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Animal Assaults Continue in Fairfax County

News Staff — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:43:50 +0000

Police responded to a report of a horse that was cut over the weekend in a paddock at 2625 Centreville Road. The horse, Lucinda, is one that was previously cut on April 26. The wounds were described as non-life-threatening.

Detectives believe that the attack took place between 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 8. The incident did not occur in Frying Pan Park; however the location attached to the property.

The teen police arrested in connection with the previous attacks is still incarcerated in the Juvenile Detention Center.
Anyone with additional information to provide or recalls seeing anything or anyone suspicious is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477

Director of Reston Zoo Arrested for Animal Cruelty

News Staff — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:00:14 +0000

Following a complex five-month-long investigation, Animal Control Officers arrested the 26-year-old director of the Reston Zoo on Friday, June 22.
Meghan Mogensen of Silver Spring was charged with animal cruelty and possession of a controlled substance after alleged improper treatment of a sick wallaby. Animal Control Officers were alerted to a situation at the facility, 1228 Hunter Mill Road in Reston, when they followed up on a complaint of suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of an adult wallaby. On January 26, officers opened an investigation relating to allegations of improper treatment of injured animals and improper use of euthanasia drugs. A search warrant was executed on February 16 when evidence was obtained.
The investigation is ongoing. Animal Control Officers are working jointly with the USDA, VDACS and other entities that insure proper protocols involving humane animal euthanasia, treatment and practices are used.

Reston Man Invovlved in Altercation Found Dead by Police

News Staff — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:34:10 +0000

Fairfax County Police officers responded to the 11900 block of Winterthur Lane in Reston for a fight on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at approximately 12:45 a.m. Upon arrival police were unable to locate any fight. Approximately one hour later a missing person report was made at Hunter Woods Plaza. An investigation lead the officers back to Winterthur Lane where a body was found with trauma to the upper body.

The deceased has been identified as Bharat P. Patel, 40 of 11913 Winterthur Lane. The cause and manner of death have not been released.

Detectives have released a composite sketch of a suspect in the suspicious death case. The suspect is described as an Indian male, 25-35 years old; approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall with a thin build. The suspect was wearing a gray long sleeve shirt with a thin orange stripe down the sleeves and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers 1-866-411-TIPS/8477

Pedestrian Killed in Accident on Fox Mill Road

News Staff — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:53:03 +0000

A 69-year-old Mineral man was killed when he stepped into the street in an attempt to help a tractor-trailer backing out of a parking lot, and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Police responded to the crash in the 2500 block of Fox Mill Road on Wednesday, February 1 shortly after 11:30 a.m. The pedestrian, Basil Knick, was flown by helicopter to a local hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later.

The striking vehicle, a 2004 Saturn Vue, driven by 59-year-old Darryl Barnes of Sterling, was travelling westbound on Fox Mill Road prior to the crash. Barnes apparently did not see Knick in the roadway. He remained on the scene after the crash, and was charged with failing to pay full time and attention.

Crash reconstruction detectives continue to investigate the crash.

Neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors in this crash.

Shooting in Reston Leaves One Man Dead

News Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:08:39 +0000

Fairfax County Police responded to the 1500 block of Cameron Crescent Drive on Monday, December 12 around 4:15 p.m. for a reported of a shooting. Upon arrival police say they discovered an adult male with trauma to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police are investigating reports that three suspects were involved. While the exact nature of the relationship between the suspects and the victim is still under investigation, police do not believe that there is a threat to the publicâ€™s safety.

This is the ninth homicide in Fairfax County for 2011.

Clothes Dryer Causes Condo Fire in Reston

Resident — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:12:10 +0000

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a condominium fire, Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at approximately 9 p.m., in the Reston area of Fairfax County. The condominium is located at 2335 Freetown Court, No. 2-B.

Firefighters encountered heavy smoke coming from the first floor stairwell upon arrival. Crews used ground ladders to rescue several occupants from a third floor balcony. Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes. A smoke alarm activated in the condominium, providing the occupants early warning to escape unharmed. Two adults have been displaced. Red Cross is providing assistance. There were no injuries.

Damage is estimated at $30,000.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. Clothes inside a dryer ignited and caused the fire.