Vienna Police Highlights

January 6, 2017

— The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from

Dec. 30, 2016 – Jan. 5, 2017. Readers are reminded that an “arrest” is based upon probable cause and does not always mean that someone was physically taken into custody. Furthermore, it does not mean that an individual is automatically guilty of a crime. Judicial outcomes and post-arrest proceedings can be researched through the appropriate court’s website.

INCIDENTS

Fraud 17-000062

100 Block Kingsley Road, SW November 15 3:00 p.m.

A resident provided payment to a man who was soliciting door to door for tree trimming services. The man has not completed the work and refuses to refund the payment.

This case is being investigated.

Fraud 16-010907

Long & Foster Real Estate 374 Maple Avenue, East December 8 9 a.m.

An employee advised their company was given a check written on a fraudulent account. This case is under investigation.

Petit Larceny 16-010958

400 Block Johnson Street, SW

Between Dec. 15 at 12 p.m. and Dec. 31 at 3 p.m.

A resident reported his bicycle was stolen from the carport.

Fraud 17-000125

300 Block Holmes Drive, NW Dec. 20 5 p.m.

A resident found unauthorized charges to one of his credit card accounts. This case is under investigation.

Assist EMS 16-010885

200 Block Branch Road, SE Dec. 28 6:29 p.m.

Officers responded to assist with a resident who was suffering a medical emergency. The resident was transported to an area hospital by rescue personnel for evaluation.

Unlawful Entry 16-010902 100 Block Moore Avenue, SW Dec.29 9:20 a.m.

An individual was located inside an abandoned home. Officers checked with the builder responsible for the property who advised he knew the man, and although he did not have his permission to be on the property, he would not pursue charges for the unlawful entry.

Arrest – Warrant Service 16-010903 100 Block Moore Avenue, SW Dec. 29 9:20 a.m.

While MPO Lose was investigating an Unlawful Entry (Incident #16-010902) he found that the man in who was in the home was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant in Fairfax County charging Shoplifting.

MPO Lose arrested the 40 year old man from Branch Road in Vienna and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where the warrant was served and the man was held on a $5000 secured bond.

Animal Case 16-010906 600 Block Valley Drive, SE December 29 2:06 p.m.

Officers responded to the report of a man illegally hunting deer. Ofc. Harter located the man who had a deer that had been freshly killed with a bow and arrow in the bed of his truck. The man advised officers that he had killed the deer in the area off the W&OD Bike Trail.

This case is under investigation.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-010922 Chain Bridge Road and Horseshoe Drive Dec. 30 1:34 a.m.

Ofc. Reedy observed a driver commit a series of traffic violations and initiated a traffic stop. Upon his interaction with the driver he detected possible signs of impairment. After the driver failed a series of field sobriety tests Ofc. Reedy arrested the 39 year old female from Stillwood Circle in Falls Church, Virginia for Driving While Intoxicated. She was transported to the Vienna Police Station where she was given the opportunity to provide a sample of her breath for analysis, which she refused. She was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal and held on a $1000 unsecured bond.

Animal Case – Quarantine 16-010930 900 Block Plum Street, SW Dec. 30 9:15 a.m.

A resident was bitten by a cat they are taking care of for a family member. The resident had accidently stepped on the cat, which caused the animal to snap at them. The resident was advised of the 10-day quarantine period. ACO Barker will follow up on this case.

Assault 16-010943 INOVA Primary Care 130 Park Street, SE Dec. 30 2:01 p.m.

An employee reported a man came into the office with a woman and an infant. The man began acting disorderly and assaulted the employee and a patient in the office before abruptly leaving. Ofc. Bulti was able to contact the man who came to the Vienna Police Station the following day. Ofc. Bulti arrested the 23 year old man from Chain Bridge Road in Vienna and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with two misdemeanor counts of Assault and held on a $1000 secured bond.

Juvenile Case 16-010948 Patrick Street, SE Dec.31 6:13 a.m.

A resident reported that her teenage daughter has not returned home and is not answering her cell phone or text messages. The daughter returned home safely later in the day.

Domestic Assault 16-10957 Hine Street, SE, Dec. 31 2:14 p.m.

A resident reported an argument she had with her adult son that began to escalate when he pushed her. There were no signs of injury and the resident did not wish to pursue charges.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated and Drunk In Public 17-000006 and 17-000007 500 Block Maple Avenue, West -- Jan. 1 1:51 a.m.

PFC Tremont observed a driver commit a series of traffic violations and initiated a traffic stop. Upon his interaction with the driver he detected possible signs of impairment. After failing to complete a series of field sobriety tests he arrested the 47 year old female from Silvershadow Court in Lorton, Virginia for Driving While Intoxicated.The passenger in the vehicle was also intoxicated and was offered the opportunity to contact a friend for a ride, but he refused. MPO Lyons arrested the 39 year old man from Silvershadow Court in Lorton, Virginia for Drunk In Public.

The driver was transported to the Vienna Police Station where she was given the opportunity to provide a sample of her breath for analysis, which she refused. Both subjects were then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where the female was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal and the male was charged with Drunk In Public.

Civil Dispute 17-000014

100 Block Casmar Street, SE Jan. 1 10:42 a.m.

A resident reported his wife removed cash and jewelry from the home.

Petit Larceny 17-000037 900 Block Carole Court, SE

Between Jan. 1 at 12 noon and Jan. 2 at 12 noon

A resident reported her GPS missing from her vehicle.

Suspicious Event 17-000028 The Hope Center

140 Park Street, SE Jan. 1 7:30 p.m.

Officers responded to the report of a citizen acting suspicious at The Hope Center. MPO Borja located the woman and, after speaking to her, notified a friend of the woman who responded to the scene to take care of her.

Juvenile Case 17-000032 Patrick Street, SE Jan. 2 1:39 a.m.

A resident reported that her daughter left the home earlier in the evening after they had an argument and has not returned. The juvenile returned home later the same day.

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 17-000045 1000 Block Moorefield Hill Place, SW Jan. 3 12:55 a.m.

A resident reported his vehicle was missing from his residence. The resident believed his friend had taken the vehicle and did not wish to pursue charges. Officers searched the area and gave a lookout to surrounding jurisdictions.

Suspicious Event 17-000124 900 Ware Street, SW Jan. 5 12:30 p.m.

A resident advised that two women came to her door looking for someone to teach them Arabic. The women left the area without incident.

Natural Death 17-000128 700 Block Upham Place, NW Jan. 5 2:02 p.m.

Ofc. Sterling responded to the residence after receiving a report of an elderly, terminally ill man who had passed away. After speaking to the family he determined there were no signs of foul play.

CRASHES

520 Mill Street, NE 16-010955

Dec. 31 10 p.m.

A citizen left her vehicle legally parked in a parking lot. When she returned she found that her vehicle had been struck on the driver side. The other driver did not leave their information.

105 Center Street, North 16-010960

Dec. 31 11:50 a.m.

The driver of Vehicle-2 left her vehicle legally parked in the parking lot. When she returned to the vehicle she found minor damage to it. She believed the damage was caused by a truck that had been parked next to her. The driver of the truck, Vehicle-1, was located. He advised he did not realize he had struck the other vehicle.

Maple Avenue and Glyndon Street, NE 16-010960 Dec. 31 4:15 p.m.

Vehicle-2 was traveling northbound on Glyndon Street with a green light for the intersection of Maple Avenue. Vehicle-1 was traveling westbound on Maple Avenue and ran the red traffic light colliding with Vehicle-2 in the intersection. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued three summonses charging Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention, No Driver’s License and No Insurance.

Maple Avenue and Beulah Road, NE 17-000051 Jan. 3 10:47 a.m.

Vehicle-2 was turning left from Beulah Road onto eastbound Maple Avenue. Vehicle-1 was traveling eastbound on Maple Avenue and collided with the front of Vehicle-2 causing minor damage to both vehicles. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons charging No Driver’s License.

Navy Federal Credit Union 17-000065 820 Follin Lane, SE

Jan. 3 3:41 p.m.

The driver of a legally parked vehicle returned to find his vehicle had been struck. The driver of the other vehicle left the scene without providing their information.

Courthouse Road and Maple Avenue, SW Jan. 3 7:33 p.m.

Vehicle-2 was traveling northbound on Courthouse Road approaching Maple Avenue. Vehicle-1 was traveling southbound on Courthouse turning left into the shopping center parking lot at 180 Maple Avenue, West. As Driver-1 made the turn he struck the front of Vehicle-2. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for Failure to Yield Right of Way.

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