The Connection

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE: 11200 Waples Mill Road (National Firearm Museum), April 6 around 3:30 p.m. An employee was participating in firearms training at the range. As he holstered his pistol, the firearm was accidentally discharged. The 46-year-old man suffered a minor wound to the lower body and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Officers consulted with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office; no charges are expected.

MASTURBATING IN PUBLIC: 12500 block of Fair Lakes Circle, April 5, 7:39 p.m. Officers responded for a report of a man masturbating inside of the store where women were nearby. A 33-year-old man from Herndon, was arrested and charged with masturbating in public.

BURGLARY: 2800 block of Foxcroft Way. March 19, 6:02 p.m. A homeowner reports that someone entered his unlocked garage and removed power tools. There is no suspect description.

BURGLARY: 5600 block of Clifton Road. March 19, 7:21 p.m. A homeowner reports that someone broke into the home and took an undisclosed amount of coins. There is no suspect description.

BURGLARY: 3200 block of History Drive, between about 6:45 p.m. Feb. 17 and 2 p.m. Feb. 19 An investigation determined entry was forced through a door. Electronics and wine were reported missing.

ARMED ROBBERY/ARREST: 12000 Fairfax Towne Center, Feb. 20, around 5:45 a.m. A 49-year-old woman was parking in a garage. As she got out of her car, two men approached her. One displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The victim did not comply and the suspects ran off. Officers quickly caught a 16-year-old boy in a nearby park and identified him as the robbery suspect. He was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and wearing a mask in public. The other suspect, an 18-year-old of no fixed address was located nearby and arrested for a probation violation and possession of marijuana. He was taken to the Adult Detention Center.

MISSILE INTO AN OCCUPIED DWELLING: 4400 block of Holly Avenue, Feb. 9, around 10:35 p.m. Residents were asleep inside a home when they were awakened by what sounded like gunshots. One of them looked outside and saw a man with a gun run toward the rear of the townhomes. Responding officers searched the area, but the suspect was not located. An investigation determined three rounds had struck the home. The suspect was described as having average build and wore dark-colored clothing. The victim did not require medical attention. Detectives from the Crime Scene Section responded to process the scene. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call detectives at the Fair Oaks District Station at 703-591-0966, or contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES(274637), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT/ARREST: 11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center, Jan. 25, around 8:20 p.m. Bike Team officers were patrolling the mall area when they smelled a strong odor of marijuana emanating from a car. When the officer approached the driver, he drove off in a reckless manner, nearly causing an accident. Other units attempted to stop the car, but the suspect accelerated rapidly towards the officers’ position. The officers jumped out of the way of the moving car and the suspect sped off. Officers worked diligently to identify the suspect and arrested him the next day. A 32-year-old man from Lorton, was taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement and felony speeding to elude.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY/ARREST: 13600 block of Frying Pan Road, Jan. 26, around 8:15 p.m. Police responded to the report of an attempted armed robbery. A 26-year-old woman was helping at a shelter when a man approached her, displayed a knife and demanded her jewelry. She refused and the suspect ran out of the building. The suspect was known to some of the other shelter workers and officers responded to the magistrate and obtained a warrant. Later in the evening, A 43-year-old man of no fixed address was located, taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with attempted robbery.

BURGLARY: 4100 block of Halsted Street, Jan. 25, around 6 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the residence and took property.

ROBBERY: 8700 block of Sacramento Drive. Jan. 24, 10:29 p.m. Two men entered the Mini Mart, displayed handguns and demanded money from an employee. They left with an undisclosed amount of cash; the employee was not injured. The suspects were described as black, wearing all black clothing, with black masks covering their faces. They were seen getting into a dark colored, older model sedan.

APRIL 4

LARCENIES

12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, cell phone from business

APRIL 3

LARCENIES

9500 block of Blake Lane, airbag from vehicle

13800 block of Jefferson Park Drive, cell phone from business

9700 block of Kingsbridge Drive, steering wheel from vehicle

4100 block of Meadow Field Court, license plates from vehicle

3900 block of Penderview Drive, cell phone and wallet from residence

MARCH 31

LARCENIES

7700 block of Weber Court, purse from vehicle

MARCH 30

LARCENIES

10100 block of Castlewood, suitcase from residence

12100 block of Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, license plate from vehicle

MARCH 29

LARCENIES

13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping Center, credit card from business

13900 block of Park Center Road, cell phone from vehicle

9600 block of Stockwell Lane, bag from residence

MARCH 27

LARCENIES

12300 block of Price Club, property from business

MARCH 24

LARCENIES

4100 block of Brickell Drive, cell phone from vehicle

2300 block of Dulles Corner Boulevard, bracelet from business

12200 block of Fairfield House Drive, cash from vehicle

12500 block of Fair Lakes Circle, merchandise from business

11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center, cell phone from business

11200 block of James Swart Circle, wallet from business

11100 block of Lee Highway, property from business

4200 block of Mozart Brigade Lane, cash from vehicle

3000 block of White Birch Court, electronic device from business

STOLEN VEHICLES

11200 block of James Swart Circle, 2004 Infiniti G35

MARCH 22

LARCENIES

3100 block of Jermantown Road, wallet and car keys from park bench

11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center, backpack and laptop from vehicle

MARCH 21

LARCENIES

11900 block of Grand commons Avenue, cash from business

MARCH 20

LARCENIES

3800 block of Dittany Court, license plate from vehicle

12000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, cash from business

13900 block of Mansarde Avenue, package from residence

2900 block of Saintsbury Plaza, airbag fom vehicle

STOLEN VEHICLES

2700 block of Shawn Leigh Drive, 2014 Audi S4

MARCH 17

LARCENIES

12500 block of Fair Lakes Circle, merchandise from business

MARCH 16

LARCENIES

2600 block of Glengyle Drive, license plate from vehicle

MARCH 14

LARCENIES

13800 block of Jefferson Park Drive, wallet from business

MARCH 13

LARCENIES

4400 block of Beechstone Lane, sunglasses and cell phone from residence

2300 block of Dulles Station Boulevard, merchandise from business

11800 block of Grand Commons Avenue, merchandise from business

9800 block of Palace Green Way, jewelry from residence

4100 block of Summit Heights Way, airbags from vehicles

STOLEN VEHICLES

14000 block of Park Center Road, 2005 Hyundai Accent

MARCH 8

LARCENIES

12700 block of Heron Ridge Drive, wallet from residence

13800 block of Metrotech Drive, merchandise from business

MARCH 7

LARCENIES

12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, cell phone and tools from vehicle

13600 block of Venturi Lane, property from residence

MARCH 6

LARCENIES

9200 block of Brian Drive, wallet from residence

4700 block of Caronia Way, wallet from business

5300 block of Lake Normandy Court, cell phone from business

11100 block of Lee Highway, cell phone from business

13800 block of Metrotech Drive, laptop computer from business

MARCH 3

LARCENIES

4700 block of Caronia Way, wallet from residence

13600 block of Legacy Circle, license plate from vehicle

3000 block of Vaden Drive, purse from residence

MARCH 2

LARCENIES

9500 block of Bent Creek Lane, package from residence

2900 block of Bleeker Street, bicycle from residence

12000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, property from business

13600 block of Venturi Lane, bag from vehicle

MARCH 1

LARCENIES

9500 block of Bastille Street, bicycles from residence

10000 block of Clearfield Avenue, property from residence

12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, wallet from vehicle