Roosters on the Loose in Vienna: Police

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VIENNA, VA -- Town of Vienna Police had their hands full Monday afternoon in the 1000 Block of Cottage Street SW. Officer Barker responded to a residence for the report of two chickens running at large, according to the weekly crime report released Friday.

Barker was able to capture both of the Rhode Island Red Roosters. When he was unable to obtain their identities,the roosters were transported to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter until their lost owners could be located.

Here’s a look at the rest of the week’s crime. The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from February 19, 2016 – February 25, 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 MPO Gary Lose for further information at Gary.Lose@Viennava.gov)

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INCIDENTS

Embezzlement 16-001513 Noodles and Company, 201 Maple Avenue, East

Between December 01, 2015 at 12:01 a.m. and February 19, 2016 12:01 a.m. An employee reported another employee had embezzled an undisclosed amount of money. He stated he confronted the employee who promised to repay what she had taken by a mutually agreed upon date. When the date came the employee did not show up. This case is being investigated.

Telephone Case 16-001444 1000 Block Mountfort Court, SW Between February 14 at 3:00 p.m. and February 22 at 9:30 p.m. A resident reported he had been receiving prank telephone calls from an international telephone number by an individual who goes by the name “Ryan Hiding”. He stated on two separate occasions he received pizzas from two different pizza businesses. After he rejected the delivery of the pizzas, Ryan called to ask how the resident liked the pizzas. This case is being investigated.

Fraud 16-001332 800 Block Marjorie Lane, SE February 15 5:15 a.m. A resident reported he discovered a charge had been made to his Kohl’s Credit Card without his knowledge. He contacted Kohl’s and the charge was cancelled as well as the credit card.

Fraud 16-001446 300 Block Moorefield Road, SW Between February 16 at 7:00 a.m. and February 22 at 6:00 p.m. A resident reported an individual claiming to be with “Care.Com” attempted to scam her. She stated the individual contacted her regarding caring for his children. He stated he would send her a check for an undisclosed amount of money to cover supplies and her salary. The resident contacted Care.Com and was informed the individual was a scammer and the check was fraudulent. This case is being investigated.

Forgery 16-001437 400 Block Colin Lane, NW Between February 16 at 12:00 p.m. and February 22 at 12:00 p.m. A resident reported someone had forged several personal checks for an undisclosed amount of money. This case is being investigated.

Animal Case – Quarantine 16-001434 The Hope Center 140 Park Street, SE February 17 3:30 p.m. An employee reported she had been bitten on the hand by a cat while attempting to perform a medical procedure. By the time ACO Barker received the report the cat had been released to her owner who lives in Arlington, Virginia. This case will be turned over to the Arlington Animal Welfare League.

Juvenile Case 16-001293 Hillcrest Drive, SW February 18 11:39 p.m. A resident reported her son was in need of medical services. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were summoned to the residence and transported her son to an area hospital.

Grand Larceny 16-001305 Giant Food Store 359 Maple Avenue, West February 19 3:15 p.m. An employee reported a customer purchased three gift cards with a credit card that had been altered. When the employee requested to see the credit card to verify the account number, the customer grabbed the gift cards and fled the store. This case is being investigated.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 16-001311 400 Block Maple Avenue, East February 19 10:25 p.m. Officer Herrera was on patrol when he observed a vehicle with defective equipment. As a result of the defect he conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver he detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. After further interaction with the driver he located a measurable amount of marijuana. The 23 year old man from Winding Woods Court in Centreville, Virginia was issued summonses for the defective equipment and Possession of Marijuana.

Arrest – Drunk in Public 16-001325 800 Block Marjorie Lane, SE February 20 4:58 a.m. A resident reported two suspicious men were knocking on his door. Officer Reedy responded and spoke with the resident and two men. The resident informed him they had been at the residence earlier and were asked to leave after an altercation. Officer Reedy determined one of the men was under the age of 21 and intoxicated. Due to his intoxication he arrested the 18 year old man from Rosemoore Lane in Fairfax, Virginia for Underage Possession of Alcohol and Drunk in Public. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was held on a $1,000.00 bond.

Open Door 16-001351 Manhattan Bagel 310 Maple Avenue, West February 20 6:25 p.m. PFC Tracy responded to Manhattan Bagel for the report of an open door. Upon arrival he searched the business and found nothing appeared suspicious. The door was secured prior to leaving.

Narcotics Violation 16-001370 Berry Street at Hine Street, SE February 20 11:25 p.m. Officer Herrera 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 and passenger, both juveniles, he detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. After further interaction with the juveniles, the passenger was found to be in possession of a measurable amount of marijuana. The passenger was transported to the Vienna Police Station where his father was contacted and responded to take his son home. This case is being investigated.

Arrest – Noise Violation 16-001373 The Bey Lounge 303 Mill Street, NE February 20 11:35 p.m. PFC Tracy responded to the area after a resident reported excessively loud music radiating from the business. Upon his arrival he determined the music was in violation of the Town of Vienna Noise Ordinance. As a result the employee, a 24 year old man from Leesburg Pike in Vienna was issued a summons for Violation of the Noise Ordinance. He was released after signing the summons and agreed to turn the music down.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-001379 Center Street at Locust Street, SW February 21 1:05 a.m. Officer Herrera was on patrol when he observed the driver of a vehicle stopped along the curb, with the engine running and the driver asleep in the driver’s seat. After awaking the driver he determined he may have been impaired. After failing to complete a series of field sobriety tests he arrested the 33 year old man from Manassas Forge Drive in Manassas, Virginia for Possession of Marijuana and Driving While Intoxicated. During the search incident to his arrest Officer Herrera located a measurable amount of marijuana. The man was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where, due to the marijuana found, a sample of his blood was drawn to determine if he was under the influence of both marijuana and alcohol. After the blood draw he was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Driving While Intoxicated. He was to be held until he was sober.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 16-001404 East Street at Hine Street, SE February 22 4:13 a.m. Sgt. Farhan was on patrol when he observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic offense. As a result of the offense he conducted a traffic stop. Upon his approach to the vehicle he detected the distinct odor of marijuana emerging from the vehicle. After speaking with the driver he located a measurable amount of marijuana. Sgt. Farhan issued the 34 year old man from Crittenden Street in Washington, D.C. a summons for Possession of Marijuana. He was released after signing the summons.

Stolen Auto 16-001429 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE Between February 22 at 2:00 p.m. and February 23 at 1:30 a.m. A resident reported he parked his vehicle in the parking lot, directly in front of his apartment. He stated when he returned to the vehicle he discovered it was gone. He informed MPO Nelson he has the only keys to the vehicle but was unsure if it was locked. This case is being investigated.

Stolen Auto 16-001430 200 Block Locust Street, SE Between February 22 at 7:30 p.m. and February 23 at 7:30 a.m. A resident reported he parked his vehicle in the parking lot at his apartment complex. He stated when he returned to the vehicle he discovered it was gone. He informed MPO Lyons the vehicle was locked and he has the only keys to the vehicle. This case is being investigated.

Case Update: On February 25th, Officer Herrera was on patrol in the area of the Cedar Lane Apartments when he located the vehicle that had been reported stolen. The vehicle was taken to the Vienna Police Station to be processed for evidence and will then be returned to the owner.

Juvenile Case – Runaway 16-001473 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE February 24 6:03 p.m. A resident reported his step-daughter had not returned home from school. He stated she may be with her boyfriend, whose name is unknown to her step-father. This case is being investigated.

Arrest – Warrant Service 16-001511 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE February 25 6:57 p.m. PFC Tracy received information from the Prince William County Police Department that an outstanding warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support had been issued for an individual who may be in town visiting his sister. PFC Tracy and Sgt. Farhan responded to the address and located the individual, a 25 year old man from Marginella Drive in Reston, Virginia. They informed him he was being arrested for Failure to Pay Child Support. During the search incident to his arrest they located two white pills on his person, believed to be Oxycodone. The individual was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with the Failure to Pay Child Support warrant from Prince William County and Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance. He was held on a $1,000.00 bond for each charge.