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The purpose of official Fairfax County social media accounts is to present matters of public interest. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note these are moderated online discussion sites. We recognize social media is a 24/7 medium, and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage our staff resources (your tax dollars), we gener
Operating as usual
What should you always do when you see flashing red, blue or amber lights? Move over or slow down if you can’t change lanes. First responders, law enforcement, tow truck drivers & Virginia Department of Transportation crews need room to do their jobs safely. Do your part to help them get home safely after their shift.
Don’t fall for the grandparent scam! You’ve probably received a scam call or two, but when you hear a voice that sounds like it might be your grandchild in distress, it’s a game changer. If you get a call from someone claiming to be your grandchild or someone who is speaking on their behalf, like an attorney or doctor, and they are demanding money, slow down and don’t make a rushed decision. Scammers will often try to pressure you into making a quick payment in the form of pre-paid gift cards and wire transfers. We know you want to rush to help, but remember:
• Slow down! Stay Calm. Ask yourself, does this seem legitimate?
• Hang up! Call your grandchild or another family member to verify their whereabouts.
• Never give out any personal identifying information such as bank account or credit card numbers to anyone who calls you on the phone.
• If they’re asking for payment with gift cards of any kind, it’s likely a scam!
• If you believe you or a loved one have been scammed, file a report with our Financial Crimes Online Reporting (FiCOR) system - https://bit.ly/2U8hVXE
If you have grandparents in your life, we encourage you to take the time to discuss phone scams and share these basic prevention tips.
Keeping children safe in cars goes beyond car seats. Keep in mind these simple safety tips to help reduce the risk of your children being hurt in or around cars:
• Never leave your child in a vehicle, unattended under any circumstance.
• Talk to your children about the dangers of playing in and around cars.
• Keep cars locked when unoccupied and not in use.
• Never leave keys in the car.
• Keep a watchful eye on children when in and around cars.
• Ensure your child is properly restrained when riding in a car.
• Walk around your car before backing up.
• Teach children to move away from cars when someone gets in or starts a car.
• Direct children to stand in the grass or sidewalk when backing up so you can see them.
• Look behind you and slowly back up in case you need to brake quickly.
For more safety tips in and around cars, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/child-safety
Happy Feet and Seats! Our Fifth Annual Valentine’s Day Sock and Underwear Drive is underway! Donations of new underwear and new socks will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 6. See the flyer for more information on how you can donate! All sizes welcome!
Seatbelts save the lives of drivers and passengers every day. Don’t leave your friends and loved ones heartbroken. Buckle up.
UPDATE: Jonathan Martens has been found and is safe. Thank you for sharing.
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Have you seen this missing endangered man? 38-year-old Jonathan Martens was last seen today at 9:00 a.m., leaving the 7500 block of Nottoway Place in Springfield. He is 5’8”, 150 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. Jonathan is wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and grey sweatpants. He is driving a 2018 blue Toyota RAV4 with Virginia tag XFV3091. Endangered due to mental &/or physical health concerns. Please call 703-691-2131 with any information and please share to help us spread the word and bring her home safely.
As we celebrate Black History Month together, we want to share some of the people that make Fairfax County Police Department great. We are a diverse agency, and we proudly serve a diverse community. The diversity of our sworn and professional staff contributes to FCPD’s mission & makes a difference in our community.
Kerene Gordon is the Director of Financial Resources. She was born in Jamaica & migrated to the United States in 1982. Her family always fostered education & so all six children were expected to not only finish high school, but the normal order of progression was to also move forward to higher educational learning which all six children did.
Kerene completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics & Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration from Rockford College. She then went on to complete an MBA in International Finance from American University.
Kerene joined FCPD in Dec. 2010, as a Budget Analyst & backup for the Director. Kerene was promoted to the position of Director of the Financial Resources Division in 2012, & still occupies that role today. Kerene brought with her over 40 years of budgeting, accounting & financial experience to the department.
When Kerene is not working, she enjoys visiting Jamaica, family, & traveling all over the world to experience new cultures.
Kerene truly loves her role at the FCPD, she has built a great team of professionals. Together, they continue a record of maintaining a fiscally responsible budget that has never exceeded the budget given to FCPD by the County in the 10 ½ years that she has been Director. Kerene loves the feeling of “family” that is felt in the police department & loves the fact that she can be an asset to the department in procuring and budgeting for all items that they need to operate as one of the safest counties in the entire country.
Follow us for more stories from both our sworn & professional staff. If you’re interested in a career with FCPD, visit joinFCPD.org.
SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, February 25 - Etch & Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft Event. The Fairfax County Police Crime Prevention Unit from the Sully District Station has partnered with G&C Tire and Auto Service to offer free CATETCH/CATGUARD Anti-Theft Labels which are applied to your catalytic converter. G&C will install these ultra-destruct labels, laser cut with a unique code and the URL of a secure, accredited database - the International Security Register (ISR) – on to the CAT. It will break into pieces if an attempt is made to remove them. In addition, a fluid that etches into metal is applied to the labels so that even if they are removed, the code and URL will remain clearly readable. Read more on how it works at https://www.mastergard.com/catetch-labels.
Visit us to protect your vehicle!
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: G&C Tire and Auto Service (14008 Willard Road, Chantilly)
*First come, first serve. No appointment necessary.
For more information email [email protected]
UPDATE: Delmy and her son were found and are safe. Thank you for sharing.
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Have you seen this missing endangered woman? 17-year-old Delmy Ordonez Mendez was last seen at 1130 p.m. on January 30th in the 6000 blk of Vista Drive in Falls Church. She is 5’4”, 120lbs, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Delmy was wearing a grey sweater and pants with square designs. She is with her 9-month-old baby boy. Endangered due to mental &/or physical health concerns. Please call 703-691-2131 with any information and please share to help us spread the word and bring her home safely.
Interested in learning more about local law enforcement? The Community Police Academy is designed to give participants a glimpse behind the badge and to provide information about training, policies, and the many units and divisions within the Fairfax County Police Department.
For more info or to apply for our spring or fall session, visit https://bit.ly/3Av1YhB.
Watch as Lt Curry provides an update from the domestic-related fatal stabbing in the 7900 block of Janna Lee Ave. A person of interest is in custody. More details to be released as investigation continues.
Help keep pedestrians safe. Do your part and look before you turn.
Have you ever thought about what might happen if you’re in a crash, seriously injured and can’t communicate with officers and medical personnel? VirginiaDMV offers the ability to add an emergency contact linked to your license plate. Law enforcement officers can access this information in an emergency that leaves you unable to communicate. Visit https://bit.ly/3tUq2b2 to learn more and how to enroll.
Left turns are inherently more dangerous than a right-turn. A few reasons why include:
• Your vehicle is exposed to cross traffic
• The a-pillar of a vehicle can create blind spots in the driver’s vision
• Left turns require drivers to exert more mental and physical effort
Here are a few tips to help make turning left a little safer:
• Only turn left from designated left turn lanes
• Obey traffic signs and signals
• Always use your signal to alert other drivers of your intent to turn
• Make sure oncoming lanes are clear
• Check for pedestrians or bicyclists before turning
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Su***de Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect the caller to resources if necessary.
The Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) remains available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
https://988lifeline.org/
Did you know that going 20MPH over the speed limit, or over 85MPH, is reckless driving in Virginia? You can also be charged with reckless driving if you pass a school bus when loading and unloading children. Drivers found guilty of reckless driving could face up to a year in jail, a hefty fine and even have their license suspended.
Happy Feet and Seats! Our Fifth Annual Valentine’s Day Sock and Underwear Drive is underway! Donations of new underwear and new socks will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 6. See the flyer for more information on how you can donate! All sizes welcome!
It's . Passengers play an active role in their own safety and that of others. The next time you are a passenger in a vehicle, remind the driver and other occupants to .
➡️ Visit nationalpassengersafety.org to learn more.
Not everyone thinks clearly when they’re intoxicated! Thursday night, a man was leaving Tysons Corner Center when he started his Tesla and began putting his purchases in the trunk. Suddenly, a 50-year-old man got into the driver’s seat and took off. Officers were able to track the Tesla to the area of Fashion Blvd and Fairfax Square where they took the man into custody for driving while intoxicated and grand larceny. The investigation revealed, the man likely confused the victim’s car with his own Tesla which was found nearby.
The U.S., state and county flags are lowered to half-staff today at all county government facilities as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated in Monterey Park, California.
The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Jan. 26.
Happy Lunar New Year! May your year be filled with an abundance of prosperity, smiles, and laughter.
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Patrol K9 Copper, Happy Birthday to you!
Interested in learning more about local law enforcement? The Community Police Academy is designed to give participants a glimpse behind the badge and to provide information about training, policies, and the many units and divisions within the Fairfax County Police Department.
For more info or to apply for our spring or fall session, visit https://bit.ly/3Av1YhB.
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It is important to be prepared for emergencies by discussing your emergency plan before you ever need to use it! For more information, look into the Community Emergency Response Guide http://ow.ly/c6E750MsThO
Officers from our Tysons Urban Team work hard to help keep our shoppers safe and stop thieves.
Interested in making a difference in our community? Visit www.joinfcpd.org.
Happy Feet and Seats! Our Fifth Annual Valentine’s Day Sock and Underwear Drive is underway! Donations of new socks and new underwear will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 6. See the flyer for more information on how you can donate! All sizes are welcome!
SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, February 25 - Etch & Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft Event. The Fairfax County Police Crime Prevention Unit from the Sully District Station has partnered with G&C Tire and Auto Service to offer free CATETCH/CATGUARD Anti-Theft Labels which are applied to your catalytic converter. G&C will install these ultra-destruct labels, laser cut with a unique code and the URL of a secure, accredited database - the International Security Register (ISR) – on to the CAT. It will break into pieces if an attempt is made to remove them. In addition, a fluid that etches into metal is applied to the labels so that even if they are removed, the code and URL will remain clearly readable. Read more on how it works at https://www.mastergard.com/catetch-labels.
Visit us to protect your vehicle!
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: G&C Tire and Auto Service (14008 Willard Road, Chantilly)
*First come, first serve. No appointment necessary.
For more information email [email protected]
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose efforts in the civil rights movement are still felt to this day.
UPDATE: 1/19/23: The stolen 2012 Honda Accord from Sunday night’s abduction has been located. A suspect is in custody. https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2023/01/19/update-stolen-vehicle-recovered-suspect-in-custody/
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UPDATE 1/15/23: Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. has located the child. Officers are working to reunite the child with her family. Officers continue to search for the suspect driving the stolen 2012 Honda Accord with Maryland plates 94667CJ. If you have any information about this incident, call 911.
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ABDUCTION/STOLEN VEHICLE: Officers are in the 6200 block of Little River Turnpike looking for a stolen 2012 Honda Accord MD 94667CJ with a 5YO girl in the back seat. Car was stolen while parent was inside a restaurant. Child is wearing a green jacket and roses on her pants. Please call 911 with any info and share this post to help bring her home safely.
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents leading to injury and even death. To combat the epidemic, states across the country have implemented laws targeting distracted driving habits. It is important to remember that even if states do not have laws directly related to distracted driving, the act of driving distracted leads to driving behavior that is illegal, such as reckless driving and other traffic violations.
Virginia law prohibits drivers from holding cell phones or any other wireless communication devices while driving except in a driver emergency or when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped. Texting while driving is also illegal in Virginia and is considered a primary offense. A texting while driving conviction carries a $125 fine for the first offense and a $250 fine for the second and subsequent offenses.
In 2021, more than 20,000 crashes statewide were attributed to distracted driving, which resulted in 117 deaths and 11,297 injuries. Drivers taking their eyes off the road was the number one cause of distracted driving crashes in Virginia last year. Cell phone use, looking at roadside incidents and navigation devices were other top causes of distracted driving crashes.
Do your part to limit distracted driving.
Stay safe! https://www.dmv.org/safety-and-driving/distractions.php
Help prevent auto theft! Please keep in mind the below safety tips to help keep your vehicles and property safe:
• Be aware of your surroundings, especially in garages, parking lots, and gas stations.
• Close and lock all windows and doors when you park. To be safe, double-click the lock button on the key fob or check the door handles to make sure the vehicle is locked.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Never leave your vehicle running, even for a short duration of time. This is a perfect opportunity for a thief to steal your vehicle.
• Do not leave your keys, key fobs, or valet keys in your vehicle. This includes house keys and keys to other vehicles.
• Ensure your vehicle is turned off when leaving it unattended. Some vehicles with keyless ignition systems can be driven for extended periods of time, even if the key fob is not inside the vehicle.
• Keep information, such as the make, model, model year, license plate, and Vehicle Identification Number easily accessible in the event your vehicle is stolen.
Report suspicious activity to the non-emergency line at 703-691-2131. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
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Watch as Lieutenant Dan Spital updates the community into the shooting of a dog in the 13300 block of Connor Drive in Centreville.
Watch Live for an update to the in custody death that occurred earlier this evening in the 6500 blk of Amherst Ave.
Update to the fatal shooting on Waples Mill Rd.
Watch as Lieutenant Dan Spital provides an update to the community about this afternoon’s shooting at Hutchison ES. Follow our blog, www.fcpdnews.wordpress.com, for any available updates.
UPDATE: Detectives received numerous tips & have identified the three men from yesterday’s fatal shooting. We continue to investigate and will provide additional details when available here: https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/ Watch live as Fairfax County Police provide an update in the fatal shooting at Skyline Towers…
Saturday, October 29 is National Drug Take Back Day! Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications at any of the locations below between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sully District Station – 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly Mount Vernon District Station – 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria Tysons Emergency – 8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna Mason District Station – 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale Reston Hospital Center – 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston (Rear entrance of pavilion 1) Franconia District Station – 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria West Springfield District Station – 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield Fair Oaks District Station – 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax This initiative, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, educates our community about the potential for abuse of prescription medications while providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means for disposing of unused and expired medication. For more information about the Drug Take Back Initiative, visit https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/
Wishing you and your family a healthy and prosperous Diwali!
October is Pedestrian Safety Month! Watch this important message from Community Outreach Officer Katie Watts about Pedestrian Safety.
Members of our Honor Guard serve the community and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Watch this short video to learn more about our incredible team. Have what it takes to be FCPD? Visit www.JoinFCPD.org to learn more.
Nothing like an impromptu game of football with a group of kids at the Mason District Station and Friends Trunk-or-Treat! Better luck next time Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department!
Watch as Chief Davis and Chief Penn of The Arlington County Police Department update our community on an officer-involved shooting near Arlington Boulevard and Graham Road:
Save the Date! Saturday, October 29 is National Drug Take Back Day! Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications at any of the locations below between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sully District Station – 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly Mount Vernon District Station – 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria Tysons Emergency – 8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna Mason District Station – 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale Reston Hospital Center – 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston (Rear entrance of pavilion 1) Franconia District Station – 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria West Springfield District Station – 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield Fair Oaks District Station – 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax This initiative, led by the @Drug Enforcement Administration, educates our community about the potential for abuse of prescription medications while providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means for disposing of unused and expired medication. For more information about the Drug Take Back Initiative, visit https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/
Why do you See Say? Report suspicious activity to 703-691-2131.
Save what's yours. Lock your doors!
Watch as Chief Kevin Davis alongside Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County Steve Descano, Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz and State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County Aisha N. Braveboy will announce charges for a man responsible for two cold case homicides, one in each jurisdiction.
Watch as Chief Kevin Davis and Major Ed O’Carroll, Bureau Chief, Major Crimes, Cyber and Forensics Bureau provide an update to the community on the Shopping Cart Killer and the positive identification of the two victims found in a container on Dec. 15.
Go ALL IN and join our Department as we support Special Olympics Virginia next weekend at the Polar Plunge in Mosaic. Watch this short video to learn how your support makes a difference for Special Olympians like Tim, Sergeant Greg Salino’s brother.
Watch as a Chief Davis updates on the community on this afternoon's officer involved shooting in the 4500 block Briarton Drive in Chantilly.
K9 Tango hopes you’re enjoying the snow as much as he is!
To our community and our law enforcement partners, we couldn’t have done it without you. Your support for Santa’s Ride helped us deliver toys to children in area hospitals and local charities. As a token of our appreciation, please enjoy this video highlighting this year’s Santa’s Ride!
Watch as Chief Kevin Davis, Harrisonburg Police Chief Kelley Warner and Major Ed O’Carroll, Bureau Chief, Major Crimes, Cyber and Forensics provide details of an alleged serial killer in Virginia.
We are committed to proactively providing valuable statistics to those who live and work in our community as well as members of the news media. To learn more, watch this short video as Chief Kevin Davis talks about the Fairfax County Police Open Data portal. To check out the portal, visit https://bit.ly/31pYgdm.
If you drink and drive in Fairfax County, our officers will show you some new bars.
#InsideFCPD: As our Chaplain Unit feature comes to an end, watch this short video to learn about Cantor Michael Shochet who has been our Chaplain Coordinator since 1996. We hope you enjoyed learning about our Chaplains over the last few weeks. We are grateful for their service to our Department and our community.
Our officers were in the right place, at the right time. Last night, around 9 p.m. two officers from our Mount Vernon District were participating in the Integrating Police and Community (iPAC) initiative, designed to increase community collaboration and engagement, in the area of Janna Lee Avenue when they heard several gunshots. Officers immediately went towards where the sound came from and found a man firing a gun into the air. Using effective communication and teamwork, the officers convinced the man to drop the weapon. Officers safely took the 32-year-old man into custody and charged him with reckless handling of a firearm and shooting within 1000 feet of a school. Thankfully, no one was hurt. We are grateful for our officers’ dedication to keeping our community safe! . . . For more information about our iPAC initiative, visit https://bit.ly/30VAIfL.
Is it ever too early to start talking about the holiday season? 🤔 No? Good, we didn’t think so either! So gather around and watch as a special visitor joined our law enforcement and community partners to kick off this year’s Santa’s Ride. . . . . . . . Fairfax County Sheriff Herndon Police Department Town of Vienna Police Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department Target Chantilly Mosaic City of Fairfax Police Department
#InsideFCPD: As we continue to feature our Chaplain Unit, please watch this short video to learn about Deacon Jim Hepler. Learn about his important role of supporting our officers and our community. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting our Chaplain Unit!
#InsideFCPD: As we continue to feature our Chaplain Unit, please watch this short video to learn about Rev. Daryl Taylor. Learn about his important role of supporting our officers and our community. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight our Chaplain Unit over the next few weeks!
#InsideFCPD: As we continue to feature our Chaplain Unit, please watch this short video to learn about Rev. Ike Hendershot, our Deputy Police Chaplain Coordinator. Learn about his important role of supporting our officers and our community. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight our Chaplain Unit over the next few weeks!
Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau continue to ask for your help in identifying the man who murdered Nelson Alexander Sr. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and discovered three individuals, to include the suspected shooter, boarded a bus around 1:20 a.m. on Oct. 20 near the Seven Corners Shopping Center in the 6200 block of Arlington Boulevard. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives donated $10,000 to be used as a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the man who shot and killed Nelson Alexander Sr. If you have any information about this case or believe you know the identities of the men in this video, call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org. For additional information, visit our blog, https://bit.ly/3bGPVmV.