Weekly Crime Report from Town of 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 October 7, 2016 – October 13, 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

Property Found 16-008624 Vienna Police Department 215 Center Street, South October 9 2:47 p.m. A citizen turned in a found wallet.

Arrest – Drunk In Public 16-008628 Nutley Street and Princeton Terrace, SW October 9 6:20 p.m. A citizen called to report a possibly intoxicated subject walking near the listed area. MPO Smith and Ofc. Reedy located the subject and while speaking with them observed signs of possible impairment. The 27 year old male subject from Old Lee Highway, Fairfax was arrested for drunk in public. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Grand Larceny 16-008638 Whole Foods 143 Maple Avenue, East October 10 10:15 a.m. A citizen stated their bicycle, which was secured, was stolen from the bike rack located near the listed business.

Suspicious Event 16-008639 1100 Block Cottage Street, SW October 10 12:24 p.m. A resident reported they heard someone talking outside of their residence overnight. When they came out of their residence in the morning they saw broken glass in their driveway. MPO Lose checked the residence and found no signs of suspicious activity.

Arrest – Narcotics Violation 16-008646 Kingsley Road, SE October 10 7:17 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the listed area for a domestic dispute between a father and son. Ofc. Slebonick determined the dispute was verbal in nature. While investigating the domestic dispute Ofc. Slebonick observed signs of possible narcotic use. A 31 year old male subject from Kingsley Road, SE was arrested for possession of schedule I, II controlled substance and possession of controlled paraphernalia. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and is being held on bond.

Domestic Assault 16-008647 Park Street, NE October 10 8:32 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a domestic dispute between a male and female. MPO Smith spoke with the male subject who stated he got in to a verbal dispute with his ex-wife about child care issues. He stated his ex-wife also grabbed his arm and pushed it away. The female subject was not at the residence when MPO Smith arrived. The male subject was explained the warrant process.

Suspicious Event 16-008648 200 Block Cedar Lane, SE October 10 9:21 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a dispute between a male subject and a security guard. The security guard said the male subject was driving a vehicle and acting suspiciously. The male subject stated he was just trying to locate a building. It appeared to be a misunderstanding by both individuals.

Domestic Dispute 16-008652 Tapawingo Road, SE October 10 11:17 p.m. Officers responded to the listed area for a verbal dispute between a husband and wife. When officers arrived they spoke with both subjects and determined no physical assault occurred. Both subjects agreed to leave the residence for the night.

Arrest – Possession of Tobacco Underage 16-008667 400 Block Center Street, North October 11 9:29 p.m. A citizen called to report a suspicious vehicle in the listed area. When officers arrived they located the vehicle occupied by four male subjects. While speaking with the male subjects Ofc. Slebonick determined two of them were juveniles and in possession of tobacco products. The two juveniles were issued summonses for possession of tobacco underage. They were released on their signatures.

Traffic Stop 16-008676 Church Street and Beulah Road, NE October 12 1:04 a.m. Ofc. Reedy was patrolling near the listed area when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. He got behind the vehicle and activated the emergency equipment in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle failed to stop and increase its speed to elude Ofc. Reedy. Officers searched the area and were able to locate the vehicle a second time, but again the vehicle increased its speed and eluded officers. Ofc. Reedy will investigate furher to identify the driver.

Vandalism 16-008680 Southside Park Walker and Ware Street, SW Between October 7 at 10:00 a.m. and October 11 at 12:00 p.m. An employee of the Town of Vienna called to report someone had vandalized the outside wall of the park bathroom with spray paint.

Juvenile 16-008691 Cedar Lane School 101 Cedar Lane, SW October 12 11:11 a.m. A school official from the listed school called to report two juvenile subjects in possession of drug paraphernalia and tobacco. The students admitted to being in possession of both and were counseled by Ofc. Bulti on the dangers of tobacco and drug usage. School officials stated they would deal with the students internally.

Petit Larceny 16-008693 500 Block Alma Street, SE Between October 12 at 7:00 a.m. and October 12 at 8:15 a.m. A resident called to report their recycle can was stolen from the curb in front of their residence.

Unauthorized Use Of Vehicle 16-008701 1000 Block Hillcrest Drive, SW October 12 4:10 p.m. A resident called to report their son had taken their vehicle without permission. Ofc. Sterling spoke with the resident who told him they did not wish to pursue the matter criminally. They just wanted the vehicle returned.

Domestic Dispute 16-008725 Sideling Court, NE October 13 5:52 p.m. Officers responded to the listed address for a verbal dispute between a male and female subject. When MPO Lyons arrived he spoke with both subjects and determined no physical assault occurred. Both subjects stated the situation had calmed down and felt comfortable remaining in the same residence.

CITIZEN NOTES **A reminder to secure your vehicles** Even if your vehicle is parked in your driveway, please secure all windows and doors!

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