Police arrest man for murdering wife

Laszlo Pentek [FCPD]

Fairfax County Police detectives and SWAT officers arrested Laszlo Pentek, 55, Feb. 15 for the murder of his wife, Donna Pentek, two years ago in their home in the 9200 block of Okla Drive, Fairfax.

There had been a double shooting on Jan. 6, 2017, at the Pentek’s home just west of Annandale. Donna Pentek was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband had been shot in the leg and had non-life-threatening injuries. 

Following the murder, police said they believe it was a domestic incident and there was no cause for fear in the neighborhood.

“Today, I announce justice is served in an active 2017 homicide investigation,” said Major Ed O’Carroll, commander of the Major Crimes Bureau, at a Feb. 15 press briefing. “This is a sad case. It’s a murder of a member of our community – a daughter, a wife, a mom, a friend to many.”

Laszlo was indicted on one count of first-degree murder and one count of using a firearm in committing a felony.