According to a May 2015 publication by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, The Fairfax County Police Department is the 34th largest local police department in the United States, by number of full-time sworn personnel, 2013. To see a glimpse of The Fairfax County Police Department in 2014, visit this page. Click to access 2014annualreport2.pdf
Read moreThis report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized
Read moreFairfax County is home to an array of snake species, most of which are non-venomous and pose no threat to people. Some commonly found species of non-venomous snakes include the Eastern ratsnake, the Northern ring-necked snake, the Northern black racer, and the Eastern garter snake. These snakes are beneficial and hunt insects, birds and rodents. The Northern Copperhead is the
Read moreMotor Carrier Safety (MCS) officers from agencies across the region were out in full force at a multi-jurisdictional truck enforcement inspection event on Thursday, May 28 at E.C. Lawrence Park. Inspectors closely inspected every aspect involved in safe trucking; brakes, proper licensures, lighting and steering components. In just under four hours, officers checked 103 trucks; placed 24 of those out
Read moreA 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home and inappropriately touching a young child inside. A parent called police to the home, located near Rustling Leaves Lane and Golden Oak Road, around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, for the report of a sexual assault. Officers determined three children, 14, 8 and 6 years old, were home alone
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