Crime Report: Domestic Violence Edition

In this week's Arlington County crime report, two men are accused of particularly vicious instances of domestic violence. Both alleged crimes took place yesterday (Tuesday) while in public. At...

Crime Report: Creepy Behavior at Ballston Mall

There were two incidents of men arrested for downright creepy behavior at Ballston Common Mall on Monday. First, a man was arrested for allegedly masturbating while watching women work out at the...

Crime Report: Police Impersonation Edition

A man impersonating a police officer stole cash from a man's wallet last week after asking to see his identification and vehicle registration. From the latest Arlington County crime...

Crime Report: Crapper Attacker Edition

Someone broke into an Alcova Heights apartment last week, used the bathroom, and didn't flush. From this week's Arlington County crime report: UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 02/17/12, 3600 block of S. 5th Street....

Crime Report: Lessons for Criminals Edition

This week's Arlington County crime report includes several cases that may serve as important lessons for criminals. For instance, if you're going to (allegedly) shoplift from The Gap, leave the 16...

Crime Report: Witness Punched, Drug Suspect Tased

This week's Arlington County crime report contained a number of notable items. Among them: On Tuesday, Feb. 7, a suspect tried to flee after police found 32 grams of crack cocaine during a traffic...

Guilty Plea Entered in County Fair Embezzlement Case

A former county employee accused of embezzling from the Arlington County Fair has pleaded guilty to all counts against her. Denise Marshall Roller pleaded to 11 felony counts, including...

Crime Report: Crimes Against Women

This week's Arlington County crime report contained several incidents of frightening crimes against women. Among them: RAPE, 01/25/12, 3000 block of Columbia Pike. Between 2 and 3 pm on January 25,...

Police Ask for Sexual Assault Victims to Come Forward

The Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit asks for the public's help in solving a crime. The department is trying to catch a sex offender and would like victims or witnesses to...

Crime Report: Female Escort Sexually Assaulted

A female escort was held against her will and sexually assaulted in a Crystal City hotel room last week, according to the latest Arlington County crime report. ABDUCTION WITH INTENT TO DEFILE /...

Crime Report: Church Burglary Edition

Someone had the nerve to break into the Greenbrier Baptist Church and steal a laptop last week, according to the latest Arlington County crime report. BURGLARY, 01/05/12, 5400 block of S. 7th Road....

Crime Report: Assault With Food Edition

Early Monday morning, a convenience store clerk on Columbia Pike was assaulted with "various packaged food items" by a man who wanted to use the store's phone. From this week's Arlington County crime...

Window Broken During Fight at Bob & Edith’s Diner

An early morning fight resulted in a broken door, a broken window and two arrests at Bob & Edith's Diner on Columbia Pike over the weekend. Police say Zachary Szabo, 23, assaulted Jamel...

Crime Report: Surprise Guest Edition

In this week's Arlington County crime report, a real estate agent got a bit of a surprise upon entering a for-sale property and discovering someone sleeping there. UNLAWFUL ENTRY-ARREST, 12/23/11,...

Busy Christmas Day for Arlington Police

Sunday was a busier-than-usual Christmas Day for Arlington County police. Among the incidents reported: a police cruiser window was smashed, a Courthouse area business was broken into and a gas...