The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Feb. 12 – Feb. 18, 2021.
INCIDENTS
Civil Dispute -- 100 Block Patrick Street, SE, Feb. 7, 8:03 p.m.
A resident reported a child custody dispute he had with his child’s mother.
Suspicious Event -- 100 Block Patrick Street, SE, Feb. 7, 10:19 p.m.
A security officer reported a suspicious bottle that he found on the ground outside of one of the apartments. The security officer disposed of the bottle before speaking to the police.
Suspicious Person -- Vienna Firehouse, 400 Center Street, South
Between Feb. 8 at 12 a.m. and Feb. 16 at 3 a.m.
A firefighter reported that on Feb. 8, she assisted a resident who came to the firehouse advising that he was under the influence of an unknown narcotic and requesting to be transported to the hospital. After that incident, the resident began calling the firehouse claiming to be a family member of the firefighter and wanting to know her whereabouts and her schedule. At 3 a.m. on Feb. 16, the resident began banging and kicking on the door to the firehouse, demanding the firefighter come outside to treat him. After being confronted by other staff, the man left the area. The man will be sent a Notice of Trespass to ban him from the property of the firehouse.
Assault -- 600 Block Frederick Street, SW, Feb. 8, 3:12 a.m.
Officers responded to a report of a landlord and tenant complaint. Both parties stated they had been threatened by the other. Both men were advised of the warrant process should they wish to pursue charges. The landlord was also advised of the eviction process.
Suspicious Event -- 200 Block Old Courthouse Road, NE, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m.
A resident reported that she notified Verizon when her internet suddenly went out. The Verizon employee found both of the Verizon boxes on the exterior of the home were open. There did not appear to be any damage.
Fraud -- 400 Block Ayr Hill Avenue, NE, Feb. 12, 12 a.m.
A resident reported that they sold a chair over the internet. The buyer mailed a check for the chair and moving costs. The buyer requested the resident to send the remaining difference back to her through Venmo. After reimbursing the buyer, the resident attempted to cash the check and found that it was fraudulent.
Emotionally Disturbed Person --1400 Ross Drive, SW, Feb. 12, 4:45 p.m.
A resident reported that a family member became emotionally upset, made some concerning statements, and walked away from the house. Officers located the family member and spoke to him regarding the incident. The man stated he was upset and going to the park to calm down. He further stated that he did not need any assistance. The resident was advised of resources available to them if they needed additional help.
Animal Case -- Giant Food, 359 Maple Avenue, East, Feb. 13, 7:18 p.m.
An officer responded to the Giant Food Store for the report of a found dog. A citizen reported that they found the dog in the street in the area of Lawyers Road and Windover Avenue. The owner could not be located as the dog, a white and brown Bulldog, had no tags or microchip. The dog was transported to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
Grand Larceny -- CVS, 337 Maple Avenue, East, Feb. 14, 5:05 a.m.
At 12:26 p.m. an employee reported that a cash register was taken from the store earlier in the day. The security camera showed three young men walk into the store, take the register, and leave the store without being noticed. The same men also stole a register from a CVS in Fairfax County.
Assault -- 700 Block Upham Place, NW, Feb. 15, 11:55 a.m.
Two employees with a tree service got into a verbal dispute that escalated when both men struck each other. The two men were advised of the warrant process should they wish to pursue charges.
Animal Case – Quarantine -- 200 Block Park Terrace Court, SE, Feb. 15, 12 p.m.
A resident was advised of the 10-day quarantine process after her cat scratched her on the nose.
Vienna Police Station -- 301 Center Street, South Between Feb. 17 at 12:30 a.m. and Feb. 19 at 5 a.m.
An unknown person began calling the police non-emergency number and harassing the police dispatchers. Hundreds of calls were received and recorded from the same caller. This case is being investigated
Assist EMS -- 100 Block Oak Street, SW, Feb. 17, 8:10 a.m.
Officers responded to assist rescue personnel with a medical emergency. The resident reported that a relative was staying with them while he was recovering from a recent surgery. Rescue personnel was performing CPR on the man when they transported him to an area hospital.
Fraud - Walgreens, 225 Maple Avenue, East, Feb. 17 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Two employees reported that their personal property, including credit and debit cards, was stolen from the break room and employee lockers. One of the employees reported that their bank cards were used to make several unauthorized purchases at Giant Food, 359 Maple Avenue, East.
Found Property -- West Street and Lawyers Road, NW, Feb. 17, 3:45 p.m.
A citizen turned in keys that they found in the area.
CRASHES
Kingsley Road and Park Street, SE, Feb. 12, 5:33 p.m.
Vehicle-2 was at the stop sign on Kingsley Road, attempting to turn left onto northbound Park Street. Vehicle-1 was behind Vehicle-2. As Driver-1 attempted to go to the right of Vehicle-2 to turn right onto Park Street, he struck the right rear fender.
Maple Avenue and Branch Road, SE -- Feb. 17, 11:17 a.m.
Two vehicles were traveling eastbound in the same lane of travel on Maple Avenue. Vehicle-2 stopped in traffic. Vehicle-1 ran into the rear of Vehicle-2 causing minor damage.
Maple Avenue and Branch Road, SE -- Feb. 17, at 5:37 p.m.
Vehicle-1 was stopped in the right turn lane of Branch Road at the intersection of Maple Avenue. Driver-1 began to make his turn as Pedestrian-1 entered the crosswalk westbound across Branch Road. The vehicle ran over the foot of the pedestrian. Driver-1 was issued a summons charging Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention.