Sully District Police Blotter The following information was taken from the weekly incident report published by the Fairfax County Police Department. Burglary: A resident reported at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 25 someone entered his home on the 4200 block of Galesbury Lane and stole a laptop computer. Police determined the suspect forced entry through a basement window. Burglary A resident reported at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 23 someone entered his home on the 12500 block of White Drive and stole a bag. Police determined the suspect entered the home through an unsecure garage door. Larcenies 14100 block of …
The following information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Vehicle pursuit: A vehicle pursuit took place on Centreville Road and Old Centreville Road, Aug. 16, at 2:40 p.m. An officer attempted to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation when the cyclist sped away. The pursuit ended on the Hickory Grove Court when the motorcycle stopped. Ezra Farrell, 22, of Maryland was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license, speed to elude, improper display of license plates and improper passing. …
The following is a list of some recent police reports in the Chantilly and Centreville areas. This is not a comprehensive list and an arrest does not indicate a conviction. The information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Robbery: Someone attempted to rob a 33-year-old man at the 13600 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. on July 28. The victim fought back and was injured by a knife, but sustained non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene without stealing anything. Accidental Shooting: A man reloading his gun at 14441 Brookfield Tower Dr. accidentally shot …
The following is a list of a few recent police reports in the local area. This is not a comprehensive list and an arrest does not indicate a conviction. The information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Robbery: A 14-year-old riding his bike was approached by someone with a handgun who demanded the bike at the 14200 block of Brenham Dr. The boy released his bike and was not injured. The incident occurred on July 10 around 8 p.m. Unlawful Entry: Someone forced entry into a home through a window at the 14900 block of Kamputa Dr. Nothing was taken. Larceny: Flowerpots were …
Assault: Officers were called to a fight at Havener House Way and Newton Patent Circle on May 21, at 11:30 a.m. Police said that Robert Clifton, 63, of Centreville, attacked the victim with a knife following a near crash while driving. Clifton was charged with assault, and the victim was not injured. Robbery: The victim reported that a man entered the business at 6000 block of Centreville Crest Lane at 9:40 p.m. on May 18, brandished a handgun and demanded money. The suspect fled with cash. Larcenies: 13800 block of Braddock Road Cash from business 14400 block of Brookfield Tower …
A burglary took place on the 13700 block of Smallwood Court, March 19, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. The home owner reported that someone entered the home and stole several electronic items. Entry was possibly made through a rear unlocked door. No other details were available. Larcenies: 6800 block of Drifton Court, bicycle from residence 5600 block of Flagler Drive, tools from vehicle 6000 block of Union Mill Road, cell phone from school Vehicle thefts: 14800 block of Edman Road 2006 Mercedes R350
Indecent Exposure: Cranoke Street and Hibner Street in Centreville, March 14, about 1:30 p.m. The victim was walking on a trail near the tennis courts when she saw a man. He turned to face her, exposing himself. No other information was available. Burglary: 15400 block of Eagle Tavern Lane, March 19, about 1 a.m. The homeowner reported someone entered her home and stole several items to include electronics and jewelry. It appears entry was made through an unsecured garage door. Larcenies: 7700 block of Bull Run Drive, Construction equipment from vehicle 14800 block of Leicester Court, Cell …
The following information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, officers responded to a residence on the 1200 block of Yates Ford Road for a report of a large party at the home. Police charged homeowner Melanie Smith, 49, of Clifton with three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Another party guest, Mark Hughes, 55, of Fairfax Station was also charged with drunk in public, possession of alcohol and obstruction of justice. Larcenies 4900 block of Stonecroft …
Destruction of property: At 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, a homeowner on the 6800 block of Clifton Grove Court was awakened by the doorbell. When he looked outside, he found damage to the front lawn, porch and vehicle. Officers found several other homes with damage as well. Larcenies 13600 block of Orchard Drive: Rifle stolen from vehicle 13900 block of Rockland Village Drive: Medicine stolen from residence 14800 block of Stonecroft Center: License plates stolen from vehicle 5600 block of Rocky Run Drive: Tools stolen from vehicle 13500 block of Tabscott Drive: Mail stolen from residence …
The following information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Assault: At 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway and Lees Corner Road and arrested the driver, Eileen A. Griffin, 50, of Clifton. Griffin allegedly became belligerent and fought the officer, police said. She was subsequently charged with assault on a police officer, open container and driving while intoxicated. Larcenies 14900 block of Bogle Drive: Fuel stolen from …
Police: scams target senior citizens An 86-year-old Springfield area woman was told last week she had won the lottery. But there was a catch; she needed to wire money to the “caller” in order to collect her winnings. She did as she was asked. A 91-year-old Fair Oaks area man was upset and concerned when he got a call from his “grandson” who said he’d been arrested and jailed in Peru a few weeks ago. Doing what any loving grandparent would, the man wired over $13,000 in an attempt to help. An 80-year-old woman wired $4,800 to Bolivia to her “granddaughter” who was there for a wedding and …
The following information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Indecent liberties: Mario Ramirez Ipina, 52, of 14439 Saguaro Place in Centreville, was arrested on Thursday, January 12 and charged with two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. An investigation determined he exposed himself to two girls, seven and eight years old, and touched himself inappropriately. Homicide: Fairfax County Police are investigating an apparent homicide that occurred in the 5900 block of Gunther Court in the …
Robbery: Two men robbed a 28-year-old woman working at the Royal Exchange store at 14513A Lee Jackson Memorial Highway just before 8 p.m. on Friday, December 23. The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. They were described as Hispanic, between 20 and 30 years old, with thin builds and their faces were painted. The victim did not require medical attention. Larcenies: 13600 block of Bent Tree Circle, Money stolen from residence 14700 block of Bentley Square, Money stolen from residence 5900 block of Fort Drive, Wallet stolen from vehicle 13600 block of Kincaid Place, iPod …
Burglary: A home in the 15400 block of Eagle Tavern Lane was burglarized between 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 and 10:12 a.m. the next day. An investigation determined entry was gained through an unlocked door and money, liquor, cigarettes and a cell phone were missing. Indecent exposure: A man exposed himself to a 29-year-old woman inside the FastEddie’s Sports and Billiards at 14114 Lee Highway around 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. Larcenies: 5900 block of Centreville Crest Lane Wallet stolen from business 12600 block of Chapel Road License plates stolen from vehicle 5900 block of …
The following information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Attempted burglary: Police arrested a man for allegedly attempting to burglarize the Giant food store at 5615 Stone Road around 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Arthur House, 20, of 5917 Havener House Way in Centreville, was charged with attempted burglary and trespassing. Forging and uttering: Police arrested a man for attempting to cash a fraudulent cashier’s check on Tuesday, Nov. 22 and three fraudulent money orders on Friday, Nov. 25 at the Navy …
Burglary: Two men attempted to burglarize a home in the 13600 block of Bent Tree Circle around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Details were sparse, but police said an investigation determined they attempted to force entry through a door. Larcenies 4400 block of Brookfield Corporate Drive—Laptop computer stolen from business 14300 block of Chantilly Crossing Lane—iPhone stolen from business 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping Center—Wallet stolen from business 14400 block of Golden Oak Road—Cell phone and diamond rings stolen from residence 5600 block of Rocky Run Drive—Cash stolen from …
Attempted burglary: An unknown male suspect forced entry through the rear door of a residence in the 13400 block of Fiery Dawn Drive around 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11th. A resident inside the home scared the suspect off before he entered the home. The suspect was described as black, with short hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants. Larcenies: 11900 block of Braddock Road Wallet stolen from vehicle F 12100 block of Fairfax Hunt Road iPod and Oakley sunglasses stolen from vehicle 13500 block of Granite Rock Drive Bose speakers stolen from residence 14100…
Local lore has it that late one night, around the turn of the 20th century, a bus filled with inmates from a mental institution crashed near Clifton. Two escaped into the woods. Soon after, people started finding the dead bodies of rabbits, eaten raw, hanging from trees. It terrified the locals, but one night they found something much worse: a dead man, hanging from a tree. Police finally located the inmate responsible—but "the Bunnyman" was hit by a train on a bridge trying to escape. The urban legend has spread far beyond Fairfax County, making the site, known as "Bunnyman Bridge," a …
Burglary: A home in the 10800 block of Oakcrest Court was burglarized between 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 22 and noon Friday, November 4. An investigation determined tools and lawn equipment were missing and entry was possibly gained through an unlocked garage door. Attempted burglary: Someone attempted to burglarize a home in the 4800 block of Oakcrest Drive around 10 p.m. on Friday, November 4. An investigation determined the suspect attempted to force entry through a window. Larcenies: 12100 block of Braddock Road Digital cameras stolen from business Braywood Drive/Sequoia Farms Drive …
The following information was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Grand Larceny: Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or people responsible for breaking into an automated teller machine (ATM) and stealing cash. Police and fire personnel were called to 5622 Ox Road in the Fairfax Station area for a suspicious event around 4:28 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17. An investigation determined a 61-year-old man entered the location to use the ATM and noticed the strong odor of …
