Men Charged In Falls Church 7-Eleven, Library Assaults

FALLS CHURCH, VA—Two men were arrested and charged in assaults around the City of Falls Church last week, police say.

On Aug. 25, a knife-wielding homeless man was arrested at the 201 South Washington Street 7-Eleven. Police say the incident happened around 10:13 p.m. Dewey Thomas Galloway, 55, was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon (second offense), assault and battery and using abusive language. Police did not indicate that anyone was seriously injured.

The other assault happened at Mary Riley Styles Public Library:

Simple Assault, 120 N Virginia Ave (Mary Riley Stiles Library), August 27, 3:14 PM, Jeffrey David Friedland, 45, of the City of Falls Church, was arrested for Assault and Battery.

Other notable incidents in the Aug. 21-27 City of Falls Church crime report are:

Destruction of Property, 6763 Wilson Blvd (Eden Center), August 24, 2 PM, unknown vehicle damaged two utility poles. Dominion Power and the Arlington Fire Department responded for leaking fluids and active electrical wires. Investigation continues.

Hit and Run, 6751 Wilson Blvd (Good Fortune Super Market), August 20, 2:28 PM, a parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Investigation continues.

Hit and Run, 101 E. Annandale Rd (Dunkin Donuts), August 23, between 2 and 2:15 PM, a parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene.

Hit and Run, 101 E Annandale Rd (Dunkin Donuts parking lot), August 25, 1:20 PM, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Investigation continues.

Hit and Run, 1000 blk Hillwood Ave, August 26, noon, a van parked on the street was struck by another vehicle which left the scene.

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