Missing Tiaras, Shaving Cream on Car, Fruit Tart Brouhaha: Police

The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from October 30, 2015 – November 05, 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

Lost Property 15-010517 300 Block Center Street, SW October 24 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A citizen reported he lost his cellphone while shopping at the Vienna Farmer’s Market.

Fraud 15-010494 Paddington Station 448 Maple Avenue, East October 28 3:01 p.m. A citizen reported she entered into a contract with the owner of Paddington Station to sell a car seat on consignment. The citizen reported the business has since closed and the telephone number disconnected. She was concerned she will not be able to collect the money owed to her for the sale of the car seat.

MPO Smith provided her with options to collect the money.

Arrest – Drunk in Public 15-010497 The Vienna Inn 120 Maple Avenue, East October 28 4:52 p.m.

Employees of the Vienna Inn reported a female customer was cussing and refusing to pay her bill. MPO Smith arrived and was informed the customer left the restaurant and was in her vehicle, parked in the parking lot.

MPO Smith approached the woman and after speaking with her he determined she was intoxicated and in no condition to drive.

The 38 year old woman from 33rd Street in Falls Church, Virginia was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where she was charged with Drunk in Public. She was to be held until she was sober.

Missing Juvenile - Runaway 15-010515 Hillcrest Drive, SW October 29 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A resident reported she let her son stay home from school due to complaining of not feeling well. She stated she went to check on him at about 10:00 a.m. and found he left home without permission.

At approximately 10:59 p.m. the mother informed Officer Slebonick her son had returned home.

Grand Larceny 15-010696 The Eye Care Center 101 Pleasant Street, NW Between October 29 at 3:00 p.m. and November 03 at 3:00 a.m. An employee reported that after returning from a trip to Miami, Florida she discovered several items were missing from the store safe. She stated she was unsure if the safe was locked prior to leaving for her trip. There were no signs of forced entry into the store.

This case is being investigated.

Civil Case 15-010527 Silva’s Patisserie 167 Glyndon Street, SE October 29 3:16 p.m. An employee reported she had been being treated unfairly by the management at the bakery. She stated the unfair treatment started with a dispute criticizing her arrangement of fruit torts and ended with her being sent home.

She stated she returned and was being refused her final paycheck. She was eventually given her paycheck and informed not to return to the bakery.

Suspicious Event 15-010537 Chipotle 207 Maple Avenue, East October 29 8:19 p.m.

A citizen attending the Halloween Parade reported a juvenile had sprayed the hood of her vehicle with shaving cream. She provided a description of the juvenile which was broadcast to the officers at the event.

Lt. Taylor located the juvenile and returned him to the parking lot where he apologized to the woman and with a bucket of soapy water and a rag, provided by employees of Chipotle, scrubbed the vehicle to the woman’s satisfaction.

The juvenile’s aunt was then contacted and responded to the area to take her nephew home.

Suspicious Event 15-010572 Giant Food Store 359 Maple Avenue, East October 30 7:28 p.m.

A citizen reported she had been threatened by the driver of a parked vehicle after she approached him and informed him he was illegally parked.

Officer Post responded and spoke with both individuals and due to conflicting accounts in their stories she informed the citizen she should let the Giant management handle parking problems.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated/Refusal 15-010583 1000 Block Park Street, SE October 31 12:22 a.m. PFC Kiley was on patrol when he observed the driver of a vehicle commit a series of traffic violations as a result of those violations 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 23 year old man from Argyle Drive in Falls Church, Virginia for Driving While Intoxicated.

The driver was transported to the Vienna Police Station where he was given the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis which he refused.

He was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, Driving While Suspended, and Driving with an Open Container.

Petit Larceny 15-010664 Posh 419 Maple Avenue, East Between October 31 at 4:30 p.m. and November 02 at 9:50 a.m. An employee responded to the Vienna Police Station to report that five Tiaras were taken from a display case.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 15-010588 Maple Avenue at Niblick Drive, SE October 31 4:33 a.m. Officer Reedy was on patrol when he observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic offense. As a result of that offense 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 24 year old man from Dartford Drive in McLean, Virginia for Driving While Intoxicated.

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

He was to be held until he was sober.

Suspicious Event 15-010617 200 Block Glyndon Street, SE October 31 5:54 p.m. A Town of Vienna employee suspected a construction worker had been stealing water from a town owned Fire Hydrant. Officer Post responded and located the worker who stated he had taken approximately 4 gallons of water from the Hydrant. He stated he did not know this was illegal.

Officer Post informed the worker he was not permitted to take the water without permission.

Noise Violation 15-010625 The Bey Lounge 303 Mill Street, NE October 31 11:26 p.m. Officer Post responded to the Bey Lounge after receiving a report of loud bass emanating from the property. After speaking with the manager he immediately agreed to turn it down.

Stolen Auto 15-010643 100 Block Wolftrap Road, SE November 01 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:44 a.m. A resident reported someone had stolen his Ford F-150 pickup truck. He stated the truck may have been unlocked and the keys left inside.

This case is being investigated.

Found Property 15-010645 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE November 01 9:09 a.m. A resident reported he found a wallet on the sidewalk on Patrick Street, SE. As Dispatcher Milliman was attempting to contact the owner, the owner of the wallet contacted the Vienna Police Station to report her lost wallet. She was informed she could respond to the police station and be reunited with her wallet.

Vandalism 15-010677 400 Block Blair Road, NW Between November 01 at 5:00 p.m. and November 02 at 5:57 p.m. A resident reported that for the second time in two weeks the wire to his “Deer Chaser” that is mounted on his house had been cut.

Officer Herrera recommended he install a motion sensor light to help deter the vandalism.

Medical Case 15-010653 300 Block Nutley Street, NW November 01 7:07 p.m. A resident reported her granddaughter was refusing to leave her house and may not have taken her required medication. After speaking with the granddaughter Officer Reedy was able to convince her to return to Maryland where she would be able to take her medication.

Police Service 15-010667 The Vienna Police Station 215 Center Street, South November 02 1:28 p.m.

A citizen walked into the Vienna Police Station to request an officer serve a Protective Order against his ex-wife, who also walked into the police station.

The Protective Order was explained and served.

Suspicious Event 15-010668 Benjamin Moore Paint Store 203 Maple Avenue, West November 02 1:28 p.m.

A store employee reported that a frequent customer continually says rude and inappropriate things to her.

MPO Shaw recommended she avoid future contact with the customer.

Suspicious Person 15-010675 Vienna Paint 203 Maple Avenue, West November 02 4:54 p.m.

An employee reported a customer entered the store and requested a gallon of Muriatic Acid. The customer then began to ask questions concerning the acid, which the employee felt were suspicious. He also stated he felt the customer may have been under the influence of something.

The employee wanted to make a police report in the event the acid was used for anything other than its intended purpose.

Medical Case 15-010676 Anita’s Restaurant 521 Maple Avenue, East November 02 5:24 p.m. Officer Slebonick responded to the restaurant after a customer reported her son was threatening to harm himself. After speaking with the son Officer Slebonick was able to convince him to be taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Medical Case 15-010681 Heritage Lane, NW November 02 9:37 p.m. A resident reported her mother had become upset and was making statements that she was going to harm herself.

Officer Hylinski responded to the residence and after speaking with the mother he was able to convince her to allow him to transport her to an area hospital for treatment.

Suspicious Event 15-010687 100 Block Courthouse Road, SW November 03 8:06 a.m. The driver of a vehicle reported he was pulling out of a parking lot onto Courthouse Road, SW when the driver of a black SUV swerved around him, slammed on his brakes, got out of his vehicle and pounded on the driver’s window.

Officer Post was en-route to the area when she located the black SUV and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver of the SUV stated he felt he had the right of way and became upset with the other driver. Neither driver wished to pursue charges. Officer Post counseled the drivers on the seriousness of Aggressive Driving.

Police Service 15-010694 300 Block Westview Court, NW November 03 11:52 a.m. A citizen responded to the Vienna Police Station to report an ongoing issue with her sister, who lives in the Town of Vienna. She stated her sister believes she is owed money from the sale of a business. She also stated her sister sent her a letter threatening to “Make a Scene” at her daughter’s wedding if she was not paid the money.

Officer Slebonick informed her there were no specific threats in the letter and she should contact the Fairfax County Police if her sister attempts to “Make a Scene” at the wedding.

Suspicious Event 15-010706 500 Block Glyndon Street, NE November 03 3:13 p.m. A resident reported when he went to his vehicle he discovered nails had been placed by one of the tires. He stated the nails were placed in a manner that could not have been accidental.

Suspicious Event 15-010708 900 Block Cooper Court, SE November 03 6:56 p.m. A resident reported she is having on-going problems with her brother, with whom she resides. She stated he continues to tell her to move out and states he is going to have her physically removed.

Officer Herrera informed her he would have to follow the proper eviction process to have her removed and she should call the police if he tries to physically remove her.

Arrest – Trespassing/Drunk in Public 15-010720 500 Block Kingsley Road, SW November 04 12:46 a.m. A resident reported an individual was lying face down on the path next to his residence. Sgt. Sheeran and Officer Hylinski responded and located the individual lying in the path asleep. After awakening him they determined he was extremely intoxicated. The resident stated the individual had been at his house on prior occasions attempting to locate a tenant who has not lived there in over two years.

The resident stated the individual had been formally trespassed from the residence on one of those occasions. Due to his state of intoxication and the violation for Trespassing, Officer Hylinski arrested the 33 year old man from Hope Lane in White Post, Virginia.

He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Trespassing and Drunk in Public. He was to be held until he was sober.

Domestic Dispute 15-010721 Polly Street, SE November 04 7:08 a.m. A resident reported her daughter had become “out of control” after she took her cellphone away from her.

MPO Lyons responded and was easily able to calm the daughter down and convince her to get ready for school.

Assault 15-010733 McDonald’s 544 Maple Avenue, West November 04 12:51 p.m. A customer reported he and another customer became involved in a heated argument over the demeanor and threats the customer was making towards other customers. While the two were involved in their argument two more customers joined in after hearing the threats. One of the customers picked up the customer making the threats and dropped him to the floor.

The two individuals who joined in the argument left the restaurant prior to the arrival of the police. The customer who was dropped to the floor stated he did not wish to pursue charges.

Trespassing 15-010734 7-11 427 Maple Avenue, East November 04 1:53 p.m. An employee reported a female customer was being disorderly and refusing to leave. Sgt. Farhan and PFC Tracy responded and spoke with the woman concerning the Trespass law.

She agreed to comply and left without further incident.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 15-010743 300 Block Maple Avenue, West November 05 1:57 a.m. Officer Reedy was on patrol when he observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic offense. As a result of that offense 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 24 year old man from Campbell Road, in Vienna for Driving While Intoxicated.

The man was transported to the Vienna Police Station where he was given the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis. After the analysis he was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (2nd in 5 years).

He was held on a $3,000.00 bond.

Suspicious Event 15-010749 The Cedar Lane School 101 Cedar Lane, SW November 05 10:35 a.m. An employee reported there had been an altercation involving two students a couple days previous. He stated the school handled the matter internally. Since the altercation the one student had been making threats towards the other student involved.

The employee stated he wanted a police report filed but would continue to handle the matter internally.