Fairfax County’s violent crime rate dipped slightly this year over last year, according to data compiled by the police department.
FCPD’s annual report finds that violence crime rates decreased between 2017 and 2018 for homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.
The data, which were released Friday, show that homicide decreased from 201to 13, rape decreased from 98 to 92, and robbery decreased from 428 to 354. Aggravated assault also dipped from 283 to 260. Of FCPD’s eight police districts, the Reston District stations fell on the lower end for the number of driving while intoxicated arrests for last year.
Movement is also expected on a body worn camera pilot program that had a test run in Reston last year. FCPD Chief Edwin Roessler plans to share findings about the program — compiled in partnership with American University researchers — with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisor this year.
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A burglar broke into a home and took off with valuables, police said.
The burglary was reported in a home on the 11500 block of Cypress Point Court at around 7:42 p.m. on April 19 (Friday), according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Police believe someone entered the home and stole personal items. The investigation is ongoing.
FCPD also reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
11400 block of North Shore Drive, document from residence
400 block of River Bend Road, purse from residence
12100 block of Sunset Hill Road, purse from location
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, document from vehicle
11900 block of Democracy Drive, credit cards from location
1800 block of Wiehle Avenue, bicycle from location
2400 block of Centreville Road, bike from shopping center
STOLEN VEHICLES:
12900 block of Lyme Bay Drive, 2015 Ford Explorer
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Updated at 9:42 p.m. — The teacher has been placed on leave, according to a spokesperson for Fairfax County Public Schools.
Fairfax County Police have arrested Raphael Schklowsky, the theater director for Herndon High School, on charges of unlawful filming at a Reston home.
A woman told police she found a hidden camera in an air conditioning vent at a home on the 1800 block of Cranberry Lane in Reston, where she was working, according to a crime report.
FCPD arrested and charged Schklowsky, a 36-year-old Reston resident, with four misdemeanor counts of unlawful filming after detectives conducted an investigation and “found evidence of unlawful filming.”
He was held at the Adult Detention Center on a $5,000 bond.
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City of Fairfax police arrested a Herndon man after police received reports that his car rental had not been returned on time.
Police arrested the 32-year-old Herndon resident on the afternoon of March 7, the police report says.
He is currently being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on a secured bond of $1,000.
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Reston District Station reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, cash from location
12100 block of Eddyspark Drive, wallet from vehicle
12000 block of Heather Down Drive, jewelry from residence
1400 block of North Point Village Center, merchandise from business
1800 block of Old Reston Avenue, laptop computers from residence
11800 block of Spectrum Center, merchandise from business
12100 block of Sunset Hills Road, merchandise from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
1300 block of Pavilion Club Way, 2009 Nissan Murano
1100 block of Vantage Hill Road, 2008 Ford Expeditio
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Fairfax County police recently arrested a Herndon man and charged him with seven larcenies in connection with a stash of guns and drug paraphernalia.
Two weeks ago, an officer smelled marijuana coming from a car, which had been sitting in the 12100 block of Sunset Hills Road for awhile, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
After speaking with the driver, Brandon Hernandez, 19, of Herndon, officers searched the car and discovered more than a pound of marijuana along with a handgun, ammunition, THC cartridges and cash, police say.
Police arrested Hernandez and the two passengers in the car — Kevin Fernandez, 20, of Herndon and Guillermo Alfaro, 20, of Reston.
FCPD then teamed up with the Herndon Police Department to obtain a search warrant for Hernandez’s home. Police say they ended up seizing seven loaded weapons, which have been linked to several burglaries and armed robberies in the area, and more than 450 THC vape pens.
Hernandez is currently being held without bond, and more charges are pending as detectives continue to investigate, according to police.
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Updated at 9:45 — Police say the road opened back up around 9:42 a.m. Crews are on their way to treat the icy conditions on the road.
Earlier: Frying Pan Road is closed near Sunrise Valley Drive shortly after 9 a.m., according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
“A traffic crash with icy conditions” caused the closure, an FCPD tweet says.
Police ask locals to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
UPDATE: Frying Pan Rd is open but please use caution due to icy road conditions. Crews are in route to treat the road.
https://t.co/k7norcOeny— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 6, 2019
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Herndon police arrested a Herndon woman in connection with a domestic assault that caused her husband’s death, according to the Herndon Police Department.
Thuan Tran, 79, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries last Tuesday (Feb. 19) after he was assaulted in his home in the 400 block of Patrick Lane, police say.
Police took his wife, 77-year-old Nhan Pham, into custody at the scene and charged her with malicious wounding.
Tran died on Friday (Feb. 22) “as a result of the injuries sustained during this incident,” according to the report.
Pham is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Herndon police detectives are working with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to amend the charges, according to the report.
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Reston District Station reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
11900 block of Bowman Towne Drive, cash and document from location
2400 block of Centreville Road, merchandise from business
9800 block of Georgetown Pike, merchandise from business
10800 block of Hunter Gate Way, wallet from vehicle
2300 block of Hunters Woods Plaza, beer from business
1400 block of Lake Fairfax Drive, wallet from residence
12200 block of Laurel Glade Court, property from residence
11900 block of Market Street, merchandise from business
11500 block of Maple Ridge Road, license plate from vehicle
1800 block of Michael Faraday Drive, laptop computer from business
1500 block of Northgate Square, package from residence
Olde Georgetown Court/Georgetown Pike, documents from vehicle
11400 block of Orchard Lane, license plate from vehicle
11100 block of South Lakes Drive, cell phone from location
12000 block of Starboard Drive, license plate from vehicle
12100 block of Sunset Hills Road, merchandise from business
1800 block of Town Center Parkway, cell phone from residence
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
Fairfax County police arrested a man who was living in a vacant Reston apartment.
The property manager for the apartment in the 1800 block of Oracle Way alerted police about the man on Friday, Feb. 15. Police found the man and confirmed he was not a resident, according to the report.
Police arrested and charged 23-year-old Michael Spruill of no fixed address with unlawful entry and destruction of property.
Sheriff’s deputies found a stolen gray car without license plates in Herndon. The car was stolen last Tuesday (Feb. 19) in Sterling, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The case stolen auto case is still under investigation.
Herndon police are investigating their own stolen auto case. A 2008 Grey Pontiac Vibe was reportedly stolen between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. last Tuesday (Feb. 19) after it was parked in the 1000 block of Knight Lane, and the key was left inside the unlocked car.
Herndon police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in the 1100 block of Elden Street last Monday (Feb. 18). A man demanded personal property from a victim and then ran away when the victim tried to call the police, according to police. The victim’s personal property was recovered.
“The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between 19-21 years of age wearing a black blue hoodie/jacket with the hood up and black pants,” according to the report.
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Updated at 8:45 a.m. — The road opened back up sometime before 10 p.m., according to FCPD.
Earlier: A fallen tree at 715 Walker Road currently has the Great Falls road closed as strong winds threaten to create hazards across Fairfax County.
The road in Great Falls is the only one reported for the Reston area in a released list of road closures from the Fairfax County Police Department. FCPD will update the list throughout the day.
The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning that is set to last until 6 p.m. tonight (Feb. 25).
More from NWS:
HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING… The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST
this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.* TIMING…Strong winds will continue through this afternoon.
* WINDS…West 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. The strongest winds are expected this morning.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Fairfax Fire and Rescue has tips for locals who face issues caused by the sustained winds of 25 to 35 miles per high, with possible gusts up to 60 mph. The fire department wants residents to be mindful of any downed power lines or trees and to use battery powered lighting instead of candles if a power outage occurs.
“It is especially important to understand that downed lines can energize other objects, including fences, cars, trucks, buildings, bushes, trees and telephone and cable TV cables,” according to the post, adding that people should assume that any downed power lines are “live and dangerous.”
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The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a man suspected of robbing the BB&T Bank on Fox Mill Road yesterday.
The police department released a photo of the suspect today (Feb. 22).
Just before 2:30 p.m. yesterday (Feb. 21), a man entered the bank (2513 Fox Mill Road), implied he had a gun and demanded money, according to the police report. He was given cash and then fled on foot.
“The suspect is described as light-skinned, 20 to 30 years old, 5’8″ tall, thin build, wearing a dark gray shirt, light colored jacket and a gray cap,” according to the report.
Police arrived on scene and searched the area, according to the report. No one was injured.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the police department at 703-246-7800.
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Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened at the BB&T Bank at 2513 Fox Mill Road in Reston.
Police are “searching for a man initially described as white, 20-30 years old, thin, 5’9″, gray cap, light colored jacket and dark colored shirt,” according to a tweet from the Fairfax County Police Department at 2:58 p.m. today (Feb. 21).
Police want locals to “please be aware of first responders” in the area.
We are investigating a bank robbery at BB&T Bank, 2513 Fox Mill Road in Reston. Officers searching for a man initially described as white, 20-30 years old, thin, 5'9", gray cap, light colored jacket and dark colored shirt. Please be aware of first responders. pic.twitter.com/i8lTjd2jzk
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) February 21, 2019
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A Herndon resident came home on Saturday (Feb. 9) to find her door damaged and items out of place in her apartment, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Police said it appeared that jewelry and clothing were taken. The unidentified woman got back to her place in the 2300 block of Rolling Fork Circle around 3 p.m.
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Reston District Station reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
2100 block of Centreville Road, electronic devices from business
10400 block of Dunn Meadow Road, purse from vehicle
2300 block of Hunters Woods Plaza, bag from location
2300 block of Hunters Woods Plaza, beer from business
2300 block of Hunters Woods Plaza, beer from business
2000 block of Maleady Drive, cell phone from residence
1800 block of Oracle Way, watches from residence
11600 block of Plaza America Drive, keys from location
1100 block of Springvale Road, wallet from location
12100 block of Sunset Hills Road, wallet from location
12100 block of Sunset Hills Road, merchandise from business
1800 block of Town Center Parkway, passport from location
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
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A burglar broke into a Great Falls home and stole personal property on Friday, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
The homeowner came home at 8:25 p.m. on Feb. 1 to find the front door open and rooms in disarray. Police found evidence that someone had forced entry to the rear sliding door of the home in the 10000 block of Park Royal Drive, according to the report.
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Reston District Station reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
2400 block of Centreville Road, liquor from business
2400 block of Centreville Road, merchandise from business
11400 block of Commerce Park Drive, electronic devices from location
2000 block of Edmund Halley Drive, chainsaws from construction site
11000 block of Grey Squirrel Lane, bag from car
12000 block of Laurel Glade Court, wallet from apartment
11000 block of Plaza America Road, merchandise from store
11700 block of Stratford House Place, credit cards from location
12000 block of Wrexham Road, mail from vehicle
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
Deputies arrested a 34-year-old Herndon woman at the Ashburn CVS on Saturday (Feb. 2), according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 7:36 p.m., deputies responded to a call for a woman acting upset inside the store in the 44800 block of Russell Branch Parkway. The woman was unable to maintain her balance while standing, according to the report. Deputies found narcotics and drug paraphernalia on the woman and charged her with public intoxication and possession of paraphernalia.
She is being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on a secured bond.
That same day, Herndon police responded to a call of shots fired in the 900 block of Barton Oaks Place shortly after midnight. Officers checked the area, but did not find any suspects, according to the Herndon Police Department. Later that same morning, police responded to a call of a bullet that was found inside a home nearby. No injuries were reported.
Police are still investigating the case.
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Local police and law enforcement officials are advising commuters to exercise caution as they head out today. A winter weather advisory, which was initially in effect until 1 p.m. today, has been extended to 4 p.m.
Two roads in Reston, Fox Mill Road at Folkstone Drive and Wiehle Avenue at Inlet Court, which were closed earlier this morning, are now open, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. FCPD is maintaining a list of all closures in the county online.
Here’s more from social media:
Broken down bus on Reston Station Blvd. Clearing out now. @wtop pic.twitter.com/QJxOrpZtHL
— GrantG (@OnTopOfIndy) November 15, 2018
@capitalweather Alexandria-Reston commute was genuinely harrowing. I would not recommend going out if people can avoid it. pic.twitter.com/CMiinu0xTA
— Robyn (@Luxnoctis) November 15, 2018
This story has been updated.
Four men were arrested after a high-speed police pursuit Wednesday night near the intersection of Sunrise Valley Drive and Fairfax County Parkway.
A police officer attempted to stop a car stopped on the 2000 block of Cocquina Drive when he noticed a traffic violation, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The driver, Douglas Arriola Acosta, 38, of Centreville, sped off in the car.
He was arrested after a police pursuit a short while later. The passengers, Ronald Medina Aguilar, 38, of Herndon, Jose Timeuz, 25, of Reston, and William Guillen Melendez, 29, of Reston, were charged with being drunk in public.
Acosta was treated at Reston Hospital Center for a K-9 bite and charged with speed to elude, driving while intoxicated, and driving on a revoked license.
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A cow’s lunchtime stroll raised some eyebrows last week when the Black Angus cow, named Hokie, sped off onto a Route 28 exit ramp from her new home in Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.
The 1,200-pound heifer, which had been purchased by the park from Virginia Tech just two days before the incident, was under routine quarantine at the farm when she suddenly jumped over a 3.5-foot tall wagon during stall cleaning and bolted through the Herndon area, surprising onlookers as she jumped over guard rails and jersey walls to evade capture.
According to the Fairfax County Park Authority, the help of some “agile” drivers resulted in the capture of the cow on an exit ramp roughly 2.5 miles from the park. Drivers used their cars to help emergency personnel corner the cow on the ramp, with one driver raising his hands on the opposite side of the ramp to prevent Hokie from jumping over the wall.
Help was also lassoed in from the Fairfax County Police Department and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, who promptly joined in the hot pursuit.
The Fairfax County Park Authority offered the following thanks in a Facebook post following the incident:
“Thanks to the entire community for coming together to ensure the safe return of our newest cow. Farm staff is working to acclimate Hokie to her new home and have increased security measures to prevent the surprisingly nimble cow from escaping again.
Photos via Fairfax County Park Authority
