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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Herndon Police Report: Two Businesses Report Utility Bill Scams

Two Herndon businesses reported receiving fraudulent calls for utility bills.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Jan. 7 through Jan. 13, 2013. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victim reported their residence was entered between 3:30 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. and their laptop computer was reported stolen on Jan. 8 in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. • A vehicle was entered between 10 p.m. on Jan. 7 and 8 a.m. on Jan. 10 and a wallet was reported stolen in the 12000 block of Alton Square. The wallet was later recovered in the bushes outside the building with cash and a credit card was missing from the inside. • Graffiti was reported found in the area at 4:49…

Scott Johnson

8:57 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013

Another scam everyone should be aware of is the Amway Tool Scam. Google "Stop The Amway Tool Scam Wordpress" for more information, and forward this to every non-Distributor/IBO you know, so they don't get scammed.   more ›

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Herndon Police Report: 26 Incidents of Speeding Reported

Applications being accepted for 2013 HPD Youth Police Academy.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Dec. 31, 2012 through Jan. 6, 2013. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.   BRUIN DISTRICT • A 19-year-old Reston man was issued a summons for possession of marijuana at 11:52 p.m. on Jan. 4 in the 700 block of Alabama Drive. • A 61-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested for being drunk in public at 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 4 in the 900 block of Alabama Drive. • The victim reported that between Dec. 17 and Dec. 31 the hood and top part of their truck was scratched. The incident was reported at 8:17 a.m. on Jan. 2 in the 12000 block of Worldgate Drive. • A noise …

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Herndon Police Report: Airbags Reported Stolen

Herndon Police reported three incidents of airbags being stolen from cars from Dec. 24-30.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Dec. 24 through Dec. 30, 2012. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victim reported being assaulted by an acquaintance at 12:13 a.m. on Dec. 28 in the 2100 block of Highcourt Lane. • A vehicle was broken into between 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 25 and 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 26 and the airbag was reported stolen in the 2100 block of Wordsworth Court. • A vehicle was broken into between 5 p.m. on Dec. 25 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 26 and the airbag was reported stolen in the 12000 block of Worldgate Drive. • A vehicle was broken into between 10 p.m. on Dec. 25 and 7…

Dave Webster

2:24 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013

One of the top 10 signs you need to reexamine your lifestyle. You spend Christmas day breaking into cars to steal airbags!   more ›

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Herndon Police Report: Sink Torn from Bathroom Wall

Herndon Police report a sink was torn from the wall in a public restroom on Dec. 21 in the 800 block of Ferndale Avenue.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2012. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victim reported having packages stolen from their doorstep between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the 400 block of Virginia Avenue. • The victim reported their vehicle was broken into between 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 8:31 p.m. on Dec. 17 and a GPS unit was stolen in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. • A noise complaint was reported at 10:54 p.m. on Dec. 23 in the 12000 block of Alton Square.  GOLF COURSE DISTRICT • A sink was torn from the wall in a public restroom at 9:52 p…

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Herndon Police Report: Residence Broken Into on Florida Avenue

Herndon Police report a Florida Avenue residence was broken into and a laptop, backpack, iPod and Xbox 360 were stolen.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Dec. 10 through Dec. 16, 2012. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victim reported their residence was broken into between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and a laptop, backpack, iPod and Xbox 360 were reported stolen on Dec. 11 in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. • The victim reported their bicycle was stolen from outside their residence between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 in the 600 block of Center Street. • The victim reported the windshield of their vehicle was damaged at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 near the intersection of Palmer Drive and Dogwood …

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Herndon Police Report: Subject Attempts to Shoplift Seafood, Steak

The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Dec. 3 to Dec. 9. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victims reported their residence was broken into between 6:40 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 5 and numerous items were stolen, including an Xbox, clothing, jewelry, a TV and cash, in the 500 block of Herndon Woods Court. • A transmitter belonging to a telecommunications company was reported stolen at 12:04 p.m. Dec. 5 in the 700 block of Alabama Drive. • The rear windshield and tire of a tow truck were damaged by a pick-axe at 11:19 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. • The victim …

Douglas Manuel

8:03 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012

Why is the identity of these criminals shielded from the public. Are we not helping promote the crime by removing some of the consequences?   more ›

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Herndon Police Report: Police Still Seek 7-Eleven Robbery Suspects

The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Herndon Police Department is continuing to ask for the public's help in finding two men suspected of robbing the 7-Eleven at 1115 Crestview Drive.  The two men entered the 7-Eleven at about 11:19 p.m. Nov. 29. The first suspect pointed a handgun at the 7-Eleven employees, attempting to get them to open the cash register.  The first suspect then fired a shot while the employees were trying to open the register. No one was injured. The second suspect acted as the lookout at the front door of the business during the robbery.  Once the employees handed over an undisclosed amount of money, both suspects fled the store.  The first suspect is described as a light-skinned male, between 5-foot-10 and 6 feet tall, 25-30 years old, medium build, …

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Leslie Perales Loges

4:39 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012

Hi Bill! In that case it's a Patch company policy. Previous to this policy being put in place I included names because it was already online anyway. However our policy now has us not include names because charges could possibly be dropped or changed and we don't have the resources to check every single case. When it comes to major crimes we include names, but for the little stuff we no longer do…   more ›

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Herndon Police Report: Victim Receives Fraudulent 'Lottery' Check

HPD reports someone received "lottery" winnings and found the check they received was fraudulent.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Nov. 19 through Nov. 25, 2012. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victim reported being intimidated by a subject at their gym at 8:50 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the 13000 block of Worldgate Drive. • The victim reported purchasing a fishing rod from an ad on the Internet and never receiving the rod at 3:32 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the 12000 block of Worldgate Drive.  GOLF COURSE DISTRICT • The victim reported receiving word they had won the lottery. Upon depositing the check into their bank account and attempting to withdraw money from the account they …

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Herndon Police Report: Man Exposed Himself Near Hotel Pool

A subject was seen exposing himself outside a pool hotel area on Nov. 14 in the 100 block of Spring Street.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Nov. 12 through Nov. 18, 2012. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victim reported their wallet stolen from a locker at a gym between 6:40 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 in the 13000 block of Worldgate Drive. • The windshield of a parked vehicle was smashed in between 2 p.m.  on Nov. 13 and 9:35 a.m. on Nov. 14 and an undisclosed amount of cash, credit cards and identification was reported stolen in the 2200 block of Westcourt Lane.  GOLF COURSE DISTRICT • A 21-year-old Herndon man was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to …

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Herndon Police Report: Missing 11-Year-Old Found

Police searched for missing preteen Nov. 10.

The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, 2012. The following information was supplied by the Herndon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  BRUIN DISTRICT • The victim reported being assaulted by an unknown subject after a minor traffic infraction at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 9 near the intersection of Van Buren and Spring streets.  GOLF COURSE DISTRICT • A 45-year-old Herndon man was arrested for assault at 1:56 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 1200 block of Sterling Road. • The victim reported being assaulted by a subject after being told they could not use the swimming pool at that time at 3:18 p.m. Nov. 9 in the 800 block of Ferndale Avenue. • A 45-year-old …

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