The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from July 19 – 25, 2019.
INCIDENTS
Fraud -- 200 Block Battle Street, SW Between March 8 at 12 p.m. and June 13 at 12 p.m. A resident hired a piano instructor for their son and provided the man with their credit card information to pay for the lessons. The man began making unauthorized charges on the credit account. Arrangements were made between the resident and the man to pay back the unauthorized charges, but he has not yet complied with those arrangements.
Suspicious Event -- 600 Block Gibson Circle, SW July 15, 7:39 p.m. A resident reported that her daughter made some concerning statements. The daughter was transported to an area facility for evaluation.
Arrest – Warrant Service Vienna Police Station 215 Center Street, South July 19, 11:48 a.m. Eight men came to the police station to accept service of warrants from an incident in Stafford County, Virginia. PFC Post served the warrants charging Trespassing on a 19-year-old from Yeonas Drive, SW in Vienna, a 19-year-old from Garrett Street in Vienna, an 18-year-old from Linda Marie Drive in Oakton, an 18-year-old from East Meredith Drive in Vienna, an 18-year-old from Spring Street, SE in Vienna, an 18-year-old from Aponi Road in Vienna, an 18-year-old from Meadow Dale Court in Vienna and an 18-year-old from Adenlee Avenue in Fairfax. The men were all released on their signatures.
Open Door -- Virginia Tire & Auto 141 Maple Avenue, West July 19, 11:25 p.m. Officers responded for an open garage door at the business. The business was searched, and nothing appeared to be out of place.
Petit Larceny -- 300 Block Nutley Street, SW July 19, 11:59 p.m. A resident heard a knock at her front door. When she looked at her security camera, she observed an unknown man steal the wreath from her door.
Suspicious Event -- McDonald’s 544 Maple Avenue, West July 20, 12:44 a.m. An employee requested assistance with a disorderly man at the restaurant. The man was advised to leave the premises and that he may be charged with trespassing if he returns.
Grand Larceny -- Crepe Amour 407 Maple Avenue, East July 20 between 5:26 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. A resident left her purse in the restaurant. When she returned, the purse was gone.
Fraud -- 800 Block Meadow Lane, SW Between July 20 at 8 p.m. and July 24 at 8:04 p.m. A resident reported that someone had used her personal information to open various accounts and make purchases.
Domestic Assault -- The Wolftrap Hotel 430 Maple Avenue, West July 21 between 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. At 11:24 p.m., a resident came to the police station to report that she was assaulted by her mother and juvenile brother at the hotel several hours earlier. The resident did not wish to pursue charges and refused rescue. The citizen was advised of the warrant process should she decide to pursue charges.
Animal Case – Quarantine -- The Hope Center 140 Park Street, SE July 21, 4 p.m. An employee was bitten by a dog during a medical procedure. ACO Barker forwarded the case to the Fairfax County Animal Control to follow up with the quarantine as the dog resides in their jurisdiction.
Arrest – Drunk In Public -- 1000 Block Hillcrest Drive, SW July 21, 6:31 p.m. Officers responded to the report of a resident who was intoxicated and acting disorderly towards his father. Ofc. Colligan arrested the 35-year-old man from Hillcrest Drive, SW. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Drunk In Public.
Animal Case -- 1200 Block Kelley Street, SW July 22 between 4 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. A resident reported a sick raccoon in his yard. MPO Shaw found the raccoon was in grave condition and euthanized the animal.
Domestic Dispute -- Park Terrace Court, SE July 22, 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to the report of a domestic verbal dispute between a man and a woman. The woman left the area before the officers’ arrival.
Open Door -- 100 Block Locust Street, SW July 23, 10:11 p.m. A resident found a dog running at large and returned it to the address listed on the dog tag. The resident found a door to the house open and did not believe anyone was home. While officers were searching the home, they found that one of the residents was in the basement and there were no issues at the home.
Arrest – Warrant Service, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Obstruction of Justice -- Maple Avenue, West July 24, 3:30 p.m. Officers responded to the report of a suspicious person. Once the man was identified, it was determined that Fairfax County Police had an active warrant for him. As the officers were taking the man into custody to serve the warrant, the man began to resist arrest and struck one of the officers. Ofc. Nesbitt transported the 39-year-old man with no fixed address to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where the warrant charging Failure to Comply with Supervised Release Program was served, and he was charged with Felony Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Obstruction of Justice.
Arrest – Disorderly Conduct -- The Wolftrap Hotel 430 Maple Avenue, West July 25, 1:56 a.m. Officers responded to the report of a woman trying to break into the front office door of the hotel. Upon his arrival, Ofc. Colligan observed the woman who quickly began acting disorderly with the officer and yelling profanities. Ofc. Colligan transported the 34-year-old woman who resides at the hotel to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where she was charged with Disorderly Conduct.
CRASHES
Cottage Street and Kingsley Road, SW -- July 19, 8:37 a.m. Vehicle-1 was traveling northbound on Cottage Street. Vehicle-2 was traveling eastbound on Kingsley Road. The two vehicles collided in the intersection after both drivers stopped for the 4-way stop sign.
Echols Street and Follin Lane, SE -- July 23, 3:03 p.m. Vehicle-2 was stopped at red traffic light at the intersection. Vehicle-1 struck the rear of Vehicle-2. Driver-1 was issued a summons charging Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention.
800 Block Maple Avenue, East -- July 25, 7:20 p.m. Two vehicles were traveling westbound on Maple Avenue in the right lane of traffic. Vehicle-2 slowed. Driver-1 attempted to slow; however, his brakes did not work, causing Vehicle-1 to strike the rear of Vehicle-2. Driver-1 was issued a summons charging Improper Brakes.