Thursday, December 20, 2012
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 …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tips for driving, shopping and at home.
The Herndon Police Department's Crime Prevention Section has gathered a number of holiday safety tips for area residents. During the holidays it's important to be aware of theft and holiday related crime. WHILE DRIVING: • Avoid driving alone or at night. • Keep your car doors locked and windows closed. • Park in well lit areas if you need to shop at night. • Avoid parking near vans, trucks with camper shells and cars with tinted windows. • Park as close as you can to the doors of your destination, and notice where you parked. • Don't leave your car unoccupied with the motor running. • Don't leave packages or valuables, such as GPS systems, laptops and iPods, where they can be seen by those walking by your vehicle. • When returning to …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
DWI checkpoint starts at 8:30 p.m. Friday.
The Town of Herndon Police Department will conduct a driving while intoxicated/drivers license checkpoint from 8:30 p.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday. The police department is conducting the checkpoint to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers. Motorists stopped for suspicion of driving while intoxicated will be checked to make sure their ability to drive hasn't been impaired by alcohol or drugs. Police will also be checking driver's licenses to ensure compliance with the law. The Herndon Police Department says it is committed to ensuring the safety of town residents and roadways, especially during the holiday season. On average, 25 people were killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes per day during December 2010, according to the …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Gunshot fired during robbery; no injuries reported.
The Herndon Police Department is asking 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. on Thursday and Suspect 1 pointed a handgun at the 7-Eleven employees, attempting to get them to open the cash register. Suspect 1 then fired a shot while the employees were trying to open the register. No one was injured. Suspect 2 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. Suspect 1 is described as a light-skinned male, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, 25-30 years old, medium build, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and …
Friday, November 2, 2012
Someone attempted to shoplift a television from a business in the 400 block of Elden Street on Oct. 26.
The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Oct. 22 through Oct. 28, 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 gas tank was siphoned between 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 27 in the 700 block of Campbell Way. GOLF COURSE DISTRICT • A 37-year-old Herndon man was arrested for assault at 11:41 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the 500 block of Early Fall Court. • A 35-year-old Herndon woman was arrested for assault at 12:13 a.m. on Oct. 26 in the 1100 block of Treeside Lane. • Two vehicles in the area were broken into and several items, including an iPod, iTouch, soccer …
Friday, October 26, 2012
A Herndon resident reported 62 of their campaign signs had been stolen.
The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Oct. 15 through Oct. 21, 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 a group of unknown subjects who fled the scene prior to police arrival at 11:22 p.m. on Oct. 19 in the 13000 block of Worldgate Drive. • A noise complaint was reported at 4:55 a.m. on Oct. 16 in the 12900 block of Worldgate Drive. • The victim reported receiving harassing phone calls from an acquaintance at 11:01 a.m. on Oct. 17 in the 300 block of Linden Court. GOLF COURSE DISTRICT • Graffiti was reported found in the area at 11:45 a.m. on…
Friday, October 19, 2012
Saturday will be Public Safety Day in downtown Herndon.
Families can learn more about safety this Saturday in downtown Herndon. The Herndon Police Department will host Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday at the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn St. The event wil include fingerprinting and identification photos for children, meet and greets with the Herndon K-9 team and vehicles, child safety seat checks and installations, trick-or-treating for children and an appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog. Photo identification and fingerprinting helps provide the police with vital information to help them find missing children. The Fairfax County Sheriffs Office will provide a free photo and set of fingerprints using inkless technology. [Want to stay on top of news in Herndon? Sign up for…
Thursday, October 18, 2012
A saw was reported stolen from the rear of a residence on Oct. 9.
The Town of Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Oct. 8 through Oct. 14, 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 • A vehicle was broken into and tools and a GPS unit were reported stolen at 8:11 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 700 block of Palmer Drive. • A vehicle was entered between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. and cash and clothing were reported stolen Oct. 7 in the 700 block of Legacy Pride Drive. • A 47-year-old Herndon man was arrested for being drunk in public at 7:31 p.m. Oct. 9 in the 500 block of Virginia Avenue. GOLF COURSE DISTRICT • A vehicle was entered between 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and 7:45 a.m. …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Police reported a person's gas tank was siphoned on Laurel Way.
The Town of Herndon Police reported the following incidents from Oct. 1 through Oct. 7, 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 victims reported an unknown subject entered their residence between 12:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. and took a bag of tools, an undisclosed amount of cash and two laptop computers on Oct. 6 in the 500 block of Center Street. • The victims reported an unknown subject entered their residence between 9 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 6 and a pair of sunglasses and gift cards were reported stolen in the 500 block of Legacy Pride Drive. • The victim reported their vehicle was entered …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Mitt Romney presidential campaign signs reported damaged.
The Herndon Police Department reported the following incidents from Sept. 24 through Sept. 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 6:43 a.m. on Sept. 25 in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. • A 43-year-old Herndon man was arrested for possession of marijuana at 9:11 p.m. on Sept. 26 in the 700 block of Palmer Drive. • A 25-year-old Herndon man was arrested for being drunk in public at 12:13 a.m. on Sept. 27 in the 800 block of Nash Street. • A file cabinet inside a church was found damaged at 8 a.m. on Sept. 25 in the 600 block of Spring Street. • …
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