August 12, 2024 – Official website of the government of Arlington County, Virginia

Published on August 12, 2024

This report is published every business day, excluding county holidays. The information in each report generally relates to significant criminal incidents from the previous day; reports published on Monday relate to the previous Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may occur a day or two after the event. This report is not a comprehensive list of all police calls in Arlington County during the time period indicated. Addresses shown are block-level, not specific addresses. For more information about crime in your area, visit our online crime mapping tool.

Note: The information contained in the Daily Crime Report is generally based on the initial reports received by the police department. Subsequent investigations may reveal different or additional information. All persons arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and charges may be changed during the trial. For case status information, visit the Virginia Judicial System website.

REPORTS

INDECIDENT EXPOSURE, 2024-08110104, 400 block of 23^rd S Street on August 11 at approximately 12:46 p.m., police were called to a report of an exposure. Upon arrival, it was found that the adult female victim and juvenile female victim were exiting a store when they were approached by the male suspect, who then allegedly exposed himself and made inappropriate statements. The victims then ran from the scene and called police. A wanted signal was sent and an officer who responded located the suspect nearby and arrested him without incident. Mark Allen, 50, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child, sexual exposure (3+ offenses in 10 years), and public intoxication. He was held without bail.

VEHICLE TAMPERING (serious), 2024-08100021, 1500 block of Arlington Boulevard. On August 10 at approximately 2:58 a.m., police were called to a report of break-ins into parked cars in a parking lot. When police arrived, the suspects fled the scene on foot. A security perimeter was established and two suspects were found nearby and taken into custody. Items found on the suspects include an unidentified 9mm “ghost gun” loaded with nine rounds of ammunition, a window punch device, and a claw hammer. Investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly broke into three vehicles and attempted to steal one of them by tampering with the ignition. Noel Sanchez, 19, of Alexandria, VA, was charged with attempted grand larceny of a vehicle, possession of burglary tools, tampering with a vehicle, and conspiracy to commit theft. Nixon Menjivar, 18, of Alexandria, Virginia, was charged with attempted grand theft auto, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of burglary tools, tampering with a vehicle and conspiracy to commit theft.

ROBBERY,2024-08110073, 3400 block of Washington Boulevard. On August 11, police were called at approximately 9:38 a.m. to a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, it was found that the male suspect had entered the store, allegedly stolen merchandise, and left the store without paying. As the suspect exited the store, he was assaulted by anti-theft employees, whom he kicked and fled the scene on foot. A wanted signal was sent and officers responding to the call located the suspect at the corner of Fairfax Drive and N. Nelson Street and took him into custody. Kermit Meredith Jr., 29, of Washington, DC, was arrested and charged with robbery and public intoxication.

VIOLENT INJURIES BY THE MOB, 2024-08120018, 2600 block of Pershing Drive. On August 12 at approximately 2:06 a.m., police were called to a report of an assault resulting in injury. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim had attempted to enter an establishment but had been turned away by security. Suspect One then approached the victim outside the establishment and engaged him in conversation. Shortly thereafter, Suspect Two exited the establishment and a physical altercation ensued, during which the victim fell to the ground and was assaulted by Suspect One. Suspect Three then exited the establishment and joined in the altercation by assaulting the victim. All three suspects then entered a white SUV with Maryland plates driven by Suspect Four and fled the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Suspect One is described as a Hispanic male of average build with medium length black hair and a black beard wearing a black t-shirt, jeans and white shoes. Suspect Two is described as a Hispanic male of average build with short black hair wearing a white t-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers. Suspect Three is described as a Hispanic male of athletic build with short black hair wearing a black hat, white shirt, black jeans and black and white sneakers. Suspect Four is described as a female of unknown race. The investigation is ongoing.

ROBBERY, 2024-08090107, 900 block of N. Stafford Street. On August 9th at approximately 2:53 p.m., police were called to a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a male suspect was a passenger in a taxi when he brandished a firearm and demanded cash. The driver stopped and the suspect stole the contents of the driver's wallet, exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. A wanted notice was sent and officers who responded searched the area for the suspect but were unsuccessful. The suspect is described as a black male, 5'8″ tall, approximately 50-60 years old, with a black hair covering and a black jacket. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY, 2024-08100015, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard. On August 10, police were called to a theft report at approximately 1:47 a.m. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the male suspect had forced entry into the closed business and caused property damage. The suspect then stole an undisclosed amount of cash from three cash registers before fleeing the scene on foot. Officers who called the suspect searched the area for the suspect, with no results. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6'1″, mid to late 20's, weighing approximately 150 pounds, wearing a striped long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. The investigation is ongoing.

Illegal entry, 2024-08090193, 2100 block of N. Taylor Street. On August 9, police were called at approximately 10:26 p.m. to a report of suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival, it was determined that a witness saw the door to a vacant home open and called police. Initial investigation revealed that the unknown suspect(s) entered the vacant home and then fled the scene. No description(s) of the suspect are available. The investigation is ongoing.

DESTRUCTION OF THE PROP (VEHICLE), 2024-08080091, 1200 block of S. Ross Street

THEFT, 2024-08080137, 1100 block of Arlington Boulevard

THEFT, 2024-08090045, 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090062, 1700 block of N. Pierce Street

bodily harm, 2024-08090066, 2600 block of N. Pershing Drive

THEFT, 2024-08090089, S. Buchanan Street at the corner of Columbia Pike

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090100, 1500 block of Crystal Drive

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090110, 900 block of Army Navy Drive

FRAUD, 2024-08090120, 4200 block of Columbia Pike

bodily harm, 2024-08090128, 1900 block of Kenmore Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090131, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard

THEFT, 2024-08090135, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090136, 900 block of Army Navy Drive

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090138, 900 block of Army Navy Drive

THEFT, 2024-08090143, 1200 block of S. Joyce Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090149, 300 block of S. 23rd Street

Recovered stolen vehicle, 2024-08090159, S. Joyce Street at Army Navy Drive

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08090181, 800 block of N. Quincy Street

THEFT, 2024-08090196, 4000 block of Wilson Boulevard

bodily harm, 2024-08100014, 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard

bodily harm, 2024-08100016, 1600 block of 28^th Street S.

VEHICLE MANIPULATION, 2024-08100021, 1500 block of Arlington Boulevard

THEFT, 2024-08100041, 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard

THEFT, 2024-08100053, 1400 block of S. Fern Street

THEFT FROM CARS, 2024-08100083, 4200 block of Campbell Avenue

Unauthorized entry, 2024-08100093, 1100 block of Arlington Boulevard

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08100108, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street

THEFT, 2024-08100117, 1600 block of S. Glebe Road

THEFT, 2024-08100128, 1900 block of N. Daniel Street

bodily harm, 2024-08100136, 2300 block 11^th Street N.

bodily harm, 2024-0811032, 3300 block of Fairfax Drive

SHOPLIFTING, 2024-08110177, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard

THREATS, 2024-08110196, 800 block of S Frederick Street

STOLEN VEHICLES

24.07.08, VA 444445, 2012 Mercedes-Benz 350, Brown

100 block of N. Glebe Road

08/09/24, VA TLT413, 2022 Nissan Altima, Blue

2700 block of Richmond Highway

08/09/24, MD 7GH5792, 2021 Nissan Sentra, Silver

2700 block of Richmond Highway

08/09/24, MA 4LJE75, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Gray

2600 block of Richmond Highway

24.10.08, VA TMX6678, 2015 Acura RDX, White

2400 blocks of 27^th Court S.

10/24/08, VA KENZ11, 2017 Infiniti Q60, Blue

4900 Block of 22^and Street N.

11/24/08, VA TWF7010, 2010 Toyota Sienna, Silver

400 block with 23^rd Street S.

08/11/24, VA 57027M, 2019 Jiaj Moped, Black

2700 block of S. Nelson Street

ONLINE REPORTS

THEFT FROM CARS, 2024-08094006, 5300 block of 10th Street N

THEFT, 2024-08094007, 1600 block of S. Eads Street

THEFT FROM CARS, 2024-08094008, 1300 block of S. Eads Street

THEFT FROM CARS, 2024-08094009, 700 block of N. Oakland Street

THEFT, 2024-08094010, 1200 block of S. Fern Street

FRAUD, 2024-08094011, 4400 block of N. Pershing Drive

THEFT, 2024-08094012, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

FRAUD, 2024-08094013, 3200 block of Columbia Pike

FRAUD, 2024-08094014, 2100 block of Richmond Highway

THEFT FROM CARS, 2024-08094015, 2000 block of 4th Street S.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-08124001, 2600 block of S. Barton Court

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-08124002, 800 block of N. Pollard Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-08124003, 5900 block of 3rd Street N.

THEFT, 2024-08124004, 700 block of N. Kenmore Street

THEFT, 2024-08124005, 3400 block 13^th Street N.

THEFT, 2024-08124006, 2300 block of S. Meade Street

THEFT FROM CARS, 2024-08124008, 3500 block of S. Clark Street