<sh>False Report Filed
<bt>Charges are pending against a 14-year-old Herndon girl for filing a false police report. On Monday, April 15 a 14-year-old Herndon girl reported to police that she had been abducted and sexually assaulted. Investigation has revealed that the story was apparently made up as an excuse for returning home late. Filing a false police report is a Class 1 misdemeanor and carries a penalty of up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, however the Juvenile Justice System allows for alternative methods.
"Making a false police report is a very serious offense and it sends unnecessary panic throughout the community," said Herndon Police Chief Toussaint E. Summers, Jr. "I personally spoke to parents who were concerned for their children's safety as a result of this incident. While I'm very glad to report this is a false report, the juvenile's action caused the community safety concerns and the police department spent many man hours investigating this incident at great expense to taxpayers," he said.
<sh>Juveniles Charged With Property Destruction
<bt>On Friday, April 19 Herndon Police obtained petitions charging three juveniles with crimes relating to eight graffiti cases and one larceny case. A 16-year-old male of Reston is being charged with one count of larceny and six counts of destruction of property. The larceny involved the theft of spray paint from a vehicle. A 17-year-old male of Herndon is being charged with two counts of destruction of property and a 16-year-old male of Herndon is being charged with two counts of destruction of property. The crimes took place between Wednesday, March 27 and Wednesday, April 3 in the 400 block of Florida Avenue, the 900 block of Ferndale Avenue, the 1000 block of Alabama Drive the 700 block of Station Street, the 2100 block of Raven Tower Court and the 700 block of Campbell Way.
<sh>Herndon Elementary Celebrates 40 Years
<bt>Herndon Elementary School is celebrating its 40th anniversary at its current location, 630 Dranesville Road. The community is invited to participate by attending a reception on Sunday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. The reception will include an open house with tours, special pictorial and Virginia General Assembly proclamation presentations, as well as a look at the early 1960s. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to reminisce with old friends. Anniversary t-shirts and cookbooks will also be available. Former students, staff and parents of former students are encouraged to attend the 40th anniversary observation. For more information, contact Lesley Aschenbach at 703-787-9159 or Robin Mullet at 703-471-0385.
<sh>Second Herndon Housing Fair
<bt>On Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Herndon Municipal Center located at 777 Lynn Street, the Second Herndon Housing Fair will be held. The fair is free and is sponsored by the Town of Herndon, the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Attendees will be able to get information about home ownership programs, purchase counseling, financing and loan application processes, housing rehabilitation programs and home maintenance. For more information call 703-435-3182.