Fairfax County Police

A woman and a child were hospitalized after an older woman drove into them at the Fairfax Farmers’ Market in Virginia. The driver reportedly confused the gas pedal with the brakes, crashing into a market stand, though all involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Kumneger Ayalsew, a 29-year-old from Alexandria, faces nearly 200 charges for stealing from vehicles parked at Northern Virginia fitness centers. Police allege he stole wallets, credit cards, and other items from unlocked cars, using them for fraudulent purchases. Ayalsew was arrested in June, released on his own recognizance in Fairfax County, but remains detained in Arlington County on separate charges.

Julio Quintanilla, 61, was struck by a 2025 Toyota Corolla on Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley, Virginia, on July 3. Initially believed to have non-life-threatening injuries, he later died from crash-related injuries. Police cited him for not using a crosswalk and noted alcohol may have been a factor.

Fairfax County police rescued a child dangling from a window on South Manchester Street in Seven Corners, Virginia, using a drone and high-tech command center assistance. Three other children under 18 were present in the apartment, with no adults. The Child Abuse Unit is investigating the circumstances.

A Fairfax County man was arrested over a decade after a 2014 hit-and-run that nearly killed a woman. Enda Browne fled the country after his initial arrest but was recently captured at Dulles International Airport.

Fairfax County police are seeking public assistance in identifying a man suspected of attempting to abduct a woman and exposing himself to another in Annandale, Virginia. The suspect, described as 30-40 years old with a composite sketch released by authorities, was reported near Wakefield Park after two separate incidents occurred within an hour. Police believe the same individual was responsible for both crimes.

Five people, including four pedestrians and a motorcyclist, were killed in separate crashes over 48 hours in Fairfax County. A police officer was injured in a crash involving a driver cited for reckless driving and driving without a license. Fairfax County police attributed the incidents to speed, reckless driving, and pedestrians not using crossings.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett was targeted in a swatting incident, highlighting increased security measures for Supreme Court justices compared to past practices. The 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization draft opinion leak led to protests and assassination attempts, prompting significant budget and staffing expansions for the Supreme Court Police.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett was targeted in a 'swatting' incident, where police responded to a false report of gunshots at her home but found no threat. The incident occurred amid ongoing security measures for Supreme Court justices since 2022 due to prior threats and protests.