Second District Monthly Crime Report (North)
August 4, 2011 through September 7, 2011

Significant Incidents:
BANK ROBBERY, 08/03/11, 3100 block of Washington Boulevard. On August 3 at 11 am, an unknown man entered a bank. He implied a weapon and demanded money. The suspect then fled with cash. He is described as a white male with facial hair, in his late 50’s, 6’ tall with a medium build. The suspect wore a white short-sleeve polo shirt with horizontal stripes, light colored pants and a dark colored baseball cap. This man appears to be the same suspect who robbed two BB&T Banks in Arlington during June 2011.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING-ARREST, 08/05/11, 1100 block Wilson Boulevard. On August 2 at 1 pm, a restaurant manager assaulted an employee with a knife. Youssef Elkhayir, 41, of Falls Church, was charged with Malicious Wounding and held without bond.

BANK ROBBERY, 08/16/11, 3000 block of Washington Boulevard. On August 16 at 2:10 pm, an unknown man entered a bank. He announced a robbery and demanded money. The suspect then fled with cash. He is described as a white male around 50 years old, 5’9” tall with a thin build. The suspect wore a light colored “driving” cap, a gray t-shirt, light colored pants and sunglasses .

ATTEMPT ROBBERY-ARREST, 08/16/11, 2100 block of Clarendon Boulevard. On August 16 at 1 am, a woman was attempting to withdraw money from an ATM when a man wrapped his arm around her neck and demanded money. She broke free and canceled the transaction while yelling for help. Witnesses followed the suspect until police arrived. James Williams, 26, of no fixed address, was charged with Attempted Robbery and Grand Larceny. He was held without bond.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY-ARREST, 08/19/11, 1600 block of Wilson Boulevard. On August 18 at 6 pm, two women argued at their place of work, and one grabbed the other by the arm forcefully. Ashley Cauthen, 25, of Washington D.C., was charged with Assault and Battery. She was held on a $1,500 bond.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 08/20/11, 2300 block of N. 11th Street. On August 20 at 2:30 am, a man stated that he was assaulted by two unknown men while he was walking home. The suspect assaulted him and hit him on the elbow with a glass bottle. The suspects were both white Hispanic men in their mid-20’s. One suspect was 5’5”, thin, brown curly hair and a goatee. He was wearing a multi-colored t-shirt and jean shorts. The second suspect was 6’, thin, black spiked hair, and wore a white t-shirt and brown shorts.

ATTEMPT SEXUAL ASSAULT, 08/26/11, 1800 block of N. Veitch Street. On August 26 at 11:50 pm, two women were walking when an unknown man ran up to them. He knocked one woman to the ground covering her head with his blue plaid shirt. The suspect pulled at her shirt and asked for sex. The second female ran and called police. The suspect is described as an African American male in his late 20’s and 5’10”. He was wearing a white t-shirt and carrying his other shirt.

SEXUAL BATTERY, 08/26/11, 1700 block of N. Quinn Street. On August 26 at 11:20 pm, a woman was walking when an unknown man ran up and grabbed her buttocks. The suspect was a man in his 30’s with a dark complexion, 5’10” with a thin build. He was wearing a blue or green plaid button up shirt. This suspect is similar in description to the above incident.

BURGLARY, 08/29/11, 1300 block of N. Veitch Street. Between noon on August 12, and noon on August 26, an unknown person entered an apartment and stole various items. There are no known suspects.

BURGLARY, 08/30/11, 2100 block of N. Pierce Street. Between 3 pm on August 28, and 11 pm on August 30, an unknown person entered an apartment and stole various items. There are no known suspects.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 09/05/11, 2300 block of N. 11th Street. On September 5 at 7 pm, a man assaulted his uncle and his uncle’s girlfriend during a disagreement.

Stolen Vehicles: None to report


CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

Arlington Remembers September 11
Special Commemorative Event, Saturday, Sept. 10, 7:30pm

On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., Arlington County will host an event to honor the 184 lives lost during the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Pentagon. Join us at the Air Force Memorial -- overlooking the Pentagon Memorial -- for an event that will include the U.S. Air Force Band Brass Quintet Ensemble, Joint Armed Forces Color Guard, Arlington County Combined Honor Guard, Wakefield High School's a capella choir "The Madrigals," Macedonia Baptist Church Music Ministry, and a commemoration by the Pentagon Memorial Fund's Jim Laychak. This event is free and open to the public. See information on parking and transportation options .

Arlington Police/Fire/Sheriff 9-11 Memorial 5K
Join runners from across the region on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 for a 5K run. The route starts/ends in Crystal City and runs by the Pentagon. The run benefits a variety of charities related to Sept. 11 and military families. Register now .
Flags Across Arlington
To commemorate the events of Sept. 11, Arlington County encourages all property/home owners/tenants to display an American flag during the week of Sept. 11.
First Responders Cup
Up to 38 teams from North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia will compete in the annual First Responders Cup -- a Girls Fast Pitch Tournament, bringing together the very best teams from those areas directly affected by the attacks of Sept. 11. The tournament benefits Pentagon Disaster Relief charities and runs Sept. 9-11, 2011 in Arlington.
Special Sept. 11 Video Programs
Arlington Virginia Network (AVN) is running special Sept. 11 programming throughout the month. Programs include:
• Five who were in charge at the scene
• Presentation of Pentagon Stone
• USS Arlington christening
• Pentagon Memorial
• 9-11 Heroes Highway
• Interview with Pat Creed
• Interview with 9-1-1 Operator Lisa Thompson

For more information, visit our webpage, Arlington Remembers September 11, 2001 . Additional resources and information of interest:
• Sept. 11 Oral Histories
• USS Arlington
• Iron and Steel -- Arlington County Fire Dept. accepts a gift of a steel beam from the World Trade Center
• Pentagon Memorial

TRAFFIC ALERT: street closures for Rosslyn Jazz Festival

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will close two traffic lanes and one street on Saturday, September 10, 2011, for the Rosslyn Jazz Festival. Listed below are the streets that will be affected.

From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.:
• Westbound Lee Highway will be closed from North Lynn ST to FT. Myer Drive. Vehicles can use North Lynn St. to Rosslyn Circle to North FT Myer Drive as a detour.
• The left traffic lane of Eastbound Lee Highway will be closed from FT. Myer Drive to North Lynn Street.
• The left traffic lane of North Lynn ST will be closed from Eastbound Lee Highway to Westbound Lee Highway.

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

The festival runs from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday. For more information visit www.rosslynva.org.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Street Closures for Arlington Police/Sheriff/Fire 9-11 5K

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will close several streets on Saturday, September 10, 2011, for the 10th annual Arlington Police/Sheriff/Fire 9-11 Memorial 5K. Listed below are the streets that will be affected.

From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the following roads will be closed:

• Army Navy Drive, between South Fern Street and South 12th Street.
• South 12th Street, between Amy Navy Drive and Crystal Drive.
• Crystal Drive will be closed from South 23rd Street to South 12th Street.

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

The run starts at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
• More race information
• Arlington's 9/11 Commemorative Event and other remembrances

Police Warn of Phone Fraud
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department has recently seen an increase in reports of telephone scams. There have been at least four instances where a man with a thick Indian accent has called victims claiming to be a bill collector. This suspect was quite aggressive over the phone and one woman was pressured into giving him her bank account number.

These, and all phone fraud cases may be prevented by utilizing simple tips regarding your personal information.
• Never give your credit card info out when you receive a phone call. Legitimate companies don't call you to ask for a credit card number over the phone.
• Never give your bank account, social security, or credit card number to anyone you don't know or cannot trust.
• If the person is from a legitimate bill collector, they should have paperwork to prove it.
• Say no to any offer or deal that is only available "right" now.
• If you are offered a prize but are asked to pay for a "processing fee" or "taxes" is advance, it is likely a scam.
• Always ask for and wait until you receive written material about any offer or charity, this includes police department “unions or associations”.
• Don’t pay in advance for services. Pay for services only after they are delivered.
• When an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Other popular scams are elaborate stories concerning a friend or loved one.
• A friend e-mails you from a foreign country where they were robbed and need money wired for assistance.
• Someone has hired a “hitman” to kill you, but if you pay him, he will spare your life because you are a good person.
• Your grandchild is stranded in a foreign country and needs money wired to them to get home.
The Arlington County Police Department understands that it may be embarrassing to fall for these scams, but we urge you to report phone and e-mail fraud if you encounter it at 703 228-4300 or www.arlingtonva.us/police .


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:
http://www.arlingtonva.us/depa...talServicesHb14.aspx


Arlington Alert – A great way to stay informed and receive timely information: https://www.arlingtonalert.com/index.php?CCheck=1

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