Fraud Warning: Internet Check Scam
Some residents of the Town of Herndon have reported being the victim of fraud after items were sold using the Internet on sites such as Craigslist . The victim is contacted by a suspect posing as a legitimate buyer. The suspect then sends a check to the victim for the agreed upon price plus shipping. The victim is then asked to send a MoneyGram to a third party for the shipping costs. The victim deposits the check, and ships the item. A few days later, the victim is contacted by their bank and told the check was not valid.
Residents are cautioned to use care if asked to deposit a check and return a portion of the money. Always wait for checks to clear before disbursing funds from your account, or shipping items.
Incidents
Burglary - March 10, 1200-Blk Jeff Ryan Drive. An unknown person entered the residence through a basement window while the victim was not home. Approximately $7,600 worth of electronics, jewelry, and cash were taken. The case is under investigation.
Aggravated Assault - March 11, 1200-Blk Springtide Place. The 20-year-old male victim reported being shot in the leg with a BB gun as he was entering his residence. The unknown suspects are described as 3-4 hispanic males 5’6’-5’9’ aged 19-20. The victim received minor injuries and declined medical attention. The case is under investigation.
Forcible Fondling - March 13, Worldgate Drive/Elden Street. The victim reported being approached from behind by the suspect who, after gaining her attention by speaking to her, touched her on her buttocks. The suspect then walked past the victim, turned around, and exposed himself. It is believed this is the same suspect who exposed himself to two other victims in the same vicinity within approximately 45 minutes. The suspect is described as a black male approximately 5’10” - 6’, with a slim to athletic build, with facial hair.
March 7, 12:11 a.m. Driving Under the Influence, Lynn Street/Station Street
March 10, midnight. Larceny-From Motor Vehicle, 1100 Whitworth Court
March 10, 2:02 p.m. Warrant-Other Agency, 900 Jorss Place
March 10, 2:20 p.m. Fail to Appear, 700 Lynn St.
March 11, 10:29 a.m. Graffiti, Ferndale Avenue/Park Avenue
March 7, 2:57 a.m. Drunkenness (DIP), 1000 Elden St.
March 7, 4:15 a.m. Drunkenness (DIP) Herndon, Parkway/Crosstitch Drive
March 8, 9:29 a.m. Assault-Simple, 1400 Bayshire Lane
March 10, 1:44 p.m. Warrant-Other Agency, 1200 Elden St.
March 10,3:22 p.m. Burglary- Residential, 1000 Jeff Ryan Drive
March 10, 7:18 p.m. Larceny-All Other, 1000 Elden St.
March 11, 8:03 p.m. Assault-aggravated, 1200 Springtide Place
March 11, 11:22 p.m. Driving Under the Influence, 1200 Elden St.
March 12, 9:32 p.m. Drug/Narcotic Violation, 1200 Springtide Place
March 13, 12:03 a.m. Assault-Simple. 1000 Elden St.
March 13, 12:28 a.m. Warrant-Other Agency, 1000 Elden St.
March 13, 3:10 p.m. Driving Under the Influence, 1200 Herndon Parkway
March 10, 12:47 p.m. Fraud-False Pretenses, 500 Herndon Parkway
March 11, 10:53 a.m. Larceny-Shoplifting, 400 Elden St.
March 11, 11:14 a.m. Identity Theft (Fraud-Use of ID), 400 Old Dominion Ave.
March 7, 9:41 a.m. Trespass, 12000 Alton Square
March 7, 1:17 p.m. Trespass, 2000 Highcourt Lane
March 11, 8:39 p.m. Protective Order Violation, 600 Pemberton Court
March 11, 11:54 p.m. Drunkenness (DIP), 700 Alabama Drive
March 13, 12:08 p.m. Assault-Simple, 600 Center St.
March 13, 12:57 p.m. Sex Offenses-Forcible, Fondling Worldgate Drive/Elden Street
Arrests
March 7, Trespassing, 18 M
March 7, Driving Under The Influence, 37 M
March 7, Refusal to Take Sobriety Test, 37 M
March 10, Fail to Appear, 21 M
March 11, Warrant, Other Jurisdiction, 20 M
March 3, Drunkenness, 29 F
March 12, Warrant, Other Jurisdiction, 35 M
March 12, Protection Order Violation, 49 M
March 12, Driving Under the Influence, 29 M
March 13, Warrant, Other Jurisdiction, 48 M
March 13, Driving Under the Influence, 33 M
March 13, False ID to Law Enforcement, 28 M
Traffic
DWI/Driving Under The Influence, 3
No Operators License, 10
Driving On Suspended License, 2
All Other Traffic Summons, 67
There were 13 reported traffic accidents in town during the week.