Fairfax County Animal Control was called to Huntley Meadows Park this week for a report of an injured American Bald Eagle that appeared unable to fly. Officer Kathy Prucnal, with nothing but a blanket, secured the eagle after pursuing it in the marshy woodlands. The eagle reportedly hopped around among the brush piles, trees and tried to swim off, as
Read moreIn an effort to increase pedestrian safety across Fairfax County, police will begin a new pedestrian education initiative on Friday, October 31. Officers will distribute safety fliers to residents who they observe in violation of pedestrian safety laws. Over the past three years, more than 400 pedestrians have been struck and injured in crashes on Fairfax County roadways. Typically, October
Read moreSeven police agencies from Northern Virginia will team up in a collaborative effort to conduct saturation patrols detecting and arresting drunk drivers on Halloween night. Extra Eyes for DWI’s involves officers and resources from the City of Falls Church Police, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police, Town of Vienna Police, County of Fairfax Police, City of Fairfax Police, United States Park
Read moreUPDATE, 9:45 a.m. : Blanca Sone, 73, of Centreville has been located in the woods nearby her home. She is being checked by Fire & Rescue now. Thank you to all who helped in the search. Police are asking the public’s help in locating Blanca Sone, 73, of Woodfield Drive in the Centreville area. She left home, on foot,
Read morePolice are continuing the search for Blanca Sone this morning. This flyer has been distributed to approximately 13,000 homes in Mrs. Sones’ neighborhood. (11:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20) Police are asking the public’s help in locating Blanca Sone, 73, of Woodfield Drive in the Centreville area. She left home, on foot, at around noon today and has not been seen
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