A Falls Church man driving a stolen car ran a red light, ditched the car and then took off on foot as police gave chase, according to this week’s Arlington County Police Department crime report.
The alleged incident happened early Monday morning near the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Walter Reed Drive.
More from the crime report:
ELUDING, 2018-02190017, Columbia Pike at S. Walter Reed Drive. At approximately 1:34 a.m. on February 19, an officer on routine patrol observed a vehicle traveling without its headlights on and attempted a traffic stop by activating their emergency equipment. The suspect continued driving through a red light, before coming to a stop and exiting the vehicle. The suspect disregarded police commands and attempted to flee the area on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody, with the assistance of a Virginia State Trooper arriving on scene. During the course of the investigation, the vehicle operated by the suspect was determined to be stolen out of Fairfax County. Kevin Hernandez Gomez, 22, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny: Motor Vehicle Theft, Obstruction of Justice/Resisting Arrest, Eluding Police, Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License/No Insurance, Failure to Dim Headlights and Failure to Obey Traffic Lights. He was held on no bond.
On Sunday and Monday, a man — or men — ran up to two women on Wilson Blvd and on the W&OD Trail and grabbed the backside of each.
SEXUAL BATTERY (late), 2018-02190111, 6000 block of Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 1:35 p.m. on February 19, police were dispatched to the late report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 1:50 p.m. on February 18, the female victim was waiting at the bus stop when an unknown male suspect approached her from behind and placed his hands on her back and buttocks. When the victim turned around, the suspect fled on foot. The suspect is described as a male with an average build, approximately 6’0″, wearing a black hoodie. The investigation is ongoing.
SEXUAL BATTERY (late), 2018-02190119, Washington and Old Dominion Trail. At approximately 2:34 p.m. on February 19, police responded to the late report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 12:15 p.m., while the female victim was running on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, a male suspect ran up behind her, grabbed her buttocks and fled on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’6″ to 5’10”, between the ages of 14 and 18, with a slim build, medium length hair, wearing black sweatpants and a hoodie, with black and white shoes. The investigation is ongoing.
On Saturday, D.C. police arrested a man accused of throwing an object at a passing car in Rosslyn and shattering a back window.
MISSILE INTO OCCUPIED VEHICLE, 2018-02170116, Fort Myer Drive at Lee Highway. At approximately 9:41 a.m. on February 17, police were dispatched to the report of destruction of property. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim was driving her vehicle in the area when an object was thrown through a rear window, causing it to break. No injuries were reported. Witnesses followed the suspect as he fled on foot into D.C., where he was apprehended with assistance from the Metropolitan Police Department. A warrant for Shooting/Throwing Missiles at Occupied Vehicle was obtained for David Turner, 41, of Washington, D.C.
The rest of this past week’s crime report highlights, including some that we’ve already reported, after the jump.
SHOTS FIRED, 2018-02160270, Lee Highway at N. Glebe Road. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on February 16, police responded to the report of shots fired. No injuries were reported. Arriving officers established a perimeter and a canvas of the area was negative. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.
VEHICLE TAMPERING/LARCENY FROM AUTO (series), 5100-5200 block of 25th Road N. and 2600-2700 block of N. Florida Street, 5000 block of 24th Street N., 5100 block of 26th Road N., 2018-02160050/02160067/02160077/02160086/02160096/02160100/02160114. At approximately 7:21 a.m. on February 16, police were dispatched to the report of a Larceny from Auto. Upon arrival, it was determined that approximately 15, mostly unlocked, vehicles were entered and contents tampered with overnight by three unknown suspects and numerous items of value were reported missing from some of the vehicles. The suspects are described as three young, black males. Suspect One was wearing all black, Suspect Two was wearing a black jacket or hoodie and light blue jeans and Suspect Three was wearing a black t-shirt, light blue jeans and carrying a dark colored duffel bag. The investigation is ongoing.
VEHICLE TAMPERING/LARCENY FROM AUTO (series), 2018-02180132/02180137/02180185/220, 5200-5300 blocks of 5th Street N. At approximately 1:47 p.m. on February 18, police were dispatched to the late report of larceny from auto. Upon arrival, it was determined that overnight, approximately five, mostly unlocked, vehicles were entered, contents tampered with and items of value reported missing from some of the vehicles. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.
LARCENY FROM AUTO (series), 2018-02130043/0046/0057/0061/0065, 3000 block of S. 19thStreet/1500 block of S. Glebe Road/3100 block of S. 15th Street. At approximately 6:37 a.m. on February 13, police were dispatched to the report of a larceny from auto series. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unknown suspect entered multiple, mostly unlocked, vehicles overnight and stole numerous items of value. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.
LARCENY FROM AUTO (series), 2018-02130040/0052/0055/0060/0066/0067, 1000 block of N. Kensington Street/1000 block of N. Kentucky Street/800 block of N. Lexington Street. At approximately 7:16 a.m. on February 13, police were dispatched to the report of multiple larceny from autos. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unknown suspect entered numerous, mostly unlocked, vehicles overnight and tampered with the contents and stole items of value from some of the vehicles. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’6 to 5’10, 150-175 lbs. The investigation is ongoing.