Out of the fire — Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon received first-time accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. Congrats on joining the list. [American Alliance of Museums]
Nearby: Two-year-old falls from apartment building — A child died in a fall from the 24th balcony of an apartment building in Fairfax County. The caregiver was in the apartment tending to another child at the time of the fall. [WTOP]
Off to college — Here’s some advice you can give to your kids before sending them off to college this year. [Fairfax County Government]
Photo by Wade Gilley, Sr.
Local police continue to investigate an attempted robbery on the 2200 block of Hunters Woods Plaza that occurred on August 7.
A man was approached by a group of Hispanic men who tried to rob him at gunpoint, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Gunshots were fired and a bullet entered another resident’s home. No injuries were reported.
In a separate, incident, a Herndon man was arrested on August 11 in connection with the theft of a car on the 4600 block of Community Plaza in Sterling.
Police believe David Anticonachoy, 33, took the car after the victim loaned the suspect keys to get items from the car. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the man drove the car to Washington, D.C. where he was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department. Charges are pending in Loudoun County.
FCPD also reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
2400 block of Centreville Road, sunglasses from business
2300 block of Hunters Woods Plaza, food from business
1800 block of Library Street, cash from business
12000 block of Market Street, keys from location
2100 block of Monaghan Drive, jewelry and cash from residence
23200 block of Sunset HillsRoad, electronic device from business
12100 block of Sunset Hills Road, merchandise from business
2700 block of Viking Drive, cell phone from location
2600 block of William Short Circle, cell phone and wallet from location
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
File photo
Fairfax County police will celebrate National Night Out by taking part in neighborhood visits in Reston from to 9 p.m. tonight (August 7).
The 35th annual event aims to strengthen the relationship between police and the communities they serve and demonstrate neighborhood commitments to fight crime.
Of the more than 100 events planned in Fairfax County, fourteen are in Reston. Complete listings including, the location and duration of the event, are available online.
Attendees are invited to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside.
Photo via FCPD
On July 28, a Reston resident was arrested in connection with a burglary on the 1400 block of Beaumeadow Court in Centreville. Chase Koon, 21, was arrested after police saw him attempt to enter the home through the front door.
Police responded to the scene when a resident called saying that someone was outside the home and was going to hurt their son. The suspect tried to get into the house by breaking windows and forcing the door open, according to Fairfax County Police Department. The homeowner was hit by the door when the man pushed it open, but was not injured.
Koon was arrested and charged with assault and battery, burglary with intent to assault, destruction of property, possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct.
Immediately after being released, police said Koon called police from a business on the 14000 block of Penrose Plaza and said he was going to harm employees there. Koon was arrested again and charged with disorderly conduct. He was then held without bond.
In other news, cash and items were taken during two separate incidents this week. A masked man came into the Sunoco on the 13000 block of Coppermine and demanded cash while holding a knife on July 24 at around 1:30 a.m. An undisclosed amount of money was taken.
Police described the suspect as a white man, between 25 and 30 years old and roughly six feet tall.
In a separate incident that happened sometime between July 20 and 23, someone entered a home on the 2500 block of Logan Wood Drive when the residents were out of town and took multiple electronic devices.
FCPD also reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
1800 block of Bowman Towne Court, property from residence
10700 block of Leesburg Pike, cigarettes from business
11200 block of Leesburg Pike, merchandise from business
2100 block of Mager Drive, checks from residence
11600 block of Plaza America Drive, cash from business
11100 block of South Lakes Drive, cigarettes from business
11100 block of South Lakes Drive, property from residence
11600 block of Stoneview Square, documents from residence
1900 block of Reston Metro Plaza, bicycle from location
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
Photo via FCPD
Easy, fun and raw — A professor offers tips on how to add more raw food to your diet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at Reston Regional Library. [Fairfax County Government]
Rename Rock N’ Skate — The Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion is looking for new names for its weekly ice skating series. The grand prize winner will receive 10 free admission tickets. [Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion]
Summerbration concert tonight — Enjoy Latin music with free dancing and instruction as part of the weekly “Summerbration” concert series. Parking is free from 6:30-9:30 p.m. [Reston Community Center]
Nearby: If you have the energy for it — “Fairfax County has pledged to reduce the energy consumption of its facilities by 20 percent per square foot over 10 years as part of an operational energy strategy adopted by its Board of Supervisors on July 10.” [Fairfax County Times]
Search for missing woman continues — Susan Carstens, 51, was last seen in Reston on Wednesday. A search continues for the woman, who police believe may be endangered. [Reston Now]
Photo by Ruth Sievers
Local police have found a missing endangered adult, according to a statement released by the Fairfax County Police Department released Friday afternoon.
Earlier:
Susan Carstens, 51, was last seen in Reston Wednesday night.
The Fairfax County Police Department issued the following description of Carstens, who is considered an endangered due to possible mental and/or physical health concerns:
5’7″,185 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Tattoos on both legs. Bronze 2013 Hyundai Tucson VA tags VXK8791.
Anyone with information should call FCPD at 703-691-2131.
Photo via FCPD
No major crime incidents were reported in the last week by local law enforcement agencies.
In one incident, a Reston resident was arrested for public intoxication on Saturday (July 21) at around 4 p.m.
Samuel Adjei, 50, was spotted near a car in a parking garage on the 45000 block of Vintage Park Plaza in Sterling.
The Fairfax County Police Department reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
10800 block of Baron Cameron Avenue, landscaping equipment from vehicle
11300 block of Baron Cameron Avenue, purse from vehicle
700 block of Bennet Street, copper from school
2900 block of Branleigh Park Court, jewelry from residence
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, wallet from residence
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, ring from residence
2400 block of Centreville Road, cash from business
12900 block of Highland Crossing Drive, merchandise from business
1400 block of North Point Village Center, merchandise from business
12300 block of Pinecrest Road, bag, wallet and credit cards from vehicle
1900 block of Reston Metro Plaza, bag from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
1500 block of Northgate Square, 2010 Honda Civic
1800 block of Wiehle Avenue, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
Happy people — “Fairfax County was recently rated as the fourth happiest place to live in America, per a study by smartasset.com.” [Fairfax County Times]
Tonight: Tom Sawyer by Impressions Theatre — In this event for children between the ages of six and 12, Tom and Huck’s adventures take them to Paris, Rome and Egypt. The event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. [Reston Regional Library]
Road closures in effect due to flooding — Multiple road closures are popping up throughout the county due to flooding. The Fairfax County Police Department is tweeting updates. [Fairfax County Police Department]
Flash flood watch in effect — Grab an umbrella if you’re heading out today. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from noon today to 4 a.m. tomorrow. [National Weather Service]
Seizing family heirlooms — “Several Fairfax County Police officers spent five hours at a Reston home, not carrying out drugs, guns, or dangerous materials. Instead, police carried out china, vases, and teapots.” [WJLA]
Artwork by inmates — Reston artist Kelli Schollard-Sincock runs a program that features the artwork of about 55 Fairfax County inmates at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria. [The Washington Post]
PRC meetings continue — Tomorrow, schools and public facilities will be the focus of the third workgroup meeting between representatives from Reston Association, the Coalition for a Planned Reston and county officials. [Reston Now]
Flickr pool photo by vantagehill
Two people were killed and two others were injured after an early morning crash on Fairfax County Parkway near Walnut Branch Road yesterday.
Tonnisha McCoy, 21 and Joselyn Herndon, 23, were killed in the crash.
Detectives are looking for witnesses to help with the investigation. Alcohol and speed may have been factors that caused the crash around 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Police believe the driver lost control of the car as it traveled northbound on Fairfax County Parkway. The car rotated and left the roadway.
At least one other car was on the scene during the crash and remained on-site when officers arrived.
Due to the complex nature of the investigation, detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information to call 703-280-0564.
Photo via Fairfax County Police Department
Two people were killed and two others were injured in a car accident that happened around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.
The crash happened at Fairfax County Parkway near Walnut Branch Road. Northbound Fairfax County Parkway at Baron Cameron Avenue was closed for roughly three hours.
A crash reconstruction unit is investigating the incident. Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
This story will be updated.
Photo via Fairfax County Police Department
Having trouble with deer? Each year, Fairfax County officials hold a meeting on deer management in collaboration with the Fairfax County Authority and NOVA Parks.
This year’s meeting in Reston is planned for August 9 at 7 p.m. in the North County Government Center (1801 Cameron Glen Drive). The deer management program is conducted will by the Fairfax County Police Department.
The program attempts to use safe and sustainable deer management techniques as permitted by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, including archery, managed hunts and sharpshooting.
Other meetings will be held on August 7 at 7 p.m. in the Fairfax County Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax) and on August 16 at the Mount Vernon District Police Station (2511 Parkers Lane in Alexandria).
Photo by Twitter user @MrErrett
The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that happened at BB&T Bank on 2130 Centreville Road in Herndon.
Officers are searching for the suspect, who was initially described as a 5’9″ black male, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing jeans, a black baseball hat and jacket.
No further information about the incident was immediately available. This story will be updated.
Search for missing endangered man — Local police are searching for a 78-year-old missing man who may be driving a black Mercedez Benz with tags WNX-6310. [Fairfax County Police Department]
Sully’s Pour House to reopen — After its roof collapsed at 754 Elden Street, Sully’s Pour House announced it plans to reopen on July 20. [Sully’s Pour House]
Stateside: A clear pipeline — “The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld, for the third time, a hotly debated state law allowing natural gas companies to enter private property without landowner permission to survey possible routes for new pipelines.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
Photo by Keith Hartke
The Fairfax County Police Department is hosting the first annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in Reston Town Center on July 21.
Proceeds from the event will support athletes from Special Olympics Virginia. The event will begin at the pavilion at Reston Town Center. Runners will travel down the green trail and back, a roughly 1.5-mile distance. Check-in begins at 6 a.m. and the run will start at 8 a.m.
Registration is $20 per participant and is open online. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a fundraising campaign that began in Wichita, Kansas in 1981. Police departments and law enforcement agencies participate in runs to raise money for the Special Olympics.
During most runs, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the “flame of hope” in the opening ceremony of local competitions. The initiative has raised more than $600 million for Special Olympics programs since it began.
Photo via Law Enforcement Torch Run
