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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Police: Missing Boy, Mom Seen in Las Vegas

FCPS says Rebecca Serafin may be heading to Los Angeles.

Fairfax County Police say that Cameron Serafin, the Fairfax County boy who has been missing since April 7, has been seen with his mother in Las Vegas. Investigators have been looking for the mother and her 5-year-old son since  Rebecca Serafin did not return the boy to his father's home in Great Falls as scheduled.   Detectives say Rebecca and Cameron Serafin were seen in the baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 11, around 10 p.m., after arriving on a Southwest Airlines flight from Birmingham, Ala. They are possibly headed for Los Angeles, Calif. Police have issued a warrant charging Rebecca Serafin with felony parental abduction. Cameron was seen on airport surveillance video wearing…

MSandyDogg

4:20 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

With all the security and ID checks one goes through to fly, you would think it would be simple to nab someone who checks in at the airport with an outstanding warrant.   more ›

Police: Sexual Offense Reported in Mount Vernon

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 15. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department. BURGLARY, 7100 block of Harrison Lane, April 12, 7:25 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the home and stole several items to include clothing. Forced entry was made through a rear door. SEXUAL OFFENSE, 8200 block of Richmond Highway, April 12, 3:20 p.m. A 21-year-old reported she was touched inappropriately by unknown man. He approached from behind, touched her, and fled. She was did not require medical attention. BURGLARY, 8700 block of Richmond Highway, April 13, 1:05 a.m. An officer was checking the shopping center when he saw two individuals abruptly run away. It was determined that forced …

Monday, April 15, 2013

Police: Mother of Missing Boy, 5, Faces Felony Charge

Mother and child headed to West coast, father tells WTOP.

The mother of the 5-year-old boy missing from Fairfax County now faces felony charges according to a report by NBC4. The TV station reports that police have issued a warrant for the mother, Becky Love who also goes by Rebecca Serafin, on federal parental abduction charges. The mother was supposed to return her son, Cameron Serafin, to the son's father last Sunday, April 7. The father is Joe Serafin of Vienna. The boy also goes by the name Cameron Love. Becky Love, according to NBC4, abandoned her car at an Arlington shopping center and took $6,100 out of a bank account and closed it before leaving the state with her son. WTOP is reporting that Love and her son flew from BWI to Birmingham, Ala. The father told WTOP that he believes they are…

Police: Graffiti Reported in Mount Vernon

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 12. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department. BURGLARY, 6800 block of Smithway Drive, April 11, 3 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the home and stole cash. Forced entry was made through a window. GRAFFITI, 4000 block of Fielding Street, April 11, 6:10 p.m. An employee reported drawings on an access ramp. The owner has been notified to remove the graffiti. NARCOTICS, 8000 block of Richmond Highway, April 11, 2 p.m. Officers approached and detained a wanted person. He allegedly resisted the officers’ attempt to take him into custody. One officer received minor injuries during the struggle. Martez Redfearn, 20, of Alexandria, was charged for…

Friday, April 12, 2013

Police: Three Larcenies Reported in Mount Vernon District

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 11. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department. LARCENIES: 8000 block of Janna Lee Avenue, cell phone/money from residence 8400 block of Madge Lane, speakers from residence 6600 block Richmond Highway, clothing from business Home Security: 1. Always keep home doors locked at all times. 2. Keep everything merry and bright - Remember to keep you exterior home lights turned on all night. (and off during the day) 3. Consider using timers on interior lights so you don’t come home to a dark house. 4. Keep garage doors closed and be sure the door from the garage into the home is locked. Don’t leave the garage door opener in the car parked in the driveway…

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Fairfax Police Searching for Missing 5-Year-Old Boy

Cameron Serafin, 5, was supposed to be returned to his father on Sunday; authorities have issued a warrant for his mother.

Five-year-old Cameron Serafin was supposed to return Sunday to his father in Great Falls. But he never came home, say Fairfax County police, who asked for the public's help Thursday in finding the missing child. According to police, Cameron is believed to be with his mother, Rebecca Serafin, 32. Serafin was supposed to return the child to his father on Sunday. A warrant has been issued for Serafin’s arrest on charges of custodial interference, a misdemeanor, police said. Detectives say they have reason to be concerned about the boy's welfare. There was no address available for Cameron's mother. Fairfax Police Officer Shelley Broderick said Cameron and his mother could be anywhere. Police believe that Serafin has changed her and her son’s …

Thor Erickson

8:58 am on Friday, May 24, 2013

We will be praying for the quick resolve of this situation and God's will in it. Father God we pray for the return Of Cameron Serafin healthy and happy. But we know sometimes father God that your answer is No. Father God help us to understand and accept your answer no matter what it might be in Jesus name Amen.   more ›

Police: Maryland Man Arrested, Charged with Assault in Mount Vernon

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 10. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business numbers. The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department. ASSAULT, 8200 block of Russell Road, 4/9/13, 11:25 p.m. An officer observed two individuals fighting. Demetrius Harrington, 21, of Maryland, was charged with assault. BURGLARY, 2800 block of Fairhaven Avenue, 4/9/13, 2:35 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the home and stole cash. There were no signs of forced entry. LARCENIES: 2300 block of Huntington Avenue, beer from business 6200 block of North Kings Highway, vodka from business 6700 block of Richmond Highway, cigarettes from business 7400 block of …

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Police: Woman Robbed by Juvenile in Mount Vernon

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 9. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business numbers. The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department. ROBBERY, 3600 block of Albee Lane, 4/8/13, 11:35 p.m. A 44-year-old was retrieving her cell phone from her vehicle when a juvenile brandished a knife and demanded her purse. The victim fled and was not injured. Several officers, the helicopter, and a K-9 team searched for the suspect. The 13-year-old suspect was located and charged with armed robbery. BRIBERY, 8400 block of Fort Hunt Road, 4/3/13, 3:15 p.m. Angeline Nkar, 38, of Maryland, allegedly gave a school official cash in an apparent attempt to influence a…

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Police: Alexandria Man Charged with Aggravated Malicious Wounding

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 8. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business numbers. The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department. LARCENY, 6300 block of Richmond Highway, 4/5/13, 6:45 p.m. Officers were called by a Loss Prevention officer about a shoplifting that was allegedly occurring. Patricia Hill, 59, of Shipman, VA, was charged with petit larceny third offense, two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and possession of burglarious tools. Two children, ages 9 and 10, in Hill’s care were taken by another family member. NARCOTICS, 7900 block of Silverada Place, 4/5/13, 11:25 p.m. Officers were called for a suspicious …

Friday, April 5, 2013

Police: Alexandria Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 4. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business numbers. The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department. DISORDERLY, 7200 block of Richmond Highway, 4/3/13, 2:25 a.m. Officers responded to the business for an individual allegedly becoming disorderly. When officers placed him under arrest he allegedly struck an officer. Korey Proctor, 18, of Alexandria, was charged with disorderly conduct and assault on a police officer. LARCENIES: 2500 block of Parkers Lane, jewelry from residence 7900 block of Fort Hunt Road, glasses from business 8000 block of Frye Road, jewelry from residence 6300 block of Richmond Highway, …

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