Fairfax DA Steve Descano

DA = CA in Virginia • Elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County, VA • Reforming our justice system to build long-term community safety ⚖️

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

Misael Lopez Gomez was indicted today by a grand jury on charges of aggravated murder and child abuse. Cases like this are so rare and egregious that the law recognizes the need for a higher penalty.

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

CA Descano's report on the officer involved shooting of September 29, 2025

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

CA Descano announces homebuilder convicted by jury of defrauding multiple victims in construction-fraud case

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

CA Descano announces 43-year sentence for 2021 Murder committed during ATM Robbery

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

CA Descano's report on the officer-involved shooting of February 23, 2026

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

After the sentencing, CA Descano said: “Brendan Banfield is a remorseless killer who even today tried to paint himself as the victim in this case. The sentence handed down today is the only appropriate one: Brendan Banfield will spend his life in prison.”

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

Right-wing actors can’t stand that Fairfax remains one of the safest large counties in the country because it undermines their political goals.
They’ll cherry pick numbers and ignore national trends, but through it all Fairfax remains one of the safest places to live.

[Nick Minock @NickMinock]

🚨WATCH: Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano took office in January 2020. Violent crime has increased 92% in the county under his watch.

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

Statement from the Office on DOJ's Announcement of a Pattern or Practice Investigation

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

Today, I received notice of a Department of Justice investigation into my office regarding one of our policies. My policies are fair, legal, and reflect the values of my community.

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

Another day, another outright lie from @VA4SafeComm, who conveniently leaves out that our office has prosecuted + convicted the defendant of multiple assault, threat, + drug charges, including as recently as Feb 3, 2026. The defendant has never been charged with attempted murder.

[Virginians for Safe Communities (VSC) @VA4SafeComm]

Meet "Lorton Man" = Illegal Alien & Repeat Violent freed by Fairfax Soros DA Steve Descano over & over
Akuamoa Boateng DOB 9/19/95
50+ charges, 10+ arrests since 2023
Descano dropped charges
-2x Att Murder, 3 assaults, 4x shoot/poss gun
+home invasion, Bomb threat, drugs, theft

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

We’re seeing yet another example of inaccurate reporting - this time regarding the case against Roni Mendez Escobar. Let’s correct the record. 1/

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

2/2 In December 2025, his case was adjudicated by a court finding him legally insane and placing him in state custody. He was in court today regarding his future confinement. The court found that he was in need of hospitalization and committed him back into state custody.

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

1/2 We’ve seen incorrect reporting that prosecutors dropped charges against Julio Sejas and that he is out of custody.
That is not true.
The truth is: Julio Sejas was charged March of 2024. He has been in custody since then.

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

CA Descano announces that Jose Angel Zelaya was sentenced for a fatal 2023 car crash on Burke Center Parkway that left a teenager dead.

[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

The court cannot bring Joe back to his loved ones, but the court can ensure that Brendan, the mastermind behind this scheme, faces a lifetime in prison for his murder.

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[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

People all over the world who watched this trial saw that Juliana’s testimony was invaluable in helping the jury understand the convoluted double-murder plot orchestrated by Brendan Banfield.

No prison sentence can address the harm created by her actions.

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[Fairfax DA Steve Descano @FairfaxCountyCA]

Today’s hearing was dedicated specifically to Joe, a beloved son, nephew, and grandson, who was a perfect stranger to Magalhaes and Brendan Banfield and tragically ensnared in their plot.

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