Category Archives: Crime

Lifting Wallets and Not Weights: 2 Women Arrested for Gym Credit Card Larcenies

West Springfield Police District — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have arrested two women in connection to a recent string of gym larcenies in Burke. On January 25, officers received multiple reports of larcenies from the women’s locker room at OneLife Fitness, 9250 Old Keene Mill Rd in Burke. After the thefts, the victims credit cards were used at

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Mason District Wraps Up Month-Long Initiative on Wadsworth Court

Mason Police District – In response to community sentiment, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) launched a crime suppression initiative centered on the Wadsworth Court area. With the goal of boosting neighborhood safety, this proactive measure shows our residents we are committed to ensuring safety in all our communities. The initiative, spearheaded by our Mason Police District, began on January

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Detectives Arrest Two Teens for Armed Robbery in Burke

West Springfield Police District- Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged a 16-year-old and 17-year-old in connection to an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month. On January 14, the juvenile victim met with officers at the Mount Vernon District Station to report a robbery that had occurred earlier that day at approximately 3:00 p.m. The victim reported he

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FCPD’s ACE Unit Shifts into High Gear Against Auto Thefts

Fairfax County, VA – At the forefront of tackling auto theft crimes across Fairfax County is FCPD’s Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Unit, specializing in investigating and thwarting auto theft organizations, street level auto thefts, and other vehicle-related crimes. Who is the “ACE” Unit? Staffed by two supervisors and six detectives, the ACE Unit is dedicated to addressing criminal activities linked

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Detectives Investigating After Man Non-Fatally Struck with Crossbow Arrow

Mason Police District – Detectives continue to investigate after a man was struck with a crossbow arrow in Bailey’s Crossroads. Around 12:05 a.m., on October 15, officers were called to the 3400 block of Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads for an adult man who was struck by an arrow. The man was walking on the sidewalk when his backpack

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