The Daily Police Blotter December 4, 2015
This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence.
The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized by police district station. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Fairfax County in the stated time frame.
Note: Information contained in the Daily Blotter is generally based on initial reports made to the police department. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NATIONAL COOKIE DAY – NATIONAL DICE DAY – FAUX FUR FRIDAY
RAIL SAFE INITIATIVE: Police participated in a collaborative effort between Metro Transit and Amtrak PD and various jurisdictions with metro transit system service. The initiative was developed for the purpose of detecting, deterring or disrupting possible terrorist activity and create a safe environment for public transportation commuters. On Thursday, December 3, law enforcement provided a high visibility presence on the metro transit system to support station patrols and increased security efforts. Fairfax County houses 10 Metrorail stations. Remember, if you see something, (send) or say something: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news2/be-aware-of-your-surroundings-report-suspicious-activity/
What would you do if an active shooter was nearby? Be prepared. http://1.usa.gov/1QhpNOs
YOUTH ALCOHOL STING: Franconia Police District, 12/03/15. Officers and members of the Traffic Division conducted alcohol beverage control (ABC) compliance checks at stores as part of an ongoing ABC enforcement campaign. Utilizing police cadets dressed in plain clothes and less than 21 years old, 14 businesses were checked.
They entered ABC-licensed stores without identification and attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages in violation of Virginia State Code 4.1-304. The cadets were instructed ahead of time to provide their true age to any cashier who inquired. If the illegal sale of alcoholic beverages took place, a uniformed officer would step in and place appropriate charges. One charge was placed against an employee at the Shell Gas Station, located at 6451 Edsall Road in Alexandria.
CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY:
Due to technical difficulties with our statistical data system, no results are available for December 3, 2015.
LARCENIES:
6200 block of Multiplex Drive, trailer stolen from parking lot
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
ROBBERY: 7700 block of Richmond Highway, 12/03/15, around 6 a.m. A man robbed a 53-year-old woman at gunpoint as she was walking to work. The suspect took her purse and fled. He was described as black, between 20 and 25 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 140 pounds. He wore jogging clothes. The victim did not require medical attention. All of the victim’s property was recovered nearby.
LARCENIES:
6300 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise stolen from business
2900 block of Huntington Grove Square, property stolen from vehicle
7100 block of Fairchild Drive, license plate stolen from vehicle
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
LARCENIES:
6400 block of Dryden Drive, property stolen from vehicle
8200 block of Watson Street, merchandise stolen from business
2700 block of Merrilee Drive, license plates stolen from vehicle
STOLEN VEHICLES:
2300 block of Juniper Street, 2014 Honda Accord
LARCENIES:
6300 block of Waterway Drive, property stolen from vehicle
6000 block of Vista Drive, license plate stolen form vehicle
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
LARCENIES:
None reported
STOLEN VEHICLES:
2200 block of Sanibel Drive, 2012 Nissan Quest
LARCENIES:
5900 block of Kingstowne Towne Center, property stolen from business
6300 block of Springfield Plaza, property stolen from business
6700 block of Spring Mall Road, property stolen from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
7000 block of Commerce Street, 1997 Honda Accord
WEST SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT STATION
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/RESISTING ARREST/REFUSE BREATH TEST/ARREST: Gainsborough Drive/Roberts Road, 12/04/15, around 2 a.m. An officer stopped a vehicle for traffic charges and determined the driver was apparently intoxicated. The driver resisted being taken into custody but officers gained control of him without incident. Donald Collins, 36, of Fairfax, was taken to jail and charged with driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and refusal to take a breath test.
LARCENIES:
9200 block of Old Keene Mill Road, property stolen from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
10300 block of Latney Road, Toyota Sienna
LARCENIES:
2500 block of Einstein Street, package stolen from residence
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
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