Motorist Nabbed After Injuring Two Other Drivers in Hit-and-Run: Police

VIENNA, VA -- The Vienna Police helped apprehend an unidentified motorist last week who crashed into a pair of vehicles on a town street, injuring the drivers, and then fled the scene.

The town police did not release the male driver's name, age or address in the weekly police report released Friday, June 10. Officers obtained warrants for his arrest on felony and misdemeanor hit and run, and the driver faces other charges in Fairfax County.

The police responded at 4:43 p.m. Thursday, June 2, to the scene of the collisions in the 400 block of Maple Avenue West, according to the weekly police report. Several people reported that multiple vehicles had been hit and the striking vehicle had driven away. Officers found that two vehicles had been struck, and their drivers "were suffering from non-life-threatening injuries," the report said.

While officers were on the scene of the initial accident, another Vienna police officer responded to a hit-and-run accident that occurred a short distance away on Wade Hampton Drive SW. A mailbox and street sign were knocked down, and several yards were damaged, the police report said.

Witnesses at both accident scenes gave police matching descriptions of the striking vehicle, which were then broadcast to surrounding jurisdictions. The vehicle was located in Fairfax County, the police report said. Fairfax County police arrested the driver on separate charges.

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The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from June 2, 2016 – June 9, 2016. 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 Ruth Rohr for further information at ruth.rohr@viennava.gov)
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The following are other incidents reported by police in their weekly report released Friday:

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-004662: Marshall Road and Nutley Street, SW - June 3, 12:05 a.m. Ofc. Herrera observed a vehicle make a traffic violation. When he spoke with the driver he observed signs of possible impairment. The driver of the vehicle was offered standard field sobriety tests, which he failed. The 40-year-old male driver from Columbia Pike, Arlington, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Animal Case - Quarantine 16-004671: Hope Center, 140 Park St. SE -June 3 9:57 a.m. A female technician with the Hope Center called to report a cat was euthanized after biting its owner. The cat was sent to the health department for rabies testing.

Fraud 16-004673: 300 Block Park Street, NE - June 3 10:49 a.m. A resident came to Vienna Police Department to report a fraud. The resident reported he was scammed over the phone for a sum of money.

Vandalism 16-004677: 500 Block Valley Drive, SE - Between June 3 at 12 p.m. and June 3 at 2:05 p.m. A resident called to report vandalism to their residence. MPO Vazquez found the fence surrounding the yard of the residence had been spray painted.

Fraud 16-004679: 100 Block Ross Drive, SW - June 3 2:25 p.m. - A resident called to report they were a victim of identity fraud. The female subject stated her identity had been fraudulently used at a bank.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-004706: 1100 Block Hillcrest Drive, SW - June 4 3:30 a.m. - OfC. Reedy observed a vehicle make a traffic violation. When he spoke with the driver of the vehicle he observed possible signs of impairment. The driver of the vehicle was offered standard field sobriety tests, which he failed. The 27 year old male driver from Hillcrest Drive SW, Vienna was arrested for driving while intoxicated and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-004741: 400 Block Maple Avenue, West - June 5 3:33 a.m. - Ofc. Reedy was on patrol when he observed a vehicle make several traffic violations. When he spoke with the driver he observed signs of possible impairment. The driver of the vehicle was offered standard field sobriety tests, which they failed. The subject was searched and a measurable amount of marijuana was found.

Grand Larceny 16-004746: 900 Block Ware Street, SW - June 5 10:49 a.m. - A resident called to report a caretaker for their elderly family member had stolen numerous items. The items were stolen over the course of a month.

Arrest - Grand Larceny 16-004797: 400 Block Lewis Street, NW - June 6 11:11 p.m. - Ofc. Herrera was on patrol when he observed a male driver; he knew to have a revoked driving status in the state of Virginia, operating a motor vehicle. He attempted to conduct a traffic stop with the vehicle, however, the driver failed to stop. A short distance later the vehicle pulled in to a driveway and the driver attempted to flee after Ofc. Herrea commanded him to stop. The driver was apprehended and upon searching the vehicle stolen credit cards were recovered. The 24 year old male driver from Colin Lane NW, Vienna was arrested for grand larceny, resisting arrest, and driving on a revoked license. The driver was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Crash - Nutley Street and Kingsley Road, SW 16-004752: June 5 12:37 p.m. - A vehicle was traveling south in the inner lane of Nutley Street SW, approaching the intersection of Nutley Street and Kingsley Road, SW. A second vehicle was traveling westbound on Kingsley Road SW, attempting to take a left onto Nutley Street SW. The two vehicles collided. The female driver of the second vehicle was issued a summons for failure to yield right of way.

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Citizens are reminded to PLEASE call and report suspicious activity. Even if you choose not to provide your name or other personal information, we still need your help as extra eyes and ears in the community. See or Hear Something? Say Something! We WANT to be Bothered! Call 9-1-1.