Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Descano @FairfaxCountyCA
This is the official account of the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Tweets from CA Steve Descano are signed -SD. fairfaxcounty.gov/commonwealthat… 22030 Joined January 2020-
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CA Descano announced today that Usman Shahid, 20, was convicted and sentenced to 4 years for the deaths of two Oakton High School students in a 2022 crash on Blake Lane.
"Wishing a restful Passover to everyone in Fairfax County. May today bring hope and resilience to the Jewish community, and remind us of the never-ending pursuit of peace and freedom." -SD
"[W]e put more people in jail and prison than any other country in the world, and yet we're not the safest country in the world. If you really care about community safety and you really care about helping people, then you start to look at alternatives." vpm.org/2024-04-18/div…
"Extremely glad to join @GetUpDC this morning to talk about why SB 363 is so important to building community safety. Yesterday, the legislature adopted the Governor's recommendations to the bill. Soon, guns that lack serial numbers will finally be banned in Virginia!" -SD
This past Saturday, our team gathered for an Implicit Bias Training from Georgetown's @ProfKrisHenning. An expert in racial inequities and juvenile justice, Prof. Herring provided valuable insights and best practices to continue advancing our office's mission.
The Red Flag Dashboard has received another monthly update, now including data through the end of March. Our office has continued to convert over 75% of ESROs into SROs, keeping more guns out of the hands of individuals who pose a threat. fairfaxcounty.gov/commonwealthat…
This morning, our office sent out the March edition of our monthly newsletter — full of updates on what we're doing in the community, information about the issues impacting our county's justice system, and more. Read the March edition of our newsletter: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAFAI…
"Prosecutors across Virginia desperately need more tools in our toolboxes to fight against gun violence. If we want to get serious about building community safety, we need laws on the books to help get guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals." -SD wtop.com/fairfax-county…
"I'm extremely proud to work with public and private partners on the Pathfinder Kitchen program — which is making a difference in the lives of justice-involved individuals and setting them on a path to meaningful employment." -SD
"I'm extremely proud to work with public and private partners on the Pathfinder Kitchen program — which is making a difference in the lives of justice-involved individuals and setting them on a path to meaningful employment." -SD
"While we did see two major victories on gun control measures, the Governor’s vetoes remind me of just how much work is left to be done." Updates on CA Descano’s Legislative Priorities: ca-descano.medium.com/updates-on-ca-…
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The Red Flag Dashboard has received another monthly update, now including data through the end of March. Our office has continued to convert over 75% of ESROs into SROs, keeping more guns out of the hands of individuals who pose a threat. fairfaxcounty.gov/commonwealthat…
Congratulations to the graduates of the @britepaths Pathfinder Kitchen program on completing their 6-week culinary training and earning their ServSafe certificates! This success highlights @CityofFairfaxVA’s practice of maintaining #diversity and #inclusivity with our residents.
We are so proud of our #PathfinderKitchen grads! A big thank you to @fairfaxcityeda for the grant that made this possible, and our partners, Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics, @ChefDuriel the Chosen Chef, @oar_nova & the @FairfaxCountyCA Taking Root program.
Congratulations to the graduates of the @britepaths Pathfinder Kitchen program on completing their 6-week culinary training and earning their ServSafe certificates! This success highlights @CityofFairfaxVA’s practice of maintaining #diversity and #inclusivity with our residents.
Today, @public_rights, @EliNSavit, and 32 law enforcement leaders filed an amicus brief calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reject extreme abortion bans like Idaho’s and uphold federal protections for physicians acting in medical emergencies. fairandjustprosecution.org/wp-content/upl…
Thanks to a Neighborhood Connected Grant from the @fairfaxcityeda, Britepaths is partnering with Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics, Chef Barnes of the Chosen Chef, @oar_nova & the Fairfax County Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Taking Root program to offer Pathfinder Kitchen. 3/4
It's another delicious and informative week at Pathfinder Kitchen! Our students started Week 2 yesterday learning about salad dressings and presentation. Under @ChefDuriel's guidance, they made three flavors of salad dressing from scratch and practiced their chopping skills. 1/4
We'll continue to prioritize getting illegal guns off the streets and disincentivize criminals from dealing in them. Thanks to @FairfaxCountyCA for the partnership on this case that covered multiple jurisdictions. And thanks to @ATFWashington, @FairfaxCountyPD/ @ChiefKDavis.
Two Maryland Men Charged with Stealing Over 50 Firearms from Virginia Firearms Store justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/t…
Tuesday was the first day of class for our #PathfinderKitchen students, and they were excited to get started in the kitchen! Here are a few of our students showing off their prep work, with their instructor @ChefDuriel (back, right). We wish them well in their 6-week journey. 1/
.@AdamEbbin & @FairfaxCountyCA: "We know that gun violence is one of the largest public safety threats in Virginia — and we know that our constituents are tired of hearing the body count tick higher every year." @MomsDemand richmond.com/zzstyling/view…
.@FairfaxCountyCA @SteveDescano recently announced that his office's innovative "Taking Root" diversion program is expanding to include culinary training for participants, thereby equipping them with valuable skills they can use to build productive lives. dcist.com/story/24/01/08…
Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not just today but every day: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
We were delighted to join our partners at a press event yesterday to celebrate the first anniversary of the @FairfaxCountyCA Taking Root program, and the announcement of our new Pathfinder Kitchen training program, which will support select Taking Root participants. 1/6
As seen on @nbcwashington! We're excited to partner with @ChefDuriel, @fairfaxcityeda, Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics, @oar_nova & @FairfaxCountyCA Taking Root program to launch the Pathfinder Kitchen culinary training program this spring. nbcwashington.com/news/local/nor…
‼️ Tune in now at the link below to hear from @ChiefKDavis and @FairfaxCountyCA about Operation Press Check - an initiative aimed at strengthening Felon in Possession cases. ➡️ facebook.com/share/v/7FpJQ7…
🚨LIVE @ 11:30AM🚨 Tune in to our Facebook page as @ChiefKDavis and @FairfaxCountyCA announce the details of a new operation to strengthen Felon in Possession cases. WATCH HERE➡️ facebook.com/fairfaxcountyP…
🚨LIVE @ 11:30AM🚨 Tune in to our Facebook page as @ChiefKDavis and @FairfaxCountyCA announce the details of a new operation to strengthen Felon in Possession cases. WATCH HERE➡️ facebook.com/fairfaxcountyP…
@FairfaxCountyCA @SenTimKaine @ChiefKDavis @JonStehle @csread @oar_nova We were glad to be part of the celebration, and are so proud to further the Taking Root mission by partnering with Mackenzies Tunes & Tonics, @fairfaxcityeda and @oar_nova to help graduates train for culinary skills!
Today and every day, we honor and remember the heroes and victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Pictured here are first responders who humbly helped display an American flag at the Pentagon on September 12, 2001. #neverforget #fairfaxcounty
Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to eliminate drug overdose and its devastating consequences. Recognizing an overdose can be challenging, but taking immediate action can save lives. Learn more: bit.ly/45x0nrk
ICYMI: Our office is launching a monthly newsletter! Subscribers will receive updates on what our office is doing in the community, news coverage of the issues impacting our county's justice system, and more. Sign up for the newsletter: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAFAI…
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