The Daily Blotter May 19, 2016
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.
TODAY’S TRAFFIC TIP
Did you know that drivers who become residents in Virginia are required to obtain a Virginia driver’s license within 60 days? http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter3/section46.2-308/
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Police Caution Parents about Trending “Abduction Scam”
There will be a sobriety checkpoint this Saturday, May 21, in the Mason District from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Drive safe and sober.
CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY
Date Covered: 5/18/16
Total Calls for Service:
Total Persons Experiencing Mental Crisis Calls for Service:
Total Domestic Related Calls for Service:
Total Crash Calls for Service:
UPDATE: Police Identify Woman Found in Centreville-Area Pond
LARCENIES:
6100 block of Redwood Square Center, clothing from business
BURGLARY WITH APPREHENSION: 3800 block of Miramonte Place. 05/18/16, 1:50 p.m. Officers responded to the burglary of an occupied dwelling in progress. The arrested, 18-year-old Elvis Coto was taken into custody by responding officers as he was leaving the residence and was subsequently charged with burglary (no arrest photo available at this time).
BURGLARY/ASSAULT: 8200 block of Richmond Highway. 5/18/16 at 12:53 a.m. Victim reports that three suspects forced their way into his residence and assaulted him, subsequently taking property from the victim and fleeing on foot. The suspects were described as a black male, early twenties having Mohawk style hair, a red shirt and black pants. A black male, early to mid-twenties, average height, large build and black bandana. The third suspect was described as a black female, about 24 years-old, short stature and having a lighter complexion, dreadlock hairstyle and wearing black jacket and mask.
LARCENIES:
5900 block of Berkshire Court, wallet from vehicle
8200 block of Russell Road, beer from business
LARCENIES:
1700 block of Chain Bridge Road, clothing from vehicle
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, merchandise from business
7400 block of Lee Highway, merchandise from business
8900 block of Old Tolson Mill Road, briefcase from vehicle
2700 block of Prosperity Avenue, license plate from vehicle
LARCENIES:
5700 block of Columbia Pike, merchandise from business
5800 block of Leesburg Pike, merchandise from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
4900 block of Manitoba Drive, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
LARCENIES:
1600 block of Becontree Lane, property from residence
ASSAULT AND VEHICLE TRESPASS: 6700 block of Bland Street. 5/18/16 at about 8:59 p.m. Victim reported that she was sitting in the driver’s seat of her vehicle when a male in his 20’s entered her vehicle and sat in the passenger seat. After attempting to grab the victim’s arm, the suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Suspect was described as mid-twenties, having a dark complexion, average height, slim build, and wearing a gray hooded shirt.
UNLAWFUL ENTRY: 9200 block of Old Beech Court. 5/18/16 at 9:50 p.m. Officers on scene of a commercial robbery (see below) were approached by a victim who reported that an unknown male had forced his way into his home, screamed, and subsequently fled the scene.
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY: 7700 block of Gunston Plaza at Rite Aid. 5/18/2016 at about 9:44 p.m. Suspect entered the store and began to pay for items at the register. As the victim opened the cash register, suspect displayed a knife, removed cash from the register and fled out of the store. There were no injuries. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, average height, in his mid-twenties and wearing a dark gray, hooded shirt, light gray sweatpants, and purple Chuck Taylor brand sneakers.
LARCENIES:
5500 block of Backlick Road, wallet from residence
6800 block of Backlick Road, radio from vehicle
8900 block of Harrover Place, catalytic converter from vehicle
WEST SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT STATION
Woman Charged in Burke Weapons Discharge
ROBBERY: 4500 block of Commons Drive. 5/18/16 at 12:10 a.m. Victim was walking at this location and was approached by the suspect and asked about money. The victim was then assaulted and property was taken from his person. The suspect was described as a black male, early twenties, about 6 feet 2 inches tall and around 170lbs, dreadlock hair style and wearing a red shirt and jeans.
LARCENIES:
9200 block of Cardinal Forest Lane, bicycle from residence
Gambrill Road/Hooes Road, catalytic converter from vehicle
7900 block of Woodruff Court, license plate from vehicle
LARCENIES:
4200 block of Hunt Club Circle, property from residence
12200 block of Fairfax Towne Center, merchandise from business
12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, phone from residence
12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, watch from residence
11100 block of Running Cedar Road, items from vehicle
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