Crime Report: January 24, 2025

Published on January 24, 2025

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

INDECENT EXPOSURE, 2025-01230141, 4900 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 3:11 p.m. on January 23, police were dispatched to the late report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined approximately 10 minutes prior, the female victim was inside a stairwell of a residential building when the male suspect, who was delivering packages in the building at the time of the incident, entered, approached her and allegedly touched her inappropriately before exposing himself. The suspect subsequently exited the building and fled the scene in a vehicle. No injuries were reported. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop in the area of S. Four Mile Run Drive and Columbia Pike and subsequently took the suspect into custody. Lionel Alston, 21, of Upper Marlboro, Md. was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure, Assault and Battery and Public Masturbation. He was held without bond.

ROBBERY, 2025-01230106, 3400 block of Washington Boulevard. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on January 23, police were dispatched to the report of a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined Suspect One entered the business, concealed merchandise in a backpack and attempted to exit without payment when he was confronted by an employee. A struggle ensued over the backpack that continued outside the business during which Suspect Two approached. The suspects then fled the scene on foot with the backpack. The employee sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention on scene. Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspects yielding negative results. Suspect One is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’6”-5’7”, 20-30 years old with black hair wearing all black clothing. Suspect Two is described as a Black male, approximately 5’7”-5’9” wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans. The investigation is ongoing. 

LARCENY, 2025-01200119, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street

LARCENY, 2025-01220064, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

LARCENY, 2025-01220076, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

THREATS, 2025-01220081, 1000 block of S. Edgewood Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01220088, 3300 block of Wilson Boulevard

SHOPLIFTING, 2025-01220096, 3300 block of Wilson Boulevard

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2025-01220133, 1200 block of S. Fern Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2025-01230056, 2500 block of Arlington Boulevard

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE, 2025-01230070, 4400 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive

LARCENY, 2025-01230120, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

ONLINE REPORTS

IDENTITY THEFT, 2025-01234001, 1600 block of N. Oak Street