This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized
Read moreDetectives from the Franconia District are investigating a strong-armed robbery that occurred in the 6600 block of Loisdale Road. This morning around 10:16 a.m., an 89-year-old woman had just entered her vehicle and was approached by a man. The man allegedly assaulted her, grabbed her purse, and fled. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and did not require medical transport. The
Read moreOn Wednesday June 1, 2016, Facette “Danielle” Lema and Rudy Torzano were located in Baltimore City, Maryland and have been reunited with their families. The successful resolution of this investigation was due to the collaborative effort of numerous law enforcement agencies, news media, and the community. The Fairfax County Police Department would like to express particular gratitude and appreciation to
Read moreOn Tuesday, May 31, Samuel Ovie Abutoh, 59, of Springfield, was transported from the District of Columbia to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Detectives from the Major Crimes Division served arrest warrants for Second Degree Murder, Felony Destruction of Property, Arson: Burning or Destroying an Occupied Public Building, and Arson: Burning or Destroying Personal Property on Abutoh. Warrants were
Read morePolice are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a female who may have information regarding the homicide that occurred on Friday, May 20, 2016 around 2:20 a.m. in the 6000 block of Richmond Highway. The female was seen in the parking lot prior to the incident. She was described as black, with a light complexion and almond-shaped
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