Police Blotter: June 29, 2011

The following arrest information was supplied by the Fairfax County police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Attempted Larceny: 

A man attempted to steal a cell phone from a 42-year-old man at a bus stop, located at Buckman Road and Russell Road, on June 18 around 11:10 a.m. The suspect asked the victim to make a phone call, but while the victim dialed a number, the suspect attempted to take the phone from the victim’s hand. The victim was able to hold on to his phone and chased the suspect a short distance before losing sight of him. The suspect was described as black, about 5 feet 3 inches tall and 140 pounds. He was wearing a dark-colored shirt and tan pants. 

Malicious Wounding: 

On June 19 around 2 a.m. a 24-year-old victim walked outside the a restaurant in the 8400 block of Richmond Highway and was approached by a suspect, who reportedly struck the victim in the face with a beer bottle. A patrol officer found the victim walking from the restaurant and summoned rescue. The victim was treated at the scene for non life-threatening injuries. The suspect, Mauricio Melendez, 27, of 27 Pace Lane in Alexandria, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.

Larcenies: 

4000 block of Adrienne Dr. - two bicycles stolen from a residence

4300 block of Pembrook Village Dr. - cell phone stolen from residence

3900 block of San Leandro Pl. - lighting fixtures and sink stolen from residence

Vehicle Thefts: 

Frye Rd./Madge Lane - Ford vehicle