Gun Stolen from Car Parked in Vienna Driveway: Police

Town of Vienna Police say a gun was stolen last Wednesday from a parked car in a residential driveway. The theft took place in the 500 block of Truman Circle, SW (see map below).

A resident reported their vehicle had been rummaged through and a firearm located in the vehicle was stolen, police said.

Also in this week's Town of Vienna Police report, a resident reported that someone had pitched a tent in their yard, in the 400 block of Upham Place, NW on Tuesday afternoon. A resident reported there was an unknown subject sleeping in a tent in their yard. MPO Lose spoke with the subject and advised them they were not allowed to pitch a tent on someone else’s property.

Other incidents in the weekly police report follow:

The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from May 20, 2016 – May 26, 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

Assault 16-004160: Sheets Building Supply 430 Mill Street, NE May 19 7:33 a.m. An employee of Sheets Building Supply stated they got in to a scuffle with a fellow employee at the business on April 21st. The employee was advised of the warrant process.

Grand Larceny 16-004168: 400 Block Moorefield Road, SE Between May 17 at 10:00 p.m. and May 18 at 8:00 a.m. A resident advised someone rummaged through their unlocked vehicle. Various credit cards and loose change were stolen.

Grand Larceny 16-004174: 900 Block Timber Lane, SW May 19 3:48 p.m. A resident reported someone rummaged through their unlocked vehicle and stole US currency.

Property Found 16-004199: 300 Block Glyndon Street, NE May 20 6:28 a.m. A citizen called to report they found a bicycle at Glyndon Park.

Suspicious Person 16-004207: 800 Block Maple Avenue, West May 20 10:50 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person. A citizen stated they believed a subject in the area was involved in narcotics activity. The subject left the area prior to the officers arrival.

Vandalism 16-004246: 500 Block Creek Crossing Road NE May 20 between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A resident reported their mailbox was damaged.

Property Found 16-004247: Ware and Meadow Lane, SW Between May 16 at 8:00 a.m. and May 11 at 11:00 a.m. A citizen called to report they found a bicycle.

Property Lost 16-004248: 100 Block Oak Street, SW May 20 12:27 p.m. A citizen came to Vienna Police Department to report they lost their wallet while riding their bicycle from Oak Street SW to Center Street South.

Domestic Assault 16-004270: Kelley Street, SW May 21 11:55 p.m. Officers responded to the listed location for a domestic assault. The officers found the situation to be a domestic dispute between a husband, wife, and two live-in relatives. One of the subjects stated they had been assaulted three days prior to the event. The subject who alleged being assaulted was advised of the warrant process.

Arrest – Noise Violation 16-004272: Bey Lounge 303 Mill Street, NE May 22 1:57 a.m. A resident called to report loud music coming from the Bey Lounge. Ofc. Sterling could hear loud music coming from the establishment when patrons opened the front door. Ofc. Sterling issued the business manager a citation for violating the Town of Vienna Noise Ordinance.

Open Door 16-004283: 600 Block Hillcrest Drive, SW May 22 6:40 p.m. Officers responded to the listed location for a residential alarm. The officers found the front door partially opened. Officers searched the residence and found no suspicious activity.

Telephone Case 16-004284: 200 Block Church Street, NE Between May 19 at 8:00 a.m. and May 22 at 8:00 a.m. A citizen reported they were being harassed over the telephone by an ex-boyfriend. The citizen stated the ex-boyfriend has been constantly calling and leaving harassing voice messages on their phone. The citizen advised the ex-boyfriend lived somewhere on the west coast and did not wish to pursue charges for telephone harassment at this time. The citizen was provided with counseling services.

Domestic Dispute 16-004291: Park Street, SE May 23 5:47 a.m. Officers responded to the listed location for a domestic dispute between father, mother, and two children. Officers determine one of the subjects showed signs of impairment and was the source of the domestic dispute. The officers assisted three of the family members in leaving the residence. The three family members were provided resources for finding a temporary place to stay.

Arrest – Drunk in Public 16-004308: 200 Block Avenue, West May 23 3:49p.m. A metro bus driver reported there was an intoxicated subject on the bus. When Ofc. Slebonick spoke with the subject he showed signs of possible impairment. The subject had no one with them to safely escort them home. Ofc. Slebonick arrested the 53 year old subject from Patrick Street, SE in Vienna for drunk in public. The subject was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Assist Fire Ems 16-004332: 1000 Block Mountfort Court, SW May 24 10:32 a.m. Officers responded to the listed location for a medical emergency. The officers assisted Fairfax County Fire & Ems who transported the subject with non-life threatening injuries.

Assist Fire Ems 16-004334: 100 Block Patrick Street, SE May 24 11:13 a.m. Officers responded to the listed location for an unknown situation. When they arrived they found a subject bleeding from their hand. The subject stated they were involved in an accident earlier in the day and that’s where they suffered the injury to their hand. The subject was transported to the hospital by Fairfax County Ems with non-life threatening injuries.

Arrest – Prescription Fraud 16-004336: Vienna Rexall Drug Center 150 Maple Avenue, West May 24 11:53 a.m. PFC Tracy and Ofc. Bulti responded to the listed address for a fraud occurring. When they arrived they were met by MPO Lose who had one subject detained. The subject attempted to pass fraudulent prescriptions. Ofc. Bulti arrested the 28 year old subject from Terry Lynn Court, Herndon for prescription fraud. The subject was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrest – Felony Hit & Run / Driving While Intoxicated / Refusal 16-004340: 200 Block Tapawingo Road, SW May 24 2:34 p.m. Several citizens called reporting a vehicle had struck another vehicle, and then fled the scene. The vehicle struck was occupied by three subjects. The three subjects inside the vehicle were all transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Witnesses stated the striking vehicle was down the street on Hillcrest Drive SW and the driver of the vehicle was still in the driver’s seat. PFC Kiley, PFC Tracy, and Ofc. Bulti responded to the Hillcrest Drive SW location and made contact with Fairfax County Fire & Ems who were out with the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle refused rescue treatment. Ofc. Bulti then offered the driver, who showed signs of possible impairment, the opportunity to take field sobriety tests. The driver refused. Ofc. Bulti arrested the 52 year old driver from Hillcrest Drive SW, Vienna for felony hit & run, driving while intoxicated, and refusal to submit to an official breath test. The driver was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Civil Dispute 16-004341: 320 Maple Avenue, East May 24 2:42 p.m. Two business owners got in to a verbal argument over a parking spot. The officer advised both parties the matter was civil and the issue needed to be resolved amongst them.

Petit Larceny16-004346: 400 Block Dove Circle, SW Between May 14 at 1:30 a.m. and May 24 at 7:07 p.m. A resident called to report two of their vehicles had been entered and rummaged through. Loose change was stolen out of both vehicles. The resident stated they may have left the doors unlocked upon parking the vehicle.

Civil Dispute 16-004347: 300 Block Tapawingo Road, SE May 24 7:47 p.m. Two neighbors got in to a verbal argument about property lines and tree trimming. Both parties were inform the matter was civil in nature and if they wanted could have the property surveyed for official property lines.

Arrest - Traffic Violation 16-004351: 300 Block Maple Avenue, East May 24 9:50 p.m. Ofc. Herrera was on patrol when he observed a vehicle make a traffic violation. He made contact with the driver and learned the driver’s status was suspended. Ofc. Herrera arrested the 26 year old driver from Dolphin Drive, Dumfries for driving a motor vehicle while suspended. The driver was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-004360: Maple Avenue East and Park Street NE May 25 1:59 a.m. Ofc. Reedy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. Once he made contact with the driver he observed signs of possible impairment. The driver of the vehicle was offered standard field sobriety tests, which they failed. Ofc. Reedy arrested the 20 year old subject from Green Leaf Court, Fairfax for driving while intoxicated. The subject was transported to Vienna Police Department for an official breath test analysis. The subject was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Property Found 16-004369: Ware Street and Kingsley Road, SW May 25 9:28 a.m. A citizen came to Vienna Police Department with an IPOD they found the previous day.

Animal Case 16-004373: Navy Federal Credit Union 820 Follin Lane, SE May 25 10:30 a.m. ACO Barker received a call for service involving a kitten that had fallen from the parking garage. When he arrived he could see the kitten had obvious injuries from the fall. ACO Barker transported the kitten to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for treatment.

Animal Case 16-004388: 500 Block Tapawingo Road, SW May 25 7:43 p.m. Ofc. Hylinski responded to a report of two stray dogs. When he arrived he was able to gain control of the dogs and return them to their owner.

Animal Case 16-004395: Hope Center 140 Park Street, SE May 26 8:02 a.m. ACO Barker went to the Hope Center for a technician that was bitten by a cat the previous day. The Hope Center informed him the cat had been returned to its owner and the owner resided in the McLean area of Fairfax County. ACO Barker contacted Fairfax County Animal Control and advised them of the situation.