Arlington County Government: Crime Report: September 20, 2021

Press release from the Arlington County Government:

2021-09-20

This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Arlington County in the stated time frame. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific addresses. For more information on crime in your area, visit our online crime mapping tool.

Note: Information contained in the Daily Crime Report is generally based on initial reports made to the Police Department. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REPORTS

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 2021-09190174, N. Pershing Drive at N. Thomas Street. At approximately 9:37 p.m. on September 19, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with a weapon just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located the victim who had sustained stab wounds and began rendering aid until the arrival of medics. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries and, refused to provide information to police pertaining to the incident. During the course of the investigation, officers made contact with a witness who stated that he was driving in the area when he noticed three individuals arguing and pushing each other. The witness called out to the group and observed Suspect One and Suspect Two push the victim up against a parked vehicle. Suspect Two then brandished a knife and stabbed the victim. The two suspects then fled the scene prior to the arrival of police. A search of the area for the suspects concluded with negative results. Suspect One is described as a short Hispanic male with a buzz cut, wearing a light colored tank top and blue pants. Suspect Two is described as a short Hispanic male, approximately 5’3”, wearing a dark colored hat with a goatee, baggy pants and carrying a backpack. The investigation is ongoing.

WEAPONS VIOLATION, 2021-09170065, 3000 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 9:14 a.m. on September 17, police responded to the location to assist the Department of Human Services. While on scene, officers observed the subject discard a loaded handgun into a trash receptacle. The firearm was recovered and the subject was taken into custody without incident. While being placed inside the transport vehicle and during transport to booking, the subject twice spit on the officer. Roy Simmons, 56, of Arlington, VA was arrested and charged with Felon in Possession of Firearm and Assault and Battery on Police (x2).

GRAND LARCENY (SIGNIFICANT) (LATE), 2021-09180055, 1100 block of S. Joyce Street. At approximately 5:50 a.m. on September 18, police were dispatched to the late report of a burglar alarm. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 4:07 a.m., the unknown suspect approached the business and attempted to gain entry. The suspect then forced entry and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise and fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a White male, approximately 6’0” with a skinny build, wearing a black jacket, black pants, black gloves, and a white and red mask. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY (LATE), 2021-09180058, 1500 block of S. Fern Street. At approximately 4:29 a.m. on September 18, police were dispatched to the late report of a burglar alarm. Upon arrival, officers observed the front door to the business partially opened and canvassed the area with negative results. The investigation revealed that at approximately 3:57 a.m., the unknown suspect approached the business, forced entry inside and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a blue hoodie, blue athletic pants and blue tennis shoes. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY (late), 2021-09180205, 500 block of N. Piedmont Street. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on September 18, police were dispatched to the report of a late burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 12:49 a.m., the unknown suspect forced entry into the residence and damaged a window. No property was reported stolen. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion wearing a dark colored hoodie, distressed jean shorts and white sneakers. The investigation is ongoing.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 2021-09180236, 4600 block of 40th Street N. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on September 18, police were dispatched to the report of an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victims returned home and observed a glass window to the residence shattered but intact. No property was reported stolen and there were no signs of entry into the residence. There is no suspect(s) description. The investigation is ongoing. 

PEEPING, 2021-09170016, 1300 block of N. Pierce Street. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on September 17, police were dispatched to the report of a peeping. Upon arrival, it was determined that the witness observed the known suspect looking into the victim’s window with a cellphone in his hands. Arrest warrants were obtained and the suspect was taken into custody later in the day. Darrin Roberson, 36, of Arlington VA was arrested and charged with Peeping and Unlawful creation of image of another.

TRESPASS, 2021-09160135, 1100 block of Arlington Boulevard

GRAFFITI, 2021-09160178, 1100 block of N. Barton Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2021-09160189, 2700 block of S. Walter Reed Drive

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2021-09170062, 900 block of S. Wakefield Street

LARCENY, 2021-09170086, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2021-09170133, 3700 block of Lee Highway

LARCENY, 2021-09170147, 2900 block of S. Glebe Road

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2021-09170188, 3500 block of Fairfax Drive

TRESPASS, 2021-09170220, 2000 block of Clarendon Boulevard

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2021-09170251, 500 block of N. Glebe Road

TRESPASS, 2021-09180019, 1500 block of N. Stafford Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2021-09180027, 2700 block of Wilson Boulevard

TRESPASS, 2021-09180051, 1800 block of N. Lynn Street

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2021-09180153, 3900 block of 6th Street S.

LARCENY, 2021-09180155, 1200 block of S. Fern Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2021-09180176, 900 block of S. Wakefield Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2021-09180179, 3400 block of N. Edison Street

FRAUD, 2021-09180203, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

TRESPASS, 2021-09190055, 1600 block of N. George Mason Drive

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2021-09190121, 1600 block of N. Rhodes Street

LARCENY, 2021-09190140, 1100 block of S. Wakefield Street

ONLINE REPORTS

IDENTITY THEFT, 2021-09174001, 900 block of N. Longfellow Street

VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2021-09174002, 2000 block of 14th Street N.

IDENTITY THEFT, 2021-09174003, 1200 block of S. Courthouse Road

FRAUD, 2021-09174004, 1000 block of N. Glebe Road

LARCENY, 2021-09174005, 1500 block of Key Boulevard

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2021-09174006, 4600 block of 5th Street S.

LARCENY, 2021-09174007, 1300 block of N. Troy Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2021-09174008, 2700 block of S. Glebe Road

FRAUD, 2021-09174010, 3800 block of N. Upland Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2021-09174011, 1200 block of S. Eads Street

HARASSMENT, 2021-09174012, 3500 block of S. Ball Street

HARASSMENT, 2021-09174013, 4300 block of Lorcom Lane

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2021-09174014, 1300 block of S. Scott Street

LARCENY, 2021-09184001, 1200 block of N. Pierce Street

LARCENY, 2021-09184005, 1700 block of N. George Mason Drive

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2021-09184006, 4400 block of 11th Street N.

VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2021-09194001, 1200 block of S. Courthouse Road

FRAUD, 2021-09194002, 2400 block of N. Harrison Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2021-09194003, 1000 block of S. Jefferson Street

FRAUD, 2021-09194005, 1600 block of N. Oak Street

LARCENY, 2021-09194006, 400 block of Army Navy Drive

LARCENY, 2021-09194007, 3300 block of Lee Highway

This press release was produced by the Arlington County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.