Crime Report: October 12, 2020
Published on October 12, 2020
This report is published every weekday, except County holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence.
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REPORTS
ASSAULT & BATTERY ON POLICE, 2020-10100104, 4700 block of Lee Highway. At approximately 9:34 a.m. on October 10, police were dispatched to the report of an assault just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that a verbal dispute between the suspect and victim escalated, at which point the suspect allegedly pushed the victim and threw an object at the victim's vehicle. As the victim attempted to move his vehicle away from the scene while calling police, the suspect chased after the car and threw a cup at it. Arriving officers located the suspect and took him into custody without incident. The victim was not injured. While officers were attempting to place the suspect into a transport vehicle, he actively resisted and became aggressive, then kicked the door of the vehicle, causing it to strike an officer in the head. The officer sustained minor injury. John Hemphill, 52, of Arlington, Va., was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on Police, Assault and Battery, Obstruction of Justice and Destruction of Property. He was held on no bond.
ROBBERY, 2020-10100188, 800 block of S. Frederick Street. At approximately 7:50 p.m. on October 10, police were dispatched to the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim was walking in the area when he was approached by the male suspect from behind. The suspect grabbed the victim, pulling him down, and demanded money. When the victim declined, the suspect produced a firearm, assaulted the victim and stole his phone, then fled on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries. The suspect is described as a Black male, 5'10", thin build, wearing black clothing and a black mask. The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, 2020-10110170, 4200 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive. At approximately 7:51 p.m. on October 11, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim was walking on a path through the park when the suspect approached her from behind, pushed her to the ground, and attempted to steal her backpack unsuccessfully. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5'8", wearing a black hoodie with the hood up and dark jeans. The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED BREAKING AND ENTERING (late), 2020-10110128, 5000 block of 8
th Road S. At approximately 3:06 p.m. on October 11, police were dispatched to the late report of breaking and entering. Upon arrival, it was determined that between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., the victim heard a loud noise and subsequently, at approximately 10:30 a.m., observed that a window to the residence had been pushed in. Nothing was reported missing from the residence. There is no suspect(s) description(s). The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED BREAKING AND ENTERING (late), 2020-10110133, 5000 block of 8
th Road S. At approximately 3:06 p.m. on October 11, police were dispatched to the late report of breaking and entering. Upon arrival, it was determined that between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., the victim heard a loud noise and subsequently, observed damage to the screen of a window. Nothing was reported missing from the residence. There is no suspect(s) description. The investigation is ongoing.
TRESPASS, 2020-10090041, 1700 block of Crystal Drive
IDENTITY THEFT, 2020-10090055, 3800 block of Columbia Pike
TRESPASS, 2020-10090057, 2100 block of Clarendon Boulevard
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2020-10090060, Lee Highway at N. Sycamore Street
ELUDING, 2020-10090076, Richmond Highway at 20
th Street S.
LARCENY, 2020-10090082, 2800 block of N. Glebe Road
FRAUD, 2020-10090113, 2000 block of Richmond Highway
FRAUD, 2020-10090133, 1800 block of S. Monroe Street
FRAUD, 2020-10100003, 1300 block of Richmond Highway
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-10100005, 2
nd Street S. at S. Courthouse Road
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (VEHICLE), 2020-10100111, 800 block of S. Frederick Street
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-10100144, 4200 block of Campbell Avenue
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-10100157, 4400 block of Lee Highway
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2020-10100171, 1300 block of N. Buchanan Street
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2020-10110010, 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2020-10110097, Unit block of N. Thomas Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2020-10110134, 1200 block of S. Fern Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2020-10110135, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
STOLEN VEHICLES
10/10/20, FL NG10381, 2015 GMC Terrain, Blue3500 block of 22
nd Street S.
ONLINE REPORTS
LARCENY, 2020-10094002, 4300 block of 26
th Street N.
LARCENY, 2020-10094004, 4200 block of 31
st Street N.
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2020-10094008, 2100 block of S. Columbus Street
LARCENY, 2020-10094009, 2300 block of N. Pershing Drive
LARCENY, 2020-10094010, 2400 block of Crystal Drive
LARCENY, 2020-10094012, 4300 block of N. Carlin Springs Road
LARCENY, 2020-10104001, 1100 block of N. Irving Street
IDENTITY THEFT, 2020-10104003, 3400 block of N. Albemarle Street
LARCENY, 2020-10104013, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2020-10104005, 5900 block of 3
rd Street N.
LARCENY, 2020-10104007, 800 block of S. Greenbrier Street
IDENTITY THEFT, 2020-10094008, 3400 block of N. Albemarle Street
HARASSMENT, 2020-10104009, 4800 block of 11
th Street N.
LARCENY, 2020-10104010, 600 block of N. Vermont Street
VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2020-10104012, 2200 block of S. Lowell Street
LARCENY, 2020-10104014, 4500 block of 39
th Street N.
HARASSMENT, 2020-10114002, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2020-10114003, 3700 block of Military Road
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2020-10114005, 800 block of S. Florida Street
IDENTITY THEFT, 2020-10114007, 2000 block of S. Quincy Street
HARASSMENT, 2020-10124002, 3000 block of S. Grant Street