Police are investigating an apparent homicide involving a middle-aged man whose body was found in Huntington Park on Wednesday, August 5. Residents walking in the area saw a body lying on the grass and called 9-1-1 around 7:12 a.m. The victim has not been identified. He suffered apparent wounds and significant trauma to the upper body. Detectives responded to the
Read moreThe “missing dog” mystery from a few weeks ago has been solved; the owner was identified. Following an investigation, “Tulip” was subsequently surrendered to the Animal Shelter and has been adopted by a loving family and wonderful home. Following up with medical treatment, her health is good. Tulip joined a home that already had a dog and now she’s got
Read moreView Worship Watch video HERE Fairfax County Police implemented a new program in February 2015, modeled after Neighborhood Watch, aiming to help keep houses of worship safe and crime-free. Houses of worship are not immune to criminal activity, as seen in the tragic incident in South Carolina last month. While violent crimes are not routine, common crimes that are targeted
Read morePolice charged Thomas R. Lienau, 53, of 8163 Curving Creek Court, Springfield with second degree murder at around 2 p.m., Friday, July 24. The victim, Mohammed Moshin Najim, 25, was an acquaintance of the suspect. Detectives believe there had been in altercation in the home earlier that evening, the victim left, then came back to the home and was shot
Read moreOfficers in the West Springfield Police District responded to over two dozen reports of larcenies from vehicles on Sunday, July 19 into Monday July 20. None of the vehicles were locked. These thefts took place in the on streets off Huntsman Boulevard and Coachman Drive, many in the Lorton and Burke areas. Residents in these areas are asked to check
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