Centreville — 14 Reptiles Found in Home
Officers responded to a report of an unconscious adult male at a residence in the 4800 block of Walney Road on Aug. 12 at 6:26 p.m. The man was transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening condition. While at the residence, officers located several venomous snakes and Animal Control officers responded. Staff from the Luray Zoo assisted with the removal of 14 reptiles to include a Gaboon Viper and a Mojave Rattle Snake, which are illegal to possess in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The case remains under investigation and there is no threat to the public at this time. The medical condition of the man transported to the hospital was not related to the reptiles recovered from the residence.
Suspect Arrested over Videotaping
A 33-year-old Centreville man was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Reston District Station following an investigation of allegations against him earlier that week.
A woman who was grocery shopping at the Safeway on South Lakes Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at around 1:15 p.m., reported that a man was following her around in the store.
The woman left the store and the person followed her to a location near Sunrise Valley Drive and Lakespray Way. The person appeared to be videotaping her and called out to her. She recognized that he was the person who had been following her in the store. Police said the man then reportedly exposed himself to her and ran away.
She contacted police and provided officers a description of the suspect. Officer’s identified him and worked with store personnel to investigate further. Subsequently, the investigation determined that the suspect had filmed the woman under her clothing at the grocery store.
Officers interviewed him at the Reston Police District station and charged him with three offenses: filming nonconsensual nude (taking unlawful images of another without consent), simulated masturbation and indecent exposure. He was transported to the Fairfax Adult Detention Center.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES(274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Free Carseat Inspections
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, as needed.
Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.
Volunteer Opportunities at CLRC
The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) is currently seeking
bi-lingual (English/Spanish) volunteers to help with the daily
operations of the worker center, with its new labor-justice projects and with
a worker-created community newsletter.
The CLRC also is seeking volunteers to serve on committees. The committees
meet quarterly at the Labor Resource Center, 5956 Centreville Crest Lane,
Centreville at the back side of the shopping center. Current committee opportunities include personnel, fundraising and communications. See the Volunteer Fairfax listings,
http://volunteerfairfax.org/ or email volunteer@centrevilleLRC.org.
The next volunteer orientation and information session will be Sept. 10,
6:30-9: p.m. at the CLRC. RSVP to volunteer@centrevilleLRC.org.
Help Labor Resource Center
The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) is seeking a Spanish speaking electrician to teach home electricity to enhance workers’ job skills.
A Wednesday morning ESOL instructor is also needed; contact Molly Maddra at director@centrevilleLRC.org for more information.
Food Donations for WFCM
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry needs donations of 1-2 pound bags of rice, canned fruit (all types), canned pastas, canned meats (tuna, ham, chicken), cold and hot cereals, spaghetti and sauces, peanut butter, canned vegetables (including spinach, collar greens, beets) and cooking oil.
Toiletries needed, which WFCM clients cannot purchase with food stamps, include facial tissues, toothpaste, shampoo and solid deodorant.
Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry, weekdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 13888 Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and Kumon Learning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully Place Shopping Center. A volunteer stocker/bagger is needed Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Contact Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or abosley@wfcmva.org.
Learn about Police Department
Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department will host a series of lectures as part of its 75th anniversary.
Sept. 16 – Helicopter Division, 10 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-helicopter-division-tickets-15374129435
Oct. 2 – Early days of Diversity, 11 a.m. at the Massey Building A Level conference room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-days-of-diversity-tickets-15374156516
Nov. 4 – Criminal Justice Academy, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminal-justice-academy-tickets-15374248792
Dec. 14 – Crisis Negotiations Team, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-crisis-negotiations-team-tickets-15374274870
Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers in Chantilly and group Meals on Wheels coordinators in both Chantilly and Fairfax. Contact Volunteer Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 711, VolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
Long-Term Care Advocates
The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates for residents in assisted living and nursing facilities. Training is provided in September. Call 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email Lisa.Callahan@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Give Caregivers a Break
Fairfax County needs Respite Care volunteers throughout the county to give family caregivers of a frail older adult a well-deserved break. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for a few hours each month. Volunteers are matched with families in or near their own neighborhoods. Support and training is provided. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Kristin.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Drive Seniors to Appointments
Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older adults to medical appointments and wellness programs. Call 703-324-5406, TTY 711, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and link to Volunteer Solutions or email VolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Personal Trainer Is Needed
The Sully Senior Center, at 5690 Sully Road in Centreville, needs a certified personal trainer – preferably, one with experience working with older adults – for one hour, two days a week. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
Women’s Self Defense Program
The Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation is partnering with the Fairfax County Police Department to offer the Women’s Self Defense Training program. It’s based on the SAFE program formerly provided by the Police Department, but now being taught by C&J Security Corp.
The program is a two-day class that will meet on consecutive Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15-9:30 p.m. It’s currently offered free and all class materials are included. Program funding is provided through the Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation.
The course is offered to females, age 13 and older. A female guardian must accompany girls 13-18. No men other than the instructors are permitted to be present during a class. For more information, call 703-246-7806, e-mail WSD@fairfaxfoundation.org or go to www.fairfaxfoundation.org.
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 p.m. to dusk, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, as needed.
Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. (The inspection may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather). Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.
Thank you for reaching out to me reference Child Seat Inspections at Sully District Station (4900 Stonecroft Blvd). We are scheduled for the following Thursdays in the next few months:
NOTE: To get further carseat dates, email John Werderman at jwerderman0829@verizon.net. He’s in charge of the police station’s carseat inspections.