Caught in the Act: Serial Sex Offender Spotted on Surveillance Cam; Swiftly Arrested

Franconia Police District— Officers from our Franconia Police District have arrested a man believed to be responsible for multiple sex offenses in the Groveton area. On September 28 at 7:01 p.m., detectives from our Technical Investigations Unit (TIU) were alerted to a man caught on surveillance cameras who fit the description of a recent indecent exposure suspect. The suspect was

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Lieutenant Arrested

Fairfax, VA – A Lieutenant with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) was arrested for obtaining drugs by fraud. On August 1, during a monthly inspection of medication at Fire Station 36, a technician identified a vial of morphine that appeared to be tampered with. The technician observed the volume of the liquid contained within the vial was

Get Involved: This Week’s Community Events at FCPD

Fairfax County – 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 of

Beyond the Call of Duty: Unbreakable Alliance of FCPD and the FCFRD in Suicide Prevention

Fairfax, VA – In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it is crucial that we prioritize the mental health and well-being of our dedicated police and fire department personnel. Recognizing this need, Fairfax County has taken significant steps to establish a comprehensive suicide prevention program and provide invaluable resources for its staff. At the heart of the county’s commitment to suicide

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murder in Maryland

The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis today sentenced Jose Rafael Ortega-Ayala, a/k/a “Impaciente,” age 30, of Greenbelt, Maryland, to life in federal prison for racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering conspiracies, for committing murder in aid of racketeering, and for conspiracy to destroy