MALICIOUS WOUNDING ON POLICE:
• On June 8 at 5 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 800 block of North Wakefield Street for a report of loud music emanating from a vehicle, Arlington police said.
Upon arrival, the officer observed a parked, occupied vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle, police said. As the officer approached the vehicle on foot, the suspect began to drive away, striking the officer with the vehicle.
The officer did not report any injuries, police said.
The suspect then struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle as he fled the scene, police said.
A perimeter was established and responding officers conducted a search of the area for the suspect. The suspect was subsequently located inside a home in the 2000 block of North Culpeper Street and was taken into custody.
The suspect – 23-year-old Taron Butler, 23 of Arlington – was arrested and charged with malicious wounding on police, eluding police and hit-and-run.
MALICIOUS WOUNDING:
• On June 7 at 10:17 a.m., two men known to each other were inside a residence in the 200 block of North Glebe Road when a verbal dispute turned physical, Arlington police said.
During the incident, one of the men allegedly assaulted the other with a knife, police said.
Responding officers issued commands for the suspect to exit the residence, police said. The suspect exited and was noncompliant with officers before being taken into custody, they said.
During the course of the investigation, a knife was recovered, police said.
The suspect – 47-year-old Richard Smith of Arlington – was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.
The victim declined medical attention, police said.
ROBBERY:
• On June 8 at 4:33 p.m., a man entered a business in the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive, collected items and became engaged in a verbal dispute with employees over payment, Arlington police said.
The suspect allegedly became irate and exited the store with the stolen merchandise before reentering and threatening the employees, police said. The suspect then fled on foot towards the Ballston-MU Metro station.
A lookout was broadcast, and the suspect was located and detained in the Metro station.
The suspect – 31-year-old Denzell Parker of no fixed address – was arrested, charged with robbery and was held without bond.
• On June 9 at 9 p.m., a man entered a business in the 3000 block of Columbia Pike, collected an item, approached the counter, brandished a firearm and demanded money from the clerk, Arlington police said.
The suspect then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.
Responding police conducted a canvass of the area but did not find the suspect, who is described as a black male, in his 50s.
• On June 8 at 6:29 p.m., a man grabbed the victim’s phone from her hand as she was walking in the 200 block of 15th Street South, Arlington police said.
The suspect then fled in a silver sedan that was driven by another individual.
The suspect is described as a black male, 30-35 years old, with a beard. There is no description of the driver.
• On June 11 at 3:20 p.m., a man entered a business in the 700 block of North Glebe Road, allegedly concealed merchandise and attempted to leave without payment, Arlington police said.
When the suspect was confronted by employees, he allegedly pushed one to the ground before fleeing.
A lookout was broadcast and responding officers observed the suspect on his bicycle in the area of North Carlin Springs Road, police said.
The suspect got off his bike and ran, police said, leading to a foot pursuit that ended when the suspect was taken into custody in the area of the Four Mile Run Trail.
During the course of the investigation, stolen merchandise and a burglarious tool were recovered, police said.
The suspect provided false identifying information to officers, but later was properly identified, police said.
The suspect – 34-year-old Deonte Driver of Arlington – was arrested and charged with robbery, obstruction of justice, identity theft and possession of burglarious tools. He was held without bond.
MISSILE INTO OCCUPIED VEHICLE:
• On June 9 at 7:51 p.m., a man inside a vehicle in the area of 14th Street North at North Nelson Street threw food items at a moving vehicle, striking it, Arlington police said.
Officers located the suspect vehicle near North Quincy Street and 20th Street North and conducted a traffic stop.
The vehicle’s four juvenile occupants were identified, police said. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.
PEEPING:
• On June 8 at 10 p.m., a woman observed a man looking into the window of her residence in the 3400 block of Potomac Avenue, Arlington police said.
The suspect is described as light-skinned, in his early 30s, 5’9”, with black hair and brown eyes.
BURGLARY/UNLAWFUL ENTRY:
• On June 7 at 9:51 a.m., a witness observed a man tamper with a pride flag affixed to a flagpole in the 4200 block of South Four Mile Run Drive by attempting to cut it off, Arlington police said.
During the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified, police said.
After the witness completed a criminal complaint, a warrant for bias-motivated unlawful entry was obtained, police said.
• On June 8 at 12:03 a.m., a man was inside his home in the 1800 block of North Rhodes Street when he heard a noise and observed an individual attempting to enter, Arlington police said.
The victim yelled and the suspect fled the scene, police said.
There is no suspect description.
• On June 8 at 7:54 a.m., a witness observed a man in the gated rear yard of a home in the 1300 block of South Edgewood Street.
The suspect – described as a black male in his 20s, wearing black clothing – then left the scene.
• On June 12 at 9:35 a.m., a man was in his home in the 1300 block of South Joyce Street when he awoke to find a woman in the home, Arlington police said.
The victim confronted the suspect, who subsequently left the residence, police said. An undisclosed amount of cash was reported stolen from the home, police said.
The suspect is described as a black female wearing a white blouse and blue jeans.
VEHICLE THEFT:
• On June 10, Arlington police reported that, a day earlier, a gray 2008 Toyota Corolla with Virginia plates had been reported stolen from the 3400 block of Washington Boulevard and a silver 2010 Honda Pilot with Virginia plates had been reported stolen from the 500 block of South Walter Reed Drive.
• On June 12, Arlington police reported that three vehicles had been stolen June 10, all from the 1100 block of South Hayes Street.
Vehicles reported taken, all of which had Virginia plates, included a white 2023 Hyundai Kona, a white 2021 Toyota Camry and a silver 2019 Kia Forte.
SERIOUS CRIME UP IN 2023 ACROSS COUNTY:
• The overall significant-crime rate in Arlington County was up 6 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to new data included in the Arlington County Police Department’s annual report.
Reported crimes against persons were up 8.3 percent, crimes against property were up 4.8 percent and crimes against society were up 14.5 percent from a year report.
Increases in robbery, burglary, simple assault, intimidation and drug/narcotics offenses helped to fuel the increase, police said. The figures come from data submitted in March to the Virginia State Police, using the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) format.
Despite the year-over-year increase, Arlington’s number of offenses per 100,000 individuals remains below the state average, police said.
“I remain incredibly proud of the work performed by the sworn and professional staff of the Arlington County Police Department to prevent and solve crime, maintain transportation safety and build lasting relationships within the Arlington community,” Police Chief Andy Penn said in providing the information.
In the annual report, Arlington police also noted ongoing challenges in recruiting and retention.
To view the full report, see the Website at https://tinyurl.com/45wfz696.
