What is ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ and How Can I Participate?

Fairfax County, VA – On Saturday, April 27, FCPD is joining law enforcement agencies across the country to collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription drugs in our communities. Medications that linger inside medicine cabinets increase risks of misuse, accidental ingestion, and environmental contamination. In response to these challenges, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated the Drug Take Back

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Burke

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist that occurred overnight in Burke. Yesterday at 10:05 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Shiplett Boulevard in Burke for a crash involving a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2005 Toyota sedan. Preliminarily, detectives determined the

Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first responders. Check out some

BURGLAR’S CROSS-COUNTRY TOUR CANCELLED

Fairfax County, VA – Seven out-of-state suspects, possibly linked to other burglaries across the country, have been arrested in Chesterfield, VA for a Lake Barcroft burglary. On April 21, around 9 p.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Columbia Pike in Lake Barcroft for a report of a burglary. Home surveillance cameras were able to capture multiple suspects entering

Counselor Charged with Assault

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Child Abuse Squad have charged a school counselor with the assault of a student. On April 16, detectives from our Child Abuse Squad began investigating an assault that occurred at Glasgow Middle School in Lincolnia. Detectives determined the 11-year-old student called Craig Small, 44, of Lorton, a derogative name. Small then headbutted the victim