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‘I want answers’: Family of McLean man fatally shot by Park Police still waiting for explanation
Bijan Ghaisar’s family gathered outside U.S. Park Police District Two Station. They held signs and a large, framed photo of Bijan — and were looking for answers.
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Last-minute shoppers in DC area scramble on Christmas Eve
It is game-on for procrastinators trying to finish their shopping this Christmas Eve before stores close. Here’s the scene Sunday at Springfield Town Center in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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String of thefts from vehicles hits Fairfax County
A string of thefts from vehicles hit the Fairfax area over the last 12 hours Saturday.
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Police charge teen in fatal husband, wife shooting in Fairfax County
Police will charge a 17-year-old boy from Lorton with murder, after they say he fatally shot a husband and wife in Reston, Virginia. Multiple media outlets report that the suspect espoused neo-Nazi philosophies.
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Person rescued from water near Woodrow Wilson Bridge
A person was rescued by a civilian boat from the water near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge on Saturday morning.
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Preventable crime dominates police work in region’s largest county
Fairfax County is generally a safe place to live. But the county’s police chief reminded residents that doesn’t mean that no crime occurs there and residents should lock their vehicles and garages to safeguard their valuables.
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2 more arrested in what police call gang-related killing in Prince William Co.
Tomas Antonio Pino-Mejia, 19, and Ismael Antonio Gernandez-Navarro, also 19, were arrested this week in connection to the killing of a Virginia teen, related to MS-13.
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Fairfax Co. police expanding body-worn camera pilot program before it begins
Reston police have joined two other Fairfax County police districts included in the soon-to-be-launched pilot program to test out body-worn cameras.
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SB lanes on Va. 28 reopened after officer struck while directing traffic
A multi-vehicle crash on Virginia Route 28/Sully Road in Centreville, Virginia, near Interstate 66 closed lanes and caused delays on Thursday morning. Lanes were closed again after an officer was hit while directing traffic. Lanes will remain closed until noon, according to Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Va. ‘Pray For Me’ murder suspect arrested in NH
The suspect in a Fairfax County murder earlier this month, whose neck tattoo was cited by police as a distinguishing factor, was arrested in New Hampshire Tuesday night.
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Ex-Metro Transit police officer convicted of trying to aid Islamic State
A federal jury in Alexandria has convicted a former Metro Transit police officer for attempting to support the Islamic State and obstruction of justice.
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Va. mom of 4 qualifies for Olympic trials
For many people, it’s an accomplishment to go for a run or finish a race. And that’s how it started for now-elite runner Sarah Bishop, who after four children and about a decade away from the sport, qualified for the Olympic trials.
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‘Star Wars’ bad guys brighten the holidays for kids with cancer
Is Darth Vader really a softy? Well, he accompanied Kylo Ren and a gaggle of Stormtroopers — as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus — to visit kids at Inova Fairfax Hospital. See photos and video.
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Police: “Worship Watch” program aims to make houses of worship safer in wake of shootings
In the wake of several deadly church shootings, police in Virginia have a free crime prevention training program to help make houses of worship safer called “Worship Watch.”
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Va. man suspected in fatal stabbing has ‘Pray for Me’ tattoo; police release more photos
Police said 24-year-old Endless Taylor, who’s suspected of fatally stabbing an acquaintance, has a distinctive tattoo on his neck reading “Pray for Me,” and is believed to still be in the Northern Virginia area.
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