FCFRD News Blog : Flammable Solvent Vapors Ignite Fairfax House Fire

On Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 10:31 a.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Fairfax Fire D ...

Lorton Area 3-Vehicle Crash Results In Fatality

BREAKING: Southbound Richmond Highway is closed at Belvoir Road due to the three-vehicle crash.

1 Person Dies, Another Injured In Lorton Shooting: Police

One person died and another was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday night in Lorton, police said.

Unsolved Lorton Homicides Listed On New Webpage

The police department's Cold Case Squad is listing unsolved homicide cases from six decades.

Lorton Standoff Ends When Man Dies After Shooting Himself: Police

A man who barricaded himself inside a house in Lorton died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday night, police said.

Pedestrian Dies In Early Morning Crash In Lorton: Police

The driver was traveling northbound on Route 1 in the rain and struck the man who was not in a crosswalk.

Richmond-Area Woman, 24, Died In Lorton I-95 Crash: State Police

Congress and Virginia officials are considering ways to make I-95 safer and prevent collisions between cars and 18-wheelers.

Motorist Dies When Car Rear-Ends 18-Wheeler In Lorton: Reports

The driver of a Toyota Corolla died Wednesday morning in a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-95 near Lorton Road, say media reports.

Information Sought Regarding Abandoned Dog Found In Lorton

Fairfax County Police are looking for information regarding an apparently abandoned and emaciated female pit bull found in Lorton.

Pedestrian Hit And Killed In Lorton: Police

A pedestrian was hit and killed Friday morning at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Hagel Circle, according to Fairfax County Police.

Reward Offered For 2016 Murder In Lorton: Police

The family of a man murdered inside his Lorton home in 2016 is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to his arrest: FCPD.

Pickup Hits Bicyclist In Lorton: Police

A bicyclist was hit by a pickup truck Monday night at the intersection of Peniwill Drive and Ox Road, according to Fairfax County Police.

Lightning Causes Fire At Lorton Home: Officials

Lightning struck a home and caused a fire Sunday night in Lorton, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.

One Teen Dead, Four Injured In Lorton Crash: Police

The vehicle accident will close down Furnace Road through Friday's rush hour, say authorities.

South County Police Station, Animal Shelter In Lorton: Next Steps

The $30 million project is slated to be built near the old Lorton Nike Missile Test site. A meeting will be held June 13 on it.

Man Electrocuted Thursday In Lorton: Police

A man was electrocuted Thursday morning after coming into contact with power lines in Lorton, according to Fairfax County Police.

Worker Killed At Lorton Landfill Identified: Police

A worker killed in an accident Monday morning at the Lorton Landfill has been identified as Guido Maldonado, 52, of Gaithersburg, Md.

Construction Accident Kills Man In Lorton: Police

Fairfax County Police say a man was killed Monday morning in a Lorton construction accident.

Mexico Bus Crash Kills 8 Americans; Virginia Mom, Son ID'd

A speeding bus flipped and crashed into a tree in Mexico. Eight Americans were killed, including three members of a Virginia family.

Burglar Caught Red-Handed In Lorton: Police

A Fredericksburg man was arrested Friday night after being found stealing items from a resident's home in Lorton: Fairfax County Police.

Autistic Student Assaulted By Bus Driver: Fairfax County Police

A Fairfax County school bus driver and his aide have been charged with assaulting an autistic 11-year-old boy last month.

Motorcycle Crash Kills Man In Lorton

A man was killed early Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle ran into a pickup truck in Lorton, according to Fairfax County Police.

Pedestrian Hit and Killed In Lorton

A pedestrian died Monday night after being hit by two vehicles in the southbound lane of Route 1 near Hagel Circle: Fairfax County Police.

Burglar Flees When Homeowners Walk In: Police

He eluded an extensive search Thursday night with helicopter and dogs, say Fairfax County police.

Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure in Lorton: Police

The man was found trespassing and touching himself inappropriately, according to Fairfax County Police, who arrested him shortly afterward.

UPDATE: Fatal Fire Caused by Child Playing with Lighter

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue reports that young boy died in a fire Tuesday in Lorton.

Emissions From Waste Plant Fire Not Hazardous in Lorton: County

The two-alarm fire created plenty of smoke but, according to Fairfax County officials, none of it contained remnants of hazardous waste.

Two-Alarm Fire At Disposal Facility Under Control in Lorton: Fire & Rescue

The fire began around 9 p.m. at Covanta Fairfax Waste to Energy Facility, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. No injuries reported.

Credit Card Fraud Suspect Surrenders in Lorton: Police

After seeing herself on police fliers, she turned herself in last Friday, according to Fairfax County Police.

Credit Card Fraud Suspected in Lorton: Police

A woman is wanted for using stolen credit card to purchase items from Lorton businesses, according to Fairfax County Police.

Teen Killed in Shooting Overnight in Lorton

Fairfax County Police has identified the victim as a 17-year-old Lorton resident. An unidentified vehicle was spotted leaving the scene.

Shots Fired, Arrests Made After Alleged Drug Deal Early Friday in Lorton: Police

Thomas Todd, 32, of Lorton, was arrested, charged with receiving stolen goods and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, police said.

Police Continue Murder Investigation of Retired World Bank Economist

Johan De Leede, a resident of River Drive, was found shot March 11 at his home and later died, according to police.

Lorton Man Crashes After Leading Police on Chase

Police say he was driving on a suspended license and after crashing, broke into a home to try to get rid of illegal drugs.

Sketch Released of Sexual Assault Suspect

Police detectives canvass neighborhood Friday where incident reported.

Teen Girl Assaulted While Walking to School in Lorton Area

The girl said someone grabbed her from behind while walking to school.

Police Investigate Sexual Assault in Lorton

Suspect is Hispanic, 5'7" tall, clean-shaven, with short, dark hair. Victim was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries

Lorton Beauty Store Robbery: Do You Recognize Suspect in Surveillance Video?

Fairfax County Police have released surveillance videos of a suspect they say robbed a Lorton store.

Machete Robbery: 2 Suspects from Lorton Face Charges, Police Say

Police say two Lorton residents participated in a robbery Tuesday that included a suspect allegedly pointing a machete at the victim.

River Drive Homicide: Investigation Continues, Police Say

Police are continuing their investigation into the murder of Johan De Leede.