Crime & Safety

Hit-And-Run Driver Arrest, Domestic Assault: Falls Church Crime Report

A drunk driver was arrested for a hit and run among other incidents in the weekly Falls Church crime report.

FALLS CHURCH, VA—A drunk driver involved in a hit-and-run was among those arrested in the City of Falls Church last week.

Police caught up to the suspect Tuesday, Sept. 19 around 4:23 p.m. in the 100 block of Rees Place. James Carlie Williams, Jr., 73, of the City of Falls Church, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run, driving under the influence and refusal to take a breath test.

Other incidents of note in the Sept. 18-24 City of Falls Church crime report are:

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Counterfeiting-Forgery, 100 blk N Fairfax St, Sept 18, an incident of check fraud was reported.

Larceny-Theft From Building, 450 N Washington St, Suite 1 (The Yogi Underground), Sept 19, between 10:50 and 11:10 AM, items of value were taken from the premises. Suspect described as a black male between 20 and 26, slim build, baseball hat and tennis shoes.

Robbery, 205 Hillwood Ave (Marriott Town Place Suites), Sept 19, 8:57 PM. Suspect grabbed a binder from an employee at the front desk. Suspect described as a light skinned black male approximately 5`10", slim build, wearing a black hoodie, a white shirt underneath, tight fitting jeans, and red shoes. The subject had a light beard and appeared to have a tattoo on his right hand. A second suspect, believed to be involved,
was described as a black male, approximately 6`01", slim build, short hair and a light beard. He was wearing a light colored hoodie and jeans. Investigation continues.

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Hit and Run, 1000 blk Seaton Ln, Sept 22, victim heard a loud crash around 4 AM and

later discovered vehicle had been hit by another vehicle which left the scene. Larceny-Theft of Vehicle Parts, 200 blk W George Mason Rd, between Sept 8 and 23, a tailgate was taken from a parked truck.

Larceny-Theft from Building, 700 W Broad St (The Kensington), Sept 23, a theft of valuable personal property was reported.

Assault –Simple Domestic, 300 W Broad St (Stratford Motel), Sept 23, 9:09 PM, Robert Kirk Cooley, 47, of the City of Falls Church, was arrested for Assault and Battery– Family Member.

To report information, call Falls Church Police at 703-248-5053.

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