Fair Oaks Crash Kills Man
A 41-year-old Lake Ridge man was killed early Monday morning in the Fair Oaks area when, for some as yet unknown reason, he lost control of the truck he was driving on the Fairfax County Parkway. Pronounced dead at the scene was Robert D. McHenry of Marquis Place in eastern Prince William County.
Fairfax County police say he was traveling north on the parkway around 5:15 a.m. when his 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe drifted into the median. It then traveled a short distance and struck a traffic-light pole, and McHenry was ejected upon impact. Officers were investigating to try to determine whether speed or alcohol were factors in the fatality.
Man Robbed in Chantilly
Fairfax County police are looking for a man who robbed a Wendy's customer at knifepoint Tuesday while the customer was in the restaurant's parking lot. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. at the Wendy's in the 13900 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly.
Police say an 18-year-old Herndon man was waiting for his order at the drive-through window when a man walked up to the passenger window of his car, asking for money. When the driver pulled into a parking spot with his food, the man again approached and asked for money.
The driver refused, but the man brandished a knife, grabbed some cash from inside the car and fled. Police say he walked behind the Wendy's and toward the Route 50/Metrotech Drive intersection before crossing Route 50.
The suspect is described as black, about 5 feet 6 inches and 180 pounds. He had a short afro and wore a black, sleeveless T-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or police at 703-691-2131.
Grand Jury Indicts James
On May 3, Fairfax County police arrested Pamela H. James and charged her with credit-card theft, unauthorized use of a vehicle and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Police said the victim was a wheelchair-bound woman with multiple sclerosis who'd hired James to be her live-in caretaker in Centreville's Willoughby's Ridge community.
According to police Det. James Reid, who was investigating a complaint from the woman, who told authorities someone had activated and used a credit card recently re-issued to her. Following her arrest, James appeared July 11 in General District Court.
At that time, the credit-card theft and driver's license charges were dropped, but the vehicle offense was sent to the grand jury. Then on Monday, July 17, the grand jury indicted James on this charge. She is slated to enter a plea, this coming Monday, July 24, in Circuit Court.
Help Plan Centreville Day
The annual Centreville Day celebration is in September, but those involved in making it a reality are already busy planning for it. However, lots of help is still needed, and people in the community are encouraged to become involved and lend a hand.
It's put on each year by the Centreville Community Foundation, and the next meeting of its Centreville Day Planning Committee is Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m., in the Long & Foster office. It's in the Redwood Square Center at 6101 Centreville Road in Centreville, across Route 28 from the movie theater. (Enter the side of the building facing Route 28). For more information, call Maryanne Toal at 703-966-1719.
Neighborhood Watch Training
The Sully District Police Station's Crime Prevention Office will provide Neighborhood Watch Training for the community on Thursday, July 20, from 7-9 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. The training is open to already-established Neighborhood Watches that have new members in need of training.
Those interested in starting new or reactivating old Neighborhood Watches should contact the Sully District Crime Prevention Office at 703-814-7018 to set up a training date.
Sully District Council Meeting
The Sully District Council of Citizens Associations will meet Wednesday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Call Mark McConn at 703-818-9124.
Park Authority to Meet
The next meeting of the Fairfax County Park Authority is Wednesday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 900, in Fairfax. Call Judy Pederson at 703-324-8662.
Free Carseat Inspections
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections, Thursday, July 27, from 5-9 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. They’ll make sure the carseat is correct for the child’s age, height and weight, the child is securely placed in the seat, and the seat is properly installed in the vehicle.
No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves, so the technicians may properly inspect and make adjustments, as necessary. Call the Sully District Child Seat Information line (703-814-7000, ext. 5140) to confirm dates and times. For additional child seat inspection times throughout Fairfax County, call the Fairfax County Operations Support Bureau at 703-280-0559.
Del. Caputo Forms Citizen Transportation Committee
Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67th) is forming a Citizen Advisory Transportation Committee for the 67th District. He's heard from a number of citizens regarding transportation solutions and believes that citizen input is critical. He believes a group of citizens working together may provide solutions and suggestions for this area's transportation issues.
He would especially like to hear from constituents prior to the special session this fall on transportation and the regular session beginning in January. And any citizen of the 67th District willing to serve on this committee should contact his legislative assistant, Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb, at 703-476-6944 or DelCCaputo@house.state.va.us.
Wireless Access at Library
The Fairfax County library system now offers free wireless access to the Internet at the Chantilly Regional Library. "Wireless access is something many of our customers have requested, and we're pleased to offer this service," said Library Director Edwin S. Clay III.
This new service will allow library patrons to use their own Wi-Fi enabled laptops to access the Internet, for an unlimited amount of time, from any public area of the library. They'll need charged batteries, though, since library power outlets may not always be available.
Those accessing the Internet wirelessly in the library and wanting to rent items from it will still need to sign up and use library computers for the printing. The library's Internet use policy will apply to both wireless and standard access.
Meals on Wheels Needs Drivers
The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging "Meals on Wheels" program is in immediate need of drivers to deliver meals, Monday through Friday, to senior adults living in Fairfax County. Volunteers who speak Vietnamese are also needed.
The job involves picking up meals at specified sites between 10:30 a.m.-noon and delivering them to seniors by 1 p.m. Drivers may choose to deliver meals on a daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly or substitute basis. Call the Fairfax AAA Volunteer Intake Line at 703-324-5406 or e-mail melanie.mitchell@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Role Models for Children
Volunteers are needed throughout Northern Virginia to be positive role models for children who currently have an incarcerated parent. Mentors meet with children two hours per week. Weekly meetings are supplemented by monthly group recreational activities. The only qualification required is a desire to help a child in need.
To sign up for the mentor training session at the Center for Multicultural Human Services in Falls Church, call Ellen Klene, Volunteer Program manager, at 703-533-3302, ext. 107, or see www.cmhs.org.
Blood Donations are Sought
The Inova Blood Donor Center in the Centremed I Building on Route 29 in Centreville (across from the Centreville Multiplex Cinemas) is in urgent need of blood donations — especially O positive or negative, as well as A and B. They're accepted Tuesday-Friday, noon-8 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For an appointment to give blood, call 703-322-1970, or drop in at your own convenience.