Vienna Crime: Roses Snipped, Mexican Food Dumped on Car, Neighbors Dispute Property Line + More

The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from May 22, 2015 – May 28, 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

Fraud 15-005382 100 Block James Drive, SW April 13 12:00 p.m. A resident reported his accountant notified him after he attempted to file his Federal Tax Return and was informed someone had already filed a return in his name. The resident was concerned that his wife’s personal information may have also been compromised.

This case is being investigated.

Fraud 15-005300 500 Block Kramer Drive, SE Between May 17 at 9:00 a.m. and May 26 at 2:51 p.m. A resident reported her elderly father had received an Amazon Credit Card in the mail. The card was obtained using his personal identification without his knowledge.

This case is being investigated.

Found Property 15-005259 Westwood Country Club 800 Maple Avenue, East Between May 21 at 9:00 a.m. and May 25 at 10:10 a.m. An employee responded to the Vienna Police Station to turn in a wallet that had been found on the golf course. Officer Lyons attempted to locate the owner without success.

The wallet will be held at the Vienna Police Station until the owner can be located.

Sexual Battery 15-005180 Patrick Street, SE May 21 6:00 p.m. A resident reported her daughter had been assaulted by a family member who also lives in the residence.

This case is being investigated.

Vandalism 15-005179 600 Block Ware Street, SW May 22 between 10:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. A resident reported she had rented a vehicle from BWI Airport and drove to her home where she parked. She stated she returned to the vehicle and found someone had scratched “Learn to Park” on the rear of the vehicle.

She was unsure if the vandalism occurred at her home or prior to her renting the vehicle.

Assault 15-005155 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE May 22 2:50 p.m. A resident reported his son had been being bullied by a group of students from his school. He stated the bullying culminated when his son was struck in the face by one of the students.

This case is being investigated.

Civil Case 15-005148 600 Block Ninovan Road, SE May 22 5:03 p.m. A resident reported he and his neighbor had been having an ongoing neighbor dispute concerning the property line that separates their homes. The complaining resident stated his neighbor had placed a new fence on his property.

Officer Slebonick informed both neighbors this was a civil matter.

Welfare Check 15-005151 100 Block Melody Lane, SW May 22 9:25 p.m. Officer Tremont responded to a residence at the request of a Fairfax County 911 Dispatcher to check on the health of a resident. Upon arriving he located the resident in the back yard. After assisting her inside she stated she was fine.

Medical Case 15-005187 West Street, NW May 23 2:00 p.m. A resident reported her mother was distraught and may have been in need of medical treatment.

MPO Shaw responded and after speaking with the mother she agreed to be transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Assist Fire and Rescue 15-005192 Maple Avenue at W&OD Trail May 23 7:15 p.m. Officer Digan responded to the area after a citizen alerted officers of a bicyclist who appeared to have fallen from his bicycle and may have been having a seizure. The juvenile was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries from the fall.

Officer Digan contacted the juvenile’s mother and father who responded to the hospital.

Domestic Dispute 15-005202 Kingsley Road, SE May 24 1:48 a.m. A resident reported that he and his family had been involved in a heated argument stemming from an incident that occurred at dinner earlier in the evening.

Officer Digan responded and after speaking with everyone involved he determined that no physical altercation had occurred. The involved parties agreed to separate for the evening to prevent any further disruptions.

Destruction of Property 15-005234 100 Block Maple Avenue, NE May 24 9:00 a.m. A Viva Vienna vendor reported a female driving a vehicle struck his display table and then left without exchanging information, leaving the vendor’s table lodged in the front of her vehicle.

Sgt. Farhan along with MPO Shaver located the driver of the vehicle and after speaking with her and the vendor the vendor did not wish to pursue the case

Lost Property 15-005215 Outback Restaurant 315 Maple Avenue, East May 24 1:56 p.m.

A customer reported he left his cell phone at his seat at the bar while he went to talk with another patron. When he returned he discovered his cell phone was missing.

Lost Property 15-005238 Giant Shopping Center 359 Maple Avenue, East May 24 3:00 p.m.

A citizen reported she had placed a shopping bag, containing her purse, on the ground while she was loading other bags in the trunk of her vehicle. She stated she left the parking lot, leaving the purse on the ground, when she returned about an hour later she discovered her bag was gone.

Arrest – Drunk in Public 15-005246 7-11 537 Maple Avenue, West May 24 11:50 p.m.

Officer Digan responded to the area to assist Officer Herrera with the intoxicated passenger in a vehicle being driven by a suspected drunk driver (See Incident Number 15-005245 below). While Officer Herrera was attending to the driver of the vehicle, Officer Digan determined the passenger was intoxicated.

Officer Digan arrested the 43 year old man from Falls Church, Virginia for Drunk in Public. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was to be held until he was sober.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated/Refusal 15-005245 7-11 537 Maple Avenue, West May 25 12:05 a.m.

Officer Herrera was conducting a business check at the 7-11 when he observed the driver of a vehicle enter the parking lot, exit the vehicle and began to stumble to the rear of the business. The driver then stumbled back to his vehicle where he was approached by Officer Herrera.

Officer Herrera immediately detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and offered field sobriety tests to the driver. After failing to complete the field sobriety tests Officer Herrera arrested the 46 year old man from Falls Church, Virginia. He was transported to the Vienna Police Station where he was giving the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis.

After failing to provide an adequate sample he was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test.

He was to be held until he was sober.

Narcotics Violation 15-005252 7-11 537 Maple Avenue, West May 25 5:15 a.m.

Officers Herrera and Digan were in the area when they observed a group of juveniles who appeared to be in possession of cigarettes. Officer Herrera approached the juveniles and detected the distinct odor of marijuana.

After further interaction with one of the juveniles he located a measurable amount of marijuana. The juvenile was transported to the Vienna Police Station where his father was contacted and responded to take him home.

This case is being investigated.

Found Property 15-005262 200 Block Patrick Street, SW May 25 1:40 p.m. A resident reported she found a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) sign in her backyard.

The sign was taken to the Vienna Police Station to be picked up by a VDOT employee.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 15-005273 7-11 427 Maple Avenue, East May 25 7:19 p.m.

MPO Seitz responded to the area after receiving a report of three suspicious men behind the business. Upon his interaction with one of the men he located a measurable amount of marijuana.

MPO Seitz arrested the 19 year old man, with no fixed address, and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of Marijuana and held on a $500.00 bond.

Arrest – Warrant Service 15-005274 7-11 427 Maple Avenue, East May 25 8:14 p.m.

PFC Tracy responded to the area to assist MPO Seitz with three suspicious men behind the business (See Incident Number 15-005273 above). While speaking with one of the men he became aware the Virginia State Police had obtained two felony warrants for the 24 year old man from Falls Church, Virginia.

PFC Tracy transported the man to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Providing False Information as a Sex Offender.

He was held without bond.

Found Property 15-005285 100 Block Center Street, South May 26 8:23 a.m. An unknown citizen responded to the Vienna Police Station to turn in a bicycle that had been found near the Vienna Elementary School.

The Thax/Rebound model bicycle will be held at the police station until the owner can be identified.

Destruction of Property 15-005301 1000 Block Fairway Drive, NE May 26 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. A resident reported someone had cut several roses from the rose bushes in front of her home.

Trespassing 15-005288 The Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Avenue, East May 26 9:45 a.m. An employee reported an individual had been coming into the library for the last several months and essentially settling in for the day. She stated the individual had been disruptive to people by bumping into them and muttering offensively. The employee prepared a Ban Notice, banning him from all Fairfax County Libraries and requested Sgt. Sheeran serve the notice on him.

Sgt. Sheeran located the individual and served the Ban Notice informing him he was no longer permitted in any Fairfax County Libraries.

Found Property 15-005324 400 Block Courthouse Road, SW Between May 26 at 6:00 p.m. and May 27 at 7:16 a.m. A resident reported he found a bicycle that appeared to have been abandoned near his residence.

The Schwinn brand bicycle was taken to the Vienna Police Station where it will be held until the owner can be identified.

Vehicle Tampering 15-005319 700 Block Talahi Court, SE May 27 1:42 a.m. A resident reported he had seen an unknown man sitting in a neighbor’s vehicle and appeared to be going through the items in the vehicle. The resident stated he approached the vehicle when he observed a second man, who alerted the individual in the vehicle by whistling at him. Both individuals fled the area, one on a bicycle and one on foot.

PFC Tracy spoke with the owner of the vehicle who informed him there appeared to be nothing taken from the vehicle.

Suspicious Person 15-005320 Maple Avenue at Park Street, SE May 27 2:50 a.m. Sgt. Farhan was in the area searching for individual who may have been involved in a vehicle tampering. While searching the area he encountered an individual who appeared to be attempting to elude him by concealing himself behind a tree.

Sgt. Farhan approached the individual and after establishing his identity he was released to continue on his way.

Disorderly Conduct 15-005336 BB&T Bank 260 Cedar Lane, SE May 27 11:38 a.m.

MPO Shaw responded to the area after receiving the report of a disorderly woman in the parking lot who was striking a man sitting in a car.

MPO Shaw located the man who informed him the woman rents a property from him and he was in the process of evicting her, when she became upset. He stated the woman poked him in the neck with her finger and then sat on his lap. The woman left the area prior to the arrival of the police.

MPO Shaw located the woman at the residence owned by the man. She refused to cooperate with him and denied the incident.

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

Open Door 15-005338 200 Block Commons Drive, NW May 27 1:24 p.m. A resident reported she had gone to a neighbor’s house to drop off mail that had been delivered to her by mistake. She stated when she arrived at the house she found the front door was not completely closed.

Sgt. Sylmar and Officer Slebonick searched the residence and found nothing appeared out of place or suspicious. Officer Slebonick left his information for the owner and secured the door.

Vandalism 15-005344 200 Block Dominion Road, NE May 27 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. A resident stated she returned to her parked vehicle and discovered two long scratches along the passenger side of the vehicle.

Vandalism 15-005387 The Wolf Trap Hotel 430 Maple Avenue, West Between May 27 at 10:00 p.m. and May 28 at 8:00 a.m. A guest of the hotel reported someone had vandalized his vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot. He stated Mexican food had been dumped on the roof and the windshield had been cracked.

Arrest – Drunk in Public 15-005352 Fresh Market 150 Branch Road, SE May 27 10:53 p.m.

Officer Digan responded to the area for the report of an individual lying on the ground near the parking lot. After speaking with the individual he determined he was intoxicated and as a result of his intoxication he arrested the 51 year old man, with no fixed address, for Drunk in Public.

The man was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was to be held until he was sober.

Suspicious Person 15-005360 Windover Avenue at Commons Drive, NW May 28 8:49 a.m. Officer Reedy responded to the area after receiving a report of an individual, possibly a juvenile, sitting on the ground, smoking a cigarette. He located the individual and after speaking with him he determined he was of legal age to smoke and agitated that someone had called to complain about him.

Officer Reedy spoke with the caller who stated there had been problems in the past with the individual and at one time he threw a cigarette at her.

Officer Reedy informed him he may want to find an alternate place to smoke to alleviate any further problems.

Welfare Check 15-005361 500 Block Church Street, NE May 28 9:16 a.m. An employee reported she was concerned by a text message she received from another employee informing her that she could not come to work and had to resign. The employee who received the text stated she was aware of problems between the employee and her husband.

Sgt. Sheeran responded and was informed the employee had relatives that live in Vienna and they may know where the employee was. Sgt. Sheeran spoke with the relative, the employee’s mother, who informed him she had not heard from her daughter and she was also concerned.

Sgt. Sheeran contacted the Fairfax County Police Department and requested an officer go to the employee’s residence and check on her welfare. An officer from Fairfax County Police responded and spoke with the daughter who stated there had been a misunderstanding and she was fine.

Open Door 15-005365 100 Block Oak Street, SW May 28 11:53 a.m. An alarm company reported a residential alarm had been activated. Officer Reedy responded and located an unsecured door. He along with Sgt. Sheeran entered the residence and found nothing appeared to be out of place.

Officer Reedy left information informing the resident of the event and left after securing the door. The resident returned home and notified Officer Reedy informing him nothing had been taken.