The Daily Blotter July 6, 2016

This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence.

The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized by police district station. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Fairfax County in the stated time frame.

Note: Information contained in the Daily Blotter is generally based on initial reports made to the police department. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, July 9, in the Sully District Station, from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Stay safe and drive sober.

Stay Off the Tracks! Officers Partner with Norfolk Southern Railroad Police

Motor Squad Collecting Donations for West Virginia Flood Victims

Drop off food and/or supplies at any police station until July 9.

A Safer Place for Face-to-Face Purchase Exchanges

TRAFFIC TIP:

Did you know that drivers are required to use their headlights from sunset until sunrise? http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter10/section46.2-1030/

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY

Date Covered: July 4

Total Calls for Service: 1,173          

Total Persons Experiencing Mental Crisis Calls for Service: 12

Total Domestic Related Calls for Service: 36

Total Crash Calls for Service: 45

ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT

Officers in the West Springfield District conducted directed DWI patrols. 27 vehicles were stopped with no DWI’s and 28 summonses issued.

SULLY DISTRICT STATION

LARCENIES:

14400 block of Newton Patent Court, golf cart from business

MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT STATION

ROBBERY: 8400 block of Frye Road, 7/5/16, 12:34 a.m. The victim was walking and was approached by an unknown man. The man displayed a weapon and assaulted the victim. He took cash and fled. The suspect was described as black, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, and approximately 27-30 years old.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY: 7900 block of Janna Lee Avenue, 7/5/16, 9:55 a.m. An employee reported someone entered the building and destroyed property. Nothing was taken.

LARCENIES:

2300 block of Huntington Avenue, snacks from business

MCLEAN DISTRICT STATION

LARCENIES:

9300 block of Lee Highway, cash from residence

7500 block of Leesburg Pike, phone from vehicle

8100 block of Leesburg Pike, merchandise from business

2100 block of Pimmit Drive, license plates from vehicle

6800 block of Wemberly Way, license plate from vehicle

2000 block of Westmoreland Street, jewelry from residence

MASON DISTRICT STATION

Bank Robbery in Falls Church

BRANDISHING: 4800 block of Manitoba Drive, 07/05/16, 7:37 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a man running after another man while displaying a gun. The subjects appeared to be known to each other and no one was injured. Brian Steckel, 33, of Stafford was arrested, transported to the adult detention center, and charged with brandishing a firearm.

BURGLARY: 6600 block of Barrett Road, 7/5/16, 10:40 p.m. A resident reported someone entered their residence. No property was taken

BURGLARY: 4200 block of Wadsworth Court, 7/5/16, 2:02 a.m. A resident reported an unknown man attempted to enter the home through a window. The man immediately left when he saw someone was home. Nothing was taken.

SUSPICIOUS NOISE: 8200 block of Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, 07/05/16, 3:47 p.m. Officers responded for a report of sounds of shots being fired in the area. An extensive search was conducted in the surrounding woods and residential neighborhoods. No evidence was located.

 LARCENIES:

7200 block of Arlington Boulevard, beer from business

4900 block of Beauregard Street, parking pass from vehicle

3000 block of Patrick Henry Drive, bicycle from residence

 RESTON DISTRICT STATION

Missile Fired Into an Occupied Dwelling

LARCENIES:

 11800 block of Baron Cameron Avenue, phone, cash and clothing from business

11800 block of Spectrum Center, merchandise from business

 STOLEN VEHICLES:

 2600 block of Cockeril Farm Lane, 2015 Honda Accord

FRANCONIA DISTRICT STATION

LARCENIES:

 6500 block of Braddock Road, phone from school

6700 block of Commerce Street, TV from residence

5800 block of Kingstwone Center, merchandise from business

6800 block of Metropolitan Center Drive, cash from business

6800 block of Metropolitan Center Drive, phone from business

6000 block of Rose Hill Drive, merchandise from business

6300 block of Springfield Plaza, bicycle from business

WEST SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT STATION

Brandishing a Firearm in Burke

LARCENIES:

Americana Drive/Heritage Drive, license plate and registration from vehicle

7400 block of Boston Boulevard, mowing equipment from business

7600 block of Maritime Lane, mail from residence

STOLEN VEHICLES:

8000 block of Research Way, 2006 Ford F550

 FAIR OAKS DISTRICT STATION

LARCENIES:

 11200 block of James Swart Circle, keys from vehicle

12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, sign from residence

2600 block of Lemon Tree Lane, movies from vehicle

STOLEN VEHICLES:

 9800 block of Fox Rest Lane, 2001 Honda Odyssey

ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION

MALTREAT ANIMAL: 8100 block of Silverbrook Road, 7/5/16, 6:31 p.m. Officers were called to the parking lot for a dog left in his crate near a dumpster. The owners, Heather Fisher, 33 and Evan Fisher, 35 of Lorton were each charged with inadequate care of animal.