Monthly Archives: March 2023

License Plate Reader Alerts Officers To Carjacked Vehicle and Leads to Arrest

McLean Police District – Three armed men arrested in carjacked vehicle in Tysons. At 2:10 p.m. on March 30, officers from our Auto Crimes Enforcement Team (ACE) and Tyson Urban Team (TUT) received a Flock License Plate Reader alert for a 2014 Audi Q5 stolen on March 29, in an armed carjacking in Prince Georges County, Maryland.  Officers from TUT

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Update: Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Groveton

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver of the 2007 Mercedes C230 in the Mar. 30 fatal pedestrian crash in Groveton. Detectives determined Luis Merino Berrios, 18, of Alexandria was driving southbound on Richmond Highway approaching Groveton Street. The driver of a 2017 Jeep Wrangler attempted to make a left turn from

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Woman Safely Taken into Custody Following Richmond Highway Barricade

Mount Vernon Police District – A Maryland woman is facing felony charges following a 34-hour barricade that ended early this morning at Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive.  On Tuesday around 11 a.m., officers were called to the 7200 block Fordson Road in Alexandria to check the area for Brittany Copelin, 29, who was reported missing by Charles County Sheriff’s Office.

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Chief Davis to Update Community on Richmond Highway Barricade

Mount Vernon Police District – Chief Kevin Davis will update the community on the investigation and charges stemming from the Richmond Highway armed vehicle barricade. The press conference will be streamed on our Facebook page.     Media members, please RSVP to fcpdmedia@fairfaxcounty.gov. WHERE: Public Safety Headquarters 12099 Government Center Parkway Press Room: 2nd Floor Fairfax, Virginia 22035 WHEN: Thursday, Mar. 30, at

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Serial Burglar Caught after Weekend Burglary

Sully Police District – Proactive policing and knowledgeable cops help keep our community safe. Yesterday, a Sully Police District officer was conducting morning business checks when he saw the shattered front door to Megabites Eatery, 14100 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Officers determined the burglar had already left the scene and cash was likely taken from the store. Through surveillance footage, officers

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