Fairfax County, VA- This April, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, the Fairfax County Police Department partnered with Blue Bridge Autism Training to host Understanding Autism: A Guide for First Responders. The training was led by Captain (Ret.) Gerald Turning—a 25-year law enforcement veteran and a proud Autism Dad. Why It Matters First responders often encounter individuals on the autism
Read moreFairfax County, VA – On Saturday, our district stations partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other Fairfax County agencies to collect nearly 1,000 pounds of expired medications and prescription drugs from our community during the 28th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Initiative. Individual totals for each station and cumulative amount of expired medications and prescription drugs above.
Read moreMount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man responsible for a non-fatal shooting in Woodland Park. On April 26 at 8:10 a.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Woodland Lane in Woodland Park for a shooting. Officers located the victim, an adult male, suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was
Read moreMount Vernon Police District- With the assistance of our Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team, a man has been arrested and charged with Felony Hit and Run in connection with the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on January 29 in Woodlawn. Through their investigation, Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives determined that Reginald Brown, 42, of Fairfax, was driving a 2007 black Chevrolet
Read moreMount Vernon Police District- Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged a Maryland man after an armed robbery at a convenience store in Huntington. Yesterday, at 11:49 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Fairhaven Ave in Huntington for a robbery call. The complainant reported that a man entered the business with a firearm and began stealing merchandise.
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