Slashed Tire, Noise Complaint, Contractor Dispute: Vienna Crime

VIENNA, VA -- The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from Jan. 22, 2016 – Jan. 28, 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) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

INCIDENTS

Suspicious Event 16-000644 100 Block Saint Andrews Drive, NE Between November 25, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. and January 22, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. A resident reported the screen on his sun room had been damaged. He stated he had seen a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood prior to the damage. He approached the driver and asked him why he was in the neighborhood, the driver cursed at him and left the area.

Animal Case 16-000656 100 Block Fardale Street, SE January 20 2:00 p.m. ACO Barker received a report from a citizen concerning the welfare of his two dogs, Polo and Lucille. Due to the impending snow storm the welfare check had to be rescheduled. This case is active.

Grand Larceny 16-000655 200 Block Follin Lane, SE January 21 4:00 p.m. A resident contracted with a contractor to build an addition onto her home. She stated she purchased the supplies and stored them in her garage. Her mother informed her; the contractor returned, entered the garage and took many of the supplies. The resident attempted to contact him without success. This case is being investigated.

Suspicious Event 16-000593 500 Block Stephen Circle, SW January 21 10:18 p.m. A resident reported a neighbor, who he is no longer friends with, had been harassing him for the past week and a half. He was informed to contact the Vienna Police Department if the harassment becomes threatening towards himself or his family.

Telephone Case 16-000607 100 Block Woodview Circle, SW January 22 3:25 p.m. A resident reported her son had been calling continuously and threatening her. She stated he lives in Loudoun County and she has spoken with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office concerning her son’s behavior. PFC Tracy responded and informed her of the warrant process should she decide to pursue charges. He also telephoned the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office and was informed they are also looking into the incident.

Animal Case – Quarantine 16-000667 The Hope Center 140 Park Street, SE January 22 4:00 p.m. An employee reported she had been bitten on the finger by a cat named Blizzard Snowflake, while attempting to perform a medical procedure. Blizzard Snowflake was showing neurological symptoms and could not be saved. He was transported to the Fairfax Health Department to be tested for Rabies. The test was negative.

Open Door 16-000622 900 Block Lauren Lane, SE January 23 1:51 p.m. An alarm company reported a residential alarm had been activated. MPO’s Shaver and Seitz responded and found an unsecured door leading into the residence. The two officers searched the residence and found nothing suspicious. The door was secured prior to leaving.

Arrest – Domestic Assault 16-000640 Yeonas Drive, SW January 25 9:30 a.m. A resident reported he and his sister had become involved in a heated argument that culminated when he threw her on the bed and grabbed the telephone from her hand. Officer Post responded and spoke with both parties involved, who corroborated each other’s account of the incident. Officer Post arrested the 52 year old man from Yeonas Drive, SW. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Domestic Assault. A protective order was also issued against the man.

Vandalism 16-000651 200 Block Cedar Lane SE Between January 25 at 12:00 p.m. and January 26 at 8:00 a.m. A resident reported that someone had slashed a rear tire on his vehicle and attempted to pry open the gas cap. He stated a few months ago someone smeared feces on the driver’s side door handle. He stated he could not think of anyone that would want to do these things to him.

Domestic Dispute 16-000660 Owaissa Road, SE January 26 5:36 p.m. A resident reported he and his daughter had become involved in a heated argument. Officer Slebonick responded and spoke with the parties involved, who provided similar accounts of the incident. The argument had not turned physical and the parties were informed to separate to allow for a cooling down period.

Suspicious Event 16-000664 400 Block Council Drive, NE January 26 9:54 p.m. A resident reported he and his neighbor had been having an ongoing dispute regarding the noise from him playing his drums. Officer Tremont responded and informed both parties to be respectful of each other and observe the Town of Vienna Noise Ordinance.

Unauthorized Use 16-000666 200 Block Church Street, NE January 27 between 12:01 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. A resident reported that his daughter had allowed her boyfriend to spend the night in a car, owned by both the resident and his daughter. The resident stated the boyfriend was not given permission to drive the car, however, when he went out early in the morning he noticed the car was gone. The boyfriend returned a short time later and was informed to get out of the car and leave the property. This case is being investigated.

Police Service 16-000695 Vienna Police Station 215 Center Street, South January 28 3:06 p.m. A citizen turned in unwanted ammunition for destruction.

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