Gotthardt

Fairfax County police have now determined that the items found in the vacant house were not dynamite, but rather traffic flares, Officer Don Gotthardt said.

Flares, not dynamite found in Va. house 2011

Gotthardt said he did not know whether Herrera worked for the service or had been inside anyone's home as a cleaner.

Fairfax man is charged with raping girl he allegedly met on MySpace 2010

The boy and his family were cooperative, Gotthardt said, and police think the boy was using a. 22-caliber rifle with a scope to shoot at birds.

Virginia boy charged in bus shooting; two men convicted in District area killing 2010

"We're still attempting to determine whether the shooting at the bus was an intentional act," Gotthardt said.

Virginia boy charged in bus shooting; two men convicted in District area killing 2010

The boy and his family were cooperative, Gotthardt said, and police think the boy was using a. 22-caliber rifle with a scope to shoot at birds.

Virginia boy charged in bus shooting; two men convicted in District area killing 2010

Gotthardt said he did not know whether Herrera worked for the service or had been inside anyone's home as a cleaner.

Fairfax man is charged with raping girl he allegedly met on MySpace 2010

Gotthardt said Owino had stayed in the home previously as a family friend.

Park Service unveils plan for Mall; Skeletal remains found in Fairfax County 2010

Gotthardt said he did not know if Herrera worked for the service or had been inside anyone's home as a cleaner, but he advised homeowners to check the backgrounds of any business they allow to enter their home.

Fairfax man charged with raping teen 2010

Gotthardt said Owino had stayed in the home previously as a family friend.

Park Service unveils plan for Mall; Skeletal remains found in Fairfax County 2010

The 9-year-old tried to cross as well, but was struck by a car in the westbound lanes of the road, Gotthardt said.

Bicyclist, 9, fatally struck by car in Fairfax 2010