Fairfax County Police Department News

Police arrested a 27-year-old Sterling man in connection a burglary attempt on March 17 during which the suspect was shot by the homeowner.

Arnold Dussol was arrested in Leesburg on Wednesday, May 13 and charged with attempted burglary and possession of a stun weapon by a convicted felon.

He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and is being held without bond.

 (3/17/15)Armed Burglary Suspect Shot by Homeowner

Police responded to a home in the 5700 block of Lenore Lane for a report of a burglary at around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 17.

Upon arrival, officers found that the apparent homeowner had encountered a stranger attempting to enter in his home. An altercation followed and the resident shot the stranger in the upper body with a handgun.

The injured man fled on foot towards Telegraph Road.

He attempted to flag down a passing yellow school bus, which was occupied by a small number of students. A nearby officer responded to the location, the intersection of Lenore and Telegraph, and immediately apprehended the suspect.  The suspect was transported to a hospital where his injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Officers recovered the suspect’s apparent weapon; a stun gun.

Police identified the suspect as a 27-year-old Northern Virginia man and charges are pending further investigation.

The homeowner was identified as a 48-year-old man. He was not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477).