Spring is the time when black bears and cubs emerge from their winter dens; typically between mid-March to early May in Virginia. Bears typically avoid humans, but may wander into suburban areas in their search for food. Bears are attracted by bird feeders, garbage, outdoor pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, and berry-producing shrubs. If addressed quickly, situations can be
Read moreSpringtime is here and that means warmer temperatures, frogs calling, Virginia bluebells, and baby animals. Animal Protection Police, wildlife rehabilitators and animal caretakers receive the most calls about baby wildlife in spring and summer. In Fairfax County, residents frequently find young, wild animals that appear to be orphaned or abandoned and seek help from wildlife professionals to treat or raise
Read moreMount Vernon Police District – Two officers were proactively patrolling on foot in the 7900 block of Audubon Avenue on Monday, March 27. Around 11:30 p.m., they came across a group of people who appeared to be drinking beer. As they approached to investigate, one man turned and ran. As he fled, officers saw him throw something into nearby bushes.
Read moreSULLY DISTRICT STATION FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CARE OF A DOG/TETHERING VIOLATION/ARREST: 5300 block of Willow Valley Road, 3/24/17 around 9:45 a.m. A 37-year-old woman was charged after an investigation determined she tethered her 8-month-old Husky to a tree in the backyard without proper shelter for several hours. Rasha Shaker, of Clifton, was issued summonses for failing to provide adequate
Read moreMason Police District – Three men have been charged with fraudulently obtaining credit card numbers using a financial skimming device hidden inside gas pumps. A fraud investigator from an undisclosed bank contacted our Financial Crimes section on Wednesday, March 8 to report several customer credit/debit cards had been compromised at a gas station in the 5600 block of Columbia Pike,
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