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  • A New Chapter for Franconia: Fairfax County Opens New Police Station

    A New Chapter for Franconia: Fairfax County Opens New Police Station

    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…

  • 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…

  • Detectives & Retail Loss Prevention Officers Team Up to Take Down Thieves

    Fairfax County, VA – A coordinated enforcement effort between detectives from the Reston and Sully Criminal Investigations Division (CID), the Reston Neighborhood Patrol Unit (NPU), and local retailers has successfully resulted in the arrest of five thieves connected to larcenies and the resale of stolen merchandise. Working closely with our regional retail loss prevention partners…

  • Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Woodlawn

    Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash near Woodlawn. On April 3 at 10:20 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Pohick Road near Woodlawn. Officers determined that the driver of a Toyota Tacoma was…

  • Assistant Chief Robert Blakley Announces Retirement: Appointed to Prince William County Deputy County Executive for the Safe and Secure Community

    Assistant Chief Robert Blakley Announces Retirement: Appointed to Prince William County Deputy County Executive for the Safe and Secure Community

    Fairfax County, VA- Assistant Chief Robert A. Blakley will retire from the Fairfax County Police Department after more than two decades of dedicated service and has been appointed as Deputy County Executive for the Safe and Secure Community quadrant of government in Prince William County. Following an extensive national search, Prince William County Executive Chris…

  • 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…

  • Off-Duty Police Officer on Administrative Leave Following Drunk in Public Arrest

    Fair Oaks Police District – Last night, an off-duty Fairfax County Police Department officer was arrested on a charge of Drunk in Public in Fair Oaks. On March 31 at approximately 6:23 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 11000 block of Route 50 in Fair Oaks for the report of an intoxicated man refusing to leave…

  • UPDATE: New Video Released of Centreville Burglary and Indecent Exposure Suspect

    UPDATE: New Video Released of Centreville Burglary and Indecent Exposure Suspect

    Sully Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have released new surveillance video of the suspect connected to the London Towne burglary investigation following an attempted burglary early this morning. Based on the newly obtained video, the suspect is now described as a Black male, approximately 6’1” to 6’3” tall with a skinny…

  • Road Shark Returns: Focusing on Safer Roads This April

    Road Shark Returns: Focusing on Safer Roads This April

    Fairfax County, VA – As warmer weather arrives and more people travel throughout the region, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division is highlighting several traffic safety initiatives taking place in April. These efforts focus on reducing crashes, preventing deaths and serious injuries, and improving safety for everyone who travels Fairfax County roadways. This…

  • Detectives Seek Con Artist Stealing Jewelry Being Worn by Victims

    Detectives Seek Con Artist Stealing Jewelry Being Worn by Victims

    Fairfax County, VA — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have identified a woman connected to several thefts committed through sleight of hand. On March 20, at 1:30 p.m. the victim was returning her shopping cart in the 6900 block of Hechinger Drive in Springfield when a white SUV pulled up next to her in…

  • Father Charged with Murder in Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter

    Mason Police District- Detectives from our Homicide Squad and Child Abuse Squad have charged a 28-year-old man in connection with the death of his 3-month-old daughter in Bailey’s Crossroads. On March 27, shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Lake Street in Bailey’s Crossroads for the report of an unresponsive infant.…

  • Juvenile Charged Following Reston Non-Fatal Stabbing

    Reston Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have charged a juvenile in connection with a non-fatal stabbing. On March 27 at approximately 2:04 p.m., officers responded to the 11100 block of South Lakes Drive in Reston for a fight involving a large group of teens. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile…