Falls Church Police Investigate Assault

By FALLS CHURCH OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

July 9, 2011

The City of Falls Church Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Wednesday, July 7, 2011, at approximately 9 p.m. at Cavalier Trail Park (Maple Ave. and S. Washington St.).  Approximately six black males on bicycles, ages 13-18, approached the victims and allegedly attacked them after demanding their personal belongings.  The two juvenile victims were treated for minor injuries and released from local hospitals.

Anyone who has information that might be helpful to the investigation is asked to contact the Falls Church Police Department at 703-241-5053 (TTY 711).

City parks close at dark.  Citizens should take precautions and be aware of their surroundings at all times.

FCPD Launches Investigation of City Business

By FALLS CHURCH OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

July 9, 2011

Falls Church City Police have launched an investigation into complaints regarding the alleged sale of illegal merchandise by a City business.   On June 28, Falls Church City Police executed a search warrant at The Arabica Tobacco Shop, 1110 West Broad St.  Seized in the search were 86 bags of evidence which contained assorted pieces of drug paraphernalia and 1,700 packets of suspected K2 Spice, which is synthetic cannabis, sometimes referred to as “fake pot”.

The K2 substance is a psychoactive herbal and chemical product which when consumed mimics the effects of cannabis, a hemp plant, which is cited by the Drug Enforcement Administration for its potential public health risk.   

As of March 23, 2011, it is illegal in Virginia to possess, sell, gift, or distribute synthetic cannabinoids.

The penalty for violating this section of the Virginia Code depends on the amount sold and the intent of the sales and ranges from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a felony.

The owner and manager of the Arabica Tobacco Shop were on site during the execution of the search warrant by Falls Church Police and were cooperative with authorities.  No arrests were made and the investigation continues.

SUNDAY 7/10: Library Open This Afternoon

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library resumes Sunday hours today.  The Library will be open from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.