Three Charged with DWI
On Saturday, May 31, Fairfax County police conducted a DWI checkpoint in the 4600 block of West Ox Road, searching for drunk drivers. Some 528 vehicles passed through; three drivers were charged with DWI and seven summonses were issued.
Free Carseat Inspections
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, June 5, from 5 p.m. to dusk, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, as needed.
Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. (The inspection may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather). Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.
Farmers Market on Thursdays
Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government Center hosts a farmers market in its parking lot. The Government Center is at 12000 Government Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and the next markets are slated for June 5 and June 12.
CPMSAC Awards, June 7-8
It’s almost time for the Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee’s (CPMSAC) annual awards program. Middle- and high-school students will be honored Saturday, June 7, at 5 p.m., at Chantilly High. Elementary-school students will be feted Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m., at Brookfield Elementary.
FCPS Superintendent Karen Garza will speak at the June 7 event, and the Mount Olive Baptist Church Junior Buffalo Soldiers will present the colors. Guest speaker will be Kaj N. Gumbs, a 2013 Westfield High grad and current student at Morehouse College.
Learn about Criminal Investigations
The Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section will be featured Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the Sully District Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee’s meeting. It’s at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.
The case detective will share intricate details about how he approached and solved the costly and destructive vandalism of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s mosque using Facebook, fingerprints, DNA and other tools. Residents will get an inside look at how the CIS section works and what types of cases it handles and may also ask questions.
Fair Oaks Police Ribbon-Cutting
The Fair Oaks Public Safety Center’s expansion — serving the police and firefighters of the Fair Oaks Station — will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. It’s at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly. The THOR canine memorial will also be dedicated then.
Children, Come Touch a Truck
The Sully District Police Station and the Chantilly Regional Library have teamed up to present the second annual Touch A Truck. This free event is set for Saturday, June 14, from 1-4 p.m., outside the library at 4000 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. And these aren’t toy trucks and cars — children can get an up-close look at the real thing.
They’ll be able to climb, explore and learn about their favorite vehicles. More than 20 different vehicles will be on hand, including (weather permitting) Fairfax One, the Fairfax County Police Department helicopter. There’ll also be live music and child fingerprinting. Parking is available across the street from the library at Chantilly High School.
Food Donations for WFCM
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry urgently needs donations of Ramen Noodles, spaghetti sauce, fruit juice, canned vegetables (no green beans), cooking oil; canned pasta, sugar, flour and canned fruit and meat. Also needed are diapers in sizes 5 and 6, toothpaste, deodorant and baby wipes. (WFCM clients cannot purchase toiletries with food stamps).
Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry, weekdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 13888 Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and Kumon Learning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully Place Shopping Center.
Thrift-store needs include spring and summer clothing, quality shoes and like-new houseware. The store is at 13939 Metrotech Drive. In addition, Thrift Store volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts Saturdays, anytime between 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Teen Girls May Explore Law-Enforcement
Rising 10th through 12th grade girls are invited to consider a career in law-enforcement by attending a week-long class this summer. A select group of young girls will learn firsthand about core police functions, such as patrol, K9 and crime-scene investigations. They’ll also discover the importance of having leadership skills, will meet today’s female law-enforcement leaders in Fairfax County and explore what it takes to become a police officer.
This opportunity is free but, to be selected, girls must first complete and submit an application and medical form by June 25. In return, they’ll either receive an acceptance letter or be notified that they’re on a wait list.
This class will be held Monday, Aug. 11, through Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Gatehouse Administration Building, 8115 Gatehouse Road in Falls Church. Participants are expected to attend the entire session. For more information, call 703-280-0713 or email CPA@fairfaxcounty.gov. Download an application and medical form at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/topics/0522214fwlle.htm.