Cash Reward: Detectives Seek Help in Identifying Commercial Burglary Suspect in Fairfax Station

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 open the business and discovered

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Thousands of Hours, One Mission: Recognizing FCPD Volunteers

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 strengthening partnerships with the community.

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Casting a Wide Net on Dangerous Driving: Road Shark Returns

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 traffic safety initiatives. The program

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Off-Duty Sergeant on Administrative Leave Following Aggravated Sexual Battery Arrest

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. He was charged with two

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Detectives Investigate Domestic-Related Murder-Suicide in Annandale

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, 49, and Justin Fairfax, 47,

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