Police and Fire News

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Police looking for suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Lorton

Police are looking for the public's help locating a "person of interest" in a hit-and-run crash in Lorton on Saturday that killed a pedestrian.

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Groundbreaking held for new Woodlawn Fire Station

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held for the new Woodlawn Fire Station on Friday.

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Police blotter: February 21-27

The following incidents in the Mount Vernon Police District were reported by the Fairfax County Police in this past week's police blotters.

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Firefighters, other agencies recognized for South Alex fire response

Firefighters and other first responders from Fairfax County and other jurisdictions were recognized Tuesday for their response to the South Alex fire.

Police blotter: February 14-20

The following incidents in the Mount Vernon Police District were reported by the Fairfax County Police Department for the week of February 14-20.

Man charged in connection with October murder in Hybla Valley

An arrest had been made in the October 2019 murder of a 19-year-old man in the Hybla Valley area.

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Police to give updates on recent murder cases

The commander of the Mount Vernon District Police Station will be giving an update Tuesday evening on four recent murder cases in the Richmond Highway area.