Pedestrian Struck on Lee Highway
A Fairfax County woman was struck as she crossed Lee Highway at about 6:23 a.m., Wednesday, March 4. The 52-year-old woman was crossing the road in the direction of the metro parking lot just east of Stone Road when she was struck by a Toyota Camry. The woman suffered severe, life-threatening injuries in the crash and was transported to Fair Oaks Hospital where she died. Police identified the woman as Pavithra Kenjige.
The driver of the Toyota was a 39-year-old man from Culpeper.
Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating the crash; neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors.
Over the past three years, more than 400 pedestrians have been struck and injured in crashes on Fairfax County roadways. Fairfax County police urge walkers, motorists, and bicyclists to pay close attention to pedestrian safety rules, such as crossing with a light and using a crosswalk. Police note that both pedestrians and motorists are equally responsible for observing laws and safety practices related to pedestrian right of way. More information regarding pedestrian safety may be found at http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/safety/#programs/pedestrian/index.asp
Free Carseat Inspections
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, March 12, from 5 - 8:30 p.m, 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.
Torch Causes House Fire
Units responded to a house fire Friday, Feb. 27, at approximately 5:20 p.m., in the Fair Oaks area. The single-family home is located at 3425 Tilton Valley Dr.
Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the second floor and roof of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes. The occupants escaped unharmed when smoke alarms sounded. Two occupants have been displaced. Red Cross support was offered but declined by the occupants. There were no injuries.
Damage is estimated at $300,000.
According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. An open flame torch used within the roof area to repair plumbing caused the fire.
Man Charged in Walmart Fire
Fire investigators charged a 22-year-old man of no fixed address with multiple charges in connection with an intentionally set fire at a Walmart, Feb. 4,, in the Chantilly area.
He was charged with burning an occupied building, Virginia Code 18.2-79; burning property of value greater than $200, Virginia Code 18.2-81; disorderly conduct, and possession of illegal fireworks.
The Walmart at 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center received approximately $1,000 in property damage. There were no injuries.
The man is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Lamp Causes House Fire
Units responded to a house fire Thursday, March 5, at approximately 1:30 a.m., in the Centreville area. The single-family home is located at 6929 Confederate Ridge Lane.
Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from a second floor bedroom of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 10 minutes. The occupants escaped unharmed when smoke alarms sounded. Three occupants have been displaced. Red Cross is providing support to the occupants. There were no injuries.
Damage is estimated at $100,000.
According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. A lamp placed too close to combustible materials caused the fire.
West Centreville House Fire
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire Saturday, Feb. 14, at approximately 2:50 p.m., in the West Centreville area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located at 14509 William Carr Lane.
Firefighters encountered heavy smoke coming from the top floor of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control. The fire originated in the laundry room near the clothes dryer. Due to dead batteries, there were no working smoke alarms in the home. Two adults, three children, and a dog have been displaced. Red Cross is providing support to the family. There were no injuries.
Damage is estimated at $80,000.
According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. An electrical anomaly in the laundry room caused the fire.
Learn about Police Department
Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department will host a series of lectures as part of its 75th anniversary.
- March 18 – FCPD Narcotics – Investigations, Trends, and Public Awareness, 1 p.m. at the Sully District community Room
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-narcotics-investigations-trends-and-public-awareness-tickets-15373711184
- April 20 – Public Safety Communications – Call taking, Dispatching, and Technology, 2 p.m. at MPSTOC community room
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-safety-communications-call-taking-dispatching-and-technology-tickets-15373766349
May 22 – The Police Canine (K-9) Team, 1 p.m. at OSB https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-fcpd-canine-k-9-team-tickets-15373824523
May 25 - The Development of the FCPD Badge, noon at the Massey Building A Level small conference room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-development-of-the-fcpd-badge-tickets-15373875676
June 11 – 2002 Washington area Sniper Task Force Investigation, 10 a.m. at the Massey Building A Level conference room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002-washington-area-sniper-task-force-investigation-tickets-15373977982
July 23 – The Departments growth in relation to the county’s development, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-departments-growth-in-relation-to-the-countys-development-tickets-15374059225
Aug. 10 – SWAT – Tools, Tactics, and Technology, 11 a.m. at the West Springfield District community room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swat-tools-tactics-and-technology-tickets-15374108372
Sept. 16 – Helicopter Division, 10 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-helicopter-division-tickets-15374129435
Oct. 2 – Early days of Diversity, 11 a.m. at the Massey Building A Level conference room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-days-of-diversity-tickets-15374156516
Nov. 4 – Criminal Justice Academy, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminal-justice-academy-tickets-15374248792
Dec. 14 – Crisis Negotiations Team, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-crisis-negotiations-team-tickets-15374274870
Food Donations for WFCM
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry needs donations of canned vegetables (except for green beans), canned pasta and pasta sauces, canned tomatoes, canned fruit, peanut butter, canned and dry beans, and granola bars. Also needed are toiletries, which WFCM clients cannot purchase with food stamps. Especially needed are shampoo, diapers sizes 4 and 5, deodorant, toothpaste and toilet paper.
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. A volunteer stocker/bagger is needed Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Contact Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or abosley@wfcmva.org.
How to Hire CLRC Workers
The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) serves businesses and homeowners needing help with just about any home remodeling or maintenance project. And local residents who’d like to hire a worker from the CLRC may do so easily. Either call 703-543-6272 or go to www.centrevilleLRC.org and click on the “How to Hire” link. Tell what kind of work is required, how many workers are needed and when.
The CLRC will match the needs to its registered workers’ skills and set up the job. The price for work will be negotiated. After the job is completed, employers are encouraged to provide the CLRC with feedback to ensure that the work was done well and to their satisfaction and to make sure the workers are fairly paid.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers in Chantilly and group Meals on Wheels coordinators in both Chantilly and Fairfax. Contact Volunteer Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 711, VolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
Long-Term Care Advocates
The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates for residents in assisted living and nursing facilities. Training is provided in March. Call 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email Lisa.Callahan@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Give Caregivers a Break
Fairfax County needs Respite Care volunteers throughout the county to give family caregivers of a frail older adult a well-deserved break. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for a few hours each month. Volunteers are matched with families in or near their own neighborhoods. Support and training is provided. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Kristin.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov.
How to Help the CLRC
The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) needs volunteers to lead vocational training workshops to increase the workers’ job skills. A Wednesday morning ESOL instructor is also needed; contact Molly Maddra at coordinator@centrevilleLRC.org for more information.
In addition, contributions to CLRC may be made at www.centrevilleimmigrationforum.org. The organization is supported totally by grants and donations; it receives no government funding.
Drive Seniors to Appointments
Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older adults to medical appointments and wellness programs. Call 703-324-5406, TTY 711, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and link to Volunteer Solutions or email VolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Personal Trainer Is Needed
The Sully Senior Center, at 5690 Sully Road in Centreville, needs a certified personal trainer – preferably, one with experience working with older adults – for one hour, two days a week. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
Women’s Self Defense Program
The Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation is partnering with the Fairfax County Police Department to offer the Women’s Self Defense Training program. It’s based on the SAFE program formerly provided by the Police Department, but now being taught by C&J Security Corp.
The program is a two-day class that will meet on consecutive Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15-9:30 p.m. It’s currently offered free and all class materials are included. Program funding is provided through the Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation.
The course is offered to females, age 13 and older. A female guardian must accompany girls 13-18. No men other than the instructors are permitted to be present during a class. For more information, call 703-246-7806, e-mail WSD@fairfaxfoundation.org or go to www.fairfaxfoundation.org.
Police, Fire Games Help Needed
The 2015 World Police and Fire Games will need upwards of 3,000 people to take on a variety of roles across the National Capital Region. These include welcoming visitors, transporting athletes, joining the medical team, assisting sports coordinators, helping out behind the scenes on the technology team. Visit http://fairfax2015.com/volunteer.