Holiday lights, parties, and festive celebrations are underway in Fairfax County and across the region. The Police Department reminds residents and motorists to enjoy celebrations safely this December. Police have stepped up alcohol enforcement and education efforts with extra DWI patrols, sobriety checkpoints and social media messaging to help ensure safe roadways. Police have made almost 5,000 impaired driving
Read morePolice remind residents to watch their valuable holiday packages this month. There’s already been an uptick of thefts so far this month. The agency’s online reporting system is experiencing increased reports on a wide variety of doorstep thefts. From electronics to shoes to toys and suitcases, no unattended package should be deemed “safe.” Police suggest residents make arrangements to have
Read moreFairfax County Police detectives charged three people in connection with a series of car larcenies, burglaries and credit card thefts that have taken place since August 2014. Suspects were allegedly entering vehicles in the pre-dawn hours, rifling through items and taking credit cards, cash and other items of value. In some cases, garage door openers may have been taken and
Read moreTucker and Penny graduated from their 16-week K-9 training program last week. These two black labs are brother and sister and they have spent the last four months learning basic search techniques and explosive odors. Part of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Explosive Detection Team, they are now assigned to human partners who will continue their behavioral training. Tucker and
Read moreFairfax County Police are investigating a burglary that took place in the 1500 block of Hiddenbrook Drive, Herndon and have released photos of the suspects. Suspects entered the home through a window, stole shoes, jewelry and other items on November 11 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Detectives believe these suspects may be related to other burglaries in the area
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