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Police: Van Strikes Woman on Richmond Highway

The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.


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On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses.

The following items are from recent police updates through Jan. 23 from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department.

Crash (blue on map), 9:50 a.m., Jan. 23, Richmond Highway/Frye Road, A 67-year-old woman was crossing Richmond Highway in a crosswalk and against the walk signal. She was struck by a 1998 Chevrolet Astro van and transported to hospital with serious injuries.

In separate and unrelated incidents:

Assault (yellow on map), 4:45 p.m., Jan. 17, 3500 block of Rolling Hills Avenue, The two victims, 18 and 22 years old, reported the suspect, a neighbor, allegedly brandished a knife and threatened them. Robert Rains, 46, of Alexandria, was charged with two counts of assault.

Burglary (green on map), 2:50 p.m., Jan. 18, 3400 block of Audubon Avenue, A resident reported someone entered the home and stole a television. Forced entry was made through a rear door.

Burglary (green on map), 6 p.m., Jan. 18, 7500 block of Republic Court, A resident reported someone entered the home and stole several items to include alcohol. Forced entry was made through a window.

Robbery (red on map), 5 p.m., Jan. 21, 8500 block of Richmond Highway, A store clerk reported the business was robbed. Two suspects, a man and a woman, entered the business and the woman went behind the counter to get cash from register. The other suspect grabbed the clerk and brandished a knife. The two fled with the cash.

Larcenies (purple on map):

  • 4000 block of Augustine Street, copper plates from business
  • 8400 block of Frye Road, merchandise from business
  • Lockheed Boulevard/Harrison Lane, tools, generator, four compressors and some air guns from business
  • 5600 block of Fenwick Drive, high powered rifle from residence
  • 2300 block of Huntington Avenue, one six pack of beer and gum from business
  • 7100 block of Huntley Creek Place, two packages from residence
  • 7400 block of Mount Vernon Square, laundry detergent from business
  • 5800 block of North Kings Highway, bottle of wine from business
  • 6300 block of North Kings Highway, merchandise from business
  • 3800 block of Quisenberry Drive, GPS and camera from vehicle
  • 6300 block of Richmond Highway, medication from business
  • 7800 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from business
  • 7900 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
  • 7900 block of Richmond Highway, pants from business
  • 7900 block of Richmond Highway, ring from residence
  • 7900 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from business
  • 8200 block of Russell Road, beers from business

Vehicle Thefts (pink on map):

  • 3500 block of Rolling Hills Avenue, 2009 Acura
Related Topics: Crime Blotter, Fairfax County, and Fairfax County Police Department

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