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The Mason Police Station has a new commander
Major Cristina Burrow has been appointed commander of the Mason Police Station, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on July 31. The former station commander, Major Erin Weeks, had been promoted to the position of deputy police chief and heads the Department of Internal Affairs. Burrow has been with the FCPD since 2011. She served … Continued
Police ID suspect who was shot after grabbing an officer’s firearm
The Fairfax County Police Department has identified the suspect in a police-involved shooting in Annandale on July 28. Officers responded to a residence in the 7000 block of Sutter Lane in Annandale at about 10 a.m. for a domestic incident involving a man armed with a knife, according to an update released by the FCPD … Continued
Police shoot domestic violence suspect in Annandale
A domestic violence situation in Annandale ended with a non-fatal police-involved shooting. A woman called 911 before 9 a.m. on July 28 to say there was an altercation with her husband in their home on the 7000 block of Sutter Lane, behind the Heritage Shopping Center. He was stabbing himself with a knife and was … Continued
Jimenez charged with driving 104 mph in Fairfax
The Fairfax County Traffic Court has provided more details on the reckless driving charge for Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez. Jimenez was clocked speeding 104 miles per hour on Route 50 by a Virginia State trooper on May 5, according to court records. A deputy clerk at the courthouse said he was stopped on Fair Lakes … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez charged with reckless driving
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has been charged with reckless driving for going 104 miles per hour in a 70-mph zone. Jimenez is scheduled to appear in the Fairfax County General District Court on July 20, 9:30 a.m. The traffic stop, by Virginia State Police trooper Alex Pak, occurred on May 5. Jimenez was also … Continued
Real Time Crime Center expands use of AI to improve response times
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) has implemented new artificial intelligence technology that enhances emergency response by identifying critical information from 911 calls in real time. This initiative is being carried out in partnership with the Department of Public Safety Communications and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the Police … Continued
Four fatal pedestrian crashes in a 48-hour period
There were five fatal crashes in a 48-hour period in Fairfax County, four involving pedestrians and one involving a motorcyclist. Two of the crashes were in Mason District – in Lincolnia and Seven Corners. “The last few days have proven deadly,” said Fairfax County Deputy Police Chief Dalton Becker at a news briefing on June … Continued
Career opportunities available at the 911 call center
If you’re interested in a rewarding job where you can help people in distress, Fairfax County’s 911 call center has a shortage of call takers. Fairfax County’s Department of Public Safety Communications hires people right out of high school, retirees, and people looking to change careers. Kirsten Chandler, a human resources specialist, and Scott Snow, … Continued
Mason Police District commander promoted to deputy police chief
Big changes are coming to the Mason Police District. Major Erin Weeks, the station commander, has been promoted to deputy chief of the Fairfax County Police Department, where she will be in charge of the Internal Affairs Bureau. Weeks has led the Mason Police District since January 2024. A successor has not been announced yet. … Continued
Police arrest two suspects for shoplifting
Fairfax County Police detectives arrested two suspects for thefts of nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise from stores across the county, including Mason District, beginning in December 2025. The thieves targeted Lego sets, small appliances, and clothing, and in several cases, sold the items to secondhand merchants, the FCPD announced May 21. Police worked with regional … Continued
Alexandria police officers shoot murder suspect
There was a police-involved shooting early this morning in Alexandria’s West End following a homicide and barricade situation at the Canterbury Square Condominiums. The police were called at about 4 a.m. for a report of a female who had been shot, said Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire at a media briefing on May 18. … Continued
Police to get AEDs to help save lives
The Fairfax County Police Department is equipping patrol officers with devices for reviving heart attack victims. Each police station will receive five portable automated external defibrillators. Every second matters when someone experiences a cardiac emergency. “Quick access to an AED, combined with immediate intervention and CPR, can significantly improve a person’s chance of survival,” the … Continued
Practice safe driving – don’t get bitten by a ‘road shark’
The Fairfax County Police Department, in partnership with the Virginia State Police, is launching the 2026 Road Shark campaign, an initiative to crack down on dangerous driving. Road Shark will focus enforcement efforts in areas identified through crash data and traffic analysis. Officers will be watching for violations that commonly contribute to crashes, including: Increased … Continued
Federal court revisits officer-involved shooting case
A federal appeals court has ruled that Fairfax County police Sgt. Joshua Moser, who shot and wounded a suspected drug dealer in Seven Corners three years ago, might have violated the suspect’s constitutional rights. Judge Nicole Berner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on April 13 vacated a ruling in favor … Continued
Police hand out donated PJs and socks in Lincolnia
Fairfax County Police officers from the Mason District station handed out dozens of pajamas, slippers, and socks to families at the Strawbridge Square Apartments in Lincolnia on March 21. The clothing items were donated by community members over the past few months. The police also gave kids stuffed animals, stickers, and treats. Another PJ giveaway … Continued