Crime Report: December 20, 2024
Published on December 20, 2024
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
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 2024-12190141/2024-12190173, 200 block of S. Glebe Road. At approximately 3:31 p.m. on December 19, police were dispatched to the report of trouble unknown. Upon arrival, it was determined Suspects One and Two allegedly entered the business during which Suspect Two collected merchandise. Suspect One then exited the store followed by Suspect Two, who did not pay for the merchandise. As the suspects walked to their vehicle an employee confronted them outside the business and a struggle ensued over the merchandise. The employee brandished a knife and attempted to strike Suspect One. The employee also caused damage to the suspect’s vehicle with the knife. The two suspects then fled the scene on foot but were subsequently located in the area by responding officers and taken into custody. The employee remained on scene and was also taken into custody. Suspect One and the employee sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention. Parvez Mostafa, 24, of Alexandria, Va. was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding and Destruction of Property. During the course of the investigation, suspected narcotics were recovered from Suspect Two, who also provided officers with false personal identification information. Elijah Womack, 19, of Arlington, Va. was arrested and charged with Shoplifting, Possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance and Giving False Identity to a Law Enforcement Officer. Suspect One was determined to be wanted by a neighboring jurisdiction and was served with the outstanding warrants.
ASSAULT ON POLICE, 2024-12190171, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street. At approximately 5:59 p.m. on December 19, an officer working a crime prevention detail at the Pentagon City Metro Station stopped the female suspect for fare evasion. The suspect began acting disorderly and was noncompliant with the officer’s commands. The officer then detained the suspect during which she resisted and kicked at officers. No injuries were reported. Saniya James, 21, of Washington, D.C. was arrested and charged with Assault on Police, Obstruction of Justice and Fare Evasion.
UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 2024-12190017, 1700 block of N. Troy Street. At approximately 2:26 a.m. on December 19, police were dispatched to the report of a dispute. Upon arrival, it was determined that Victim One was inside her residence when she observed the male suspect, who is an acquaintance, forcing entry into the home by shattering a window. Victim One then briefly left the apartment to seek assistance from Victim Two. The victims returned to the apartment and observed the suspect inside the home and confronted him. Victim One attempted to call police during which the suspect made threatening statements towards her. The suspect subsequently assaulted both victims before fleeing the scene. The victims sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention. Warrants were obtained for the suspect for Unlawful Entry, Assault and Battery (x2), Destruction of Property and Preventing a Call to 911. The investigation is ongoing.
ATTEMPTED UNLAWFUL ENTRY (late), 2024-12190208, 2300 block of 11th Street N. At approximately 9:50 p.m. on December 19, police were dispatched to the report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, it was determined at approximately 1:30 a.m., the male suspect attempted to force entry into a secured storage room inside a residential building before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-35 years old, 5’8”-6’0”, 170-180 pounds with short black hair wearing a black jacket and dark pants. The investigation is ongoing.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-12180146, 1600 block of N. George Mason Drive
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-12190062, 1200 block of N. Pierce Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-12190064, 1000 block of N. Edgewood Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2024-12190069, 2800 block of Clarendon Boulevard
ELUDING, 2024-12190070, Wilson Boulevard at N. Glebe Road
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2024-12190072, 1500 block of Arlington Boulevard
SHOPLIFTING, 2024-12190086, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2024-12190103, 1300 block of S. Joyce Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2024-12190153, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2024-12190177, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY, 2024-12190184, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY, 2024-12190186, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-12190191, 900 block of S. George Mason Drive
ONLINE REPORTS
VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2024-12194001, 5700 block of Fairfax Drive
LARCENY, 2024-12194002, 5700 block of Fairfax Drive
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2024-12194006, 4700 block of 24th Road N.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2024-12194008, 2400 block of Clarendon Boulevard
HARASSMENT, 2024-12194009, 1200 block of Fort Myer Drive
LARCENY, 2024-12194010, 1200 block of N. Longfellow Street
FRAUD, 2024-12194011, 2400 block of N. Lexington Street
FRAUD, 2024-12194012, 1000 block of N. Liberty Street
LARCENY, 2024-12194013, 1400 block of N. Longfellow Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-12194015, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street
VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2024-12194016, 1900 block of N. Nash Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2024-12194017, 1300 block of N. Ode Street
IDENTITY THEFT, 2024-12194018, 4600 block of 35th Street N.
LARCENY, 2024-12194020, 2800 block of 23rd Road N.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2024-12194021, 200 block of N. Wayne Street
VEHICLE TAMPERING, 2024-12194022, 2400 block of S. Monroe Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2024-12194023, 1500 block of Arlington Boulevard
FRAUD, 2024-12194024, 3500 block of S. Utah Street
LARCENY, 2024-12194025, 900 block of N. Lincoln Street
LARCENY, 2024-12194026, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2024-12194027, 100 block of N. Wayne Street
LARCENY, 2024-12204001, 1200 block of Wilson Boulevard
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2024-12204002, 2200 block of N. Pershing Drive