Crime Report: August 17, 2020, Arlington County

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Crime Report: August 17, 2020

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This report is published every weekday, except County holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence.

This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Arlington County in the stated time frame. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific addresses. For more information on crime in your area, visit our online crime mapping tool.

Note: Information contained in the Daily Crime Report is generally based on initial reports made to the Police Department. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REPORTS

ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, 2020-08140003, 6000 block of Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on August 14, police were dispatched to the report of a disorderly subject. Upon arrival, it was determined that the suspect allegedly entered a business and began acting erratically, attempting to take merchandise and enter the back area of the business. Arriving officers located the suspect and identified him as being involved in two prior calls for service in the area that evening. As they attempted to take him into custody, he actively resisted and bit an officer. The officer was not injured. Joseph Porchea, 33, of Decatur, Ga., was arrested and charged with Assault & Battery on Police and Drunk in Public.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 2020-08160055, 5900 block of 2nd Street N. At approximately 7:16 a.m. on August 16, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that the known suspect allegedly gained entry to a residence, which he had previously been issued a banning notice for. Arriving officers established a perimeter and attempted to contact the suspect inside with negative results. While clearing the residence, the suspect was observed in an upstairs room and additional commands were issued instructing the suspect to exit the residence, which he complied with. The suspect was then taken into custody without incident. Mohamed Souidi, 27, of No Fixed Address, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Entry.

INDECENT EXPOSURE, 2020-08140126, Wilson Boulevard at N. Lynn Street. At approximately 1:37 p.m. on August 14, police were dispatched to the report of an exposure. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim observed the suspect in an alley adjacent to a business allegedly exposing himself and masturbating. Arriving officers observed the suspect exposing himself and took him into custody without incident. Edgardo Ramon, 38, of No Fixed Address, was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure and released on a summons.

BURGLARY, 2020-08140123, 4500 block of 26th Street N. At approximately 1:28 p.m. on August 14, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., an unknown suspect forced entry to a residence, causing damage, tampered with items and stole items of value. There is no suspect(s) description. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY, 2020-08140135, 4700 block of 34th Street N. At approximately 1:08 p.m. on August 14, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., an unknown suspect forced entry to a residence, causing damage, and stole items of value. There is no suspect(s) description. The investigation is ongoing.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE, 2020-08140137, 4000 block of 5th Road N.

EMBEZZLEMENT, 2020-08140140, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2020-08140144, 300 block of N. Thomas Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2020-08140165, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-08140193, 4600 block of S. King Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2020-08150060, 4900 block of Old Dominion Drive

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2020-08150075, 4000 block of 27th Road N.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE, 2020-08150076, I-395 NB at Shirlington Circle

SHOPLIFTING, 2020-08150121, 4000 block of Campbell Avenue

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-08150145, 900 block of N. Lexington Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-08160004, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-08160031, 3000 block of Washington Boulevard

LARCENY, 2020-08160058, 3500 block of Wilson Boulevard

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-08160060, Columbia Pike at S. George Mason Drive

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-08160090, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-08160152, 800 block of S. Frederick Street

STOLEN VEHICLES

8/15/20, VA UWF2169, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Black
4900 block of Old Dominion Drive

8/16/20, DC FC3303, 2013 Hyundai Elantra, White
2400 block of Crystal Drive

Categories: Daily Crime Report

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