Vehicle Tampering, Found Dog, IRS Scam: Vienna Weekly Crime Report

VIENNA, VA -- The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from July 22, 2016 – July 28, 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
Vehicle Tampering 16-006168 200 Block Commons Driver, NW: Between July 17 at 8:30 p.m. and July 18 at 6:45 a.m. A resident found their vehicle had been rummaged through, nothing was taken. The vehicle was
left unsecured.

Vehicle Tampering 16-006170 200 Block Commons Drive, NW: Between July 16 at 8:00 p.m. and July 18 at 8:10 a.m. A resident found their vehicle had been rummaged through, nothing was taken. The vehicle was
left unsecured.

Suspicious Event 16-006270 Park Street and Kingsley Road, SE: July 21 3:14 p.m. A Town of Vienna employee found a dog, Jack Russell/Terrier mix, while working in the listed area. PFC Tremont met with the employee and took possession of the dog. The dog did not have a collar with identification. The dog was transported to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Fraud 16-006470 BB&T Bank 415 Maple Avenue, West: Between July 21 at 3:18 p.m. and July 22 at 4:11 p.m. Bank employees notified our department to report that one of their elderly customers had been
the victim of an IRS scam. This case is being investigated.

Service 16-006274 Vienna Police Department 215 Center Street, South July 21 4:14 p.m.: A resident came to Vienna Police Department to drop off ammunition to be destroyed.

Suspicious Event 16-006290 600 Block Gibson Drive, SW: July 22 8:50 a.m. A resident called to report someone placed plastic forks, spoons, and knives in to the grass in their front yard.

Suspicious Person 16-006297 Town Hall 127 Center Street, South: July 22 10:29 a.m.
Detectives met with a female subject who was having an issue with new home construction.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 16-006322: 900 Block Maple Avenue, East July 22 9:20 p.m.: Sgt. Juelharte observed a vehicle make a traffic infraction. While speaking with the driver she detected an odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle initially denied being in possession of marijuana, but then told Sgt. Juelharte they were in possession of a measureable amount of marijuana. The 33 year old male driver from Norborne Place, Oakton was issued a summons for possession of marijuana. He was released on his signature.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-006326: 900 Block Maple Avenue, East July 22 11:38 p.m. Sgt. Juelharte observed a vehicle make a traffic infraction. When she spoke with the driver of the vehicle she detected signs of possible impairment. The driver of the vehicle was offered standard field sobriety tests, which they failed. The driver was transported to the Vienna Police Department for an official breath test. The 30 year old male driver from Tuckahoe Club Court, Richmond was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-006330: Nutley Street and Kingsley Road, SW July 23 12:07 a.m. Ofc. Reedy observed a vehicle make a series of traffic infractions. When he spoke with the driver of the vehicle he detected signs of possible impairment. The driver of the vehicle was offered standard field sobriety tests, which they refused to take. The driver was transported to the Vienna Police Department for an official breath test, which the driver refused to take. The 61 year old driver from A Street SE, Washington DC was arrested for driving while intoxicated and refusal of an official breath test. She was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Service 16-006334 Hunter Court, SW July 23 1:39 a.m.: PFC Tracy assisted Fairfax County Police Department with a welfare check of a missing male subject. PFC Tracy was able to speak with the male subject and advised Fairfax County Police Department the subject was in good health.

Suspicious Event 16-006340: 400 Block Center Street, South July 23 8:38 a.m. A resident reported there was unexplained damage to their residence; however, it did not appear to be vandalism.

Animal Case - Quarantine 16-006342: Vienna Dog Park 700 Courthouse Road, SW July 23 8:57 a.m. Ofc. Slebonick responded to the Vienna Dog Park for two dogs fighting. When he arrived the two dogs had been separated. Witnesses told Ofc. Slebonick the dogs were casually playing when the fight began. One of the dogs and its owner suffered minor injuries. The other dog was placed into 10 day quarantine. ACO Barker will follow up with this case.

Domestic Dispute 16-006352: Drake Street, SW July 23 6:33 p.m.: PFC Tracy met with a male subject who was experiencing domestic issues with a female subject. The male subject was provided with resources for counseling services.

Suspicious Person 16-006377: 100 Block Patrick Street, SW July 24 2:27 p.m. A resident called to report three suspicious male subjects. The resident stated the male subjects appear to be looking in to backyards and vehicles.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 16-006390: Chain Bridge Road and Babcock Road July 25 1:09 a.m. PFC Tracy observed a vehicle make a traffic infraction. Prior to conducting a traffic stop with the vehicle, PFC Tracy could see smoke coming out of the driver side window and an odor of marijuana coming from the direction of the vehicle. When PFC Tracy stopped the vehicle, he could smell an odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. The driver admitted to be in possession of a measurable amount of marijuana. The 21 year old male driver from Oakdale Crescent Court, Oakton was issued a summons for disregarding a red traffic signal and possession of marijuana. He was released on his signature.

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-006391: 100 Block Maple Avenue, East July 25 2:16 a.m. Ofc. Reedy observed a vehicle make a traffic infraction. When he spoke to the driver he detected signs of possible impairment. The driver of the vehicle was offered standard field sobriety tests, which they failed. The driver was transported to the Vienna Police Department for an official breath test. The 47 year old male driver from Doctors Point Road, Lottsburg was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Suspicious Event 16-006399: Vienna Police Department 215 Center Street, South July 25 3:56 p.m.
Ofc. Sterling met with a female subject who advised she was having issues with her bank
account. She stated she believed someone was changing her online banking password.

Fraud 16-006403: 100 Block Branch Road, SE, July 25 2:00 p.m. A citizen called to report a fraud that had occurred 10 days prior to the reporting date. A male subject stated he was approached by two male subjects offering to sell electronic goods. He stated he purchased some of the goods. When he got home and opened the boxes to look at the goods he found they didn’t work and were counterfeit.

Protective Order Violation 16-006408: Casmar Street, SE Between July 18 at 10:00 a.m. and July 25 at 5:00 p.m. A resident called to report their husband was in violation of a protective order. Sgt. Sheeran met with the resident and discussed how to handle the situation.

Suspicious Event 16-006410: Park Terrace Court, SE July 25 4:26 p.m. A resident called to report about two juvenile subjects consuming alcoholic beverages. When the officers arrived the two juvenile subjects were gone.

Suspicious Event 16-006411: 100 Block East Street, SE July 25 8:06 p.m. A citizen stated she was being harassed by her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend. Ofc. Post explained the female subject of the protective order process through the magistrate’s office.

Missing Juvenile 16-006434: Hillcrest Drive, SW July 26 5:03 p.m.: A resident called to report their teenage son was missing since yesterday. The resident told Ofc. Sterling the teenage son runs away from home quite often, not telling his parents where he’s going. The missing juvenile’s description was sent to surrounding jurisdictions.

Missing Juvenile 16-006435: Park Terrace Court, SE July 26 5:13 p.m. A resident reported her juvenile ward had been missing since the previous day. She stated the teenage boy runs away from home quite often and is more than likely in the company of the missing teenage boy from Hillcrest Drive. The missing juvenile’s description was sent to surrounding jurisdictions.

Violation of Protective Order 61-006468: Casmar Street, SE Between July 27 at 9:16 a.m. and July 28 at 7:28 a.m. A resident reported that her husband attempted to contact her by phone in violation of a protective order. The resident did not wish to pursue charges.

Destruction of Property 16-006452: 100 Block Glyndon Street, SE July 27 10:30 a.m. A citizen reported that, as she was returning to her parked vehicle, she observed a woman parked next to her open her driver’s side door, striking her vehicle. The citizen tried to stop the woman, but she drove out of the lot without stopping. The woman was identified, and advised the officer she did not remember striking the other vehicle.
The citizen was advised of the warrant process should she decide to pursue charges.

Animal Case 16-006450: 200 Block Ross Drive, SW July 27 2:24 p.m. A citizen reported a male chocolate lab running at large in the area of Cottage Street and Ross Drive, SW. Officers were unable to identify an owner as the dog had no collar, tags or identification chip. MPO Seitz transported the dog to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Assist EMS 16-006474: 1000 Block Pickett Place, SW July 28 4:09 p.m. Officers responded to assist EMS with a resident in need of medical attention. The woman was transported by rescue personnel to an area hospital for treatment after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.

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