Second District Monthly Crime Report (North)
February 9, 2012 through March 14, 2012

Significant Incidents:
BURGLARY, 02/10/12, 2300 block of N. Wilson Boulevard. Between 9 pm on February 9, and 7:15 am on February 10, an unknown subject(s) entered a business, forced entry into a locked office and stole various items. Stolen items included four laptops, an iPod and cashier’s checks. There is no suspect description.

ATTEMPTED MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 02/12/12, 2100 block of N. 15th Street. On February 12 at approximately 5:30 pm, a suspect entered a store and tried to stab a store employee with a pair of scissors after being asked to leave. The suspect was located by officers in the Metro station, refused to obey police commands and continuously attempted to assault the arresting officers. A credit card and cell phone not belonging to the suspect were located during a search. Dana Brown, 28, of Landover, MD was charged with with assault and attempted malicious wounding.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 02/17/12, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard. A 9:30 pm on February 17, a known subject punched a male victim after a verbal exchange. The victim was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. A warrant was obtained for the known suspect.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING BY MOB, 02/19/12, 1200 block of N. Herndon Street. Just prior to 2 am on February 19, multiple suspects assaulted a victim. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle and the victim was transported to Fairfax Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There are no suspect descriptions.

SEXUAL BATTERY, 02/21/12, 3200 block of Wilson Boulevard. On February 21, at 6:15 pm, a victim was touched inappropriately during a body massage. The victim left the business immediately and reported the incident to police. The investigation continues at this time.

SEXUAL ASSAULT, 02/28/12, 2500 block of N Fairfax Drive. Just before 10 pm on February 27, police were dispatched to Alexandria Hospital Center for a report of a sexual assault that had taken place in Arlington two days prior. A female victim had been drinking alcohol with a known male subject when the sexual assault occurred. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 03/10/12, 1400 block of N. Taft Street. Between 8:30 pm on March 9, and 8 am on March 10, an unknown subject(s) broke into numerous vehicles in the surrounding area by smashing passenger side windows. Various items were stolen to include iPods, GPS devices and money. There is no suspect description.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 03/11/12, 2100 block of N. Key Boulevard. On March 11 at 11:15 pm, a known subject hit a man in the face with an iron after a verbal argument, causing a deep laceration. Jeannae Johnson, 27, of Arlington, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding. She was held without bond.



Stolen Vehicles: None to report.

Crime Prevention Tips - Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
PROTECT YOUR BICYCLE FROM THEFT
1. Keep a record of your bicycle serial number, which is usually located on the bottom of the frame between the petals.
2. If your bicycle does not have a serial number, mark your bicycle where your serial number would normally be by engraving your initials or a four-digit number of your choice.
3. Lock your bicycle using a strong, secure lock. Due to the incidents of bicycle larcenies with bikes using chains and cables as locks, the Arlington County Police Department strongly recommends the use of a U-lock, properly secured, to deter theft.
4. Secure the bicycle to a bike rack or any other immovable object.
5. Be certain to secure both wheels.
6. Register your bicycle.
7. If your bicycle has been stolen and you have not filed an Incident Report, go to the Recovered Bicycles web page.
RULES OF THE ROAD
1. Obey all applicable traffic regulations, signs signals and markings.
2. Observe all local ordinances pertaining to bicycles.
3. Keep right. Ride with traffic, not against it. Ride single file.
4. Watch out for drain grates, soft shoulders and other road hazards.
5. Watch out for car doors opening or for cars pulling into traffic.
6. Don't carry passengers or packages that interfere with your vision or control.
7. Never hitch a ride on a truck or other vehicle.
8. Be careful at intersections and when making turns.
9. Use hand signals to indicate turning or stopping.
10. Protect yourself at night with reflectors and lights.
11. Ride a safe bike. Have it inspected to insure good condition.
12. Ride your bike defensively. Watch out for the other guy.

The Law

Section 46.2-924 of the Code of Virginia reads in part:
A. The driver of any vehicle on a highway shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian crossing such highway:
1. At any clearly marked crosswalk, whether at mid-block or at the end of any block;
2. At any regular pedestrian crossing included in the prolongation of the lateral boundary lines of the adjacent sidewalk at the end of a block;
3. At any intersection when the driver is approaching on a highway or street where the legal maximum speed does not exceed 35 miles per hour.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, at intersections or crosswalks where the movement of traffic is being regulated by law-enforcement officers or traffic control devices, the driver shall yield according to the direction of the law-enforcement officer or device.
No pedestrian shall enter or cross an intersection in disregard of approaching traffic.
The drivers of vehicles entering, crossing, or turning at intersections shall change their course, slow down, or stop if necessary to permit pedestrians to cross such intersections safely and expeditiously.
Pedestrians crossing highways at intersections shall at all times have the right-of-way over vehicles making turns into the highways being crossed by the pedestrians.
Pedestrian Responsibilities
Although the pedestrian has the right-of-way, one should not throw caution to the wind by not accepting any responsibility for their own safety. The pedestrian must look both ways before attempting to cross a street and all crossings should be marked in crosswalks. Crossing a street in the middle of a block where there is no designated crosswalk is not recommended.

The pedestrian has a responsibility to be considerate of the driver who has complied with the law and yielded the right-of-way. Cross the street as expeditiously as possible.

Drivers' Responsibilities: Yield to pedestrians ... It's the law!

MAINTAIN YOUR BICYCLE PROPERLY
1. Lubricate moving parts periodically.
2. Make certain that brakes work properly.
3. Tighten bolts periodically in order to keep handle bars, seats, pedals and wheels secure.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain proper tension on chain.
6. Adjust the seat and handle bars for the height of the rider.
REMEMBER - Section 14.2 - 64 of the Arlington County Code requires that all bicycle riders age 14 and younger wear approved bicycle helmets.



STREET LIGHTS
The Department of Environmental Services, Transportation Engineering Division, has responsibility for 14,000 street lights throughout the County. The Signals Operations Team maintains 1,400 of those street lights while the remainder are serviced by Virginia Power. If you would like to report a street light that is out, or request installation of a new street light please use the following link to get additional information:
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Arlington Alert – A great way to stay informed and receive timely information:
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Second District Team Members:

Captain Andy Penn Officer J. Adams
Sergeant Charlene Lancaster Officer J. Stanley
Corporal K. Riley Officer D. Stright
Officer J. Horvath