December 2020

December 1 – 31, 2020

INDECENT EXPOSURE
4200 block of Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on December 4, police were dispatched to the report of an exposure. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 7:00 a.m., the victim was inside a business when she observed the male suspect outside the window allegedly exposing himself and touching himself inappropriately. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. He is described as a White or Hispanic male in his mid to late 40’s, approximately 5’9”-5’10”, with dark brown hair, a long black and gray beard, wearing a baseball cap, black sweatshirt, and dark khaki pants. The investigation is ongoing.

PRODUCTION, SALE, POSSESSION OF OBSCENE MATERIAL    
1400 block of N. Courthouse Road, Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on December 8, at approximately 5:47 p.m.

SEXUAL BATTERY    
2500 block of Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on December 11, at approximately 12:30 a.m.

PEEPING
2700 block of S. Adams Street, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 1:49 a.m. on December 13, police were dispatched to the report of a peeping. Upon arrival, it was determined that the reporting party observed the unknown suspect pacing outside a residential building and allegedly looking into windows of residences. Arriving officers established a perimeter and observed the suspect hiding in the bushes. Officers made contact with the suspect and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, 45, of Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged with peeping.

PEEPING
2500 block of 11th Street N., Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on December 14, at approximately 11:30 p.m.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY
2400 block of S. Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 5:09 p.m. on December 19, police were dispatched to the report of trespassing. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim returned to her residence and observed that items inside had allegedly been tampered with and the unknown male suspect was located asleep inside. Arriving officers made contact with the suspect, and while speaking with him, he became combative. The suspect was subsequently detained without further incident. The suspect, 31, of Alexandria, VA, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Entry.

SEXUAL BATTERY
4200 block of Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 6:03 p.m. on December 21, police were contacted regarding the late report of a sexual assault. Upon calling the victim, it was determined that at approximately 4:00 p.m., the victim and suspect both exited a bus when the suspect engaged the victim in conversation asking her if she needed directions. The suspect then reached out and touched her breast, then left the area on another bus. The suspect is described as a Black male, 27-29 years old, slim build, approximately 160 lbs. and 5’10”, with short dread lock hair, wearing a black mask, black jacket, and black jeans. The investigation is ongoing.

ROBBERY
1100 block of S. Hayes Street, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 5:47 p.m. on December 26, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim was inside her vehicle using her cell phone when she was approached by two suspects, who opened the rear doors to her vehicle. Suspect One struck her with a closed fist and stole her phone and attempted to steal her purse unsuccessfully, while Suspect Two tampered with items in the vehicle. The victim yelled for assistance, at which point the suspects fled prior to police arrival. The victim sustained minor injuries. Suspect One is described as a Black male in his teens, approximately 5’6”, with a slim build,  wearing a dark colored hoodie, blue jeans, and a black mask. Suspect Two is described as a white male in his teens, approximately 5’6”, with a slim build,  wearing a dark colored hoodie, jeans, and a mask. The investigation is ongoing.

BRANDISHING
Four Mile Run Drive at S. George Mason Drive, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on December 24, police were dispatched to the late report of a brandishing. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 1:27 p.m., the victim was driving in the area when the suspect vehicle pulled alongside her, then attempted to speed up to get in front of her. Both vehicles were stopped at an intersection when the suspect attempted to block in the victim’s vehicle. The suspect exited his vehicle, approached the victim’s window, brandished a firearm at her, and began saying profanities. The suspect then returned to his vehicle and fled prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a tall, slim, male with brown skin, 45-50 years old, wearing a white long sleeve shirt and clean shaven. The vehicle is described as a blue Honda Odyssey with Virginia license plates. The investigation is ongoing.

INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH A CHILD    
5100 block of 7th Road S., Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on December 27, at approximately 4:37 p.m.

PEEPING
700 block of S. Greenbrier Street, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 11:59 p.m. on December 29, police were dispatched to the report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victims observed the unknown male suspect looking into the window of their residence. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a male, wearing a grey sweater, and grey pants. The investigation is ongoing.

Note: Incident data compiled here is based on initial reports made to the Arlington County Police Department and comes from public safety data published on the County’s Online Crime Mapping Tool, Open Data Portal, and Daily Crime Reports. 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.