23, 2025, fatal pedestrian crash near Fair Oaks. Through their investigation, detectives determined Shaza Edris, 20, of Fairfax, was actively using her cell phone when she struck the pedestrian. The crash occurred on December 23,…