Vienna Man Arrested for Reckless Handling of Gun: Police

VIENNA, VA -- Arrest – Police were called twice Sunday for reports of someone shooting a gun. Police investigated the incident and arrested and charged a Vienna man from Center Street South, for a firearm weapon violation.

Police said they determined the man didn't point the handgun at anyone, but did discharge the firearm into the air. The 40 year old man was arrested and charged for two counts of reckless handling of a firearm and was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, according to police.

The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from August 19, 2016 – August 25, 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

Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated 16-007114: 100 Block Maple Avenue, East August 19 1:48 a.m. Sgt Sheeran and Ofc. Hylinski responded to the listed area for an accident. When they arrived they determined the accident was a hit & run. Ofc. Hylinski found the striking vehicle and conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle. As Ofc. Hylinski spoke with 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 Vienna Police Department for an official breath test. The 48 year old female driver from Plum Street SW, Vienna was arrested for driving while intoxicated and hit & run. She was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Assist Fire EMS 16-007115: Amma Vegetarian Kitchen 344 Maple Avenue, East August 19 2:24 a.m. Ofc. Sterling assisted Fairfax County Fire & EMS with traffic control at a commercial building fire.

Domestic Dispute 16-007140: Park Street, NE August 19 7:44 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a domestic dispute between a male and female subject. When they arrived they spoke with both subjects who stated the dispute was only verbal, not physical. No signs of physical violence were observed by the officers. Both subjects agreed to remain in different parts of the residence. They were provided information about counseling services.

Police Service 16-007146: 600 Block Hillcrest Drive, SW August 19 10:50 p.m. Officers went to the listed area to assist a family with child care issues. When officers arrived they spoke with the mother of the family who advised her son was unfit to care for his child. Officers spoke with the son and determined he was fit to care for the child. The son stated his mother called Vienna Police Department because she wanted the child out of her residence. The son left the residence with the child and the child’s mother.

Animal Case - Quarantine 16-007158: 700 Block Hillcrest Drive, SW August 20 11:33 a.m. A citizen called stating she had been bitten on the back of her ankle by a dog. MPO Lose met with the female subject who stated she was walking when a dog came from a yard and bit her. The injury to the female subject was minor. MPO Lose spoke with the owner of the dog and placed the dog in 10 day quarantine.

Grand Larceny 16-007160: Social Burger 350 Maple Avenue, West August 20 12:53 p.m. The owner of the listed business called to report their bread bin had been stolen.

Traffic Stop 16-007172: 1100 Block Maple Avenue, East August 20 9:10 p.m. Ofc. Post observed a vehicle make a traffic infraction. As she attempted to conduct a traffic stop with the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated and fled Ofc. Post at a high rate of speed. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Open Door Window 16-007176: 500 Block Walker Street, SW August 20 10:20 p.m. A resident called to report an unknown subject entering the listed address. When Ofc. Herrera arrived he determined the residence was unoccupied and up for sale. He found an open door and searched the residence. He found nothing suspicious or signs of squatting.

Civil Dispute 16-007178: 500 Block Creek Crossing Road, NE August 20 11:03 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a dispute over a child custody order. When officers arrived they spoke with all parties involved and after reviewing the custody order issued by a judge, determined the child would remain at the residence.

Police Service 16-007187: 900 Block Maple Avenue, East August 21 3:09 a.m. Officers responded to assist Fairfax County Police Department and Virginia State Police with a vehicle pursuit that entered the Town of Vienna. The subject was apprehended by Fairfax County and Virginia State Police Departments.

Property Found 16-007192: Locust Street and Cottage Street, SW August 21 10:21 a.m. A citizen turned in a black toolbox they found in the listed intersection four days prior to the report date.

Domestic Dispute 16-007195: Park Street, SE August 21 12:10 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a domestic dispute between a male and female subject. Both subjects stated the dispute was only verbal, nothing physical. Officers did not observe any signs of a physical altercation. The male subject stated he planned to leave the residence for the rest of the day. Both subjects were provided with counseling resources.

Arrest – Domestic Assault 16-007200: Fardale Street, SE August 21 3:34 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a domestic assault in progress. MPO Lose and Ofc. Slebonick arrived and found the assault was no longer in progress and both the male and female subject had separated. Officers spoke with both subjects and determined the male subject had physically assaulted the female subject, as well as, preventing her from calling 911. The 33 year old male Subject from Fardale Street, SE, Vienna was arrested for domestic assault and preventing an emergency call. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrest – Drunk In Public 16-007201: 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE August 21 7:16 p.m. A security guard for the listed area reported a possibly intoxicated male subject passed out in a vehicle. MPO Smith arrived and found a male subject inside a vehicle with an open alcoholic beverage container. MPO Smith spoke with the male subject and detected signs of possible impairment. The 49 year old male subject from Talking Rock Drive, Fairfax was arrested for drunk in public and issued a summons for drinking in public. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Grand Larceny 16-007204: 1200 Block Cottage Street, SW Between August 12 at 8:00 a.m. and August 21 at 8:00 a.m. A resident returned home from a vacation to find several items stolen from their open-air carport.

Civil 16-007223: 400 Block Ridge Road, SW August 23 8:01 a.m. Ofc. Sterling responded to the listed area for a civil dispute between a landlord and tenant. When he arrived he spoke with both parties and determined the tenant was moving out of the residence and the landlord was unhappy about where they parked their moving truck. Both parties reached an agreement on how the tenant would remove their items from the residence.

Vandalism 16-007225: 500 Block Delano Drive, SE Between August 22 at 10:00 p.m. and August 23 at 8:00 a.m. A resident reported someone had thrown eggs at their residence.

Animal Case 16-007226: Hope Center 140 Park Street, SE August 23 8:15 a.m. A technician reported they were bitten on the thumb by a dog while performing a procedure. The female technician stated she did not suffer any serious injury. The dog was released to the owner prior to ACO Barker taking the report. ACO Barker will forward the information to Fairfax County Animal control.

Traffic Stop 16-007231: 300 Block Maple Avenue, East August 23 9:17 a.m. Ofc. Sterling observed a vehicle make a traffic violation. When he spoke with the male driver he determined his driving status in Virginia was revoked. The male driver consented to his vehicle being searched. The male driver was issued a summons for driving on a revoked driving status.

Domestic Assault 16-007247: Frederick Street, SW August 24 5:07 a.m. MPO Lyons responded to the listed area for a domestic dispute between a male and female subject. When he arrived he spoke with the male subject who told him the female subject slapped him across the face. MPO Lyons did not observe any signs of an assault or markings on the male subjects face. The female subject had left the area prior to MPO Lyons arrival. The male subject was explained the process of obtaining a warrant.

Police Service 16-007252: Park Terrace Court, SW August 24 10:05 a.m. Officers assisted a female subject who stated her passport had been taken by family members. MPO Lose got the passport and returned it to the female subject.

Trespassing 16-007257: Verizon Store 301 Maple Avenue, West August 24 3:31 p.m. A store employee called to report a male subject refusing to leave the business. Officers spoke with the male subject and informed him he had to leave the business. The male subject was trespassed from the business in the presence of the officers.

Animal Case 16-007258: 300 Block Cabin Road, SE August 24 4:06 p.m. ACO Barker responded to the listed address for two dogs that killed a bat. ACO Barker arrived and found the two dogs had killed a bat in the backyard of the listed address. He informed the owner to keep the dogs confined to the residence and to get a rabies boaster shot right away. ACO Barker transported the bat to the Health Department for testing.

Petit Larceny 16-007262: 200 Cedar Lane, SE August 24 6:49 p.m. A resident reported they had some personal documents stolen. The male resident stated a female subject he knew took his personal documents without his permission.

Assist Fire EMS 16-007270: 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE August 24 11:57 a.m. Officers responded to assist Fairfax County Fire & EMS with a male subject who appeared to have injured his head. When officers arrived they were advised by witnesses the male subject had been drinking alcoholic beverages at a bar. When he exited the bar it appeared he fell and hit his head. The male subject was transported by Fairfax County EMS to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 16-007281: Lawyers Road and Upham Place, NW August 25 9:51 a.m. MPO Lose observed a vehicle make a traffic infraction. As MPO Lose spoke with the driver of the vehicle he detected an odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. After MPO Lose confronted the driver about the odor he handed MPO Lose the suspected marijuana. The 23 year old male driver from Laurel Glade Court, Reston was issued a summons for possession of marijuana and operating a motor vehicle without a valid operator’s license. He was released on his signature.

Arrest – Drunk In Public 16-007296: Oakmont Court, NE August 25 7:26 p.m. Officers responded to the listed address for a tenant-landlord dispute. When officers arrived those spoke with a male and female subject. As officers were speaking with the male subject they detected signs of possible impairment. The 35 year old male subject from Oakmont Court, NE, Vienna was arrested for drunk in public. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

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