Father Charged in Death of Infant Son

Mason Police District – Homicide detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man in relation to the death of his 4-month-old son in Annandale.

On June 15, 2023, at 9:10 a.m., officers responded to the 4200 block of Americana Drive in Annandale for an unresponsive 4-month-old baby. At the time of the call, the infant was in the care of his father, Shane Frye, 37, of Annandale. The baby was transported to a local hospital where, sadly, the baby passed away. Officers located drug paraphernalia plainly visible in the home. Detectives executed multiple search warrants which revealed the presence of Schedule I/II narcotics within the home and in Frye’s system.

Results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s autopsy determined the presence of narcotics in the baby’s system. Yesterday, Frye was arrested and charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Felony Child Abuse and Neglect, and two counts of Possession of Schedule I/II Narcotics. He is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no bond.

We are asking anyone with information regarding this case to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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