Crime Report: March 11, 2024

Published on March 11, 2024

Daily Crime Report – March 10, 2024

This report is published every weekday, except County holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Arlington County in the stated time frame. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific addresses. For more information on crime in your area, visit our online crime mapping tool.

Note: Information contained in the Daily Crime Report is generally based on initial reports made to the Police Department. 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 and charges may be amended during the court proceedings. For case status information, visit Virginia’s Judicial System website.

REPORTS

1. ASSAULT ON POLICE, 2024-03090121, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street.
   • At approximately 1:41 p.m. on March 9, police were dispatched to the report of a larceny just occurred.
   • Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business and allegedly concealed merchandise before exiting the store without payment.
   • A responding officer located the suspect in the area of 15th Street S. and S. Fern Street and attempted to detain him.
   • The suspect resisted arrest, pushed the officer away and attempted to strike them during which an off-duty officer who was driving in the area observed the struggle and exited their vehicle to assist in taking the suspect into custody.
   • The suspect sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.
   • Marcus Bailey, 31, of No Fixed Address, was arrested and charged with Assault on Police, Petit Larceny and Obstruction of Justice.
2. ROBBERY, 2024-03100095, 1100 block of Arlington Boulevard.
   • At approximately 11:03 a.m. on March 10, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force.
   • Upon arrival, it was determined a dispute ensued after the male suspect, who was driving in a parking lot, honked at the female victim, who was walking.
   • The suspect then drove next to the victim with his window down and stole her cellphone from her hand before fleeing the scene in his vehicle.
   • No injuries were reported.
   • During the course of the investigation, the cellphone was recovered in the area.
   • The suspect is described as an older white male driving a blue sedan.
   • The investigation is ongoing.
3. ROBBERY, 2024-03090186, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street.
   • At approximately 7:02 p.m. on March 9, police were dispatched to the report of an armed robbery.
   • Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business, approached an employee at the counter and demanded cash.
   • When the employee refused, the suspect brandished a knife and stole money from a tip jar before leaving the scene on foot.
   • No injuries were reported.
   • A lookout was broadcast and responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results.
   • The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 40-50 years old, 5’10”-6’0” wearing all dark clothing.
   • The investigation is ongoing.
4. ROBBERY, 2024-03110001, 1800 block of Wilson Boulevard.
   • At approximately 11:56 p.m. on March 10, police were dispatched to the report of a brandishing.
   • Upon arrival, it was determined the two male suspects entered the business, selected merchandise, approached the counter and asked for cigarettes to be added to the transaction.
   • A verbal dispute between the employee and suspects ensued during which the suspects attempted to steal the cigarettes before exiting the store.
   • The employee confronted the suspects outside the business during which one suspect brandished a firearm before both suspects entered a silver sedan and fled the scene.
   • No injuries were reported.
   • The suspects are described as white males, approximately 5’6”-5’7”, 130-180 pounds with black or brown hair.
   • The investigation is ongoing.

OTHER INCIDENTS

• ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2024-03060171, 2300 block of Shirlington Road
• THREATS, 2024-03070126, 1400 block of N. Courthouse Road
• ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2024-03070139, 600 block of S. Carlin Springs Road
• ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2024-03070155, 1500 block of Columbia Pike
• SHOPLIFTING, 2024-03070178, 1400 block of S
  

  SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis

  1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

  2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

  • SDG 16.1: Reduce violence and related death rates (Target)
  • SDG 16.3: Promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice (Target)
  • SDG 8.8: Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers (Target)

  3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

  • Number of reported assaults on police officers (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported robberies (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents of assault and battery (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents of shoplifting (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents of fraud (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported stolen vehicles (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported online fraud incidents (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents of destruction of property (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents of larceny (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents of identity theft (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents of suspicious circumstances (Indicator for SDG 16.1)
  • Number of reported incidents related to labor rights violations (Indicator for SDG 8.8)

  SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table

  SDGs	Targets	Indicators
  SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions	Target 16.1: Reduce violence and related death rates	Number of reported assaults on police officers Number of reported robberies Number of reported incidents of assault and battery Number of reported incidents of shoplifting Number of reported incidents of fraud Number of reported stolen vehicles Number of reported online fraud incidents Number of reported incidents of destruction of property Number of reported incidents of larceny Number of reported incidents of identity theft Number of reported incidents of suspicious circumstances
  SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth	Target 8.8: Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers	Number of reported incidents related to labor rights violations

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