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Reston Today
By the People, for the People
Drone Helps Catch Peeping Suspect in Reston
38-second drone response leads to quick arrest of alleged voyeur
Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:37pm
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Police in Reston, Virginia used a drone from their Real Time Crime Center to quickly locate and apprehend a suspect accused of peeping into occupied dwellings. The drone was on the scene in just 38 seconds after the initial call, allowing officers to direct patrol units to the suspect's location.
Why it matters
The use of drones as a first response tool has become an increasingly common tactic for law enforcement to rapidly assess and respond to incidents. This case highlights how the technology can aid in the quick identification and arrest of suspects, potentially preventing further crimes.
The details
On March 13, police responded to a report of a man peering into a bedroom window in Reston. Detectives from the department's Real Time Crime Center immediately launched a drone, which located the suspect peeping into other nearby windows within 38 seconds. Patrol officers were then directed to the suspect's location and took 35-year-old Larry Mudd of Reston into custody. Mudd was charged with three counts of peeping into an occupied dwelling.
- On March 13 at 11:17 p.m., police responded to the initial call.
- The drone was launched and on the scene within 38 seconds.
The players
Larry Mudd
A 35-year-old Reston resident who was arrested and charged with three counts of peeping into an occupied dwelling.
Fairfax County Police Department
The law enforcement agency that utilized a drone from its Real Time Crime Center to quickly locate and apprehend the suspect.
What’s next
Detectives are asking anyone with additional information or who believes they may have been a victim to contact the Reston Police Station.
The takeaway
This case demonstrates how emerging technologies like drones can aid law enforcement in quickly responding to and resolving criminal incidents, potentially preventing further crimes and protecting public safety.
