Crime Report: August 26, 2019
Published on August 26, 2019
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REPORTS
UNLAWFUL FILMING (late), 2019-08240209, 1300 block of Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 6:47 p.m. on August 24, police were dispatched to the late report of found property. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 4:25 p.m., a witness allegedly located a camera in the toilet area of a restroom inside a business and subsequently removed it and notified management. There is no suspect(s) description. During the follow-up investigation, no data was located on the device.
FELONY POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (Significant), 2019-08250230, 800 block of 18
th Street S. At approximately 9:36 p.m. on August 25, police were dispatched to the report of suspicious persons attempting to load an ATV and dirt bike into the back of a truck. During a probable cause search of the truck, officers recovered a firearm and evidence related to the distribution of marijuana. During the course of the arrest, the suspect provided false information regarding his identity. Alfonso Murphy, 18, of Landover, MD, was arrested and charged with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, identity theft, forgery and carrying a concealed weapon. He is being held without bond. The investigation is ongoing.
ELUDING (Significant), 2019-08250191, Key Bridge at Fort Myer Drive. At 7:57 p.m. on August 25, police were notified that approximately 100 ATVs and dirt bikes were entering Arlington County from the District of Columbia utilizing the Key Bridge. Officers responded to the area, activated their emergency equipment and monitored the group for the safety of pedestrians and motorists. No injuries or property damage were reported. Arlington County Police are actively investigating and working with our regional partners to identify the riders. The operation of all-terrain vehicles on any public highway or other private property is prohibited by Virginia State Code § 46.2-915. If citizens observe these vehicles being operated in the county or know the identity of someone riding on Arlington County roadways, they should call the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222. Information can also be provided anonymously to Arlington County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 2019-08220054, Wilson Boulevard at N. Moore Street
LARCENY, 2019-08220056, 1200 block of N. Quinn Street
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2019-08220077, 1700 block of N. Lynn Street
TRAFFIC OFFENSE, 2019-08220157, I-395 SB at SB GW Parkway
LARCENY, 2019-08230051, 300 block of Long Bridge Drive
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2019-08230069, Washington Boulevard at N. Highland Street
GRAFFITI, 2019-08230071, S. Florida Street at 7
th Street S.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (VEHICLE), 2019-08230090, 13
th Street S. at S. Eads Street
LARCENY, 2019-08230106, 900 block of Army Navy Drive
TRAFFIC OFFENSE, 2019-08230114, I-395 NB at Washington Boulevard
STOLEN PROPERTY, 2019-08230131, 1100 block of S. Joyce Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2019-08230174, 1700 block of N. George Mason Drive
FRAUD, 2019-08230183, 3100 block of Washington Boulevard
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2019-08230189, 1200 block of Wilson Boulevard
LARCENY, 2019-08230198, 1200 block of S. Fern Street
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2019-08230225, 3600 block of 25
th Street S.
FRAUD, 2019-08230259, 1200 block of S. Courthouse Road
LARCENY, 2019-08230269, 2500 block of N. Harrison Street
DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 2019-08240037, 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2019-08240077, 5000 block of Chesterfield Road
LARCENY, 2019-08240140, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2019-08240148, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
FRAUD, 2019-08240164, 1800 block of S. Hayes Street
STOLEN PROPERTY, 2019-08250076, 2600 block of Arlington Boulevard
FRAUD, 2019-08250103, 4200 block of Wilson Boulevard
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (VEHICLE), 2019-08250158, 1500 block of Key Boulevard
STOLEN VEHICLES
8/25/19, ND 23497M, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, White1300 block of S. Eads Street