Crime Report for May 15 – 21

By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 23, 2012

NOTE:  This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.

Graffiti, 320 N. Washington St. (Madison Park).  On May 15 spray painted graffiti were found on playground equipment.

Driving Under the Influence, 1000 block N. Roosevelt St.  On May 15 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, 44 year old Germantown, MD man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Larceny from Vehicle, 200 block Gibson St. On May 16 an unknown suspect(s) smashed a window to a vehicle sometime between 2:50 a.m. and 4:50 a.m.  Various tools were stolen.

Larceny from Vehicle, 200 block S. Cherry St.  On May 16 tags to a vehicle were reported stolen.  They were stolen sometime between Apr. 23 and May 13.

Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to a Blood or Breath Test, 300 block W. Broad St.  On May 16 an officer on bicycle was flagged by a citizen regarding an erratic driver.  The driver, a 25 year old City of Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to a Blood or Breath Test.

Larceny from Building, 1118 W. Broad St. (Apple Federal Credit Union).  On May 17 a wallet was reported stolen sometime on May 16.

Public Drunkenness, 100 block W. Broad St.  On May 18 a 38 year old McLean woman was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Larceny from Vehicle, 313 Park Ave.  On May 18 an unknown suspect(s) smashed a window to a vehicle and stole a GPS device.

Driving Under the Influence, 400 block Hillwood Ave.  On May 19 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 23 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (3rd Offense).

Drinking in Public, 1230 W. Broad St. (Giant Foods).  On May 19 a 46 year old Alexandria man was arrested and released on summons for Drinking In Public.

Public Drunkenness, 6700 block Wilson Blvd. (Eden Center).  On May 20 a 32 year old Fairfax man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Driving Under the Influence, 6795 Wilson Blvd. (Eden Center).  On May 20 a 36 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (3rd Offense).

Crime Report for May 8-14

By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 16, 2012

NOTE:  This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.

Public Drunkenness, 134 W. Broad St. (CVS Pharmacy).  On May 8 a 50 year old man of no fixed address, was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Vandalism to Vehicle, 104A E. Broad St.  (Family Medicine).  On May 8 an unknown suspect(s) was reported to have keyed the side of a vehicle sometime on May 7.

Graffiti, 1014 W. Broad St. (Jiffy Lube).  On May 8 graffiti was found on the front wall and dumpster.

Narcotics Violations, 300 W. Broad St. (Stratford Motor Lodge).  On May 8 a 25 year old Annandale woman was arrested for Possession of Cocaine.  A 30 year old man of  no fixed address, was arrested for Possession of Cocaine and Marijuana.

Vandalism to Vehicle, 201 N. Washington St. (Kaiser Permanente).  On May 9 an unknown suspect(s) keyed a vehicle.

Vandalism to Vehicles, 100 block E. Broad St.  On May 9 an unknown suspect(s) smashed a window to two vehicles.  No items were stolen in either vehicles.

Graffiti, 7100 Gordon Rd. (City of Falls Church Property Yard).  On May 11 graffiti was found on a sign.

Panhandling, 1000 block E. Broad St.  On May 11 a 41 year old Alexandria woman was arrested and released on a summons for Panhandling.

Narcotics Violation, 130 N. Washington St. (Clare and Don’s Beach Shack).  On May 11 a 22 year old Mountville, PA man was arrested and released on summons for Possession of Marijuana.

Public Drunkenness, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club).  On May 12 a 22 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Vandalism to Vehicles, 400 block S. Maple Ave.  On May 12 seven vehicles parked along the street sustained damage to the right side view mirrors sometime overnight.

Breaking and Entering, 1300 block S. Washington St.  On May 12 police received a report for a rear window that was pried open sometime between May 9 and 7 p.m. on May 10.

Driving Under the Influence, 100 block Little Falls St.  On May 1 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 24 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Larcenies from Vehicles, 800 block Fulton Ave.  On May 13 an unknown suspect(s) stole iPhones, a GPS device, a cell phone, an Xbox, and various personal items from three unlocked vehicles parked on the street.

Tampering with Auto, 600 block Fulton Ave.  On May 13 an unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle and opened the glove box sometime overnight.  No items were taken.

Larceny from Vehicle, 300 block Riley St.  On May 13, an unknown suspect(s) stole a GPS from the glove box of an unlocked vehicle parked on the street.

Crime Reports for April 24 thru May 7

By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 9, 2012

NOTE:  The reports are not a definitive list of all criminal activity and are subject to change upon investigation.

Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, 900 block W. Broad St.  On Apr. 24 an officer responded to an accident involving a scooter.  The driver of the scooter, a 51 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test.

Urinating In Public, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club).  On Apr. 25 a 43 year old Manassas man was arrested and released on summons for Urinating In Public.

Assault and Battery, 100 Hillwood Ave. (Hillwood Mart).  On Apr. 27 three individuals from a family were assaulted during an altercation at the gas station.

Narcotics Violation, 100 Hillwood Ave. (Hillwood Mart).  On Apr. 27 two 22 year old Falls Church men were arrested and released on summons for Possession of Marijuana.

Destruction of Property, 100 block S. Maple Ave.  On Apr. 28 a window to the victim’s vehicle was punched.  A bag that was left in the vehicle was found nearby.  No items were stolen.

Driving Under the Influence, 6700 block Wilson Blvd.  On Apr. 28 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 32 year old Laurel, MD man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Destruction of Property, 900 block Ellison St.  On Apr. 28 a windshield to the victim’s vehicle was smashed sometime overnight.  No items were stolen.

Destruction of Property, 500 block Greenwich St.  On Apr. 28 two vehicles were egged and sprayed with silly string sometime overnight.

Narcotics Violation, 300 W. Broad St. (Stratford Motor Lodge).  On Apr. 28 an 18 Clinton , MD man and a 19 year old Falls Church man were arrested and released on summons for Possession of Marijuana.

Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, 300 block S. West St.  On Apr. 29 an officer responded to an accident.  One of the drivers, a 44 year old Arlington man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test.

Larceny from Vehicle, 100 block Noland St.  On Apr. 30 an unknown suspect(s) stole a wallet and an iPad from an unlocked vehicle.

Graffiti, 200 block W. Jefferson St.  On Apr. 30 graffiti was found spray painted on a stop sign.

Graffiti, 600 block Lincoln Ave.  On Apr. 30 graffiti was found on two utility boxes.

Destruction of Property, 100 block Park Ave.  On Apr. 30 a rear window to the victim’s vehicle was smashed sometime in the afternoon.  No items were stolen.

Drinking in Public, 200 block S. Washington St.  On Apr. 30 a 28, of Seattle, WA man, a 40 year old Falls Church man, and a 39 year old Sterling man were arrested and released on summons for Drinking in Public.

Public Drunkenness and Defecating in Public, 6795 Wilson Blvd. (Hai Duong Restaurant).  On Apr. 30 a 60 year old man of no fixed address was arrested for Public Drunkenness and Defecating in Public.

Driving Under the Influence, 100 block Little Falls St.  On May 1 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 24 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Graffiti, 444 W. Broad St. (The Spectrum).  On May 1 graffiti was found on a wall and in the parking garage.

Assault and Battery, 804 S. Washington St. (7-Eleven).  On May 1 officers responded to the location for a report of an assault which had just occurred.  A  61 year old woman of no fixed address was arrested for Assault and Battery.

Driving Under the Influence, 6700 block Wilson Blvd.  On May 1 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 52 year old Centreville man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Larceny from Building, 1230 W. Broad St. (Giant Foods).  On May 2 an unknown suspect(s) stole a purse from an unattended carriage at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Narcotics Violation, 137 N. Washington St.  On May 2 officers responded to an alarm call and found individuals on the building’s roof.  A 20 year old Annandale man was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and released on summons.

Graffiti, 1100 block S. Washington St.  On May 4 graffiti was found on the sidewalk.

Driving Under the Influence, 400 block S. Washington St.  On May 4 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 24 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Driving Under the Influence, 900 block W. Broad St.  On May 5 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 23 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts, 100 block Haycock Rd.  On May 5 an unknown suspect(s) stole license plates from a vehicle sometime after Apr. 28.

Urinating In Public, 6763 Wilson Blvd. (Eden Center).  On May 6 a 21 year old Arlington man was arrested and released on summons for Urinating In Public.

Driving Under the Influence, Unit-block Hillwood Ave.  On May 6 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 38 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, and Fail to Provide Care for Companion Animal, 500 block S. Washington St.  On May 7 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 31 year old Falls Church man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Blood or Breath Test, and Fail to Provide Care for Companion Animal.

Larceny from Building, 1218 W. Broad St. (Starbucks).  On May 6 an unknown suspect(s) stole an unattended iPhone.

Crime Report for April 17 – 23

By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 24, 2012

NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.

Petit Larceny and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon on School Grounds, 7124 Leesburg Pike (George Mason High School), April 17, a 15 year-old male was released on summonses for Petit Larceny and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon on School Grounds after taking a knife from a room that had been used for a cooking class.

Possession of Marijuana, 900 block Ellison St., April 18, an 18 year old City of Falls Church man was released on a summons for Possession of Marijuana.

Larceny – Shoplifting, 1212 W. Broad St. (Virginia ABC Store), April 18, unknown suspect stole a bottle of cognac. Suspect described as a black male, wearing blue jeans, a dark colored shirt and a green jacket.  He was seen leaving the area in a silver car.

Assault – Simple, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club), April 21, victim reported that while in the V3 Club she was assaulted by a known acquaintance who then tampered with her vehicle’s tires.  Warrants were obtained for Simple Assault and Tampering with Auto.

Public Drunkenness, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club), April 21, a 25 year old Ocean Pines, MD man was arrested for being Drunk in Public.

Public Drunkenness, 1000 block W. Broad St., April 22, a 24 year old Falls Church man was arrested for being Drunk in Public.

Destruction of Property, 600 block West Falls Way, April 22, victim reported that a white sedan or SUV struck her mailbox and left the scene.  The mailbox could not be located.  Damage was also noted on a nearby stone retaining wall.

Residential Burglary, 100 block S. Oak St., April 23, victim reported that the residence was broken into between 10 am and 3 pm and a number of items were taken.  Officers
determined that access was gained by breaking a window.  Owner’s vehicle was also vandalized.  Investigation is ongoing.

Prostitution, 300 W. Broad St. (Stratford Motel), April 23, a 59 year old Flushing, NY man was arrested for Prostitution.

Gardner Trial Starts Today

By Falls Church Times Staff
April 24, 2012

Arlington County Circuit Judge Benjamin Kendrick and a jury of nine women and five men heard opening arguments today in the sexual battery case against Michael A. Gardner.

The judge and attorneys for the prosecution and defense spent the day Monday whittling the jury pool down and finished the job Tuesday. The trial began immediately thereafter and is expected to run through Friday and possibly Monday.

The judge rejected a motion by Gardner’s attorneys to hold two separate trials in the case, one each for allegations from June 16 and 18. The judge also said he would consider a defense motion to transport the jury to Gardner’s home to view the basement in which the alleged attacks took place. Defense attorneys argued that the basement was so dark that any attacker would have been difficult, if not impossible, to identify.

Five women among the prospective jurors were dismissed after indicating that they found the charges disturbing.

Family members of the alleged victims as well as friends of the defendant were in attendance at the proceedings.

Mr. Gardner, husband of Falls Church City Councilor Robin Gardner and a former head of the local Falls Church City Democratic Committee, was arrested June 22 after three girls accused him of touching them in a sexual manner during visits to the Gardner home the previous week.

The trial originally was scheduled for January, but was delayed after the defense asked to see records pertaining to therapy received by two of the girls. According to documents filed in Arlington, parents of the girls refused to give the prosecution the records, but were required to do so by the court, which also required them to be shared with the defense.

Washington’s NBC affiliate and other local news sources are actively covering the case.

 

Crime Report for April 10 – 16

By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 18, 2012

NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.

Larceny from Building, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #R1 (Planet Fitness).  On Apr. 10 an unknown suspect(s) stole personal items from a locker.

Trespassing, 701 W. Broad St. #304.  On Apr. 10 a 20 year old Reston man, was arrested for Trespassing.

Larceny from Building, 131 Great Falls St. #200.  On Apr. 11 an unknown suspect entered the office and stole unattended cash.  The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 55 years old.  He had a thin build and short hair and was wearing a painter’s mask and rubber gloves.

Larceny from Building, 900 block Hillwood Ave.  On Apr. 11 an unknown suspect stole a wallet from a residence.  The victim observed a tall Asian male, slender build, mid 30s to early 40s in age with short straight black hair leaving the victim’s driveway.  The subject was described as possibly wearing a white shirt and carrying a black cloth bag similar to a briefcase.

Driving Under the Influence, 6700 block Wilson Blvd.  On Apr. 12 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.

Narcotics Violation, 7124 Leesburg Pike (George Mason High School).  On Apr. 12 a 16 year-old male of the City of Falls Church was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.

Larceny from Building, 7124 Leesburg Pike (George Mason High School).  On Apr. 12, cash was stolen from an unattended wallet in the gymnasium.

Destruction of Property, 300 block N. Virginia Ave.  On Apr. 12 the victim reported an unknown suspect(s) damaged the hasp of a storage container sometime between Apr. 10 and 12.

Larceny of Vehicle Parts, 100 block Tollgate Way.  On Apr. 13 the victim reported a license plate stolen from the victim’s vehicle.

Assault and Battery, Unlawful Entry, and Destruction of Property, 500 block Roosevelt Blvd.  On Apr. 14 officers responded to the area for a report of disturbance.  A 37 year old  Oakland, CA  man was arrested for Assault and Battery, Unlawful Entry, and two counts of Destruction of Property.  A 69 year old Los Angeles, CA woman was arrested for Assault and Battery.

Shoplifting, 103 E. Broad St. (Complete Strategist).  On Apr. 14, two unknown suspects concealed trading card merchandise.  The merchandise was recovered.

Larceny from Vehicle, 400 block S. Maple Ave.  On Apr. 14, an unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole the victim’s laptop computer and bag.

Public Drunkenness, 220 N. Washington St. (State Theater).  On Apr. 14 a 29 year old City of Falls Church man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Abduction, Robbery, and Assault & Battery, 115 Hillwood Ave. (Anime Pavilion).  On Apr. 14, officers responded to the area for a report of shoplifting.  Following an investigation, officers determined the store owner, a 29 year old Chantilly man suspected an employee was shoplifting and locked the victim in a room and demanded money. There was no evidence of shoplifting.  The owner was arrested for Robbery, Abduction, and Assault & Battery.

Public Drunkenness, 220 N. Washington St. (State Theater).  On Apr. 15 a 31 year old Fairfax man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Graffiti, 200 block Midvale Dr.  On Apr. 15 green spray paint was observed on a vehicle and on a retaining wall.

Larceny from Building, 300 block S. Virginia Ave.  On Apr. 15 the victim reported an unknown suspect(s) stole cash sometime between Feb. 7 and 19.

Larceny from Vehicle, 130 E. Broad St.  On Apr. 16, various personal items were stolen from a bag.  An unknown wallet was also located in the vehicle.  Further investigation revealed a vehicle from the owner’s wallet had been broken into by smashing a window.

Crime Report for April 3 – 9

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.

Crime Report for March 27 – April 2

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.

Next Page »