Elephant Tranquilizer in Heroin Hits Home in Virginia

A man pleaded guilty Monday to selling a Fairfax Station girl heroin laced with an elephant tranquilizer, or carfentanil, which killed her.

Clifton Man Accused of Sexual Battery at Falls Church Middle School: Police

A Clifton man who works as a math teacher in Falls Church is facing charges of sexual battery; police say the victims are two students.

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Overdose Death: Man Arrested in Centreville Incident

Fairfax County Police already had arrested another man, who pleaded guilty Monday in the drug-related death of Alexia Springer.

UPDATE: Clifton Road Closed for Two More Hours After Crash

A dump truck crashed Wednesday morning in Clifton and the driver was seriously injured, according to police. A road is closed in Clifton.

Overdose Death: Man Pleads Guilty in Centreville Incident

David Evers, 18, was charged with with giving morphine to Alexia Springer, 18, who was found dead the next day.

UPDATE: Clifton Stand-Off Resolved Peacefully, Police Say

Police say that a distressed area resident with a weapon will be evaluated and be provided any services that might be necessary.

'Personal Conduct' of Fairfax County Fire's Ethics Officer Under Investigation

Also, Sharon Bulova, chair of Board of Supervisors, weighs in on fire department's woes.

Fairfax County Firefighter Sues for Sexual Harassment: Reports

Plus, ethics officer at fire department who posted lewd photos on his Facebook page is reassigned.

Former Employee of After-School Center Accused of Soliciting a Minor: Police

Police say man solicited 14-year old for sex while working at the Mott Center in Fairfax.

Firefighter's Suicide Prompts Cyberbullying Investigation

Did cyberbullying lead to death of firefighter/paramedic Nicole Mittendorff?

Did Firefighter Commit Suicide After Cyber Bullying? Fire Chief to Investigate

Fire chief addresses local web forum posts "that so many of you have been discussing regarding Firefighter-Nicole Mittendorff."

Remains 'Preliminarily Identified' as Missing Firefighter, Police Say

Evidence included a note recovered from her car, police said. "No foul play," according to police.

Fire Sunday Displaces Residents in Fairfax Station

Engine of running vehicle in garage catches fire, starts blaze; damage is estimated at more than $100,000, fire department says.

Raccoon in Clifton Attack Had Rabies

The man was awakened Thursday morning by a raccoon that got into his house; the raccoon bit him and he fought it off.

House Fire in Clifton Displaces Family of 7

The fire department says the home sustained about $50,000 in damage; the Red Cross is providing support to the displaced family.

VIDEO: Dog Reunited with Frozen Lake Rescue Team

See the video of Milo the dog being reunited with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept. and the City of Fairfax Fire Dept. rescue teams.

10-Year-Old Boy Airlifted After Sledding Accident

A 10-year-old boy was rescued from a 130 foot dam by a rope system and airlifted by Medevac helicopter to a hospital.

Dog Rescued from Ice Covered Lake

Fairfax County firefighters saved a Saint Bernard dog that had fallen through the ice into a lake in Fairfax Station.

Fairfax Station Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison on Drug Charges: FBI

The FBI said in their December newsletter that Martin distributed heroin to an Aldi resident who died from heroin poisoning.

Found: Clifton Woman, 48, Who Was Reported Missing

Su Kwon was reported missing last Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire

A woman died in a fire in a Fairfax Station home that was caused by an electric heating pad, according to authorities.

Fairfax County Police Introduce 'Text to 9-1-1' Service

This service works county-wide and includes the City of Fairfax and towns of Herndon, Vienna and Clifton.

Body Found Near Bus Stop Wednesday Morning

Body has been identified as an adult male, according to Fairfax County Police.

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Fairfax County Police Offering Inside Look at Helicopter Unit

Residents curious about FCPD's Helicopter Division are invited to participate in a behind-the-scenes tweet-along on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Police: Two Teens Arrested for CVS Burglary

They allegedly forced the store's doors open and took merchandise, say Fairfax County police.

Local Police Encourage Residents to Stop Feeding Wild Animals

This practice may seem wholesome in theory, but it can actually harm the animals and leave humans and their domesticated pets in danger.

Police Officer Cleared in 2014 Shooting of Dog

An investigation found "no basis for criminal liability," according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Four Teens Charged in Car Fires in Little Rocky Run

Seven vehicles were torched Saturday morning, four others earlier this month, says Fairfax County fire department.

Letter to the Editor: Assessing the Practices of the Fairfax County Police Department

A Patch reader who took part in a commission to assess the FCPD writes about his findings in a letter to Patch.

Fatal Wrecks Down, DUI Arrests Up for July 4 Weekend in Virginia

Virginia State Police reported a 13-year low in highway fatalities between July 3-5, with nearly 100 impaired drivers taken off the road.

Burglars Targeting Homes in Fairfax Area: Media Reports

Jewelry, other expensive items taken from houses on large wooded lots, say Fairfax County police.

Police To Run Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday Night

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Fairfax County Police Public Information Officer Charged in Child Porn Case

Bud Walker, a spokesman for the Fairfax County Police Department, remains on leave with pay, police say.

Update: Police Say Missing Man Has Been Found

His family was concerned and contacted police when he didn't return home.

'Ask Fairfax' at 11 A.M. Today: Detectives Answer Your Questions

Join the experts from the Fairfax County Police Department Child Exploitation Unit for an online discussion today.

Sobriety Checkpoints This St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Police will be on the lookout this weekend for offenders, with two checkpoints announced so far in Fairfax County.

Clifton Gas Station Robbed by Masked Gunman, Police Say

Robbery took place Monday night in the 5500 block of Union Mill Road, according to police.

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