Crime Report: February 17, 2026

Published on February 17, 2026

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, 2026-02160119, 3800 block of 7th Street N. At approximately 4:29 p.m. on February 16, police and fire were dispatched to the report of an intoxicated individual and made contact with the male suspect inside a residence. The suspect became agitated, did not cooperate with medics and blocked the public safety personnel from exiting the apartment. The suspect then became aggressive towards medics and the officer intervened by attempting to detain him. The suspect was noncompliant, struck the officer and attempted to disarm the officer of his firearm. With the assistance of additional responding officers, the suspect was taken into custody. No injuries were reported. Christopher Rowland, 50, of Arlington, Va. was arrested and charged with Assault on Police, Assault and Battery (x2), Attempted Disarming of a Law Enforcement Officer, Abduction and Obstruction of Justice. He was held without bond.

ASSAULT ON POLICE, 2026-02150109, 3200 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 2:20 p.m. on February 15, police were dispatched to the report of a larceny. Upon arrival, it was determined the female suspect allegedly received beauty services at the business and exited without payment. A responding officer located the suspect walking in the area and took her into custody during which she struck the officer. No injuries were reported. Mecca Keller, 41, of Arlington, Va. was arrested and charged with Assault on Police, Petit Larceny and Public Intoxication. She was held without bond.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING (late), 2026-02150133, 1400 block of S. Eads Street. At approximately 4:32 p.m. on February 15, police were dispatched to the police station for the late report of an assault. The reporting party stated at approximately 3:00 a.m., the two male victims were inside a residence with the two female suspects, during which the two male suspects approached from a room inside the home and demanded the victims’ personal belongings. The victims refused and the male suspects stole one victim’s jacket before striking the victims with baseball bats and threatening them with a machete. The victims then exited the residence. They sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries and subsequently self-reported to a hospital. Female Suspect One is described as a light-skinned Hispanic female, approximately 5’5’”, 20-30 years old, with brown eyes and tan hair. Female Suspect Two is described as a thin-build unknown race female, approximately 5’6”, 20-30 years old, with short black hair. Male Suspect One is described as a bald Hispanic male, approximately 6’2”, 30-40 years old, wearing all black clothing. Male Suspect Two is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’6”, 20-30 years old, wearing all black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY (late), 2026-02150055, 1800 block of Fort Myer Drive. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on February 15, police were dispatched to the late report of a burglary. It was determined at approximately 3:02 a.m., the three male suspects forced entry into the closed business by backing a vehicle into the business’ door, shattering the glass. Two of the suspects then entered the business, stole tools and all three suspects fled the scene in the vehicle, described as a gray sedan. Suspect One is described as a Black male, approximately 5’9”-6’0”, 150 pounds wearing all black clothing and a face covering. Suspect Two is described as a Black male, approximately 5’10”-6’0”, 180 pounds wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, tan shoes and a face covering. Suspect Three is described as a Black male, approximately 5’8”-5’11”, 200 pounds wearing all black clothing and a white face covering. The investigation is ongoing.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY (late), 2026-02130206, 2500 block of Arlington Boulevard. On February 13, police were received an online report for a late unlawful entry. It was determined at approximately 8:00 a.m. on February 5, the female victim observed the male suspect asleep in her residence and confronted him. The suspect then exited the home and fled the scene. No items were reported stolen. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’7”, 40 years old wearing a blue sweater, black pants, white sneakers and a blue hat. The investigation is ongoing.

INDECENT EXPOSURE (late), 2026-02150118, N. Pierce Street at Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 3:21 p.m. on February 15, police were dispatched to the late report of an exposure. It was determined at approximately 2:00 p.m., the female suspect was walking in the area when she observed the male suspect exposing himself. The victim then left the area. Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results. The suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 years old with facial hair wearing a gray hoodie. The investigation is ongoing.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2026-02130108, Columbia Pike at S. Dinwiddie Street

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02130133, 900 block of N. Stuart Street

LARCENY, 2026-02130161, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2026-02130180, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02130198, Clarendon Boulevard at N. Highland Street

ELUDING, 2026-02140048, 1100 block of S. Glebe Road

SHOPLIFTING, 2026-02140076, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2026-02140111, 900 block of Army Navy Drive

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 2026-02140117, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2026-02140146, 900 block of Army Navy Drive

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02140154, Arlington Boulevard at S. Irving Street

LARCENY, 2026-02140178, 1100 block of N. Randolph Street

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02140185, 2000 block of 14th Street N.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02140212, 500 block of 23rd Street S.

LARCENY, 2026-02140213, 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard

SHOPLIFTING, 2026-02150032, 2400 block of Richmond Highway

OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE, 2026-02150037, Columbia Pike at S. Buchanan Street 

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02150061, 4400 block of Cherry Hill Road

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02150062, 3600 block of S. Glebe Road

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2026-02150144, 1900 block of N. Nash Street

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02150188, 3900 block of Langston Boulevard

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2026-02150202, 4400 block of 4th Street N.

LARCENY, 2026-02160047, 4100 block of 4th Street N.

FRAUD, 2026-02160101, 1400 block of N. Courthouse Road

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02160134, 3800 block of 7th Street N.

LARCENY, 2026-02160144, 900 block of Army Navy Drive

STOLEN VEHICLE

02/13/26, VA TGA8766, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, White
5000 block of 22nd Street S.

ONLINE REPORTS

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2026-02134008, 2300 block of 9th Street N.

IDENTITY THEFT, 2026-02134009, 1400 block of N. Courthouse Road

LARCENY, 2026-02134011, 1300 block of S. Joyce Street

LARCENY, 2026-02134013, 1500 block of S. Edgewood Street

LARCENY, 2026-02134014, 1000 block of S. Frederick Street

FRAUD, 2026-02134015, 1200 block of S. Thomas Street

LARCENY, 2026-02134016, 1000 block of N. Arlington Mill Drive

LARCENY, 2026-02134020, 2700 block of Wilson Boulevard

LARCENY, 2026-02134023, 800 block of S. George Mason Drive

LARCENY, 2026-02134024, 2500 block of 10th Street N.

FRAUD, 2026-02134025, 3400 block of Washington Boulevard

LARCENY, 2026-02134026, 900 block of S. Buchanan Street

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-02134027, 800 block of S. Walter Reed Drive

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-02134028, 4700 block of Columbia Pike

FRAUD, 2026-02134029, 1600 block of S. Joyce Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2026-02134030, 2000 block of 14th Street N.

IDENTITY THEFT, 2026-02134031, 1000 block of S. Frederick Street

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-02134032, 500 block of N. Lincoln Street

HARASSMENT, 2026-02134033, 3800 block of Fairfax Drive

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2026-02134034, 2200 block of S. Eads Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2026-02134035, 2300 block of Columbia Pike

FRAUD, 2026-02144001, 2500 block of 20th Road N.

IDENTITY THEFT, 2026-02164003, 1000 block of Wilson Boulevard

LARCENY, 2026-02164005, S. Thomas Street

FRAUD, 2026-02164007, 1000 block of 26th Street S.

VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2026-02164009, 2200 block of 26th Street S.

LARCENY, 2026-02164011, 2200 block of 12th Court N.

LARCENY, 2026-02164012, 5100 block of 8th Road S.

FRAUD, 2026-02164013, 5200 block of Langston Boulevard

FRAUD, 2026-02164014, 4400 block of 31st Street S.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-02164015, 700 block of S. Dickerson Street

HARASSMENT, 2026-02164016, 1500 block of N. Queen Street

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-02164017, 2100 block of S. Kenmore Street

LARCENY, 2026-02164018, 3200 block of Washington Boulevard

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-02164019, 1400 block of N. Taft Street

LARCENY, 2026-02164020, 1800 block of N. Scott Street

LARCENY, 2026-02164021, 3800 block of Wilson Boulevard

FRAUD, 2026-02164022, 1000 block of N. Glebe Road

LARCENY, 2026-02164025, 2700 block of Wilson Boulevard

LARCENY, 2026-02164026, 3400 block of Columbia Pike

LARCENY, 2026-02164027, 2300 block of 11th Street N.

LARCENY, 2026-02164028, 500 block of N. Thomas Street

LARCENY, 2026-02164032, 2200 block of Crystal Drive

LARCENY, 2026-02164033, 4700 block of Langston Boulevard

LARCENY, 2026-02164035, 1900 block of Wilson Boulevard

HARASSMENT, 2026-02164036, 5200 block of Washington Boulevard

LARCENY, 2026-02164037, 1900 block of N. Rhodes Street