Spat Over Check at Country Club, Illegal Crossbow Hunting in Town, Man Passes Out in Taco Bell Bathroom + More

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 23, 2015 – October 29, 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)

INCIDENTS

Animal Case – Quarantine 15-010214 300 Block Church Street, NE October 19 5:00 p.m. ACO Barker received a report stating an employee at the Pender Veterinary Centre in Fairfax, Virginia had been bitten by a dog named Winston. The bite occurred as he was attempting to remove him from a cage after surgery.

Winston will be recuperating and waiting out the quarantine period at home with his owner. ACO Barker will follow up with this case.

Animal Case – Quarantine 15-010287 The Hope Center 140 Park Street, SE October 21 10:00 a.m.

An employee reported she was bitten on the hand by a five week old kitten while attempting to perform a medical procedure.

The kitten will be quarantined at the Hope Center. ACO Barker will follow up.

Suspicious Event 15-010432 600 Block Blackstone Terrace, NW October 21 1:00 p.m. A resident reported she had been having problems with her computer and decided to reach out to an online company called “Online-Assist.US”. She felt the company was a legitimate Verizon Wireless Tech Support company and allowed the individual on the phone to access her computer.

The resident became suspicious when he requested she purchase several hundred dollars’ worth of equipment to repair her computer. She was also concerned the individual may have used programs to gain access to her personal information stored on her computer.

Officer Hylinski informed her to contact her bank about setting up credit protection services.

Destruction of Property 15-010337 Taco Bell 362 Maple Avenue, East October 21 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. An employee reported an individual had gone into the men’s room and stayed for approximately a half hour. After the half hour the employee heard a loud noise and went to investigate only to find the man passed out on the floor and the bathroom commode had been dislodged from the floor.

The man was transported to an area hospital.

This case is being investigated.

Grand Larceny 15-010303 Chipotle 213 Maple Avenue, East October 21 between 6:15 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. A customer reported she left her purse hanging from a chair while dining at the restaurant. She stated she left the restaurant, forgetting her purse, and when she returned her purse containing an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.

This case is being investigated.

Vandalism 15-010437 400 Block Blair Road, NW Between October 22 at 8:00 a.m. and October 24 at 8:00 a.m. A resident reported the wires to a “Deer Chaser”, an electric device which emits a high pitched frequency to scare deer away, had been cut by what appeared to be wire cutters or a similar tool.

He stated he spoke with his neighbors and no one had any information about the damage.

Missing Juvenile - Runaway 15-010349 Holmes Drive, NW October 22 6:00 p.m. A resident reported his son had left a note stating he needed time away from his parents and then left the house.

This case is being investigated.

Suspicious Event 15-010325 McDonald’s 544 Maple Avenue, West October 23 9:51 a.m.

A student from James Madison High School was instructed by the School Resource Officer to file a police report, after a friend sent him an email informing him that other students were going to slash his tires.

Vehicle Tampering 15-010389 300 Block Holmes Drive, NW October 24 between 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A resident reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle and had taken an undisclosed amount of money and other personal items.

This case is being investigated.

Suspicious Event 15-010384 200 Block Courthouse Road, SW October 24 1:54 p.m. A resident reported finding roofing nails at the end of his driveway. He believes the nails were placed there intentionally.

Domestic Dispute 15-010386 Westview Court, NE October 24 3:49 p.m. A resident reported she and her husband had been involved in an argument concerning the terms of their upcoming divorce. MPO Smith explained several legal options available to them.

The wife left the residence in a cab.

Animal Case 15-010387 300 Block Sherwood Drive, NE October 24 3:59 p.m. Officer Tremont responded to the area after a resident reported seeing an individual carrying what appeared to be a deer carcass. Upon arriving Officer Tremont located the individual along with two of his friends who had, using a crossbow, shot three deer.

The men had all obtained hunting licenses and believed they were hunting legally. They were informed they were not permitted to fire a crossbow in the Town of Vienna. The three men apologized and stated it would not happen again.

Destruction of Property 15-010390 200 Block Yeonas Drive, SW October 24 4:47 p.m. A resident reported a fellow tenant had broken the Mercedes-Benz emblem from the front of a vehicle belonging to another tenant.

The tenant accused of the vandalism left the area prior to the arrival of Officer Herrera but returned a short time later. He denied breaking the emblem and stated he found it on the ground and was attempting to fix it.

The owner of the vehicle was informed of the warrant process should he wish to pursue charges.

Medical Case 15-010396 300 Block Holmes Drive, NW October 24 9:50 p.m. Officer Slebonick responded to a residence for a possible domestic dispute. Upon arriving he was informed by the resident that she and her son were arguing and she was afraid he was going to harm himself. After speaking with medical personnel it was determined her son was not going to harm himself.

He agreed to seek medical attention from his personal doctor.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 15-010403 700 Block Tapawingo Road, SW October 25 3:02 a.m. Officer Slebonick responded to the area after receiving a report of the driver in a vehicle passed out on the roadway. After searching the area he located the vehicle with the driver asleep and the vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway, facing on-coming traffic. After awaking the driver he detected the signs of possible impairment. After failing to complete a series of field sobriety tests he arrested the 25 year old man from Polo Drive in Fairfax, Virginia 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 and No Driver’s License.

He was held on a $3,000.00 bond.

Assault 15-010407 7-11 537 Maple Avenue, West October 25 1:44 p.m. A customer reported he and another customer became involved in a verbal argument over who was next in line. The complaining customer stated the customer behind him struck him in the back of the head with a bottle. The customer declined to be seen by rescue personnel.

The individual who struck him was described as a black male in his 30’s, 6’2” and 250 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket and spoke with an African accent.

He was seen leaving the area in a black Nissan Altima.

Arrest – Drunk in Public 15-010402 McDonald’s 544 Maple Avenue, West October 25 1:48 p.m.

Officer Slebonick responded to the area after receiving a report of an individual refusing to pay a cab driver for his fare. Prior to the arrival of the police officer the individual agreed to pay his fare. After arriving Officer Slebonick determined the individual was extremely intoxicated.

The 30 year old man from Glencroft Road in Vienna was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Drunk in Public. He was to be held until he was sober.

Assist Fire/EMS 15-010408 The Wolftrap Hotel 430 Maple Avenue, West October 25 1:59 p.m.

An employee entered a guest’s room and found the guest to be passed out and unresponsive.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel responded and transported the individual to an area hospital for treatment.

Medical Case 15-010411 The Wolf Trap Hotel 430 Maple Avenue, West October 25 5:23 p.m. Officer Tremont responded to the Wolf Trap Hotel after a guest reported he was having thoughts of harming his girlfriend. The guest requested he be transported to an area hospital where he could be treated.

Officer Tremont transported him to an area hospital where he was evaluated by the medical staff.

Assault 15-010414 Westwood Country Club 800 Maple Avenue, East October 25 9:00 p.m. A member of the country club reported that she and her family were having dinner when an argument erupted concerning the check. She stated one of her family members cursed at her and then threw his drink at her. Although the glass did not hit her, the drink did get on her chest and clothing.

MPO Vazquez informed her of the warrant process should she decide to pursue charges.

Assault 15-010447 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE Between October 26 at 9:30 p.m. and October 27 at 12:04 a.m. A resident reported he and a roommate had become involved in a heated argument concerning who was going to be making tea in the kitchen. The resident stated the argument escalated and he received scratches and a rug burn from the altercation.

The other roommate was also questioned and denied any type of physical altercation had occurred.

Officer Lyons informed the roommates of the warrant process should they decided to pursue charges. They agreed to stay separated for the evening.

Assist Fire/EMS 15-010449 400 Block Church Street, NE 15-010449 October 27 9:20 a.m. Officer Hylinski responded to a doctor’s office after receiving a report that a patient, who had been undergoing a stress test, collapsed and was unresponsive. When Officer Hylinski arrived Fairfax County Rescue personnel were actively performing CPR.

The patient was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Suspicious Person 15-010471 500 Block Kingsley Road, SW October 27 9:33 p.m. A resident reported an unknown man had, for the second time, been at the resident’s home looking for his son. The resident stated if the man returned again he would pursue having him formally trespassed from the property.

Found Property 15-010482 Westwood Country Club 800 Maple Avenue, East October 28 1:04 a.m. Officer Lyons responded to the Westwood Country Club after an alarm company reported an alarm had been activated. While searching the premises she located a baseball cap and a cellphone.

The items will be held at the Vienna Police Station in the event the owner is identified.

Found Property 15-010491 The Vienna Police Station 215 Center Street, South October 28 1:52 p.m.

A concerned citizen responded to the Vienna Police Station to turn in a purse she had found. The purse contained items that assisted in identifying the owner.

Officer Tremont was able to contact the mother of the owner who responded and took possession of the property for her daughter.

Petit Larceny 15-010493 Giant Food Store 359 Maple Avenue, East October 28 2:56 p.m. An employee reported a customer entered the store and attempted to obtain a refund for an item he had not purchased. A witness in the store observed the customer take the item off the shelf and walk to the checkout line for the refund.

A store employee suspected this was a fraud but agreed to exchange the item for a gift card which upset the customer. The customer left the store prior to the arrival of the officer.

This case is being investigated.