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Crime Report: Dirty Cab Drivers Edition

In this week’s Arlington County crime report, there were two incidents of male cab drivers trying to get fresh with their female passengers.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 10/07/11, 800 block of N. Randolph Street. On October 7 at 3 am, a cab driver touched a woman on her arms and legs, as well at attempted to kiss her without her consent. He is described as a white Middle-Eastern male in his 40’s, 5’7″ with a heavy build. He was wearing a white and blue plaid button-up shirt.

SEXUAL BATTERY, 10/10/11, 5000 block of Carlin Springs Road. On October 8 at 11:40 pm, a woman moved to the front seat in a cab because the cab driver asked for better directions. The driver then touched her breasts. The woman fled when they reached her destination. The suspect is described as a slightly overweight Indian male in his mid to late 20’s, with dark hair and a full beard.

The rest of the crime report, after the jump.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 10/06/11, 2400 block of S. Shirlington Road. On October 6 at 9:30 pm, a man stated that he was assaulted by several unknown suspects.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING-ARREST, 10/07/11, 200 block of N. Thomas Street. On October 7 at 2:40 pm, a man stabbed another man in an apartment. Danny Stevenson, 46, of Arlington, was charged with Malicious Wounding. He was held without bond.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 10/10/11, 1100 Arlington Boulevard. On October 10 at 2 am, a homeless woman stated that a male acquaintance that is also homeless stabbed her in the leg regarding a disagreement over a cell phone.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 10/10/11, 6000 block of N. 9th Road. On October 9 at 8 pm, a woman shut a door on her ex-husband’s hand, causing severe injury.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING-ARREST, 10/11/11, 1500 block of N. Quincy Street. On October 11 at 12:45 pm, a man attacked another man walking on a bike trail. Erik Maliksi, 38, of Fairfax, was charged with Malicious Wounding. He was held without bond.

ROBBERY, 10/07/11, 2600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. On October 7 at 4 pm, an unknown man argued with two parking garage attendants. The suspect then displayed a handgun and stole cash from the parking kiosk. The suspect is described as an 18 year-old white Hispanic male, 5’7″ and 150 lbs. He was wearing a white tank top, jeans, and displayed numerous tattoos on his arms.

ROBBERY, 10/11/11, 1400 block of Lee Highway. On October 11 at 8:30 pm, four unknown men stole items from a man waiting at a bus stop. The suspects were all African American young men around 18 years old.

CONCEALED WEAPON-ARREST, 10/06/11, 6600 block of N. 18th Street. On October 6 at 9 pm, two men were found trespassing. One subject had a concealed handgun and one subject was in possession of marijuana. Gerald Covarrubias, 23, of Centerville, was charged with Possession of a Concealed Deadly Weapon, Trespassing and Drinking in Public. Tracy Haskins, 22, of Alexandria, was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Trespassing and Drinking in Public. He was released on summons.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY-ARREST, 10/08/11, 1000 block of N. Highland Street. On October 8 at 1:20 am, a woman assaulted a female bartender and threw several bottles damaging bar property. Susana Bonanno, 25, of Burke, was charged with Assault and battery and Destruction of Property. She was held on a $3,000 bond.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY-ARREST, 10/09/11, 1300 block of N. Courthouse Road. On October 9 at 11:50 am, one man assaulted another. Mohamed Bennani, 37, of Poolesville, MD, was charged with Assault and Battery. He was held on a $3,500 bond.

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY-ARREST, 10/06/11, 2400 block of S. Shirlington Road. On October 6 at 11 pm, officers located a stolen vehicle with several occupants. Earnest Hanible, 40, of Alexandria, was charged with Receiving Stolen Property and held on an $8,000 bond. Mark Filed, 44, of Alexandria, was charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of Heroin, and Possession with Intent in a School Zone. He was held without bond.

BURGLARY, 10/05/11, 6300 block of Washington Boulevard. On October 5 between 8:30 am and 7:30 pm, an unknown person broke into a residence and stole jewelry. There are no known suspects.

ATTEMPT BURGLARY, 10/08/11, 1000 block of S. Frederick Street. On October 7 between 11:30 am and midnight, an unknown person attempted to break into an apartment through a window. There is no suspect description.

LARCENY FROM AUTO (SERIES)-ARREST, 10/11/11, 2500 block of N. 20th Street. On October 11 at 3 am, police located a group of men breaking into area vehicles. Two suspects were charged and the investigation is on going. Franklin Hernandez, 18, of Arlington, and Carlos Ferrufino, 22, of Arlington, were both charged with Grand Larceny. They were held without bond.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (SERIES)-ARREST, 10/06/11, 2400 block of S. Lowell Street. On October 6 at 11 pm, police found a man damaging four vehicles on the same street. Martin Walker, III, 20, of Largo, MD, was charged with four counts of Destruction of Property. He was held without bond.

STOLEN VEHICLES

10/10/11, VA KCV5065, 2009 Toyota Corolla, white, 3100 block Wilson Boulevard

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