2nd Quarter of 2025 - West Springfield District Newsletter

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July 1st, 2025

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West Springfield District Station News

2nd Quarter of 2025

West Springfield Commanders

Major Ryan Lazisky

Captain Christopher Crawford

A Message from the Commanders

Dear West Springfield Community Members,

As we enter the 4^th of July weekend, we pause to honor our active-duty military, our veterans, and the families who support them – thank you for your service and sacrifice on behalf of us all.

We’re excited to share that our partnership-driven efforts continue to yield results — crime remains lower across the West Springfield District. This achievement reflects the dedication of our officers and the consistent engagement from residents, businesses, and community leaders. Thank you for continuing to work alongside us.

To keep you updated, on June 4th, FCPD rolled out the 2025 Summer Crime Initiative, running through August. This initiative focuses on increasing officer visibility, especially foot patrols—around nightlife hot spots like bars, restaurants, and vape shops. Officers are working with local business owners and property managers to deter disorder and ensure residents can enjoy safe evenings out.

As the heat intensifies, FCPD is out in full force—on foot patrol, conducting traffic enforcement, and engaging with neighborhoods. We urge everyone to stay safe: never leave children or pets in hot vehicles, ensure car seats are properly installed, and check in on vulnerable neighbors. Free car seat inspections and additional summer safety resources are available through our district station. Be sure to visit the "Crime Prevention Tips and Information" section of our newsletter and the West Springfield District Station website for more information.

We hope you and your families enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing summer season. Whether you're traveling, spending time outdoors, or just enjoying all our community has to offer, please know your West Springfield team is here and ready to support you.

Stay safe and have a great summer!

Sincerely,

Major Lazisky and Captain Crawford
West Springfield District Station
WSPCapt@fairfaxcounty.gov

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FCPD Launches 2025 Summer Crime Initiative

FCPD is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Summer Crime Initiative, a continued commitment to proactive policing, public safety, and strategic enforcement to ensure our communities remain among the safest in the nation.

Check out the full article and learn more by clicking here: FCPD Launches 2025 Summer Crime Initiative.

Second Quarter Crime Recap

Check out this quarterly crime recap that highlights significant criminal incidents that have taken place in the West Springfield District. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event, but it will showcase some of the more significant crimes that have happened in the district. Please click the button in this section that states, "2nd Quarter Crime Recap." By clicking this button, you will find information about the type of crime that occurred and a map indicating where it took place. The timeframe of these crimes is from April 1st, 2025 - June 30th, 2025.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our report writing system was recently upgraded, which caused errors in the program we use to generate the crime recaps. Due to these issues only a few weeks of the data was generated. We expect the program to be functioning properly by the next newsletter. In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience in not being able to share this data.

Want to know what type of crime is going on from day to day in your area? Check out: CityProtect.

We also encourage you to be engaged with FCPD by utilizing our FCPD Open Data Portal: Fairfax County Police Open Data Portal.

2nd Quarter Crime Recap

West Springfield Information Posts

FCPD posts public information on social media platforms and official announcements are posted on WordPress. Here are links to this quarter's postings, which may be of particular interest to the West Springfield District community:

April 2025

April 1st: FCPD Launches Recruitment Initiative for Federal Workers

April 1st: Detectives Investigate Inmate’s Death at the Adult Detention Center

April 4th: Fairfax County Police Department Implements Foot Pursuit Policy and Creates Public-Facing Dashboard

April 4th: From Collection to Courtroom: The Professionals Behind Property and Evidence

April 7th: Hope and Healing: Fairfax County’s Commitment to Crime Victims’ Rights

April 8th: DC Man Charged for Fatal Shooting in Groveton

April 24th: Juvenile Charged After Stabbing on School Property

April 24th: Two Officers Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting near Greenbriar

April 24th: Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Lorton

April 28th: 28th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results

April 28th: FCPD Hosts Autism Training for First Responders During Autism Acceptance Month

May 2025

May 1st: Wave Two of Road Shark Makes a Splash

May 2nd: Inside the FCPD’s Real Time Crime Center – Enhancing Safety with Technology

May 6th: Mapping Crime, Solving Cases: The Essential Work of FCPD’s Crime Analysts

May 15th: Fairfax County Police Department Welcomes Graduates from Session 88

May 20th: Forever Remembered: A Recap of Police Week 2025

May 23rd: Chief Kevin Davis Releases Body Camera Footage from Attempted Murder of Officers in Fair Oaks

May 26th: Man in Custody After Domestic-Related Fatal Assault in Chantilly

May 28th: Woodbridge Man Arrested for Burglary After Being Released from Jail

May 30th: Maryland Woman Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Scheme to Use Stolen Identities to Purchase Vehicles

June 2025

June 11th: Foundation Leader Arrested for Unlawful Filming of Minors

June 11th: Missing Prince William County Man Located Deceased in Fairfax County

June 13th: Fairfax County Aquatics Director Arrested for Indecent Liberties

June 18th: FCPD’s Use of LPR Helps Locate 3 Missing People in One Day

June 25th: Third Time’s the Chomp: Road Shark Strikes Again

June 26th: UPDATE: From Porch to Patrol Stop: Scooter-Riding Suspect Charged

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Crime Prevention Tips and Information

Want to know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe? Check out all of these important crime prevention tips by clicking the links in this section.

1. Ride Safe This Season: Motorcycle Safety Tips for Warmer Weather

2. Eyes on the Road, Not on the Phone: Distracted Driving Awareness Month

3. Spring into Safety: Tips for a Worry-Free Spring Break

4. Bumper to Bluff: How to Avoid Parking Lot Repair Scams

5. Keep Your Car Safe: Tips to Avoid Break-Ins and Vehicle Theft

6. Safe, Secure, and Responsible: Let’s Talk About Firearm Safety

7. Heat Waves & Right of Ways: Your Summer Safety Checklist

Upcoming Community Events

Come meet your local police officers from the West Springfield District at our upcoming events and classes. Follow us on Nextdoor and Neighbors by Ring to stay up to date on all of our upcoming events!

Want to be more engaged about what is going on in your district? Join us at our in-person Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meetings. CACs enhance communication between residents and the FCPD and offer residents a chance to dialogue with members of their local police districts. Members are kept informed about significant safety matters in their neighborhoods and are encouraged to bring any issues or questions to the attention of the police district's commanders.

July 2025

1. Neighborhood Watch Training - Wednesday, July 2nd from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the West Springfield District Station (6140 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152)

2. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) and Stop the Bleed Training - Saturday, July 12th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM at the West Springfield District Station (6140 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152) // *MUST REGISTER FOR EVENT* // Contact MPO Tony Capizzi or PFC Liam May for more information

3.Personal Safety Presentation - Wednesday, July 23rd from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the West Springfield District Station (6140 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152)

4. Car Seat Saturday - Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the West Springfield District Station (6140 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152)

August 2025

1. National Night Out (NNO) - Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM across the entire West Springfield District

*Interested in NNO? Register your neighborhood here: NNO registration

September 2025

1. West Springfield District Community Advisory Committee Meeting - Tuesday, September 2nd from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the West Springfield District Station (6140 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152)

Burke Centre Festival - Saturday, September 6th from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, September 7th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Burke Centre Conservancy (6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA 22015)

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