Crime Report: February 17, 2025
Published on February 17, 2025
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. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Arlington County in the stated time frame. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific addresses. For more information on crime in your area, visit our online crime mapping tool.
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REPORTS
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 2025-02140131, 100 block of S. Highland Street. At approximately 2:40 p.m. on February 14, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with injury. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim and male suspect became involved in a verbal dispute outside a residence during which the suspect allegedly displayed a knife and struck the victim with it, causing a laceration. Medics responded and transported the victim to an area hospital with serious injuries. The suspect remained on scene and was subsequently taken into custody. During the course of the investigation, a pocketknife was recovered. Philip Bloxam, 44, of Arlington, Va. was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding. He was held without bond.
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 2025-02150007, 1800 block of Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 12:38 a.m. on February 15, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with injury. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect allegedly approached the male victim inside a business and engaged him in conversation before striking him with a drinking glass and fleeing the scene. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Responding officers located the suspect in the area and subsequently took him into custody. Ronald Ladue, 39, of Arlington, Va. was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding and Public Intoxication.
ROBBERY, 2025-02140239, 2800 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 11:53 p.m. on February 14, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect allegedly entered the business, collected merchandise and attempted to exit without payment during which he was confronted by an employee. The suspect then attempted to strike the employee before exiting the store and fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers located the suspect on a bus in the area of Columbia Pike and S. Orme Street and took him into custody. During the course of the investigation, the suspect provided officers with false personal identification information and it was determined he was wanted out of other jurisdictions. Walter Herring Jr., 31, of No Fixed Address was arrested and charged with Robbery and Giving False Identity to a Law Enforcement Officer and served with the outstanding warrants.
SEXUAL BATTERY, 2025-02140238, 5300 block of 8th Road S. At approximately 11:33 p.m. on February 14, police were dispatched to the report of an assault just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined the female victim was entering a residential building when the male suspect, who was standing outside the building, engaged her in conversation. The suspect subsequently touched the victim inappropriately before fleeing the scene on foot. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results. The suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic male in his 20’s, approximately 5’7”-5’8”, with black hair wearing all black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.
ROBBERY, 2025-02150159, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street. At approximately 7:38 p.m. on February 15, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined seven juvenile suspects entered the business and concealed merchandise. Suspects Five and Six exited the store without payment, during which an employee attempted to prevent the other suspects from leaving. The remaining suspects shoved the employee before exiting the business without payment. The employee followed the suspects outside and Suspect One threw a drink at the employee before the group fled the scene on foot. Suspect One is described as a Black juvenile female, 12-14 years old, wearing a pink jacket, navy pants, gray hat and white shoes. Suspect Two is described as a Black juvenile female, 12-14 years old, wearing a black coat, blue jeans and white shoes. Suspect Three is described as a Black juvenile female, 12-14 years old, wearing a pink coat and black pants. Suspect Four is described as a Black juvenile female, 12-14 years old, wearing a striped shirt and checkered pants. Suspect Five is described as a juvenile Black male, 12-14 years old, wearing a gray hoodie, black coat, gray pants and gray shoes. Suspect Six is described as a juvenile Black male, approximately 5-6 years old, wearing a brown jacket, black hoodie and a purple backpack. Suspect Seven is described as a Black juvenile female, 12-14 years old, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and carrying a white bag. The investigation is ongoing.
ROBBERY, 2025-02160093, 1200 block of S. Fern Street. At approximately 2:56 p.m. on February 16, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business, concealed merchandise in his jacket and exited without payment during which he was confronted by loss prevention personnel. A struggle ensued over the suspect’s jacket and the suspect pushed the loss prevention personnel before fleeing the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results. The stolen merchandise was recovered. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his late 20’s with a beard and short hair wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt, black pants and black shoes. The investigation is ongoing.
BURGLARY, 2025-02140210, 2300 block of N. Daniel Street. At approximately 9:39 p.m. on February 14, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was inside his home when he observed the male suspect force entry into the residence. The victim confronted the suspect who then walked towards the driveway of the residence and attempted to make entry into the victim’s vehicle and again to the home. The occupants of the home yelled at the suspect, who then fled the scene on foot. Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results. The suspect is described as a thin-build Black male, approximately 5’8” with dreadlocks and a beard wearing a black hoodie. The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY (late), 2025-02160130, 2100 block of 19th Street N. At approximately 6:05 p.m. on February 16, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary just occurred. It was determined approximately 30 minutes prior, the male victim was inside his residence when he observed the three suspects attempt to force entry into his home before fleeing the scene on foot. Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspects yielding negative results. Suspect One is described as a thin-build White male, approximately 15-25 years old, wearing a white puffy coat, white hoodie, black pants, black sneakers and black gloves. Suspect Two is described as a thin-build White male, approximately 15-25 years old, with short black hair wearing a black hoodie, gray pants and black sneakers. Suspect Three is described as a thin-build White male, approximately 15-25 years old, wearing gray hoodie, black jacket, black sweatpants and black sneakers. The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 2025-02160107, 2700 block of Clarendon Boulevard. At approximately 4:10 p.m. on February 16, police were dispatched to the report of trouble unknown. Upon arrival, it was determined the victims were inside their home when they heard the suspect(s) attempt to force entry into the residence. One victim called out to the suspect(s), who subsequently fled the scene. There is no suspect description(s). The investigation is ongoing.
LARCENY, 2025-01280069, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-02130134, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
TRESPASS, 2025-02140032, 900 block of N. Lincoln Street
ELUDING, 2025-02140060, Wilson Boulevard at N. Lexington Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-02140117, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-02140142, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street
TRESPASS, 2025-02140206, 1600 block of N. George Mason Drive
LARCENY, 2025-02150003, 2400 block of Richmond Highway
THREATS, 2025-02150080, 2400 block of 24th Road S.
LARCENY, 2025-02150094, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY, 2025-02160087, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-02160091, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-02160132, 1500 block of Columbia Pike
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-02160140, 1900 block of Fort Myer Drive
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-02160142, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-02160147, 200 block of N. Glebe Road
OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE, 2025-02170006, 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard
ONLINE REPORTS
IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-02144002, 100 block of S. Pershing Drive
IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-02144003, 5000 block of 35th Street N.
IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-02144006, 900 block of N. Pollard Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-02144007, 3500 block of 2nd Street S.
LARCENY, 2025-02144008, 3700 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-02154001, 4500 block of 4th Road N.
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-02154002, 1500 block of 28th Street S.
LARCENY, 2025-02154003, 1100 block of S. Thomas Street
LARCENY, 2025-02154004, 1000 block of S. Walter Reed Drive
LARCENY, 2025-02154005, 5500 block of Columbia Pike
LARCENY, 2025-02154006, 800 block of S. Walter Reed Drive
HARASSMENT, 2025-02154007, 3600 block of 37th Street N.
LARCENY, 2025-02154008, 900 block of Army Navy Drive
IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-02154009, 3700 block of 30th Street N.
LARCENY, 2025-02154010, 2900 block of S. Glebe Road
LARCENY, 2025-02154012, 2500 block of S. Arlington Mill Drive
FRAUD, 2025-02154013, Unit block of N. Bedford Street
LARCENY, 2025-02164002, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY, 2025-02174004, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street