Swastika Made Out of Toilet Paper Found at Vienna Business: Police

VIENNA, VA -- The Town of Vienna Police are investigating a swastika left at a local business, police said in their weekly report released Friday.

Police received a report Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. from Dunkin' Donuts, at 314 Maple Ave., West, that an employee found a swastika, a Nazi insignia, on the bathroom floor made from toilet paper.

Last Sunday, more than 100 people had gathered at Vienna's Town Green in a show of unity and compassion for others.

There have been reports nationwide of swastika vandalism since the presidential election. Some civil rights groups attribute the escalation to white supremacists' groups celebrating the election of President-elect Donald J. Trump. Trump has disavowed them in a meeting with the New York Times.

WJLA-TV reported earlier this month that the SUV belonging to a Fairfax County woman, 74, in Franconia was defaced with a swastika scratched onto the hood of the vehicle. Other incidents were reported in Maryland, in Bethesda and Gaithersburg.

A nearby Dunkin' Donuts in Oakton was in the news earlier this year when an employee was fired after allegedly spraying cleaning solution on doughnuts.

The report about the swastika was part of the following summary, which contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from Nov. 18, 2016 – Nov. 22, 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 Ruth Rohr for further information at Ruth.Rohr@viennava.gov

INCIDENTS

Fraud 16-009942 BB&T Bank 440 Maple Avenue, East Between November 17 at 12:00 p.m. and November 22 at 9:43 a.m. A citizen reported that two of her checks were forged and cashed. This case is being investigated.

Destruction of Property 16-009816 1100 Block Moorefield Creed Road, SW Between November 17 at 7:00 p.m. and November 18 at 7:00 a.m. A resident left his vehicle legally parked in front of his house. When he returned to the vehicle he found that all four tires had been damaged and were flat. This case is being investigated.

Destruction of Property 16-009810 Orchard Street, NW November 17 10:09 p.m. Two adult siblings became involved in a domestic dispute. During the dispute one of the siblings damaged a door. The homeowner refused to pursue charges for the damaged property.

Attempted Grand Larceny 16-009899 AJ’s Sport Stop 255 Maple Avenue, West November 19 11:00 a.m. An employee reported that two young teenage boys came into the store and attempted to steal merchandise. The employee was able to recover the merchandise before they left the store. He suspects the individuals have previously taken other merchandise.

Natural Death 16-009849 300 Block Westview Court, NE November 19 12:12 p.m. A citizen reported that he went to his elderly father’s house to check on his welfare and found him unresponsive in the home. Officers and rescue personnel responded and found the man, who suffered from various medical issues, was deceased. This case is being investigated.

Suspicious Person 16-009864 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 416 Maple Avenue, East November 19 10:14 p.m. A citizen reported a suspicious person in the area. Ofc. Sterling located the individual and found the man was in need of a place to stay. The officer transported him to an area shelter.

Police Service 16-009868 The Bey Lounge 303 Mill Street, NE November 19 11:37 p.m. A resident reported loud music coming from The Bey Lounge. Officers responded to the area but did not observe any violation of the noise ordinance. Although there was no violation, the manager of the lounge agreed to turn the music down.

Arrest – Warrant Service 16-009889 Wolftrap Hotel 430 Maple Avenue, West November 20 12:34 p.m. Ofc. Hylinski observed a vehicle parked with expired registration. A check of the registration alerted the officer that the vehicle owners were wanted on outstanding warrants in Fairfax County. The officer located the two individuals who were staying in the hotel with their six children. Ofc. Hylinski arrested the 43 year old man on two warrants for Child Support Violation and his 36 year old wife for one warrant for Child Support Violation. Both individuals have no fixed address. They were transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Child Protective Services responded to take custody of the six children.

Animal Case 16-009902 Walker Street and Ware Street, SW November 20 6:00 p.m. A citizen brought a dog to the Vienna Police Station that he had found wandering near Southside Park. Ofc. Post was unable to locate an owner for the animal. The dog was transported to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Assault 16-009903 Plaka Grill 110 Lawyers Road, NW November 20 9:45 p.m. The owner advised that an ex-employee had returned to the restaurant and assaulted one of the employees. The ex-employee had left the area before police arrived. The victim was advised on how to obtain a warrant should he wish to pursue charges. The owner was advised on how to trespass the ex-employee.

Grand Larceny 16-009923 400 Block Oak Knoll Road, NE November 21 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. An employee of a lawn maintenance company reported a leaf blower was stolen from their trailer while employees were working on a yard.

Animal Complaint 16-009930 The Hope Center 140 Park Street, SE November 21 10:17 p.m. A citizen found an injured cat near a park in Arlington, Virginia and brought it to The Hope Center for treatment. Ofc. Reedy transported the cat to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Arrest – Felony Eluding Police and Assault on Police Officer 16-009933 2200 Block Chainbridge RoadNovember 22 12:35 a.m. Ofc. Reedy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with defective equipment. As the officer began to interact with the driver, the driver accelerated, driving off at a high rate of speed and almost striking the officer. A lookout for the vehicle and driver were given to local law enforcement agencies. Within a short time a Fairfax County officer located the vehicle and driver. It was determined the driver was wanted on a warrant in Fairfax County charging Failure to Appear. Ofc. Reedy arrested the 21 year old man from Southgate Square in Reston, Virginia. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Felony Eluding Police, Assault on a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License and the Failure to Appear warrant and held without bond.

Suspicious Event 16-009955 Merry Maids 111 Berry Street, SE November 22 4:36 p.m. An employee reported a woman banging on the back door of their business. When the woman was told the police had been called she left the area without incident.

Arrest – ABC Violation 16-009966 Maple Avenue and Nutley Street, SW November 22 11:38 p.m. Ofc. Slebonick was investigating a one car accident (Accident # 16-9964) when he observed a can of beer in the vehicle. The motorist, an 18 year old man from Hannah Farm Court in Oakton, Virginia, was issued a summons for Underage Possession of Alcohol and released on his signature.

CRASHES

Maple Avenue near East Street, SE 16-009757 November 16 8:03 a.m. Vehicle-2 was traveling eastbound in the left lane of Maple Avenue in stop and go traffic. Vehicle-1 was directly behind her. As traffic began to move Driver-1 did not realize that Vehicle-2 was still stopped and ran into the back of the vehicle causing minor damage. Driver-2 was examined by rescue personnel, but was not transported for treatment. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for Following Too Close.

500 Block Kibler Circle, SW 16-009767 November 16 1:50 p.m. Vehicle-1 (a Town of Vienna leaf collection truck) struck Vehicle-2 which was legally parked and unattended.

Nutley Street near Marshall Road, SW 16-009828 November 18, 2016 Vehicle-2 was in the right southbound lane of Nutley Street near the intersection of Marshall Road. Vehicle-1 was directly behind Vehicle-2. Driver-1 attempted to change lanes and enter the right turn lane. She misjudged the distance between the vehicles and struck the rear of Vehicle-2 causing minor damage. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons charging Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention.

Maple Avenue and Beulah Road, NE 16-009831 November 18 7:55 p.m. Vehicle-2 was eastbound on Maple Avenue in the left turn lane waiting for traffic to clear so she could turn left onto Beulah Road. Vehicle-1 was directly behind Vehicle-2 when he bumped into the rear of the vehicle causing minor damage.

500 Block Maple Avenue, West 16-009848 November 19 12:09 p.m. Vehicle-2 was in the left eastbound lane of Maple Avenue stopped for the traffic light. Vehicle-1 was directly behind Vehicle-2. Driver-1 attempted to maneuver into the left turn lane for Nutley Street, NW. She misjudged the distance between vehicles and sideswiped Vehicle-2 causing minor damage.

300 Block Maple Avenue, East 16-009855 November 19 6:03 p.m. Two vehicles were traveling in the same lane of traffic. Vehicle-2 came to a stop with traffic. Vehicle-1 was directly behind her and the driver was unable to stop before striking the rear of Vehicle-2. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for Following Too Close.

100 Block Lawyers Road, NW 16-009928 November 21 7:00 p.m. Vehicle-1 was exiting a parking lot to turn left and proceed northbound on Lawyers Road. Vehicle-3 was southbound on Lawyers Road, stopped just prior to the parking lot entrance. Driver-3 motioned to Driver-1 that traffic was clear for her to turn onto the roadway. Vehicle-1 proceeded into the lane and was struck by Vehicle-2 who was traveling northbound on Lawyers Road. Vehicle-2 then pushed Vehicle-1 into Vehicle-3. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention.

300 Block Maple Avenue, East 16-009939 November 22 8:46 a.m. Vehicle-2 was westbound on Maple Avenue stopped in traffic in the middle through lane. Vehicle-1 was attempting to turn left onto Maple Avenue from a parking lot when she struck Vehicle-2. The driver of Vehicle-1 was issued a summons for Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention.

Maple Avenue and Nutley Street, SW 16-009964 November 22 11:38 p.m. The driver of a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Maple Avenue when he attempted to turn right onto southbound Nutley Street. The driver made the turn too wide and struck the center median on Nutley Street causing significant damage to the vehicle. The driver was issued a summons for Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention.

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