A Glance at Loch Ness: One Coach’s Perspective of Odyssey of the Mind
April 14, 2012 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
By AMY TROMBO
April 14, 2012
Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is an international organization with regional, state, and international competitions focusing on the ability to solve problems creatively while working as part of a team. The purpose of OM is to encourage children to use their higher level thinking skills to solve interesting and challenging problems.
OM teams are composed of 5-7 members. Each team is assigned one of six long-term problems. These problems change each year. This year teams might have been required to build a vehicle capable of displaying emotions, present an original performance about a team of scientists on a mysterious expedition, craft a balsa wood structure designed to hold weight, create a short musical built around the theme of “To Be or Not To Be”, perform a skit involving angels capable of changing negative situations into positive situations, or build a device that could uncover surprise objects from remote distances.
In additional to completing the assigned long-term problem, teams must prepare to face a “Spontaneous” problem on the day of competition. The teams, without benefit of support from parents, friends, or coaches, enter a room and are given a new problem to solve, on the spot, in front of a team of judges.
On March 31st, 17 teams representing the Falls Church City Public Schools participated in the regional competition at West Potomac High School competing alongside 150 other teams with great success.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School brought home two third place finishes, and Thomas Jefferson Elementary earned two 6th place finishes, two 5th place finishes, a 2nd place finish, and a 1st place finish.
The Loch Ness Monsters from TJ Elementary grabbed 1st place.
The first place team of third graders dubbed themselves the “Loch Ness Monsters”. James Trombo, Kurt Barth, Felix Barth, Daniel Trauberman, Parrish Pipestem, and Colson Board will be moving on to the state finals in Newport News this weekend. What follows is one of their coach’s reflections on her OM experience this year…
Last year, my son James, Valerie Barth’s twins Kurt and Felix, and Daniel were on an Odyssey of the Mind Primary Problem team. The team was coached by my husband, Joe Trombo, and John Krotzer; Valerie sat in on most meetings. This year, John relocated to the Far East for work, and my husband felt unable to contribute the time needed. Valerie and I decided we wanted to keep the boys together and we would coach the team. Parrish had previously been on a team coached by his mother, and Colson was interested in giving Odyssey of the Mind a try, though unsure whether he wanted to perform.
Before our first meeting, the boys knew they wanted to solve the ride-on vehicle problem entitled “Ooh-Motional Vehicle”. By the third meeting, they had lots of drawings of Volvo-looking cars, and the green idea to power one geo-thermally.
Then in late December they toured my backyard and basement, which had sadly become a graveyard for two bicycles, two tricycles, a few scooters, a Big-Wheel, and many other toys. Within 5 minutes, the boys had found and decided to use my garbage can. This was a garbage can that had been under my deck for some eight years, it was lid-less, cracked and leaked, mildewed and rather ratty, but the boys insisted. Valerie and I looked at each other, raised our eyebrows, and took a few deep breaths. My mantra soon became, “It will be okay.”
A few seconds more, and the boys had found the top of a Little Tykes sandbox. This turtle sandbox had passed from my husband’s cousin through his aunt (who used it for composting) and through both my children. Thus, a Turtle was born!
Over the course of several more meetings, the boys established a set of 6 rules: Safety First (nobody gets hurt too badly), Try Your Best, Pay Attention, Be Respectful, Must Have Snack, and Have Fun. They also read the problem over and over, and knew the vehicle had to travel a pre-determined course with three stops, move forward and backward using two different propulsion systems or power sources, display 4 different emotions and be a character in a play.
We had a safety meeting on the use of tools and power tools, a meeting on batteries and simple circuits, and a meeting to play with springs, bungee cords and all kinds of joining materials. But, still, they hadn’t written the play. One afternoon, Valerie sent her Kurt and Felix into their room and told them to write a story about a turtle with three things happening to it. What emerged was entitled “The Space Turtle and the Attack of the Mars Martians.” Soon thereafter, Felix knew he wanted to be the driver and everyone else wanted to be a Mars Martian. James was chosen to be the narrator, and Parrish agreed to be the President.
It’s hard to say just which boy came up with what idea, though each can tell you his contribution, and another will cut in to tell you how he heard the idea and improved it. Ideas came fast and wild, bouncing around like lottery balls, and somehow landed in a sweet combination. But the boys each unwittingly stepped into a unique role as team-mate. Parrish kept the team on task, and became the order-keeper, encouraged everyone to pay attention, and could quickly take a vote or decide to flip a coin to make a decision. Daniel listened to everyone, took all the ideas in and processed them, then returned reshaped ideas with precise and often comedic timing. Colson was the planning and process guy, he thought through a problem and placed each step in order of when it needed to be done, then did it. James charged in with grand ideas and the enthusiasm to get it done now. Kurt saw problems and opportunities for improvement and never stopped thinking about the project. Felix found the middle ground between Kurt and James, and truly steered not only the vehicle but also the team.
Of course, Falls Church parents are the greatest, but the parents of our team truly went beyond what should be asked of any parent. They provided enthusiasm, encouraged everyone to have fun, believed in their sons and the team, provided tons of popcorn and Capri-sun, accepted that their 9 year olds would be using power tools, and reorganized their schedules to accommodate a meeting schedule that progressed from weekly, to twice weekly, to three times a week through much of February and all of March.
Regional Competition day was March 31st, and everyone arrived at West Potomac High School early. The self-styled Loch Ness Monsters’ performance was the second of the day, and started about 9:15am. The boys clamored to tell the staging judge all about their gun, their grenade, their fireworks, and their exploding rocks, but I was able to assure him that they would not need to call the fire department again, as everything was actually an artistic interpretation of the prohibited items!
Through a small miscommunication, the vehicle went to stage left instead of stage right as was planned. This meant that props on both sides of the stage were in the wrong place. The team noticed, and in an amazing display of teamwork, managed to reset the entire stage into a mirror image and adjust their stage entries accordingly, all as the performance continued. The correction was so seamless, even the parents who had seen the play 4 times in rehearsal did not notice what had happened. The coaches were wrecks!
Later in the morning, while waiting to solve the Spontaneous problem, I asked the boys which one of their six rules they followed the most and which they followed the least. The unanimous response was they had fun the most, and paid attention the least. Of course, that response made my day and term as coach perfect.
When the scores were tallied, Thomas Jefferson Team A placed first in their problem and division at the tournament. The division contained 10 teams, with 2nd through 5th graders competing. Yet, the six third-grade boys did what they said they would do… “we’re in it to win it” was established in December, and that they did. But one day, they will realize that they also won in many other and more important ways, just as every other participant in Odyssey of the Mind also won. In an era in which everything comes internet-quick and is often a solitary pursuit, they learned to work together as a team to solve a problem over four months.
The problem was complex; there were many decisions they had to make, and many little problems to solve along the way. There was a lot of creative thinking, interpretation and re-interpretation of instructions and rules, and many long hours of construction and crafting.
There were sacrifices, too. Every team member had to compromise with one another, one boy missed the first 4 baseball practices and another ate a sandwich dinner in the car every Friday evening en route from soccer to Odyssey of the Mind meetings. When polled, the guys all say they want to win at the State Tournament and will definitely be in Odyssey of the Mind next year. (But the chatter right now is more about the indoor pool and water guns at the hotel and the potential trip to Busch Gardens.)
Besides the team, team parents and coaches, there are many others to thank for our opportunity to participate and our success in Odyssey of the Mind. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School purchased several memberships to sponsor multiple teams, and also paid the registration fees for all teams in both the Regional and State Tournaments.
Additionally, Mr. Bob Palermo, TJ’s principal, Ms. Mary Kay Howard, TJ’s assistant principal, Ms. Lisa Allan, fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Jennie Ehrenzller, librarian, and Mrs. Pattie Smith, second grade teacher volunteered the first Saturday of their Spring Break in order to staff the regional meet. Ms. Heidi Lang and Ms. Beth Green coordinated the teams, distributed information and paperwork, and located space for rehearsals.
And perhaps most significantly, the classroom teachers at both Mt. Daniel and Thomas Jefferson, in the course of their normal duties, have laid the educational foundation, spirit and ethic of hard work, teamwork, cooperation, attention to detail, art, creativity, stage performance and much more which allowed the boys to come the team with a full toolkit. You’re the best!
Please wish the Loch Ness Monsters luck as they compete at the Virginia State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on April 14th in Newport News, VA.
Editor’s Note: Some 150 FCCPS students from Thomas Jefferson Elementary and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School participated in the Odyssey of the Mind competition. The teams and individuals are listed below. Congratulations to all the FCCPS participants and their coaches on this very worthy endeavor.
Crime Report for April 3 – 9
April 11, 2012 by (see byline) · 2 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 11, 2012
NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.
Narcotics Violation, 300 W. Broad St . (Stratford Motor Lodge). On Apr. 4 a 36 year old Wingina man and a 36 year old Richmond man were arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Grand Larceny, 105 W. Broad St. (Ireland ’s Four Provinces). On Apr. 6 the victim reported a set of chef’s knives were stolen when they left unattended on the street.
Public Drunkenness, 6795 Wilson Blvd. (Eden Center). On Apr. 6 a 54 year old man of no fixed address was arrested for Public Drunkenness.
Graffiti, 100 block Park Ave. On Apr. 6 public works officials observed graffiti on two street signs.
Narcotics Violation, 300 W. Broad St. (Stratford Motor Lodge). On Apr. 7 a 19 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness, 6619 Wilson Blvd. (New Moon Restaurant). On Apr. 7 a 24 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness.
Burglary, 6795 Wilson Blvd. #1E (Café Metro). On Apr. 7 an unknown suspect broke into the restaurant and stole merchandise while leaving the restaurant in disarray.
Attempted Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Destruction of Property, 110 N. West St. (7-Eleven). On Apr. 7 an unknown Hispanic male subject followed two pedestrians to the store after a traffic altercation. The subject grabbed the victim’s bicycle while the victim was holding on. The bicycle received damage and the victim sustained minor injuries. The suspect fled the area in a red Toyota four-door sedan.
Driving Under the Influence, 1100 block S. Washington St. On Apr. 8 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 23 year old Cheverly, MD man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Narcotics Violation and Liquor Law Violation, 200 block S. Washington St. On Apr. 8 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 21 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Alcohol.
Driving Under the Influence and Narcotics Violation, 900 block Hillwood Ave. On Apr. 8 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 27 year old Alexandria man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. The passenger, a 25 year old Alexandria man, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
LETTER: Why This Election Matters
April 10, 2012 by (see byline) · 17 Comments
By P. DAVID “DAVE” TARTER
April 11, 2012
I already know what you’re thinking.
You’re wondering if our local elections are really that important. In many cases, you may not even know a lot about the candidates for city council or their positions before you walk into the polls.
Many, if not most of us, fall into that trap at times.
Yet when you really think about it, Broad Street can be a lot more important to you than Wall Street. It’s nice to elect a good person to serve in the United States House, but your first concern has to be about the well being of your own house.
The people you select to lead Falls Church will make decisions in the next four years that will affect this town, its residents and its schools, for the next 50 years.
When you look at it like that, this coming election may be local, but it takes on a world of importance to you. Some of the decisions we’ll make won’t be easy. We’ll determine the future of our downtown and its commercial corridors. We’ll have to figure out how to maintain the excellence of our schools in an era of growing enrollment and changing demographics. We’ll have to provide for school and city salaries and pensions. And we’ll have to address our physical infrastructure, which is beginning to
show its age.
The most perplexing problem of all will be figuring out how to pay for all this without overburdening our homeowners with even higher taxes.
Challenging issues like these — that affect our homes, our streets and our children’s educations — require skillful leaders with the imagination to envision the answers and the experience to accomplish our goals.
And in that light, this election is an incredibly important one. Even if it is local.
What’s at stake for the candidates? Unlike the stereotype of political office, there are no big salaries, perks or pensions associated with being a Falls Church City Council member. The biggest thing that awaits the victors is lots of hard work.
I can’t speak for anyone’s motivation but my own. I was raised in Northern Virginia, and I have chosen to raise my kids here and make it my lifelong home.
Falls Church is the hidden gem that we have all found.
But Falls Church, like everything else, does not stand still. Changing times are ahead of us. We can either master the circumstances and come out ahead, or we can sit passively and watch as our fortunes go in the other direction.
Recently I was back in the Landmark section of Alexandria, the place where I grew up. I was astonished by how little things had changed since I was a boy there. Without a vision or a concrete plan or motivated residents, that community is almost precisely where it was 30 years ago. The same buildings house the same kinds of businesses.
Poor old Landmark is still how I left it, while its neighbors in Arlington have moved on to a more glamorous downtown that economically fuels a better lifestyle for residents at a significantly reduced tax rate.
Falls Church is at a crossroads of sorts, right now. With the construction of the Metro Silver Line, the build out of many areas in Arlington, and the renewed interest in Tyson’s Corner and Merrifield, Falls Church has great possibilities.
The question is, will those possibilities become empty promises, or seized opportunities?
We sit at the precipice of a vibrant downtown that entices motorists to pull over their cars and stay awhile and residents to walk or bike down and shop and dine. We have the ability to create a community that can enjoy the enviable 50/50 tax-base split between residents and commercial enterprises. (Click here to see my thoughts on how to achieve this vision in a 2010 interview that ran in this paper).
We can choose today, and in this election, to grasp that future, or we can choose inertia. It’s up to us. Even in our little local election, that’s how it works; that’s democracy.
As a land use lawyer from Northern Virginia, I have seen both extremes. I have been part of helping communities change for the better. Because revitalization in those communities was so well planned, the residents got much more than a facelift. With business and residents sharing the tax burden, those communities no longer had to choose between vital community services and schools.
Instead of growing their headaches, they grew the pie that benefited all.
These communities learned how to get the things they wanted for their homes and their families and along the way they also built vibrant, walkable communities that beckoned them and others with restaurants and green spaces, inviting streetscapes and the sight of neighbors out on the town. Their town.
Falls Church can accomplish all of these things, and more. Our citizens shouldn’t allow our community to stand still and dwindle away. We have too much talent here and too much respect for Falls Church.
It takes courage to leave the past when the past has treated you so well. But the future is relentless. If we recognize change as the inevitability that it is we have only to choose the future we want.
Taking advantage of this election may not be glamorous or put us on the national stage, but to my mind voting for the right leaders that can help us manage change is awfully good government.
David Tarter is Chairman of the Falls Church Economic Development Authority
Crime Report for March 27 – April 2
April 3, 2012 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 3, 2012
NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.
Narcotics Violation, Possession of Stolen Property, 1200 block W. Broad St. On Mar. 27 officers responded to the area for a report of a suspicious person. The person identified, a 30 year old Falls Church man, was wanted by Arlington County for Failure to Appear in Court. He had in his possession drug paraphernalia and two GPS devices which were later identified as stolen. He was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was later arrested for Possession of Stolen Property.
Larceny from Vehicle, 100 block Haycock Rd. On Mar. 29 the victim reported an unknown suspect(s) stole a GPS device in plain view from the victim’s vehicle. Officers were able to locate the device; and issued and served a warrant to a 30 year old Falls Church man for Possession of Stolen Property.
Public Drunkenness, 1200 block Lincoln Ave. On Mar. 30 a 26 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.
Driving Under the Influence, 100 block Chanel Ter. On Mar. 30 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 26 year old Arlington man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Shoplifting, 1212 W. Broad St. (ABC Store). On Mar. 30 an unknown suspect stole three bottles of liquor. The suspect is described a black male with a medium complexion and is approximately 5`07” tall, 200 pounds, and 43-46 years of age. He had short dark hair and no facial hair. He was wearing a light blue jacket, light green button-up shirt, and black pants.
Crime Report for March 20 – 26
March 27, 2012 by (see byline) · 1 Comment
By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 27, 2012
NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.
Public Drunkenness, 6795 Wilson Blvd. (Eden Center). On Mar. 20 a 54 year old man of no fixed address, was arrested for Public Drunkenness.
Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, and Narcotics Violation, 6700 block Wilson Blvd. On Mar. 21, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 48 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, and Possession of Cocaine.
Urinating In Public, 201 S. Washington St. (7-Eleven). On Mar. 21 a 23 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Urinating In Public.
Larceny from Vehicle, 6500 Flagmaker Ct. On Mar. 21 an unknown suspect(s) stole a GPS device in plain view from the victim’s vehicle sometime overnight.
Disorderly Conduct, 110 N. West St. (7-Eleven). On Mar. 22 a 25 year old City of Falls Church man was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
Narcotics Violation, 400 block S. Washington St. On Mar. 22 a 19 year old Arlington man was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Trespassing, 312 Park Ave. (Cherry Hill Park). On Mar. 22, an officer observed an individual present in the park after dark. A 19 year old City of Falls Church man was arrested for Trespassing.
Tampering with Auto, 600 block Fulton Ave. On Mar. 23 an unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and rummaged through its contents. No items were taken.
Driving Under the Influence, 6600 block Wilson Blvd. On Mar. 24 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 33 year old Annandale man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Driving Under the Influence, 700 block W. Broad St. On Mar. 24 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 29 year old McLean man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Driving Under the Influence, 400 block S. Washington St. On Mar. 24 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 26 year old Falls Church woman, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, 6700 block Wilson Blvd. On Mar. 25 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 46 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test.
Larceny from Building, 200 block E. Fairfax St. On Mar. 25 an unknown suspect(s) stole personal belongings while the victim was moving into the new residence.
Public Drunkenness, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club). On Mar. 26 a 41 year old Rockville, MD man was arrested for Public Drunkenness and Resisting Arrest.
Public Drunkenness, 6795 Wilson Blvd. (Eden Center). On Mar. 26 a 44 year old Franklinville , NJ man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.
Public Drunkenness, 200 block S. Washington St. On Mar. 26 a 44 year old man of no fixed address, was arrested for Public Drunkenness.
Walter Mess, Founder of W&OD Trail, honored this Sunday, March 25th at 3 p.m.
March 24, 2012 by (see byline) · 2 Comments
March 22, 2012
DEDICATION OF WALTER MESS PLAZA – 400 N. Oak Street (next to the American Legion on the W&OD Trail) City of Falls Church
On Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 3 pm., several dignitaries including Congressman Jim Moran, Mayor Nader Baroukh, Brian Knapp, Chairman of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, and Roger Neighborgall, organizer of this event and President of the Friends of the W&OD Trail. will honor long time Falls Church City resident, local businessman, and community activist, Walter Mess.
Walter Mess was a pioneer in the founding of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, generating local and legislative support for the existing regional park system. As the Authority’s second Chairman, who served in that capacity for 46 years, Walter Mess conceived and designed the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Trail, commonly called the W&OD Trail.
Upon his retirement in 2006, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority named him Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his founding role and his long list of accomplishments as Chairman. In the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s early years, Walter Mess, land economist and mortgage banker, hiked each property the new agency considered acquiring. NVRPA now preserves more than 10,000 acres and operates 19 regional parks in the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun.
Above is photo of Walter Mess in his OSS Award Beret, for Distinguished Service Award in WWII. Walter Mess, born December 21, 1912 is a storied war hero who received the Purple Heart for wounds received and many awards for bravery. He received the OSS Distinguished Service Award for his service in World War II, where he and his crew rescued over 200 downed Allied aviators. Commanding his 85 foot long boat that could reach speeds exceeding 60 mph was only part of his duties as head of the OSS Maritime Operations in the Indian Ocean. The OSS – Office of Strategic Services – was the predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency.
The public is invited to attend and join in the dedication of the Walter Mess Plaza on The W&OD Trail, at 400 N. Oak Street, next to the American Legion in the City of Falls Church.
Citizens are urged to participate and thank Walter Mess for his outstanding service to his community and his country, and for his vision in establishing the wonderful W&OD Trail which is enjoyed by so many, from biking enthusiasts to hikers and those who just stroll to enjoy the outdoors.
Crime Report for March 13 – 19
March 20, 2012 by (see byline) · 3 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 20, 2012
NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.
Panhandling, 1000 block E. Broad St. On Mar. 13 A 56 year old man of no fixed address was arrested for Panhandling.
Public Drunkenness and Drinking In Public, 100 block S. Washington St. On Mar. 14 a 44 year old man of no fixed address was arrested for Public Drunkenness and Drinking In Public.
Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, 500 block Roosevelt Blvd. On Mar. 14 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 44 year old Olney, MD man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test.
Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, 6600 block Wilson Blvd. On Mar. 15, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 38 year old Centreville man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test.
Larceny from Building, 803 W. Broad St. #740. On Mar. 15, unknown suspect(s) stole an unsecured wallet between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Underage Possession of Alcohol, 100 block E. Columbia St. On Mar. 15 a 20 year old man of the City of Falls Church was arrested for Underage Possession of Alcohol.
Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, 6700 block Wilson Blvd. On Mar. 16, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 36 year old Annandale resident, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test.
Larceny from Building, 929 W. Broad St. (Second Chance Thrift Store). Unknown suspect (s) stole cash and credit card receipts from a safe sometime between March 12 and 15.
Urinating In Public, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club). On Mar. 17, a 26 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Urinating In Public.
Public Drunkenness, 306 Hillwood Ave. (Lesly’s Restaurant). On Mar. 17 two Hyattsville, MD men, ages 35 and 39, were arrested for Public Drunkenness.
Narcotics Violation, 6795 Wilson Blvd. (Eden Center). On Mar. 18 a 32 year old Springfield man was arrested for Possession of Cocaine.
Narcotics Violation, 200 block S. Washington St. On Mar. 18, an 18 year old Gainesville, FL man was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Narcotics Violation, 300 block Riley St. On Mar. 19 an 18 year old Arlington man was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Assault and Battery, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club). On Mar. 19, a 25 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Assault and Battery.
Crime Report for March 6 – 12
March 14, 2012 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 14, 2012
NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.
Trespassing, 201 S. Washington St. (7-Eleven). On Mar. 6 an individual was in the store after being banned from the property. A 41 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Trespassing.
Driving Under the Influence, 300 block N. Washington St. On Mar. 6 an officer responded to the area for a report of an accident. One of the drivers, a 47 year old Falls Church woman, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Driving Under the Influence, 6700 block Wilson Blvd. On Mar. 7 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a 24 year old Glendale, MD man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Larceny from Vehicle, 600 block Oakhaven Dr. On Mar. 7 an unknown suspect broke the victim’s car window and stole a bag with several personal items sometime overnight.
Liquor Law Violation, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R1 (Planet Fitness). On Mar. 8 a 19 year old Arlington man was arrested for Underage Possession of Alcohol.
Stolen Vehicle, 500 block W. Broad St. On Mar. 8 an unknown suspect(s) stole an unsecured 2011 Toyota Camry from a parking lot sometime on or after Mar. 7.
Larceny from Vehicle, 400 block Great Falls St. On Mar. 8 the victim reported an unknown suspect stole(s) a GPS device and change bag from the victim’s unsecure vehicle sometime on or after Mar. 6.
Assault & Battery, 100 block Birch St. On Mar. 9 a 48 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Assault and Battery after being involved in an accident and assaulting the other party.
Graffiti, 900 S. Washington St. On Mar. 10 an officer found silver spray painted graffiti on a corner of the building.
Larceny from Building, 400 block S. Maple Ave. On Mar. 11 the victim reported an unknown suspect(s) stole a secured bicycle from a parking garage.
Narcotics Violations, 900 block Ellison St. On Mar. 12 officers responded to the area for vehicles on the street blocking legally parked vehicles. After investigation, three Falls Church men, ages 19, 20, and 21, and an 18 year old City of Falls Church man were arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Liquor Law Violation, 6793 Wilson Blvd. (Bo 7 Anh Hong). On Mar. 12 a 33 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Selling Alcohol During Unlawful Hours.
Smoking In a Non-Designated Area, 6795 Wilson Blvd #52 (Café Dang). On Mar. 12 a 37 year old Fairfax man was arrested for Smoking In a Non-Designated Area.
