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| Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Recognized for Outstanding Volunteering |
The Milestone Award honors people or groups who’ve made a lasting impact with their ongoing commitment to Shelter House’s mission over five, 10, 15 years and beyond. FCSO has partnered with Shelter House since 1992 for events such as the annual “Shop with a Sheriff,” a time before the start of the school year that provides the opportunity for children impacted by homelessness and/or domestic violence to go shopping with a sheriff’s deputy. “What began as a simple gesture of kindness has grown to a long-standing tradition that provides clothing and school supplies,” said Joe Meyer, Shelter House CEO. Meyer went on to say the event has more of an emotional impact on the children than merely receiving new clothes and school supplies. “It’s the feeling on that first day when they go to school that they look and feel like every other kid in the class because they have new supplies. And it's the dignity they have walking in. This simple act of kindness goes beyond that one moment.” Each August Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and several of her deputies get together to spend the day shopping, ensuring each participating child receives what they need for a successful start to the new school year. “It is truly an honor to be recognized for doing something we love,” said 2nd Lt. Jennifer Foster. “Partnering with Shelter House through Shop with a Sheriff gives our sheriff’s deputies the unique opportunity to have a meaningful impact on those who may need a little extra support. These are the times when we get to meet with and interact with people who may have a wavering trust of law enforcement. These are the times that allow us to give back, as well as start to build trust through connection.” Congratulations, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office on this 30-Year Milestone Award of collaboration, giving back, and being present. |
June 25, 2025 | |
| A Celebration in Education at the ADC | Education may not be one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of incarceration. However, for those serving time in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC), some have the opportunity to complete their education and earn either their high school diploma or their GED. During the 2024-2025 school year, four inmates earned their high school diploma, and 13 earned their GED. Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid celebrated six of those graduates who were present June 12. “As w Educating the inmates at the ADC is a partnership between the Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, and several Fairfax County School Board members and members of the Fairfax County Public School system attended the graduation ceremony. During her keynote speech, Assistant Superintendent of the Department of School Improvement and Supports Marie Lemmon, congratulated the student inmates on their achievement. She also encouraged them to continue down this road of self-improvement. For the past 14 years, Meghean Rustia has been the education coordinator at the ADC, leading the way for these unique students to reach their educational
One graduate who left the ADC in April, wrote a letter that Rustia read at graduation. He wrote of the challenges of staying focused while in jail due to distractions both inside the jail as well as outside. Another graduate who earned his high school diploma, spoke about finding ways to apply himself to reach his educational goals. He knows education will help him create a better life for himself and to “bring honor to his family.” Walking the graduation stage and receiving a certificate is a big deal for any student. For the graduates of the ADC education program, it’s a statement of application. Using their time productively to achieve something that can help set their life toward a better path. Sheriff Kincaid closed the ceremony telling the inmate students how big this accomplishment is. “Nobody can take this away from you. Nobody.” |
June 13, 2025 | |
| Statement on July 2023 Custody Case |
On January 8, 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a press release concerning the release of an unnamed “Honduran national” from the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. That press release, and the subsequent media reports, are blatantly false.
The “Honduran national,” was brought to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on July 18, 2023, on charges of Carnal Knowledge, Possession of Child Pornography, and Manufacturing Child Pornography. Contrary to information in the press release, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office did not charge this individual with any criminal offenses. This individual’s criminal charges were brought by another local law enforcement agency.
The individual was brought to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center at 8:45 p.m. on July 18, 2023. At that time a full check to determine the existence of any outstanding detainers or warrants was conducted. None existed. Upon being served with the criminal charges, the magistrate immediately gave this individual a $1,000 bond on each of his three charges. The individual then paid that bond and was released at 11:45 p.m. on the same day, July 18, 2023. In the three hours this individual was in the custody of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, at no time was an ICE detainer or outstanding warrant provided to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
To correct this misinformation, numerous phone calls were placed to ICE media relations. E-mails, calls, and text messages to numerous officials within ICE were sent and remain unanswered. Additionally, the above information was sent to FOX5 one hour prior to the publication of an erroneous news story and acknowledged. FOX5 chose to report ICE’s misinformation rather than recall this false story. They chose to do so despite the fact that the Sheriff’s Office provided specific information contradicting their narrative.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office follows all local, state, and federal laws regarding the holding of inmates on outstanding detainers and warrants and routinely works with all public safety agencies to ensure the safety of our community. |
January 23, 2024 | |
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April 17, 2026 |
e celebrate these, it is important to remember the challenges and obstacles they have had to overcome to get to this point,” Sheriff Kincaid said. “People don’t come to jail to complete their education. But each of the graduates, as well as those who put in the time to complete courses, are making the most of their time here. I hope this success is an inspiration for them to continue to better themselves.”
goals. Speaking to the graduates and students in attendance, Rustia told them how proud she is of their accomplishments. She said jail is not the most conducive study environment and the fact that they have stayed with it, they did the work, took the tests, applied themselves, spoke volumes of what they are capable of. 
“People who come into the ADC come from all walks of life, and they generally are not here for very long, so it makes it difficult to get them to the finish line,” Rustia said. “Some may be a few classes away from completing their high school diploma, some may have difficulty completing basic scholastic applications.”