Tag: police
Police chief defends use of lethal weapon against woman in crisis
FCPD Chief Kevin Davis speaks at a press conference about the recent police-involved shooting. [FCPD] Body camera footage of a police-involved shooting at a group home in North Springfield appears to show that the use of less-lethal force wouldn’t have been as effective in a chaotic situation with other people in harm’s way, said Fairfax … Continued
This week’s crimes: concealed weapon, robbery, drunk in public
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in the Annandale Mason District area: There was an incident involving a juvenile with a concealed weapon July 29 shortly before 11 p.m. on Leesburg Pike at Peace Valley Lane in Seven Corners.
Recent crimes: robbery, burglary, brandishing
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in recent days in the Mason Police District: A woman was in the 3800 block of S. George Mason Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 6:40 a.m. on July 18 when a man got into a verbal dispute and waved a gun at her. Said Selemani, … Continued
Police chief vows to increase foot patrols in Culmore
Police Chief Kevin Davis speaks at the Bailey’s Community Center. At the right is session moderator Michael Shochet, FCPD chaplain coordinator. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis plans to bring a new approach to improve safety in Culmore and other high-crime areas. He will direct officers to spend time every day on foot patrol to establish … Continued
Police investigating incident involving officer who shot a woman threatening him with a knife
The home where a police officer shot a resident who threatened him with a knife. [WUSA9] A Fairfax County police officer who shot a woman in North Springfield has been placed on a “restricted duty status” after he shot a woman July 19 who charged at him with a knife in her hand. A criminal … Continued
Man stabs self at Home Depot
The Home Depot on Little River Turnpike. [File photo] The area around the Home Depot at Little River Turnpike and Braddock Road was full of police action this morning following a stabbing incident.
Police report: assault, robbery, burglary
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area: There was an assault/bias crime July 14. The victim was walking in the 6200 block of Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners at 8:45 p.m. when a man approached, made derogatory statements, and assaulted her. Gabriel Gomez, 36, of Alexandria, was … Continued
Crime report: shooting, stabbing, robbery
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners areas during the past week. There was a shooting at 6 a.m. on June 28 in the 6100 block of Willston Drive. The victim said he was approached from behind by two men who displayed handguns then shot him … Continued
This week’s crime report: assault and robbery
Someone broke into this shop in Annandale. The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Annandale/Mason District in the past week: There was a robbery attempt in the 3400 block of Charles Street in Bailey’s Crossroads at 11:30 a.m. on June 16. A man approached the victim with a knife and demanded … Continued
Fairfax County Police proposes ending pursuits for traffic violations, other nonviolent crimes
This pickup crashed after a police chase in Herndon in 2017. Eight people were hospitalized. [FCPD] Several people said ending police pursuits for traffic incidents would encourage more speeding and red-light running at the Fairfax County Police Department’s community meeting on a proposed policy to curb pursuits. Those kinds of pursuits lead to accidents that … Continued
Police arrest Annandale man with loaded gun
Fairfax County police located a man illegally parked in the 4700 block of Commons Drive at 7:30 p.m. on June 7 and discovered he had a loaded firearm. Carlos Moreno Jr., 22, of Annandale, was charged with possession of a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and served with outstanding warrants … Continued
Police seek suspect in four armed robberies in Culmore
Glenmore Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads. [Google Maps] Criminal investigation detectives at the Mason Police Station are investigating four robberies that occurred since June 5 in the 3300 block of Glenmore Drive in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. All four robberies have common elements: A man approached victims with a knife and demanded cash or … Continued
Man exposes himself to women at Annandale apartments
The suspect involved in exposure incidents in Annandale. [FCPD] Fairfax County police are seeking the community’s help identifying a man believed to be responsible for multiple incidents of exposing himself in an Annandale apartment complex. The first incident was reported on May 17 when a man was seen masturbating in an apartment building’s vestibule in … Continued
Police detectives focusing on burglaries, auto thefts, assaults
Car thefts are way up this year. [FCPD] The criminal investigations section at the Mason Police Station is having a busy year so far. The unit has had 184 cases in 2021, compared to 213 for all of 2020, 2nd Lt. Richard Buisch reported at the station’s community engagement meeting June 1.
Faced with growing public criticism, Police Chief Davis vows to listen to community on racial bias and SROs
FCPD Police Chief Kevin Davis [Reston Now] Fairfax County’s new police chief, Kevin Davis, promised to listen to community concerns about racial bias on the police force and step up training. “I’m committed to diversity,” Davis said during a meeting of the Police Civilian Review Panel May 26. After Davis started the job, on May … Continued