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Police Arrest 20 for Heroin Use in One Day

Operation Save-a-Life offered low-level offenders the chance at recovery treatment rather than jail time.

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Fairfax County Police served 20 arrest warrants, all for possession and or distribution of heroin.

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Centreville/Chantilly: State of the Station

A look at local crime, traffic and community engagement.

Basically, the Sully District is a safe place to live, and the men and women of the Sully District Police Station are doing everything they can to keep it that way. That was the overall message presented by Capt. Bob Blakley, the station commander, and others during the annual State of the Station report to the community.

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Chantilly: Hong Named Officer of Month

Someone who’s hit the ground running and quickly made an impression on his supervisors, Sully District Police Officer John J. Hong was recently recognized as the Officer of the Month. He was honored at the Jan. 13 meeting of the Sully District Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee.

Potomac Brief: Report Addresses School-to-Prison Pipeline

The Montgomery County Council received the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report on “The School-to-Prison Pipeline in Montgomery County” on March 1.

Vienna Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna Police Department from Feb. 19-25.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Herndon Police report from Feb. 8-14.

Vienna Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna Police Report from Feb. 12-18.

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McLean and Great Falls: Supreme Court Inspires Case Day at Langley

Justice Antonin Scalia remembered at Langley during Case Day, which he helped originate.

United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin “Nino” Scalia helped former Langley teacher James Catlette develop Case Day into an annual academic gift to each Langley graduating class.

Lake Braddock Graduate Recognized as International Expert

Fairfax Station native and Lake Braddock Secondary School graduate Candace P. Sharkey received the Richard J. Kerr Government Award from the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) at its annual Achievement Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Reston Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police Blotter from Feb. 8-12.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Herndon police report from Feb. 1-7.

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Lieutenant Louis “Lou” Forges Retires from the Vienna Police Department

On Feb. 1, Lt. Louis “Lou” Forges retired from the Town of Vienna Police Department.

Vienna Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Report from Feb. 5-11.

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Clifton Woman Aids Refugees During Impromptu Trip to Greece

As Kathy Hertz saw women and children being pushed to the front of the overcrowded dinghy approaching the shore, she thought, “This is what I’m seeing on TV. Oh my God, this is real.”

Springfield Man Charged with Murder in Feb. 10 Stabbing

Though the investigation is ongoing, Fairfax County Police said they have arrested and charged 20-year-old Dilshad Dosky of Springfield with murdering Shaki E. Phillip.

Potomac Column: Manger Urges Support of Noah’s Law

Commentary–DUI Laws

On the day that Montgomery County Officer Noah Leotta died, Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger spoke about Leotta’s sacrifice. Manger talked about the driver who was under the influence of alcohol when he killed Leotta — the driver who had previously been arrested three times for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses.

Mount Vernon: Bus Aide Charged

Major Crimes Division Child Exploitation Unit detectives investigated the report from a 16-year-old student that a student bus aide, an acquaintance of hers, sent at least two inappropriate photos of himself to her electronically between November and December 2015.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Herndon Police reports from Jan. 25-31.

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Combined Commissions for Women Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event in Fairfax

Thirty years ago, “Jen” was lured into a pornography ring and sexually abused by a man who initially pretended to be her friend.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Herndon police reports from Jan. 18-24.