CRIME & SAFETY
2 people shot at Fairfax County day care, children released to parents uninjured
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Two women were hospitalized after they were shot through the door of the day care they were working at Wednesday afternoon. The man accused of shooting them has since been taken into custody. The shooting happened at the Springfield KinderCare located at 8518 Bauer Drive. In...
Police issue nearly 5,700 citations and warnings in first wave of Fairfax Co. 'Road Shark' campaign
WASHINGTON — Thousands of drivers were given citations or warnings as Fairfax County kicked off the first wave of the 2024 Road Shark campaign. This coordinated enforcement and education effort, launched earlier this month, builds upon the success of last year’s initiative, which resulted in nearly 25,000 citations and warnings over four phases. In 2023, the Road Shark campaign successfully promoted safer roads with the support of FCPD officers, partners, and engaged drivers, accomplishing a significant decrease in traffic-related incidents and a remarkable improvement in overall road safety.
Police arrest 13 after barricade in Annandale
Fairfax County Police arrested 13 people March 25 following a dispute at the Parliaments Apartments in Annandale. Police responded to a report of a brandishing incident in the 7300 block of Englewood Place at about 8:30 p.m., the FCPD reports. Officers learned that one of the occupants invited multiple people...
Police Investigate Assault by 'Construction Level and Beer Bottle' on Bull Run Road
Aggravated Assault –Prince William Police Officers responded to the 7600 block of Bull Run Road in Manassas, Prince William to investigate an assault, on March 25 at 7:27 p.m. According to the police investigation, two men assaulted a 24-year-old at the location. "During the encounter, the victim was struck...
Annandale, Va. rape suspect faced charges, mental health concerns in the past
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A Fairfax County rape suspect the police chief referred to as “pure evil” had faced numerous criminal charges in the county in the past five years, but most of them were never prosecuted. After being captured this past Friday, 24-year old Kevin...
Fairfax County police remind residents not to ‘help’ wild baby animals
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The increasing spring temperatures will also bring the annual seasonal spike in baby animal births, and Fairfax County Police Department are advising residents to resist the urge to “help” or rescue the baby animals. When people see baby animals presumably left to fend for themselves, they feel the […]
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