U.S.CRIME WATCH

Fairfax officer, 23-year veteran, charged with shoplifting

The officer allegedly shoplifted from two Target stores; the department has not disclosed what items were taken.

On air: Rosa Ticks and Hank Ledger on BBN Crime Watch
Published 5:36 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Washington Times: “Fairfax County police officer, a 23-year veteran on the force charged, accused of shoplifting”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:36 PM ET on BBN Crime Watch, by Rosa Ticks and Hank Ledger.

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The Washington TimesFairfax County police officer, a 23-year veteran on the force charged, accused of shoplifting

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA Fairfax County police officer, a twenty-three-year veteran, is charged with two counts of misdemeanor shoplifting.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe department says it happened at two local Target stores.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterTWO TARGETS, HANK! TWO! The alleged suspect did NOT stop at one!
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterThis is the crime of the century and I am standing in the parking lot of it!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo counts. Misdemeanor.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterTwenty-three years of service! Twenty-three!
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterAnd the crowd is eating Cafe soft pretzels, which is the only thing at Target anyone has ever paid for in full!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSoft pretzels.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterHank, think about it! The alleged crime was committed by the one person who knows exactly how this ends!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe is innocent until proven otherwise. Which is the one rule he enforced for twenty-three years.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterWHAT IS IN THE BAG, HANK? WHAT IS IN THE BAG?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe department hasn't said. It's a bold answer to a question nobody asked, much like those sanctions on the court.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRosa, step away from the cart.