City of Falls Church Crime Report: Week of October 7-13, 2024

  • Tampering with Automobile/Larceny from Motor Vehicle/Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts, E. Fairfax St, Oct 7, between 10:30 AM and 3:23 PM, an unknown suspect broke the window of a locked vehicle, then stole the steering wheel airbag and a wallet that was left in plain view in the cupholder.
  • Vandalism, N Virginia Ave/W Broad St, Oct 8, 8:03 AM, a report for graffiti was taken.
  • Simple Assault, W Broad St, Oct 8, 1:26 PM, two victims reported having food thrown at them by two identified suspects during an altercation.
  • Embezzlement, Wilson Blvd, Oct 8, 5:12 PM, victim reported an employee had repeatedly changed the price of merchandise prior to purchasing. Investigation is ongoing.
  • Tampering with Automobile/Larceny from Motor Vehicle/Theft of Vehicle Parts, E Fairfax St, Oct 9, between 6:30 AM and 8:50 AM, an unknown suspect broke the front and rear windows of a locked vehicle and stole a purse, laptop, and other belongings that were left in plain view.
  • Reckless Driving, E Broad St, Oct 9, 10:32 AM, a black male, 42, of Arlington, was arrested for Reckless Driving.
  • Other Jurisdiction Warrant Service, Park Ave, Oct 9, 10:39 AM, a female, 27, of Annandale, was arrested on seven outstanding warrants from another jurisdiction.
  • Assist Fire, Hillwood Ave, Oct 9, 5:55 PM, officers responded for a report of two active fires that were started to clear vegetation. The Arlington County Fire Department responded and extinguished the fires. The incident is under investigation by Fire Marshal.
  • Failure to Appear, Park Ave, Oct 10, 9:33 AM, a male, 35, of Washington, D.C., was arrested for Failure to Appear.
  • Domestic Assault and Battery, Roosevelt Blvd, Oct 10, 9:13 PM, a male, 55, of the City of Falls Church, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.
  • Reckless Driving/Driving on Revoked License, W Broad St, Oct 11, 5:27 AM, a male, 41, of Manassas, was arrested for Reckless Driving and Driving on Revoked License.
  • Illegal Gambling, Wilson Blvd, Oct 11, 4:15 PM, a report for an illegal gambling machine inside an establishment was taken. Investigation is ongoing.
  • Larceny, Laura Dr, Oct 11, 8:38 PM, an unknown suspect stole a campaign sign from the victim’s yard.
  • Public Intoxication, S Washington St, Oct 12, 8:38 AM, a white male, 26, of Fairfax County, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
  • Fraud – Computer Invasion, Offutt Dr, Oct 12, 4:00 PM, victim reported receiving a security alert on their iPad and contacted the customer support number that was displayed in the alert.
  • The victim was advised of a $15,000 pending charge to their banking account. The victim was
  • instructed to purchase $15,000 worth of gift cards and provide the receipts to remove the
  • pending fraudulent charge. Investigation is ongoing.
  • Reckless Driving, E Broad St, Oct 12, 8:12 PM, a white female, 44, of Herndon, was arrested for
  • Reckless Driving.
  • Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts, Wilson Blvd, Oct 13, between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM, an
  • unknown suspect stole a license plate off a vehicle.
  • Fraud – Computer Invasion, Offutt Dr, Oct 12, 4:00 PM, victim reported receiving a security alert on their iPad and contacted the customer support number that was displayed in the alert. The victim was advised of a $15,000 pending charge to their banking account. The victim was instructed to purchase $15,000 worth of gift cards and provide the receipts to remove the pending fraudulent charge. Investigation is ongoing.
  • Reckless Driving, E Broad St, Oct 12, 8:12 PM, a female, 44, of Herndon, was arrested for Reckless Driving.
  • Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts, Wilson Blvd, Oct 13, between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM, an unknown suspect stole a license plate off a vehicle.

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