Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are working to unravel the threads of three commercial burglaries of laundry-related businesses they believe may be connected. Detectives are asking for help from the community in identifying the man pictured in surveillance video. On December 30 at 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the report of a burglary at
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Detectives seek community’s assistance identifying a group of serial burglars who employ bouquets of flowers and tools to break into houses. Since December 28, detectives have identified five burglaries that are believed to be connected. In four of the burglaries, a woman approached the home with flowers and knocked on the door. When no one answered,
Read moreFranconia Police District – Springfield’s Christmas Anti-Theft Team (CATT) was back in action this holiday season and recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen merchandise. Every holiday season, both undercover and uniformed officers from CATT hit area malls looking for thieves and addressing criminal activity. In 2023, our Springfield CATT recovered an impressive $131,902.05 in stolen property. Additionally, these sergeants and
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Our homes are our safe havens, and FCPD is ensuring that our community members are equipped with the necessary information and tools to protect this space for ourselves and loved ones. Home burglaries can be a distressing experience, but with some precautionary measures, you can significantly reduce the risk. 1. Secure Entry Points 2. Adequate Lighting
Read moreFairfax County, VA – The FCPD’s DUI Enforcement Squad wrapped up 2023 ensuring Fairfax County roads were kept safe, successfully making over 500 traffic stops and more than 40 DUI arrests during the 2023 Safe December initiative. From December 4 through December 29, the squad ramped up their efforts and increased staffing to promote sober driving, pinpoint impaired drivers, and
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