Springfield Man Charged with Murder in July 16 Shooting
Thomas R. Lienau, 53, of Springfield was charged on July 24 with the second degree murder of Mohammed Moshin Najim, 25, according to Fairfax County Police.
Moshin sustained a gunshot wound on July 16 that proved to be fatal after he was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Moshin and the suspect were acquaintances, police said, and “there had been an altercation in the home” earlier on the night of the shooting.
The suspect is currently being held without bond.
—Tim Peterson
Missing Student Located and Reunited with Family
Fairfax County Police reported Cesar “Steven” Boquin Zambrano, 16, of Springfield was found on July 22. He had been missing since June 1 when he was last seen at Robert E Lee High School. Police said Zambrano was found “in good condition” walking down Route 29 at midday on Wednesday, July 22. The 16-year-old was then reunited with his family.
—Tim Peterson
Race Against Crime on Saturday
This weekend on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8 a.m. the Board of Directors for Fairfax County Crime Solvers will host their third annual 5K Race Against Crime at the Fairfax County Government Center. This race is open to everyone and supports their non-profit program that works to aid law enforcement by providing a means for the public to report criminal information anonymously and protected under state law.
This is a family event. Children will enjoy exploring the emergency vehicles and may visit the child fingerprinting station. McGruff the Crime Dog will be there too. There is a free kid run immediately following the 5K. Multiple food vendors will be on hand as well.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Lieutenant Joe Kenda from the Investigation Discovery television show, "Homicide Hunter." He will emcee the race and be available for autographs and photos with the runners.
Crime Solvers is in need of volunteers as well. If you are not able to run but would still like to be a part of this fun event, visit http://fairfaxcrimesolvers.org/5k.html and register as a volunteer today.