ARMED ROBBERY: 8200 block of Richmond Highway (Aldi Market), 2/11/17, around 6:35 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a man who had concealed merchandise and left the store without paying. A 22-year-old employee attempted to stop the suspect, when he displayed a knife and threatened the victim. The suspect ran off toward an adjacent neighborhood. He was described as white, around 40 to 50 years old, wearing a black coat, gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and tan work boots. The victim did not require medical attention.
TRAFFIC STOP/WARRANT SERVICE/NARCOTICS/ARREST: 8700 block of Richmond Highway, 2/9/17, around 11:25 p.m. Neighborhood Patrol units were on Richmond Highway when they saw someone in a car who they recognized as having several outstanding warrants. A traffic stop was conducted and further investigation revealed the driver, Lavonte Hamilton, 19, of Alexandria, was in possession of heroin. He was arrested and charged with possession of heroin. The passenger, Moises Molina, 26, of no fixed address, had five outstanding warrants on file; he was taken into custody so the warrants could be served. Both men were taken to the Adult Detention Center.
ARMED ROBBERY: 8700 block of Cooper Road (Taco Grande Restaurant) / 2/8/170, 9:12 p.m. The suspect came into the business and placed an order for food. Once his food was ready, he handed money to an employee. As the employee opened the cash register, the suspect pulled a handgun from his waistband and demanded all of the money from the cash register. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and ran out of the store onto Cooper Road. K9 and Fairfax 1 responded to assist in the search for the suspect. He was described as black, in his 30s, with a light complexion. He was wearing a brown shirt and dark pants.
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY: 8600 block of Richmond Highway (7-Eleven), 1/28/17, around 6:20 a.m. An employee reported that a man came in the store and asked for cigarettes. When the employee turned, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The victim gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect fled. He was described as black, with short black hair and wearing dark clothing. The victim did not require medical attention.
ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT/DWI/ARREST: Mount Vernon Highway/Richmond Highway, 1/28/17, around 4:20 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a woman who crashed into a ditch and tried to walk away from the scene. An investigation determined she was intoxicated. When officers tried to take her into custody, she actively resisted and kicked one of them. She was arrested, taken to Mount Vernon Police Station and charged with DWI (2nd within 5 years), unreasonable refusal (2nd offense), and assault on law enforcement (2nd offense).
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: 8500 block of Hyman Way. 1/21/17, 8:23 p.m. A man was walking alone, carrying a pizza, when a man approached him and demanded that he hand over the pizza. The victim refused and the suspect punched him. The victim still refused to give up the pizza, so the suspect ran away. He was described as black, in his 20s, light complected, with a thin build. The victim did not require medical attention.
WEAPONS BRANDISHING: 8000 block of Richmond Highway. 1/22/17, 11:52 p.m. An anonymous caller said that a man was walking around, waving a gun in the air. Responding officers saw three black men exit the 7-Eleven and get into a black SUV. One of the men matched the description of the man with a gun. Officers stopped the SUV and eventually found two handguns and narcotics in the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
SHOT PERSON: 6600 block of The Parkway. 1/22/17, 1:07 a.m. Officers responded for a report of the sound of possible gunfire. Once on scene, they found a 14-year-old boy with a suspected gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. His condition has reportedly improved. Detectives are actively working on this investigation. They do not believe that this is a random incident.
ROBBERY: 2800 block of Beacon Hill Road, 1/18/17, around 4:50 p.m. Two men entered a store and took merchandise without paying. An employee attempted to retrieve the merchandise and one of the suspects displayed a knife and cut the victim. The suspects fled the scene in a car. The victim was treated on the scene for minor injuries. Suspects were described as Hispanic and approximately 20 to 25 years old.
ROBBERY: 2800 block of Fairhaven Avenue (Walmart), 1/18/17, around 5:25 p.m. A 20-year-old man made arrangements to meet someone in a parking lot to sell two pairs of shoes. While waiting, a man approached him, displayed a gun, took the shoes and ran off. Suspect was described as black, around 25 years old, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, 150 pounds, with dreadlock style hair. The victim did not require medical attention.
ROBBERY: 8300 block of Richmond Highway, 1/17/17, around 10:30 p.m. A 56-year-old man was walking down the street when three men assaulted him from behind. They demanded his wallet and continued to assault him, but he managed to break free and run away. The suspects ran off. They were described as black, around 18 to 19 years old, wearing dark clothes. The victim did not require medical attention.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: Janna Lee Ave / Tamarind Street, 01/16/17, around 6:45 p.m.The victim was walking and was approached by two men. The suspects displayed a knife and demanded money. The suspects were spooked by a witness and fled on foot. There were no injuries. The suspects were described as black, 16 to 20 years old, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, and around 140 to 160 pounds. They were wearing black jackets or hooded sweatshirts and jeans.
COMMERICAL ROBBERY / WEAPON DISCHARGE: 8200 block of Richmond Highway (Goodwill), 01/13/17, around 9:04 p.m. A man entered the store and displayed a pistol to an employee. The suspect fired his weapon inside the store. No injuries were reported. The suspect ran away in an unknown direction. The suspect was described as black, with a dark complexion, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, and around 170 to 180 pounds. He was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, black boots, and a black ski mask.
ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT/ARREST: 2500 block of Windbreak Drive, 1/15/17, around 12:15 a.m. Officers responded for a noise violation at this location when one of the occupants came at them aggressively. The suspect refused commands to step back and grabbed one of the officers by his body-armor vest. Kofi Sarpong, 21, of Woodbridge was arrested, taken to the Adult Detention Center, and charged with assault on law enforcement.
FEB. 16
LARCENIES:
8800 block of Fircrest Place, gun from residence
8400 block of Fort Hunt Road, cell phone from residence
3300 block of Memorial Street, guitar and camera from residence
FEB. 15
LARCENIES:
2800 block of Fairhaven Avenue, gun from business
7800 block of Flamingo Drive, wallet from residence
2000 block of Huntington Avenue, cash from residence
6500 block of Monique Court, wallet from business
8000 block of Richmond Highway, beer and snacks from business
FEB. 14
LARCENIES:
2300 block of Huntington Avenue, wine and beer from business
6300 block of South Kings Highway, beers and cookies from business
7700 block of Richmond Highway, property from business
7900 block of Richmond Highway, ring from business
8200 block of Russell Road, beer from business
8200 block of Russell Road, merchandise from business
3100 block of Southgate Drive, money order from business
6300 block of South Kings Highway, beers and cookies from business
FEB 13
LARCENIES:
1600 block of Belle View Boulevard, bag from business
3800 block of Havenwood Place, packages from residence
1200 block of Priscilla Lane, cash and credit cards from residence
6300 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from business
6700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
7300 block of Richmond Highway, sodas from business
9100 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from business
8200 block of Russell Road, cell phone from business
7400 block of Vernon Square Drive, property from residence
STOLEN VEHICLES:
7900 block of Janna Lee, 2001 Honda Odyssey
FEB. 10
LARCENIES:
2300 block of Huntington Avenue, beer from business
7700 block of Richmond Highway, liquor from business
7800 block of Richmond Highway, perfume and shoes from business
FEB. 9
LARCENIES:
2500 block of Parkers Lane, cell phone from residence
5900 block of Richmond Highway, license plate from vehicle
FEB. 8
LARCENIES:
2500 block of Parkers Lane, cell phone from residence
6700 block of Richmond Highway, license plates from vehicle
7700 block of Richmond Highway, clothing from residence
7900 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from business
8600 block of Shadwell Drive, wallet from residence
STOLEN VEHICLES:
7100 block of Fairchild Drive, 2016 Nissan Versa
FEB. 7
LARCENIES:
1600 block of Belle View Boulevard, merchandise from business
7900 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from business
3000 block of Westford View Court, bicycle from residence
FEB. 6
LARCENIES:
1800 block of Belle View Boulevard, hubcaps from vehicle
5800 block of Cameron Run Terrace, license plate from vehicle
3100 block of Lockheed Boulevard, merchandise from business
8000 block of Pantano Place, license plate from vehicle
2500 block of Parkers Lane, cell phone and cash from residence
9100 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from business
FEB. 3
LARCENIES:
7100 block of Groveton Gardens Road, cash from residence
2300 block of Huntington Avenue, beer from business
6200 block of North Kings Highway, suitcase and shoes from vehicle
2500 block of Parkers Lane, jacket from residence
6300 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
6300 block of South Kings Highway, cigarettes from business
JAN. 31
LARCENIES:
7400 block of Mount Vernon Square, cell phone from residence
6300 block of South Kings Highway, merchandise from business
JAN. 30
LARCENIES:
3100 block of Lockheed Boulevard, merchandise from business
7700 block of Richmond Highway, credit cards from vehicle
7900 block of Richmond Highway, cash from residence
8000 block of Richmond Highway, beer from business
8600 block of Richmond Highway, liquor from business
8200 block of Russell Road, beer from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
7300 block of Fairchild Drive, 2006 Ford Goldline E350
3100 block of Furman Lane, 2006 BMW 525i
JAN. 27
LARCENIES:
1600 block of Belle View Boulevard, merchandise from business
2300 block of Huntington Avenue, beer from business
6100 block of North Kings Highway, cash from business
2500 block of Parkers Lane, jewelry from residence
JAN. 26
LARCENIES:
7400 block of Mount Vernon Square Center, liquor from business
8800 block of Richmond Highway, cigarettes from business
JAN. 25
LARCENIES:
2400 block of Fairhaven Avenue, batteries from business
7600 block of Richmond Highway, shoes from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
8400 block of Richmond Highway, 1996 Toyota Camry
JAN. 24
LARCENIES:
6300 block of South Kings Highway, phone from business
8200 block of Russell Road, alcohol from store
8000 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6600 block of Tower Drive, property from residence
6200 block of North Kings Highway, bike from parking garage
JAN. 23
LARCENIES:
4500 block of Colony Court, keys from residence
6800 block of Richmond Highway, cash from bank account
6300 block of South Kings Highway, alcohol from store
8400 block of Richmond Highway, cash from person
6300 block of South Kings Highway, beer from business
7400 block of Mount Vernon Square Center, alcohol from store
6300 block of South Kings Highway, Candy from store
3300 block of Southgate Drive, Tire from vehicle
6400 block of Richmond highway, cell phone from person
7600 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6800 block of Richmond Highway, alcohol from store
6300 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
1600 block of Belle View Boulevard, merchandise from store
9100 block of Richmond Highway, cash from wallet
STOLEN VEHICLES:
7900 block of Sausalito Place, silver 2009 Toyota Corolla
7900 block of Janna Lee Avenue, Gray 2001 Toyota RAV 4
JAN. 19
LARCENIES:
8400 block of Fort Hunt Road, property from residence
7600 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
7800 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6700 block of Richmond Highway, tools from store
7400 block of Mount Vernon Square, alcohol from store
6300 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
STOLEN VEHICLES:
9100 block of Richmond Highway, 2003 white Chevy Silverado
JAN. 18
LARCENIES:
3100 block Lockheed Boulevard, cab fare from taxi
1600 block of Belleview Boulevard, merchandise from store
5900 block of Richmond Highway, property from residence
6300 block of South Kings Highway, merchandise from store
JAN. 17
LARCENIES:
2600 block of Redcoat Drive, wallet and phone from vehicle
8500 block of Richmond Highway, groceries from store
6700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
8600 block of Beekman Place, phone from office
3100 block of Lockheed Boulevard, baby formula from store
3700 block of Roxbury Lane, Xbox and laptop from vehicle
8200 block of Richmond Highway, food from store
5800 block of Cameron Run Terrace, tools from parking lot
8400 block of Frye Road, food from store
6800 block of Richmond Highway, cab fare from cab
5600 block of Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, merchandise from store
2300 block of Glendale Terrace, cab fare from cab
7400 block of Richmond Highway, phone from business
8200 block of Russell Road, beer from store
8200 Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
JAN. 13
LARCENIES
2300 block of Huntington Avenue, beer from business
8200 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
7800 block of Stork Road, package from residence
STOLEN VEHICLES
6000 block of Richmond Highway, 1998 Ford Expedition
JAN. 12
LARCENIES
7200 block of Groveton Gardens Road, property from residence
6300 block of South Kings Highway, merchandise from business
JAN. 11
LARCENIES
2300 block of Huntington Avenue, beer from business