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Attempted Abduction in Belle Haven

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating an attempted abduction of a juvenile that occurred Jan. 21 between 4:15 and 5 p.m. in the 6600 block of Fort Hunt Road. A Belle View Elementary School student was walking on a sidewalk along Fort Hunt Road when a man approached from behind and picked the student up. The student fought the man off and the suspect ran from the area. The student returned to the school and notified administrators who immediately called police. The suspect was described as a white man in his 40s, approximately 5’11”, medium build, with short brown hair. He had a trimmed grey beard and red bumps on his face. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a brown hooded jacket, loose blue jeans and boots.

Detectives are asking community members in the area of Fort Hunt Road and Belle View Boulevard to review any home surveillance footage from Jan. 21 between 4 and 5 p.m. in case they may have captured an image of the suspect.

Anyone who has information or has surveillance images they believe are helpful are asked to call our Major Crimes Bureau detectives at 703-246-7800, option 6.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Mount Vernon

An adult man has died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred around 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 16. The victim of the fatal pedestrian crash has been identified as 52-year-old Daniel Yeboah. Police do not have a current address at this time. Next of kin have been notified.

Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit have preliminarily determined that the man was crossing Richmond Highway near the intersection of Pohick Road. The driver of a 2019 Dodge Ram was traveling northbound on Richmond Highway and struck the man who was not in a crosswalk. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with detectives. Detectives determined the man was subsequently struck by the driver of a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am who was unaware of the initial incident but soon reported it to police and is cooperating with the investigation. The man died at the scene. Preliminarily, neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors for either drivers. Detectives have not yet determined if alcohol was a factor for the pedestrian.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.

This is the 2nd pedestrian fatality in the county to date in 2020.

Mount Vernon House Fire

On Thursday, Jan. 16 at approximately 4:24 p.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and the Alexandria Fire Department were dispatched for a reported house fire in the 2500 block of Byrd Lane in the Fair Haven area of Fairfax County.

Units arrived on-scene of a two-story, single family home with smoke showing. Crews quickly located a fire that was primarily within the walls on the first floor. The fire was rapidly extinguished. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

Five occupants were home at the time of the fire. The occupants were alerted to the fire due to an odor of smoke. Smoke alarms activated as the occupants were exiting the house.

Fire Investigators determined that the fire was accidental in nature and started in the void space behind the wall of the utility closet. The fire was caused by an electrical short.

Eight occupants have been displaced because of the fire. Red Cross assistance was offered and accepted. Damages as a result of the fire are approximately $37,500.

FCPS Teacher Arrested for Indecent Liberties Against Child

A 57-year-old teacher is facing four felony charges of indecent liberties by a custodian for an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student at Justice High School. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau Child Abuse Squad arrested Philip Spivey, of Falls Church, today. Detectives began their investigation after it was learned that Spivey was having unlawful sexual contact with a student. Spivey is also employed as a private music teacher. He is currently being held at the county’s Adult Detention Center without bond.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

Detectives are seeking anyone who has information or may have had inappropriate contact with Spivey to call our Major Crimes Bureau detectives at 703-246-7800, option 3.