There was not much crime this week in the Lorton area, but here's the incidents that were released by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. The pavement outside a business in the 7900 block of Hill Park Court in Lorton was reported spray-painted on March 26, 2013. The incident was reported at around 2:30pm, and was removed by the business owner. Officers conducted a patrol this week in the Franconia Police District, which includes Lorton, and two people were charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Eight summonses and 14 warnings were also issued. A …
The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. A Fort Belvoir homeowner held a suspect at gunpoint until police arrived at the home in the 6900 block of Inlet Cove Court. At around 1:21 a.m. that day, residents awoke to sounds of breaking glass. Corey Jamel Martin, 35, of 684 North Armistead Street in Alexandria, was charged with unlawful entry, felony destruction of property and possession of a controlled substance. A home was burgled in the 8500 block of Chase Glen Circle. At around 1 p.m on …
On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses.The following items are from recent police updates through Sept. 28 from the West Springfield and Franconia police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department.Drowning in Pohick Bay (marked in red on above map), A 58-year-old Lorton man drowned in the waters of Pohick Bay around 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24. John R. Funk, of 10000 block of Midway Lane, was seen fishing from a kayak. Witnesses saw the kayak capsize about 100 yards from shore and the victim was seen swimming toward shore. Witnesses …
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from Sept. 6-12, as reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 28 domestic violence-related charges, 65 illegal drug-related charges and 58 DWI-related charges. Incidents A 24-year-old man was robbed on Sept. 6, while sitting in a car in the area of Hagel Circle and Richmond Highway. The victim was "attempting to purchase a cell phone" with another individual when the suspect approached and took the phone and cash, according to police. No one was hurt. A laptop computer was reported stolen from a …
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from Aug. 30-Sept. 5, as reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 27 domestic violence-related charges, 70 illegal drug-related charges and 79 DWI-related charges. Incidents A resident of the 7600 block of Fallswood Way in Lorton, reported that at 11:30 p.m., she saw a stranger inside of her home. Entry was made via an unlocked rear door, and the suspect was seen running off the back deck. No one was injured. Cash was reported stolen at 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 5, from a business in the 9000 block of…
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from Aug. 24-29, as reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 43 domestic violence-related charges, 71 illegal drug-related charges and 72 DWI-related charges. Here's a list of Lorton crime events from the West Springfield and Franconia Police District: Derrick L. Royster, a 43-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., was arrested for Thursday's burglary of a home in the 9200 block of Lee Masey Drive in Lorton. Royster was arrested a few blocks from the home shortly after 11:30 a.m. and charged with…
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from Aug. 17-24, as reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 35 domestic violence-related charges, 60 illegal drug-related charges and 66 DWI-related charges. Here's a list of Lorton crime events from the West Springfield and Franconia Police District: At 3:15 a.m. on Aug. 19, police found a broken glass door at a building in the 9200 block of Lews Chapel Cricle. Cash was reported stolen from a residence in the 9900 block of Old Colchester Road (no incident date provided). Arrests (names withheld…
Derrick L. Royster, a 43-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been identified as the suspect in Thursday's burglary of a home in the 9200 block of Lee Masey Drive in Lorton. Royster was arrested a few blocks from the home shortly after 11:30 a.m. and charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny. Fairfax County Police were alerted of the break-in when the homeowner arrived home and found the alleged suspect leaving with stolen items. Entry was forced via the back door of the home. "He was arrested not far from the home, because we were close by and blanketed the area," said …
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from Aug. 8-15, as reported by the Franconia and West Springfield District Police Stations. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 30 domestic violence-related charges, 79 illegal drug-related charges and 71 DWI-related charges. Crime Events Two men were caught allegedly breaking into a business in the 9900 block of Richmond Highway. Police arrested Anthony Kemp, 26, and Irvin Reynolds, 55, both of Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Aug. 13. The pair were charged with burglary. A 2006 Honda motorcycle was stolen from the 8100 block of…
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from Aug. 2-8, as reported by the Franconia and West Springfield District Police Stations. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 32 Domestic violence-related charges, 88 Illegal drug-related charges and 64 DWI-related charges. There was one crime event listed from the Franconia Police District: Copper was stolen from a business in the 9900 block of Richmond Highway on Aug. 8, at around 9:50 a.m. The suspect forced his or her way through a side door. There were two crime events listed from the West Springfield Police District: Merchandise was…
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from July 25- Aug. 1, as reported by the Franconia District Police Station. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 31 Domestic violence-related charges, 74 Illegal drug-related charges and 70 DWI-related charges. Here's a list of Lorton crime events from the Franconia Police District: A GPS, cell phone and other personal items were stolen from 7900 Gunston Woods Place. The front tags of a vehicle were stolen from the 7800 block of Lewis Chapel Circle. Two necklaces were stolen from a residence in the 9200 block of Wildwood Street. Arrests…
An 18-year-old Lorton man was allegedly struck with a gun and robbed while walking home Tuesday night, July 31, by two suspects in the area of Sheffield Village Lane and Sheffield Green Way, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The victim was approached at around 10 p.m. by two men, and one of them allegedly displayed a handgun. The armed suspect hit the victim with the gun and both suspects fled the scene with the victim's backpack and cell phone. The victim received minor injuries. Fairfax County Police offered vague descriptions of the suspects. They are described as black …
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from June 13-20, as reported by the Franconia and West Springfield District Police Stations. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 79 Domestic violence-related charges, 133 Illegal drug-related charges and 133 DWI-related charges. Things were slow in Lorton, however, which experienced a total of five reported crime events last week. Here's a list of Lorton crime events from the Franconia Police District: An iPhone was stolen from a vehicle in the 9800 block of Gunston Road. Liquor was stolen from a business in the 9400 block of Lorton Market…
Here's a look at criminal activity in Lorton from May 23-30, as reported by Franconia District and West Springfield District Police Stations. Last week across Fairfax County, there were 34 Domestic violence-related charges, 75 Illegal drug-related charges and 84 DWI-related charges. In Lorton, stolen motorcycles, clothing, cash and other personal items kept police busy. Here's a list of Lorton crime events from the Franconia Police District: A business owner reported that someone broke the lock to a gate and stole several pieces of equipment in the 9100 block of Shepherd Lane. A wallet was …
Here's a look at criminal activity in the past week as reported by Franconia District and West Springfield District Police Stations. Franconia Police District Two juveniles were robbed by three men at gunpoint at 10:15 p.m. on March 2, 2012. The suspects stole cash and a cell phone and fled the scene. A cab driver was robbed by two would-be customers at around 8:00 p.m. in the 7300 Beverly Park Drive. The suspects displayed a handgun and demanded money. They fled after taking cash from the victim. Two juveniles brandished a knife at 7:50 p.m. on March 4, and took money and a cell phone …
Here's a look at criminal activity in the past week as reported by Franconia District and West Springfield District Police Stations. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Franconia Police District A man was seen peeping through a window in the 6200 block of Roudsby Lane at around 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The suspect is a white male and wore a black jacket, blue jeans and a blue shirt. Other events: Jewelry was stolen from a home in the 9800 block of Lost Ravine Court. License plates were stolen from a vehicle in the 7300 block of Chatham Street …