Crime Report: January 6, 2025

Published on January 06, 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.

Note: Information contained in the Daily Crime Report is generally based on initial reports made to the Police Department. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and charges may be amended during the court proceedings. For case status information, visit Virginia’s Judicial System website.

REPORTS

ASSAULT ON A FIREFIGHTER, 2025-01030144, 5000 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 8:08 p.m. on January 3, police were dispatched to assist fire personnel on a medical call for service. While being transported to an area hospital, the male suspect bit a firefighter. The firefighter sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention. Following his release from the hospital, John Walker, 48, of Quantico, Va. was arrested and charged with Assault on a Firefighter.

ROBBERY, 2025-01030113, 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on January 3, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect allegedly entered the business and began collecting merchandise during which an employee confronted him. The suspect made threatening statements towards the employee before exiting the store without payment. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers located the suspect in the area and took him into custody. Robert Taylor Jr., 49, of Arlington, Va. was arrested and charged with Robbery. He was held without bond.

ROBBERY, 2025-01050101, 3000 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 3:04 p.m. on January 5, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect allegedly entered the business and engaged an employee in conversation before collecting merchandise and attempting to exit without payment. The employee then confronted the suspect who then struck the employee before fleeing the scene on foot. The employee sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention. A lookout was broadcast and a responding officer located the suspect in the area and issued commands which he disregarded and ran from the officer. The officer subsequently took the suspect into custody. Jaleed Begemann, 21, of Washington, D.C. was arrested and charged with Robbery and Obstruction of Justice. He was held without bond.

ROBBERY, 2025-01040141, 2900 block of S. Glebe Road. At approximately 9:26 p.m. on January 4, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the juvenile male victim was walking in the area when he was approached by the two male suspects. Suspect One, who is known to the victim, demanded the victim’s clothing item while Suspect Two brandished a knife. A struggle ensued during which the suspects stole the victim’s jacket before fleeing the scene in a black sedan. No injuries were reported. Warrants for Suspect One were obtained for Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony. The investigation is ongoing.

ROBBERY, 2025-01050045, 900 block of S. George Mason Drive. At approximately 6:53 a.m. on January 5, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business and engaged an employee in conversation before approaching a register and demanding cash. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled 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 white male, approximately 5’11’, 40-50 years old wearing a white jacket, black pants, blue beanie and glasses. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY (late), 2025-01030156, 300 block of N. Edison Street. At approximately 9:45 p.m. on January 3, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary just discovered. Upon arrival, it was determined between approximately 4:45 a.m. on December 23 and 9:45 p.m. on January 3, the suspect(s) forced entry into the victim’s unoccupied home, rummaged through interior, causing property damage, and stole jewelry before fleeing the scene. There is no suspect description(s). The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY (late), 2025-01030171, 1100 block of Arlington Boulevard. At approximately 10:59 p.m. on January 3, police were dispatched to the report of a dispute. Upon arrival, it was determined between approximately 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on November 30, the suspect(s) made entry into the victim’s unoccupied home and stole a backpack and an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene. The investigation into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing. 

LARCENY, 2025-01020177, 5000 block of Columbia Pike

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-01030042, 2400 block of N. Harrison Street

LARCENY, 2025-01030053, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01030074, 5000 block of Columbia Pike

LARCENY, 2025-01030091, 5100 block of Columbia Pike

LARCENY, 2025-01030110, 3900 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01030119, 700 block of N. Glebe Road

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01030126, 2800 block of Clarendon Boulevard

LARCENY, 2025-01030136, 3800 block of 7th Street N.

LARCENY, 2025-01030140, 2900 block of Columbia Pike

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-01030144, 5000 block of Columbia Pike

TRESPASS, 2025-01030153, 2000 block of 14th Street N.

TRESPASS, 2025-01040059, 1000 block of N. Stuart Street

HARASSMENT, 2025-01040074, 1000 block of S. Frederick Street

LARCENY, 2025-01040077, 400 block of 23rd Street S.

OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE, 2025-01040091, 300 block of N. Oxford Street

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-01040126, 4200 block of Wilson Boulevard

LARCENY, 2025-01040139, 200 block of S. Glebe Road

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-01040147, 5500 block of Columbia Pike

STOLEN PROPERTY, 2025-01040152, 800 block of Mckinley Road

LARCENY, 2025-01050019, S. Dinwiddie Street at Columbia Pike

LARCENY, 2025-01050079, 4500 block of Arlington Boulevard

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-01050092, N. Quinn Street at Wilson Boulevard

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01050099, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

GRAFFITI, 2025-01050114, 21st Street N. at N. Quantico Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01050119, 900 block of Army Navy Drive

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01050124, 300 block of 23rd Street S.

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01050135, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-01050138, 3300 block of Langston Boulevard

STOLEN PROPERTY, 2025-01050168, 5700 block of 10th Road N.

STOLEN VEHICLES

01/03/25, MD 3DK7591, 2012 Honda Civic, Gray
2100 block of N. Westmoreland Street

01/03/25, VA 2BLAVE, 2017 Ford Edge, Gray
2000 block of N. Utah Street

01/04/25, VA KFV3560, 2008 Toyota Sienna, White
800 block of N. Randolph Street

ONLINE REPORTS

LARCENY, 2025-01034006, 1200 block of S. Scott Street

LARCENY, 2025-01034007, 1500 block of N. Queen Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-01034008, 3000 block of Washington Boulevard

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-01034009, 400 block of N. Kenmore Street

LARCENY, 2025-01034010, 3100 block of S. Glebe Road

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-01034011, 1900 block of N. Upton Street

LARCENY, 2025-01034012, 2700 block of S. Cleveland Street

VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2025-01034013, 3400 block of 22nd Street S.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-01034015, 4900 block of 15th Street N.

IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-01034017, 2300 block of 25th Street S.

LARCENY, 2025-01034018, 3700 block of Langston Boulevard

LARCENY, 2025-01034019, 800 block of N. Glebe Road

EXTORTION, 2025-01034020, 2300 block of N. Van Buren Court

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-01034021, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard

FRAUD, 2025-01034023, 4400 block of N. Pershing Drive

LARCENY, 2025-01034025, 3000 block of S. Abingdon Street

FRAUD, 2025-01034026, 800 block of N. Edison Street

LARCENY, 2025-01034027, 2500 block of N. Greenbrier Street

FRAUD, 2025-01034028, 500 block of N. Pollard Street

LARCENY, 2025-01034029, 3700 block of Langston Boulevard

FRAUD, 2025-01034030, 800 block of S. Glebe Road

EXTORTION, 2025-01034031, 1100 block of N. Harrison Street

FRAUD, 2025-01034032, 3900 block of 17th Street N.

LARCENY, 2025-01034033, 2900 block of Clarendon Boulevard

LARCENY, 2025-01034034, 3400 block of S. Clark Street

IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-01034036, 1200 block of N. Veitch Street

IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-01034037, 1900 block of S. Eads Street

LARCENY, 2025-01034039, 1100 block of N. Roosevelt Street

IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-01034040, 400 block of N. Fillmore Street

LARCENY, 2025-01034041, 5700 block of Langston Boulevard

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-01034042, 3700 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-01034043, 4200 block of 19th Street N.

EXTORTION, 2025-01034044, 1400 block of N. Taft Street

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-01034045, 4200 block of Wilson Boulevard

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-01044002, 3400 block of Washington Boulevard

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-01044003, 300 block of Long Bridge Drive

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-01044004, 2300 block of N. Jackson Street

LARCENY, 2025-01044005, 600 block of 29th Street S.

FRAUD, 2025-01044006, 3800 block of N. Woodrow Street

FRAUD, 2025-01044010, 1000 block of S. Frederick Street

FRAUD, 2025-01054001, 400 block of Army Navy Drive

IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-01054002, 4800 block of 17th Street N.

HARASSMENT, 2025-01054006, 3400 block of S. Clark Street

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-01054007, 800 block of S. Greenbrier Street

LARCENY, 2025-01054008, 1200 block of S. Fern Street

FRAUD, 2025-01054010, 1300 block of N. Greenbrier Street

FRAUD, 2025-01054011, 4000 block of 9th Street N.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-01054012, 1000 block of S. Barton Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-01054013, 700 block of 12th Street S.

IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-01054014, 100 block of N. Wayne Street

LARCENY, 2025-01054015, 1700 block of Richmond Highway

LARCENY, 2025-01064001, 2800 block of 21st Road S.