Crime Report: July 7, 2025
Published on July 07, 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 Data Hub.
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REPORTS
ASSAULT ON POLICE, 2025-07050023, 1500 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 1:47 a.m. on July 5, police were dispatched to the report of a dispute in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined the female suspect and the male victim, who are known to each other, were in the parking lot of a residential building when the suspect allegedly struck the victim’s vehicle tire with a knife before fleeing the scene on foot. A lookout was broadcast, and a responding officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect in the area of Columbia Pike and S. Ode Street with the assistance of Virginia State Police. The officer and trooper gave the suspect commands to stop which she disregarded and while they attempted to take the suspect into custody, she kicked a trooper. The suspect was detained following a struggle. During a search incident to arrest, suspected narcotics were recovered, and the suspect was evaluated by medics at the scene. Once cleared, Janae Lancaster, 25, of No Fixed Address was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Destruction of Property, Obstruction of Justice, Public Intoxication and Possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance.
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 2025-07050053, 1500 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on July 5, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with a weapon. Upon arrival, it was determined the victim and the suspect, who are known to each other, were inside a residential building when they became engaged in a verbal dispute that escalated when the suspect allegedly struck the victim with a knife, causing a laceration. The suspect began to flee the scene but was located and detained by responding officers at the scene. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. During a search incident to arrest, a knife and suspected narcotics were recovered. Timothy Johnson, 70, of Arlington, VA was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding and Possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance.
NARCOTICS VIOLATION, 2025-07030052, 2400 block of 26th Road S. At approximately 9:14 a.m. on July 3, an officer conducted a traffic stop and determined the driver was operating the vehicle without a driver’s license. During a search of the vehicle prior to towing, officers recovered a distribution amount of suspected fentanyl pills and cocaine and over $10,000. Bryan Alexander Ramos, 19, of Herndon, VA was arrested and charged with Distribution of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance. He was held without bond.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 2025-07060022, 4900 block of 9th Street S. At approximately 1:21 p.m. on July 6, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined two male suspects attempted to force entry into an unoccupied apartment by breaking a glass window and fled the scene when they were unsuccessful. Suspect One is described as a skinny Black male, wearing black clothing. Suspect Two is described as a heavy-set Black male or female wearing a white tank top and black shorts with a small afro. The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 2025-07040132, 2000 block of S. Kenmore Street. At approximately 6:15 p.m. on July 4, police were dispatched to the report of an assault just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined the victim was walking towards his residence when the suspect, who is known to him, attempted to force entry into the residence as the victim was walking inside. The victim was able to go inside his residence without the suspect entering and the suspect subsequently fled the scene. A lookout was broadcast, and responding officers conducted a canvass of the area for the suspect yielding negative results. A warrant for the suspect was obtained for Attempted Burglary. The investigation is ongoing.
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-07020029, 1900 block of Columbia Pike
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07020056, 5000 block of Columbia Pike
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07020077, 2000 block of S. Bell Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07020087, S. Glebe Road at 24th Road S.
TRESPASS, 2025-07020110, 4200 block of Fairfax Drive
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07020142, 2800 block of Clarendon Boulevard
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07020161, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07030030, 2000 block of S. Kenmore Street
LARCENY, 2025-07030064, 3300 block of Langston Boulevard
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07030065, 3100 block of Washington Boulevard
LARCENY, 2025-07030082, 2800 block of Clarendon Boulevard
LARCENY, 2025-07030097, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY, 2025-07030103, 2200 block of N. Pershing Drive
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07030118, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07030132, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07030142, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
TRESPASS, 2025-07030162, 900 block of N. Stuart Street
LARCENY, 2025-07030207, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
TRESPASS, 2025-07030230, 3200 block of 24th Street S.
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07030236, 300 block of 23rd Street S.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07040002, Washington Boulevard at Wilson Boulevard
ELUDING, 2025-07040010, Columbia Pike at S. Frederick Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07040056, 3300 block of Wilson Boulevard
LARCENY, 2025-07040068, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07040089, 3800 block of N. Wakefield Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07040101, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07040107, 2000 block of Clarendon Boulevard
LARCENY, 2025-07040118, 3300 block of Washington Boulevard
THREATS, 2025-07040128, 2200 block of Shirlington Road
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07040137, 700 block of N. Glebe Road
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07040209, 5500 block of Columbia Pike
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07050051, 1600 block of N. George Mason Drive
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07050074, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07050075, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07050076, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07050077, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07050109, 2800 block of Clarendon Boulevard
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07050133, 1900 block of N. Veitch Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07050145, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-07050164, 1000 block of S. Quebec Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07050215, 500 block of S. Jefferson Street
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07060044, 2600 block of Richmond Highway
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-07060065, 23rd Street S. at S. Fern Street
LARCENY, 2025-07060169, 2400 block of Crystal Drive
LARCENY, 2025-07060183, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07070060, 4100 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive
STOLEN VEHICLE
07/03/25, VA TEU1700, 2018 Honda Accord, Red
5000 block of Columbia Pike
ONLINE REPORTS
FRAUD, 2025-07034002, 6700 block of 29th Street N.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07034003, 4900 block of 7th Road S.
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07034004, 5000 block of Columbia Pike
LARCENY, 2025-07034005, 600 block of N. Glebe Road
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-07034008, 800 block of N. Wayne Street
FRAUD, 2025-07034010, 4300 block of Langston Boulevard
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07034011, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
HARASSMENT, 2025-07034012, 800 block of N. Wakefield Street
THREATS, 2025-07034013, 2400 block of S. Oakland Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07034015, 4900 block of 34th Road N.
LARCENY, 2025-07034016, 1000 block of 23rd Street S.
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07034017, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2025-07034018, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street
FRAUD, 2025-07034019, 2100 block of Richmond Highway
LARCENY, 2025-07034022, 1700 block of N. Moore Street
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-07034023, 1400 block of N. Nash Street
IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-07034024, 1000 block of N. Garfield Street
LARCENY, 2025-07054002, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
FRAUD, 2025-07054004, 1900 block of S. Kenmore Street
HARASSMENT, 2025-07054006, 1800 block of Columbia Pike
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07054008, 2000 block of S. Bell Street
LARCENY, 2025-07054009, 2900 block of 18th Street S.
FRAUD, 2025-07054011, 1300 block of S. Scott Street
LARCENY, 2025-07054012, 200 block of S. Courthouse Road
VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2025-07074001, 2700 block of S. Troy Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07074002, 3500 block of Washington Boulevard
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2025-07074003, 2100 block of Crystal Drive
LARCENY, 2025-07074004, 6000 block of Wilson Boulevard
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-07074005, 2100 block of S. Glebe Road
FRAUD, 2025-07074006, 1500 block of Clarendon Boulevard
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-07074007, 2800 block of Clarendon Boulevard
LARCENY, 2025-07074009, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-07074010, 2400 block of Shirlington Road
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-07074011, 6900 block of Little Falls Road
FRAUD, 2025-07074012, 2200 block of N. Upton Street
LARCENY, 2025-07074014, 900 block of Army Navy Drive
LARCENY, 2025-07074015, 1500 block of N. Queen Street
LARCENY, 2025-07074019, 2300 block 10th Street N.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-07074020, 1000 block of S. Barton Street
FRAUD, 2025-07074021, 2700 block of Richmond Highway
LARCENY, 2025-07074023, 900 block of S. Dinwiddie Street
LARCENY, 2025-07074024, 1300 block of S. Joyce Street
HARASSMENT, 2025-07074025, 800 block of N. Wakefield Street
LARCENY, 2025-07074026, 2200 block of S. Clark Street
FRAUD, 2025-07074027, 1000 block of 26th Road S.
FRAUD, 2025-07074028, 4000 block of Wilson Boulevard
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-07074029, 2700 block of N. Marcey Road
LARCENY, 2025-07074030, 3300 block of Washington Boulevard
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2025-07074031, 200 block of S. Courthouse Road