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  Dear Franconia Community,
This month I am writing to bring your attention to an important event that is coming up in the law enforcement community - National Police Week. Taking place from May 12th to May 18th, this week is a time for us to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
During National Police Week, we will be hosting our annual Memorial Service to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have given their lives to protect and serve our communities. Among them are the FCPD officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The Memorial Service draws thousands of attendees, including law enforcement officers from all over the world.
Let us come together to honor the fallen, support the living, and show our appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our community safe.
Respectfully,
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Kevin
Major K. Shaw Commander, Franconia District Station
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- Commander's Message - National Police Week
- Officer of the Month - Traffic Stop Nets Murder Suspect
- FCPD Information Releases - Road Shark, Arrests, Cyclist Safety and more...
- Crime Prevention - Online Scams
- Community Events - Child Safety Seat Inspections
- Community Advisory Committee -May Meeting
- Crime Reporting - Franconia April Incidents, De Leede Cold Case
- Crime Statistics - April Calls for Service, Arrests, and Incidents
- Recruiting
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   Franconia District’s Officer of the Month is PFC Sean Crotty. While performing traffic enforcement and education, PFC Crotty observed a vehicle commit a traffic infraction. PFC Crotty initiated a traffic stop in front of Crestwood ES and made contact with the driver.
The driver initially claimed to not have an ID on his person and subsequently provided fictitious information to PFC Crotty. PFC Crotty ran a National Crime Information Center check and received a hit for a subject with a similar name. PFC Crotty spoke with the driver again and he eventually produced an expired DC driver’s license. PFC Crotty returned to check on and confirm information pertaining to the hit, which was for conspiracy to distribute 100 kilos of marijuana. PFC Crotty detained the driver while the warrant was being confirmed and ultimately placed the driver under arrest for Fictitious ID and False ID to Law Enforcement.
PFC Crotty discovered a large amount of cash and a fake NY identification on the driver’s person. He transported the subject to the Adult Detention Center, where he was taken before a magistrate. As PFC Crotty was completing the booking process, he was contacted by another law enforcement agency who thanked him and advised him that the agency had been looking for this subject for several years and that he was the main suspect in a 2018 Falls Church murder.
This is one example of the quality of cases and arrests that are routine for PFC Crotty. For this reason, PFC Sean Crotty has been selected as Franconia’s Officer of the Month.
 FCPD posts official news releases are posted on WordPress. Here are links to some recent postings which may be of particular interest to the Franconia community:
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Online and Phone Scams
Online scams are a on the rise. The continually increasing sophistication of scamming and phishing techniques combined with the typically low cost of sending out huge numbers of probes, means that everyone must be continually on their guard. The individual scams are too varied and too numerous to list, but here are some general safety rules that can help you avoid most of them.
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Never assume the sender is actually who they appear to be. It is possible to have the originator ID in emails, text messages, and phone calls appear to be any name or number - whether a real ID or one made up. Verify the source of a message before giving any personal or sensitive information.
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Do not click on a link, scan a QR code, reply to a text/email, or respond to a phone call unless you are certain it is legitimate. If you are not certain, verify authenticity by contacting a known customer support or help line.
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Don’t reuse numbers or passwords across accounts. If scammers acquire a username/password, they will often try it across a variety of common sites.
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Never pay up front for a promised prize. It’s a scam if you are told that you must pay fees or taxes to receive a prize or other financial windfall.
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Watch out for deals that are only “good today” and that pressure you to act quickly. Walk away from high-pressure sales tactics that don’t allow you time to read a contract or get legal advice before signing or paying.
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Beware when someone plays on your emotions or claims there’s an urgent situation. Advances in artificial intelligence make it easier for scammers to clone voices and alter images to make it seem like someone you know needs help. Contact the person yourself to verify the story. Use contact information you know is theirs. If you can’t reach them, try to get in touch with them through another trusted person, like a family member or their friends.
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Avoid paying with gift cards or cryptocurrency. If you are asked to pay with gift cards or cryptocurrency, it is likely to be a scam - especially if the payment purports to be to a government agency or a large business.
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Put your number on the National Do Not Call Registry. Go to www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222.
Community Events
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Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Road, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Inspections are done on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to install the child safety seat yourself beforehand so the inspection can be performed. If necessary, the seat will be properly re-installed and you will be shown how to install the seat properly in the future. It has been estimated that more than 70% of child safety seats are improperly installed.
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CONNECT WITH US!
For more event information or for other crime prevention information and assistance, contact the Franconia District Station Crime Prevention and Outreach Office:
Crime Prevention Officer: MPO Sean Corcoran [sean.corcoran@fairfaxcounty.gov]
Community Outreach: PFC Kevin Rosa [FCPDFranconiaCPO@fairfaxcounty.gov]
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CAC meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Road.
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Next CAC Meeting:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7pm
Franconia Governmental Center
Presentation:
Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness
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 April Crime Report
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The Franconia District Crime Report contains summaries of incidents that have occurred in the Franconia Police District. Crime reports are also posted periodically on nextdoor.
Incident information is based on initial reports and may be subject to change. The reports are not a comprehensive list of every police event.
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Cold Case Information
"Gone but not Forgotten"
The FCPD Cold Case Squad, founded in 1995, falls under the Major Crimes Bureau of FCPD. The squad is responsible for the investigations of unresolved homicides and unsolved sex crimes in Fairfax County. Click on the image for more information about the unit and about individual cold cases.
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The Johan De Leede Mystery
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The murder of Johan De Leede in 2016 is one of the more perplexing Franconia District cold cases. De Leede was an 83-year-old retired executive who was shot while sitting in his home. The shooting occurred in a secluded area near the Potomac on Mason Neck. No motive has been found. Some new information was uncovered in 2021, but the case remains an unsolved mystery. The family has offered a $25,000 reward. Click on the image for more information. |
 Calls for Service, Incident and Arrest Trends
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Arrests Increased while Incidents and Calls for Service generally decreased in April YTD 2024 compared to April YTD 2023
Group A* (more serious) Arrests increased 13% over the prior year and Group B Arrests increased 12%. Non-reportable Arrests - those not in group A or B - increased 54%. Overall, Arrests increased 14%.
Calls for Service decreased in the Criminal and Service categories but increased in the Traffic category. In total, Calls for Service decreased 4% over April 2023.
April 2024 Incidents decreased in all categories. The total Incident decrease was 9% compared to April 2023.
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April Arrests
April Calls for Service
April Incidents
Group A (More Serious) Incidents Detail
The Group A incidents detail information was not available as of the publication date. The section will return in next month's Community Report.
* Group A incidents are more serious offenses as designated by the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), Group B are less serious incidents, and Non-Reportable incidents are those that do not require reporting under NIBRS.
To see the call types included in each Call for Service category click HERE.
For a list of Group A and B Incidents click HERE.
For information on how these statistics are compiled, click HERE .
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