7 Cases of Vehicle Tampering Reported in Vienna: Police

VIENNA, VA -- The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from September 30, 2016 – October 6, 2016. Readers are reminded that an “arrest” is based upon probable cause and does not always mean that someone was physically taken into custody. Furthermore, it does not mean that an individual is automatically guilty of a crime. Judicial outcomes and post-arrest proceedings can be researched through the appropriate court’s website. (VIENNA POLICE HIGHLIGHTS is not meant to be a listing of every incident or call handled by the Vienna Police, but merely a more substantive summary of several incidents, which may be of interest to the community. Some reports may be outside the date parameters due to extended investigations or other circumstances. Some cases are not included at all due to ongoing investigations. Please contact PFC Pat Kiley for further information at Patrick.Kiley@viennava.gov)

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INCIDENTS

Grand Larceny 16-008326 500 Block Windover Avenue, NW Between September 29 at 8:30 p.m. and September 30 at 5:30 a.m. A resident called to report their vehicle was parked in front of their home and rummaged through. $20.00 in US currency and a debit card were stolen. The resident stated their vehicle was locked; however, there was no sign of forced entry in to the vehicle.

Petit Larceny 16-008327 200 Block Elm Street, SW Between September 29 at 5:30 p.m. and September 30 at 6:15 a.m. A resident called to report someone rummaged through their vehicle parked outside their residence. The resident stated the vehicle was left unlocked and a pair of sunglasses was stolen.

Grand Larceny 16-008328 200 Block Elm Street, SW Between September 29 at 9:00 p.m. and September 30 at 6:30 a.m. While on scene of the previously mentioned report, Ofc. Slebonick was approached by a resident who stated their vehicle was rummaged through. The resident said their vehicle was parked in their driveway, unlocked. A camera was stolen from the vehicle.

Vehicle Tampering 16-008329 200 Block Commons Drive, NW Between September 29 at 8:00 p.m. and September 30 at 7:00 a.m. A resident reported their vehicle was rummaged through. The resident stated their vehicle was locked; however, there were no signs of forced entry observed by the officer. Nothing of value was taken from the vehicle.

Vehicle Tampering 16-008332 200 Block Commons Drive, NW Between September 29 at 9:00 p.m. and September 30 at 8:45 a.m. A resident reported their vehicle was rummaged through. The resident stated their vehicle was unlocked. Nothing of value was taken from the vehicle.

Mental Case 16-008334 Locust Street, SE September 30 12:05 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a report of a male subject attempting to harm himself. MPO Lose located the male subject and determined he was in need of mental health services. The male subject went to the Merrifield Center with family members.

Vehicle Tampering 16-008339 100 Block Elm Street, SW Between September 28 at 12:00 p.m. and September 30 at 2:00 p.m. A resident reported their vehicle was rummaged through. The resident stated their vehicle was unlocked. Nothing of value was taken from the vehicle.

Petit Larceny 16-008345 100 Block Elm Street, SW Between September 29 at 8:30 p.m. and September 30 at 7:00 a.m. A resident reported their vehicle was rummaged through. The resident stated their vehicle was unlocked. $20.00 in US currency was taken from the vehicle.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery 16-008355 400 Block Maple Avenue, West September 30 11:55 p.m. Ofc. Reedy was patrolling the listed area when he conducted a records check on a vehicle he had seen parked for several days. The vehicle registration came back stolen out of Alexandria. The vehicle was returned back to the owner, who did not wish to pursue the matter.

Animal Case 16-008367 Petco 225 Maple Avenue, East October 1 3:35 p.m. A citizen found a Yorkshire terrier dog outside of the listed business. The dog had no tags or collar. The dog was transported to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Animal Case 16-008418 100 Block Oak Street, SW October 1 10:32 a.m. ACO Barker received information from the Hope Center about a cat that was bitten. ACO Barker spoke with the owner of the cat who said the cat was bitten on the stomach by an unknown animal. The cat returned home with the owner.

Telephone Case 16-008423 1000 Block Lynn Street, SW October 3 11:50 a.m. A resident reported they were getting annoying phone calls from an unknown number attempting to sell computers. The resident was advised to tell the operator to place them on the no call list.

Petit Larceny 16-008429 Myers Circle and Kingsley Road, SW October 3 5:07 p.m. A citizen called to report they believed someone siphoned gas from their vehicle. The citizen stated they parked their vehicle in the listed area and when they returned they found the gas tank empty.

Suspicious Event 16-008432 200 Block Commons Drive, NW October 3 7:57 p.m. A resident called to report a window broken at their residence. The resident stated they were watching TV when they heard a window shatter. Ofc. Hylinski conducted an investigation and determined it was only possible the window was broken from inside the residence.

Assist Fire EMS 16-008433 Moorefield Hill Place, SW October 3 8:50 p.m. Officers responded to the listed address for a male subject experiencing a medical emergency. Fairfax County EMS spoke with the male subject and attempted to provide aid, however, the male subject refused to be transported to the hospital.

Burglary 16-008447 Yeonas Circle, SE October 4 2:30 p.m. A resident reported a known subject to them entered their residence and stole a piece of jewelry.

Arrest - Trespassing 16-0008457 600 Block Mill Street, NE October 4 10:23 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a vehicle off the roadway and in to the woods. SGT Sheeran arrived on scene and found a vehicle stuck in heavy brush. The 25 year old female driver from Baton Drive, Vienna was issued summonses for trespassing and reckless driving. She was released on her signature.

Trespassing 16-008474 Panera Bread 134 Maple Avenue, West October 5 1:36 p.m. A citizen called to report they fell asleep in the listed restaurant and was awoken by an employee. The citizen stated the employee cursed and yelled at them. The employee stated the citizen was the one to curse and yell. The citizen was trespassed from the restaurant in the presence of officers.

Suspicious Event 16-008489 Cunningham Park Elementary 1001 Park Street, SE October 5 7:03 p.m. A resident called to report they were concerned about an event that took place with their child at the listed school. Officers determined no crime was committed. The resident wanted to document the event in case of any future dealings.

Telephone Case 16-008492 200 Block Oak Street, SW October 5 7:19 p.m.A resident called to report they were receiving harassing phone calls and text messages from an ex-boyfriend. Ofc. Reedy met with the resident who was not able to provide any proof of the harassing phone calls and text messages. Ofc. Reedy provided the resident with information on how to obtain a warrant and protective order.

Animal Case – Quarantine 16-008518 100 Block Tapawingo Road, SW October 6 10:10 a.m. INOVA Urgent Care contacted ACO Barker and informed him they had treated a male subject who suffered a dog bite on his hand. ACO Barker made contact with the owner of the dog and the dog was placed in to quarantine.

CRASHES

Beulah Road and Creek Crossing Road, NE 16-008344 September 30 4:16 p.m. Vehicle-1 was southbound on Beulah Road, NE. A deer ran in front of Vehicle-1 while it was traveling. Vehicle-1 collided with the deer.

431 Maple Avenue, West 16-008361 October 1 9:51 a.m. Vehicle-2 was westbound on Maple Avenue, West. Vehicle-1 was directly behind Vehicle-2. Vehicle-2 came to a stop at a traffic signal. Vehicle-1 failed to slow down in enough time and rear ended Vehicle-2. The male driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for failure to pay full time and attention.

Maple Avenue, West and Lewis Street, NW 16-008404 October 2 7:45 p.m. Vehicle-1 was westbound on Maple Avenue, West. A pedestrian attempted to cross at an unsafe time. Witnesses stated the pedestrian was wearing dark clothes and difficult to see. Vehicle-1 collided with the pedestrian.

Maple Avenue, West and Lawyers Road, NW 16-008448 October 4 2:49 p.m. Vehicle-1 was attempting to make a left turn on Maple Avenue, West. The light turned red and Vehicle-1 was still in the intersection. Vehicle-1 attempted to back up and in doing so struck Vehicle-2. The male driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for failure to pay full time and attention.

Maple Avenue, East and Park Street, SE 16-008452 October 4 7:28 p.m. Vehicle-1 was westbound on Maple Avenue, East in the left turn lane. Vehicle-2 was westbound in the center lane of Maple Avenue, East. Vehicle-1 abruptly changed lanes in to the center lane of Maple Avenue, East colliding with Vehicle-2. The male driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for failure to pay full time and attention.

Maple Avenue, East and Westbriar Drive, NE 16-008458 October 5 6:30 a.m. Vehicle-2 was stopped at a posted stop sign on Westbriar Drive, NE and Maple Avenue, East. Vehicle-1(bicycle) was traveling across the cross walk. Vehicle-2 entered the roadway and collided with Vehicle-1. It appeared Vehicle-1 had failed to stop prior to crossing the roadway.

Maple Avenue and Follin Lane, SE 16-008531 October 6 1:38 p.m. Vehicle-1 and Vehicle-2 were traveling eastbound on Maple Avenue, East. Vehicle-1 was directly behind Vehicle-2. Vehicle-2 stopped due to the traffic signal. Vehicle-1 rear ended Vehicle-2. The male driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for following to close.

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