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VIENNA POLICE HIGHLIGHTS

December 04, 2015

The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from November 27, 2015 – December 03, 2015. 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.

(VIENNA POLICE HIGHLIGHTS is not meant to be a listing of every incident or call handled by the

Vienna Police, but merely a more substantive summary of several incidents, which may be of interest to the community. Some reports may be outside the date parameters due to extended investigations or other circumstances. Some cases are not included at all due to ongoing investigations. Please contact MPO Gary Lose for further information at Gary.Lose@Viennava.gov)

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INCIDENTS

Fraud 15-011545 200 Block Cherry Street, SW Between November 06 at 12:47 p.m. and November 07 11:11 a.m. A resident reported she received a telephone call from an individual claiming to be her grandson. The caller informed her he had been incarcerated in Florida and asked for money to be bonded out. The caller instructed the resident to purchase a prepaid credit card and then call back with the security numbers and he would be released.

After purchasing the cards and calling the number provided by the caller, the resident was informed he needed to purchase another prepaid credit card to bail his friend out of jail also. The resident, believing the caller to be his actual grandson, purchased another credit card and telephoned the caller again and provided that information.

During the Thanksgiving Holiday the resident spoke with his grandson who informed him he had never been to Florida and had not been incarcerated.

Sgt. Farhan informed the resident he had been the victim of a scam.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 15-011486 Courthouse Road at Ware Street, SW November 25 7:50 p.m. MPO Shaw responded to the area for the report of an unoccupied vehicle stopped in the intersection. While looking at the vehicle he detected the distinct odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and stated his son had been driving the vehicle when it ran out of gas.

When the son returned to the vehicle MPO Shaw confronted him concerning the odor. After further interaction he located a measurable amount of marijuana in the vehicle.

MPO Shaw issued a summons to the 24 year old man from John Marshall Drive, NE in Vienna for Possession of Marijuana. He was released after signing the summons.

Noise Violation 15-011504 The Bey Lounge 303 Mill Street, NE November 26 1:56 a.m.

A resident reported there was loud noise emanating from the area of the Bey Lounge. Officer Post responded to the resident’s home but was unable to hear any noise from the business.

Sgt. Sylmar responded to the Bey Lounge and was unable to hear any loud noise coming from the business.

Suspicious Event 15-011517 300 Block Tapawingo Road, SE November 26 3:16 p .m. A resident reported his neighbor had been cutting tree branches and placing them on his vehicle. Officer Hylinski responded and found the discarded branches were lying next to the vehicle.

After speaking with both neighbors Officer Hylinski determined this was an ongoing neighbor dispute that neither was willing to end.

Arrest – Domestic Assault 15-011519 Pekay Street, SW November 26 5:40 p.m. Officer Post responded to a residence after receiving a report that a domestic assault had occurred. Upon arriving she learned the mother and father were involved in a heated argument when the daughter attempted to intervene she was pushed by her father.

Officer Post spoke with all the individuals involved and determined there was enough evidence to confirm a domestic assault had occurred. She arrested the 58 year old man from Pekay Street, SW in Vienna for Domestic Assault.

He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Domestic Assault. He was released on his signature. A Protective Order was also issued.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 15-011527 200 Block Lawyers Road, NW November 27 2:08 a.m. Officer Post was on patrol when she observed the driver of a vehicle commit a series of traffic violations. Upon her interaction with the driver she detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. After speaking with the driver she detected a measurable amount of marijuana.

The driver, a 22 year old man from Metropolitan Center Drive in Springfield, Virginia was issued a summons for Possession of Marijuana. He was released after signing the summons.

Arrest – Obstruction of Justice 15-011539 Maple Avenue at Branch Road, SE November 27 12:17 p.m. PFC Tracy was on patrol when he observed a vehicle with several equipment violations. As a result of those violations he conducted a traffic stop. He was informed by the driver the he would not provide his identification and indicated he does not subscribe to any form of government nor does he recognize the officer as a government official.

After several unsuccessful attempts to identify the driver, PFC Tracy was left with no other option but to place him under arrest. The 25 year old man from Mason Bluff Drive in Burke, Virginia was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Obstruction of Justice, Expired Registration, Defective Equipment, and No Operator’s License.

He was held without bond.

Animal Case – Quarantine 15-011670 500 Block Heritage Lane, NW November 27 4:00 p.m. ACO Barker responded to a residence after receiving a bite report from the Health Department. Upon speaking with the resident he learned “Albert”, the cat, had bitten the resident’s mother, who was visiting from Florida.

The resident was informed of the quarantine process and requested to quarantine Albert in her home.

ACO Barker will follow up with this case.

Arrest – Warrant Service 15-011552 100 Block East Street, NE November 27 5:13 p.m. MPO Seitz was on patrol when he observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic violation. As a result of the violation he conducted a traffic stop. Upon his interaction with the driver and his passenger he discovered the passenger was wanted for a probation violation issued by Arlington County.

MPO Seitz arrested the 25 year old woman, with no fixed address, for the violation of probation. While searching the woman, prior to placing her in his cruiser, he located illegal drug paraphernalia.

The woman was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where she was searched by a Sheriff’s Deputy who located additional narcotics on her person.

The woman was charged with the Probation Violation from Arlington County, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Felony by Prisoner (Possession of contraband in a prison).

She was held on a $7,000 bond.

Vandalism 15-011575 Amphora Restaurant 377 Maple Avenue, West Between November 27 at 9:00 p.m. and November 28 at 9:00 a.m. An employee reported he returned to his vehicle, at the end of his shift, and discovered the two rear tires on his vehicle had been slashed.

Animal Case 15-011559 300 Block Tapawingo Road, SW November 27 10:19 p.m. Several residents reported a barking dog. PFC Kiley responded to the area and located the barking dog. He determined the dog was creating a public nuisance and attempted, unsuccessfully to contact the owner.

ACO Barker will follow up with this case.

Arrest – Domestic Assault 15-011563 Cedar Lane, SE November 28 12:01 a.m. PFC Kiley responded to a residence after receiving the report of a domestic assault that had occurred. After arriving he was met by the resident who stated he and his girlfriend had been involved in a heated argument that escalated when she assaulted him. PFC Kiley found injuries on the resident that were consistent with the type of assault he stated occurred. The girlfriend was uncooperative in providing her side of the incident.

PFC Kiley arrested the 29 year old woman from Cedar Lane, SE in Vienna and transported her to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where she was charged with Domestic Assault. A Protective Order was also issued.

Noise Violation 15-011564 The Bey Lounge 303 Mill Street, NE November 28 12:23 a.m. A resident reported hearing loud music emanating from the Bey Lounge. MPO Nelson went to the area where the complaint was coming from and stated he could only slightly hear the bass coming from the music at the lounge.

Officer Reedy responded to the Bey Lounge and only heard music emanating from the building when the door was opened to let customers in or out. A manager was informed of the complaint and agreed to turn the music down.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 15-011573 500 Block Maple Avenue, West November 28 3:26 a.m. Officer Reedy was on patrol when he observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic violation. As a result of that violation he conducted a traffic stop. Upon his interaction with the driver he detected the signs of impairment. After failing to complete a series of field sobriety tests he arrested the 31 year old woman from Sunset Hills Road in Reston, 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. After the analysis she was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

She was held on an unsecured bond and was to be released when she was sober.

Police Service 15-011582 The Vienna Police Station 215 Center Street, South November 28 11:28 a.m. A resident responded to the Vienna Police Station to turn in unwanted ammunition for destruction.

Arrest – Trespassing 15-011588 Waters Field 130 Cherry Street, SE November 28 3:00 p.m.

MPO Seitz was on patrol when he observed two juveniles carrying a football across Cherry Street and onto Waters Field. The field is under construction with signage indicating it is closed until the repairs are complete. Prior to allowing the juveniles to engage in any fun activity he informed them they were trespassing.

After verbally counselling the juveniles on their actions, their parents were contacted and responded to the area to take them home.

Vandalism 15-011641 1100 Block Drake Street, SW Between November 28 at 3:00 p.m. and November 30 at 7:10 a.m. A resident reported her living room window and garage door had been the victims of an egging.

Domestic Dispute 15-011590 Tapawingo Road, SW November 28 4:28 p.m. PFC Tracy responded to a residence after receiving the report of a domestic dispute occurring. After arriving he spoke with both individuals a boyfriend and girlfriend. They stated the argument had been verbal in nature only.

The two agreed to cease from arguing in front of the children and would stay in separate rooms for the remainder of the night.

Destruction of Property 15-011646 Just Tires 352 Maple Avenue, East Between November 28 at 6:00 p.m. and November 30 at 9:00 a.m. An employee reported that a manhole cover, several business owned bushes and several Town of Vienna owned bushes had been damaged. The damage appears to have been made by a vehicle.

The case is being investigated.

Noise Violation 15-011602 The Bey Lounge 303 Maple Avenue, NE November 28 11:22 p.m. A resident reported loud music could be heard in their backyard emanating from the Bey Lounge.

PFC Kiley responded to the Bey Lounge and spoke with an employee who agreed to turn down the music.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 15-011615 400 Block Courthouse Road, SW November 29 1:02 a.m. PFC Kiley was on patrol when he observed a vehicle with an equipment violation. As a result of that violation he conducted a traffic stop. Upon his interaction with the driver he detected the signs of possible impairment. After failing to complete a series of field sobriety tests he arrested the 33 year old woman from Periwinkle Way in Severn, Maryland for Driving While Intoxicated.

The woman was transported to the Vienna Police Station where she was given the opportunity to provide a sample of her breath for analysis. After the analysis she was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Noise Complaint 15-011616 The Bey Lounge 303 Mill Street, NE November 29 1:08 a.m.

A resident reported loud music could be heard in her backyard emanating from the Bey Lounge.

MPO Nelson responded to the Bey Lounge and spoke with an employee who agreed to turn the music down to an acceptable level.

Destruction of Property 15-011623, 15-011624, 15-011625 Amphora Restaurant 377 Maple Avenue, West November 29 between 2:30 a.m. and 3:40 a.m.

Three separate groups of diners exited the restaurant and discovered the rear tires on three of their vehicles had been slashed.

This case is believed to be related to Case Number 15-011575 above.

Vandalism 15-011626 1100 Block Ware Street, SW November 29 9:00 a.m. A resident reported that during the night his house had been the victim of an egging.

Grand Larceny 15-011658 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE Between November 29 at 11:00 p.m. and November 30 at 8:00 a.m. A resident reported her ex-boyfriend had been at her apartment, banging on the door in an attempt to get her to let him in. She stated she refused to let him in, after which he left. She later discovered a children’s tablet computer had gone missing from her vehicle.

This case is being investigated.

Found Property 15-011649 Chipotle 213 Maple Avenue, East November 30 12:25 p.m. Officer Post was returning to her vehicle and happened upon a Debit Mastercard lying on the ground. The card will be held at the police station while she attempts to contact the owner.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated/Hit and Run 15-011657 Maple Avenue at East Street, NE November 30 7:03 p.m. Officer Herrera responded to the area after receiving a report of an accident with injuries. Upon arrival at the scene he learned the driver of the vehicle had hit another vehicle while traveling westbound in the 800 block of Maple Avenue, East. The driver continued until the vehicle left the roadway and came to a stop after striking a tree. The driver of the vehicle that was struck informed Officer Herrera of the Hit and Run incident.

After speaking with the driver of the striking vehicle Officer Herrera determined that he may have been impaired. The driver was unable to perform any field sobriety tests as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.

The driver was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for his injuries. After receiving treatment he was given the opportunity, which he refused, to provide a sample of his blood for analysis. Officer Herrera transported the 28 year old man from Woodley Place in Falls Church, Virginia to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to a Breath/Blood Test and Hit and Run.

He was to be released when he was sober.

Fraud 15-011665 1100 Block Kings Way Court, SW December 01 10:15 a.m. A resident reported she was contacted by an employee of Saks Fifth Avenue. The employee wanted to verify an on-line purchase for several thousand dollars. The resident stated the order was made without her knowledge and was subsequently cancelled.

This case is being investigated.

Threats 15-011672 The Cedar Lane School 101 Cedar Lane, SW December 01 1:30 p.m. An employee reported a student had told fellow students he was going to bring a weapon to school. The student’s parents were contacted and stated he did not have access to any weapons.

The school will handle this matter internally.

Medical Case 15-011676 Heritage Lane, NW December 01 8:09 p.m. A resident reported she was worried about the welfare of her mother. Officer Tremont responded and spoke with the mother who informed him she was not in any danger.

Animal Case 15-011678 400 Block Roland Street, SW December 01 10:01 p.m. A resident reported an unknown man arrived at her residence and handed over a small black Terrier dog, dressed in a “DC United” sweater. The man stated he found the dog wandering in the roadway on Nutley Street, SW.

Officer Hylinski responded and took the dog to the Hope Center where an employee was able to determine the owner of the dog. The owner was contacted and stated he was driving on Nutley Street when “Minx” jumped out of the window. He stated he would respond to the Hope Center to pick up Minx.

Grand Larceny 15-011723 300 Block Broadleaf Drive, NE Between December 02 at 6:00 p.m. and December 03 at 7:45 a.m. A resident reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole several handguns.

This case is being investigated.

Suspicious Event 15-011728 300 Block Broadleaf Drive, NE Between December 02 at 8:30 p.m. and December 03 at 8:30 a.m. A resident went to her unlocked vehicle and noticed items in her vehicle were out of place. She stated nothing appeared to have been taken.

Note to Citizens: Please remove all valuables from an unattended vehicle and most importantly, lock the vehicle doors.