Crime Report: May 8, 2023
Published on May 08, 2023
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
BRANDISHING, 2023-05060148, 900 block of S. Dinwiddie Street. At approximately 12:29 p.m. on May 6, police were dispatched to the report of a brandishing. Upon arrival, it was determined the suspect approached the two victims, allegedly physically assaulted Victim One and made threatening statements implying he had a firearm before leaving the scene. The victim reported minor injuries and did not require medical attention on scene. During the course of the investigation, the suspect returned to the area and was taken into custody without incident. Yeison Orellana Perez, 25, of Arlington, Va. was arrested and charged with Brandishing and Assault and Battery. He was held without bond.
BRANDISHING, 2023-05070094, 4800 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 12:13 p.m. on May 7, police were dispatched to the report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect on scene and took him into custody without incident. The investigation determined the suspect approached the known victim, told him to leave the area and when the victim refused, the suspect allegedly brandished a firearm. Officers recovered a BB gun on scene. No injuries were reported. Marvin Rivas Ordonez, 44, of No Fixed Address, was arrested and charged with Brandishing and Disorderly Conduct. He was held without bond.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, 2023-05070025, 1600 block of Crystal Drive. At approximately 2:02 a.m. on May 7, police were dispatched to the report of a destruction of property. Upon arrival, it was determined the victims were inside their vehicle attempting to leave the area when the male suspect allegedly approached, stood in front of the vehicle while holding a brick, and demanded money. The suspect struck the vehicle multiple times with the brick before the victims were able to leave the area. No injuries were reported. Responding officers canvassed the area, located the suspect, and took him into custody without incident. Joshua Zimmer, 41, of No Fixed Address, was arrested and charged with Destruction of Property, Attempted Robbery, and Abduction. He was held without bond.
ROBBERY, 2023-05060238, 1700 block of Crystal Drive. At approximately 7:57 p.m. on May 6, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the two unknown male suspects approached the male victim, assaulted him and demanded his property. The suspects then stole the victim’s cellphone from his pocket and fled the scene on foot. A short time later, the suspects returned, dropped the victim’s phone on the ground, and subsequently assaulted the victim again before fleeing the area. Medics treated the victim on scene for non-life threatening injuries. The suspects are described as two Black males, approximately 17-18 years old, wearing all black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.
ROBBERY, 2023-05060242, 2400 block of S. Shirlington Road. At approximately 8:20 p.m. on May 6, police were dispatched to the report of trouble unknown. Upon arrival, it was determined the unknown suspect entered a business, demanded money and brandished a knife. The suspect then stolen an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported. A search of the area for the suspect yielded negative results. The suspect is described as a Black male with a skinny build, approximately in his mid-30s, 5’8”-5’9” tall, wearing all black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.
PEEPING, 2023-05070056, 2700 block of S. Glebe Road. At approximately 6:08 a.m. on May 7, police were dispatched to the report of peeping. Upon arrival, it was determined the victim was in her residence when she observed the unknown male suspect outside the window looking in. Responding officers located signs of attempted forced entry into the residence. The suspect is described as a medium-build Black male, approximately 5’10”-6’1”, in his 40’s, with afro-style hair, wearing a black jacket, black pants, black shoes and a hat. The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED GRAND LARCENY AUTO (Significant), 2023-05060271, 1400 block of S. Joyce Street. At approximately 9:24 p.m. on May 6, police were dispatched to the report of a vehicle tampering. Upon arrival, an officer observed approximately five juvenile suspects allegedly tampering with two vehicles, one of which had a smashed rear window. The officer attempted to make contact with the suspects, during which they fled the scene on foot. Officers initiated foot pursuits, located the five juvenile male suspects and took them into custody. Two suspects sustained minor injuries and were treated by medics. Petitions are pending for the juvenile suspects.
SHOPLIFTING, 2023-03060259, 3000 block of Columbia Pike
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2023-05050076, 2700 block of Richmond Highway
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-05050170, 1700 block of N. Huntington Street
LARCENY, 2023-05050188, 5000 block of Columbia Pike
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2023-05050339, 2000 block of Columbia Pike
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2023-05050342, 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2023-05060022, 2800 block of 9th Street S.
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2023-05060064, 3400 block of S. Stafford Street
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2023-05060148, 900 block of S. Dinwiddie Street
LARCENY, 2023-05060173, 6100 block of Wilson Boulevard
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2023-05060190, 4300 block of Fairfax Drive
THREATS, 2023-05060192, 3000 block of Columbia Pike
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-05060203, 4000 block of 5th Road N.
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2023-05060214, 3500 block of S. Stafford Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2023-05060257, 3100 block of Arlington Boulevard
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-05060272, 800 block of Army Navy Drive
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2023-05070071, 600 block of 29th Road S.
EXTORTION, 2023-05070113, 1400 block of N. Courthouse Road
FRAUD, 2023-05080014, 4000 block of 5th Road N.
STOLEN VEHICLES
05/05/23, VA 908ADX, 2017 Kia Sportage, Silver
1600 block of S. Eads Street
05/06/23, VA UNE2834, 2020 Kia Soul, Gray
2400 block of S. Walter Reed Drive
05/06/23, VA TSR1256, 2020 Kia Soul, Red
800 block of Army Navy Drive
05/06/23, VA TUW2199, 2021 GMC Yukon, Black
1400 block of S. Oakland Street
05/06/23, VA VMB8251, 2016 Subaru Outback, White
800 block of Army Navy Drive
ONLINE REPORTS
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2023-05054001, 2000 block of N. Kensington Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2023-05054003, 3000 block of S. Grant Street
FRAUD, 2023-05054004, 500 block of 12th Road S.
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2023-05054005, 600 block of 29th Street S.
LARCENY, 2023-05054006, 2200 block of 27th Street S.
LARCENY, 2023-05054007, 1300 block of Army Navy Drive
VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2023-05054008, 800 block of 31st Street S.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-05054009, 3300 block of 2nd Street S.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-05054010, 1200 block of N. Veitch Street
FRAUD, 2023-05054011, 3800 block of 2nd Street N.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2023-05064001, Unit block of S. Abingdon Street
IDENTITY THEFT, 2023-05064002, 2100 block of N. Scott Street
FRAUD, 2023-05064003, 1300 block of S. Joyce Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-05064006, 6000 block of 28th Street N.
FRAUD, 2023-05064008, 2500 block of S. Kenwood Street
FRAUD, 2023-05064009, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-05074002, 1800 block of Richmond Highway
HARASSMENT, 2023-05074004, 2100 block of Washington Boulevard
LARCENY, 2023-05074005, 4200 block of 32nd Road S.