Second District Monthly Crime Report (North)

January 6, 2011 through February 2, 2011



Significant Incidents:

ROBBERY 01/08/11, 1400 block of Key Boulevard. On January 8 at 8 pm, three unknown men approached a man walking out of his apartment building. They assaulted him and stole his keys and wallet. The suspects were all African American males wearing dark clothing and masks.

ROBBERY 01/08/11, 2800 block of Clarendon Boulevard. On January 8 at 8:10 pm, three unknown men approached a woman walking in a parking garage. They threatened the victim and took items from her purse before fleeing. The suspects were all African American males wearing dark clothing and stockings over their faces.

ATTEMPT ROBBERY-ARREST 01/06/11, 3200 block of Washington Boulevard. On January 6 at 11:50 am, a juvenile male and female entered a business and the male displayed a knife to the clerk. The clerk yelled and the suspects fled. The clerk chased them. Police located both suspects and they were taken into custody for Attempted Robbery.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY 01/11/11, 3000 block of Wilson Boulevard. On January 8 at 2 am, a man was assaulted outside a bar by an unknown subject. The suspect was a white male, 6’2”, 230 lbs wearing a brown sweater and jeans.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY-ARREST 01/09/11, 1300 block of N. Troy Street. On January 9 at 4:20 am, an intoxicated male walked into an apartment and started disrobing. He fled when confronted by the resident. Spencer Joynt, 18, of Washington D.C., was charged with Unlawful Entry. He was held on $1,000 bond.

LARCENY FROM AUTO 01/06/11, 3200 block of Wilson Boulevard. On January 6 between 8 pm an 9 pm, an unknown subject broke into at least four vehicles in the same area. Various items were stolen. There are no known suspects.

LARCENY FROM AUTO 01/08/11, 1000 block of Arlington Boulevard. Between 8 pm on January 7, and 6 am on January 8, an unknown subject broke into at least seven vehicles in the same area. Various items were stolen. There are no known suspects.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY-ARREST 01/12/11, 2000 block of N. 15th Street. On January 12 at 12:30 pm, a man assaulted an employee at a homeless shelter. Hubert Willoughby, 59, of no fixed address, was charged with Assault and battery.

POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY-ARREST 01/12/11, 2700 block of Clarendon Boulevard. On January 12 at 3:30 pm, four men were observed stealing from an electronics store. Police responded and one suspect was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. The three remaining suspects were stopped at the store. Antoine Nicholson, 21, of Washington D.C., was charged with Possession of Stolen Property with Intent to Sell. He was held on a $1,500 bond. Wayne Goodwin, 20, of Washington D.C., was charged with Petit Larceny and Possession of Stolen Property. He was also held on a $1,500 bond.

ATTEMPT BURGLARY 01/15/11, 900 block of N. Daniel Street. On January 15 at 7:50 am, a woman saw an unknown man standing on her porch attempting to enter her house. The suspect was a white male in his 20’s, 5’7” and 140 lbs. He was wearing tan pants and a black fleece jacket.

LARCENY FROM AUTO 01/13/11, 1800 block of Wilson Boulevard. On January 13 between 6 pm and 9 pm, an unknown subject broke into at least three vehicles in the same area. Various items were stolen. There is no suspect description.

BURGLARY 01/23/11, 1500 block of N. 16th Street. On January 23 between 1 am and 7 am, an unknown subject entered an apartment through a bathroom window and stole various items. There is no suspect description.

BANK ROBBERY 01/26/11, 1900 block of N. Fort Myer Drive. On January 26 at 1:45 pm, two unknown men entered a bank. One suspect demanded money, while the other suspect displayed a handgun. Once the suspects received currency, they fled from the bank. Both suspects were African American men of average height and weight, wearing all dark clothing. They also wore items covering their faces. Shortly after the robbery, a portion of money was recovered, and the red dye pack had apparently been set off.

ROBBERY-ARREST 01/28/11, 3100 block of Lee Highway. On January 28 at 2:15 pm, a man stole groceries from a store. When he was confronted by a store employee some distance away, the suspect displayed a box cutter in a threatening manner. Michael Green, 48, of Washington D.C., was charged with Robbery. He was held without bond.

SEXUAL BATTERY 01/29/11, 1800 block of N. Scott Street. On January 29 at 1 am, a woman exited an elevator and an unknown man grabbed her buttocks. When she rebuked him, he pushed her. She screamed and the suspect fled. He is described as an African American male in his 20’s, 6’ and 180 lbs with a goatee. He was wearing dark clothing. This call is similar to the below incident.

SEXUAL BATTERY 01/29/11, 1800 block of N. Scott Street. On January 29 at 1:30 am, a woman was walking while talking on her cell phone. When she paused to look for her keys, an unknown man grabbed her chest. The victim told the friend on the phone to call the police and the suspect fled. He is described as an African American male in his 20’s wearing dark clothing.

BURGLARY 01/29/11, 2100 block of Arlington Boulevard. On January 28 between 6 pm and 10:30 pm, an unknown subject entered a hotel room and stole a laptop computer. There are no known suspects.

Stolen Vehicles:

STOLEN AUTO 1/10/11 - 2009 Yamaha scooter, blue 1700 block of N. Troy Street


TRAFFIC ALERT: 2011 Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade street closures

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will close Wilson Blvd. in the Courthouse and Clarendon neighborhoods on Tuesday March 8, 2011, for the Clarendon Alliance Mardi Gras Parade.

The affected streets are listed below:

· Wilson Blvd. from Veitch St. to Barton St. will be closed from 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM
· Wilson Blvd. from Barton St. to Irving St. will be closed from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
· Adams St and Wayne St., between Clarendon Blvd. and Wilson Blvd., will be closed from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM.

Parade attendees are encouraged to use Metro. The Courthouse and Clarendon stations on the Orange Line are located near the parade route.

In addition, street parking in the area will be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed from a public street, call 703-228-4252.

Crime Prevention Tips - Pedestrian Safety

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 clearly 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!

Safety Tips

Look both ways before stepping off a curb.

If walking where there is no sidewalk, always walk facing oncoming traffic.

If walking at night, wear light colored clothing or attach reflective tape to clothing so you are more visible to drivers.

Be aware that drivers may be blinded by sunlight or by the headlights of oncoming traffic. Never assume that a driver sees you!

When walking with children, always grasp their hands firmly to insure they don't break away and dart into traffic.

Welcome: Please join me in welcoming a new member to the Second District Team: Corporal K. Riley. Corporal Riley comes to us from the Evening Patrol Section and he officially joined the team on Sunday, January 30, 2011.

Second District Team Members:

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



To report suspicious activity, please call 703-558-2222.
For emergencies, call 911




_____________________________
Captain Andy Penn
Second District Commander
Arlington County Police Department
1425 N. Courthouse Road
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Office: 703-228-4327
Email: cpenn@arlingtonva.us

There continues to be attempted robberies and assault near and at the 1870 N Scott building of the Rosslyn Heights complex. Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times.