Robberies on Paths Possibly Connected
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News Release:/13/165/0193/(5)LHC
June 14, 2013



Robberies on Paths Possibly Connected


Reston Police District – Detectives in the Reston Police District are investigating four recent robberies and assaults on Reston area paths that may be connected.

In three of the incidents, victims were walking when they were approached by groups of young men, physically assaulted, then robbed. In a fourth incident, the victim was a bicyclist. Each of the incidents happened during daylight hours between 3:25 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The most recent incident took place Thursday, June 13 at around 3:25 p.m. A 23-year-old man was walking home from the store along a path adjacent to a soccer field at Hunters Woods Park when three men approached him from behind, knocked him to the ground, demanded his belongings and assaulted him. They took his belongings and walked away, northbound on the pathway. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries and walked to a nearby business to contact police.

The suspects were described as two black males, around 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150 pounds. One wore an orange tank top and appeared to be in his late teens or early 20s. The other wore a light red polo shirt. The third suspect was possibly Hispanic, same height, between 18-20 years old and thin. He wore a navy and gray, striped, loose pants and possibly a gray shirt.

The other incidents took place:

•Monday, June 3, 7:50 p.m. Two men were walking along a path near Moorings Drive and North Shore Drive when they were approached by a group of men who demanded money, assaulted them, stole their belongings and fled.
•Friday, June 7, 9 p.m. A 31-year-old man was walking on a path near the community center at 12125 Pinecrest Road when he was reportedly approached by four young men who spoke to the victim, punched him and when took the victim’s belongings after he fell to the ground. They fled down the path.
•Sunday, June 9, 6:20 p.m. A 42-year-old man was riding his bicycle on a path behind Hunters Woods Plaza when he was approached by a group of four young men. One of them pushed the victim off of his bicycle and began to assault him; punching and kicking. They grabbed the victim’s money and belongings, yelled at him and fled. The victim yelled for help and a walker assisted him and called police and rescue. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated for broken bones and other non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.



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Fairfax police investigate four Reston assaults
Four robberies during the past week possible connected, police say
by Gregg MacDonald Staff writer
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619388/1117/fairfax-police-investigate-four-reston-assaults&template=fairfaxTimes

Fairfax County police are investigating four recent Reston robberies and assaults on walking paths that they say may be the work of the same group of young men.

Police said in three of the incidents, victims were walking when they were approached by groups of young men, physically assaulted, then robbed. In a fourth incident, the victim was a bicyclist. Each of the incidents happened during daylight hours approximately between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Police say the most recent incident took place June 13 at around 3:25 p.m. A 23-year-old man was walking home from the store along a path adjacent to a soccer field at Hunters Woods Park when three men approached him from behind, knocked him to the ground, demanded his belongings and assaulted him. They took his belongings and walked away, northbound on the pathway. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and walked to a nearby business to contact police.

In this most recent case, the suspects were described as two black men, around 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150 pounds. One wore an orange tank top and appeared to be in his late teens or early 20s. The other wore a light red polo shirt. The third man was possibly Hispanic, the same height, between 18-20 years old and thin. He wore navy and gray, striped, loose pants and possibly a gray shirt.

Police say the other three potentially related incidents, all occurring within the past week, were as follows:

•June 3, 7:50 p.m. Two men were walking along a path near Moorings Drive and North Shore Drive when they were approached by a group of men who demanded money, assaulted them, stole their belongings and fled.

• June 7, 9 p.m. A 31-year-old man was walking on a path near the community center at 12125 Pinecrest Road when he was reportedly approached by four young men who spoke to the victim, punched him and when took the victim’s belongings after he fell to the ground. They fled down the path.

• June 9, 6:20 p.m. A 42-year-old man was riding his bicycle on a path behind Hunters Woods Plaza when he was approached by a group of four young men. One of them pushed the victim off of his bicycle and began to assault him; punching and kicking. They grabbed the victim’s money and belongings, yelled at him and fled. The victim yelled for help and a walker assisted him and called police and rescue. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated for broken bones and other non-life-threatening injuries.

Another similar but non-related event occurred in Mount Vernon on June 12 in which a 23-year-old man and 33 year-old woman were reportedly walking in the 3300 block of Southgate Drive at around 10 p.m. when they encountered four young men. The man walking was allegedly grabbed by one of them; another produced a gun, and the other two grabbed his companion. The men assaulted the woman and demanded her belongings. She screamed and they fled.

“The Mount Vernon incident does not appear to be related to those in Reston,” said police spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell.

Suspects in that case are described as black, between the ages of 16 and 20 and wore masks. One wore a gray polo shirt with khaki shorts and had long dreadlocks pulled up in the back. Another suspect, who reportedly held the weapon, was very thin and wore a black tank top and jean shorts.

Anyone with information in any of the incidents is asked to call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Yes, they're connected..............the crimes are all committed by niggers!.....what else is new!

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> Yes, they're connected..............the crimes are
> all committed by niggers!.....what else is new!

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Another thread about this!!!

yeah, Gordo.......cause you NEVER make typos o_0

anyways........

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/police-investigate-trail-attacks-in-fairfax-arlington/2013/06/16/dd372826-d6e1-11e2-8cbe-1bcbee06f8f8_story.html

Police investigate trail attacks in Fairfax, Arlington
By Martin Weil, Published: June 16 E-mail the writer

Washington’s trail network supports a healthful lifestyle, but it also presents occasional threats and dangers, dramatized last week by an attack in the District and other incidents that have been reported in the suburbs.

Although they are often described as isolated incidents and appear to affect a tiny proportion of trail users, attacks have occurred this month not only in the District but in Arlington and Fairfax counties, as well.


On Thursday, two days after a bicyclist was beaten on the Metropolitan Branch Trail in the District, a man was attacked on a path in the Reston area, which is threaded with a network of paved trails.

Fairfax police said that incident might be connected to three other robberies and assaults on paths in the Reston area since June 3. In three of the incidents, police said, victims on foot were approached by groups of young men who assaulted and robbed them.

In the fourth daylight attack in Reston, Fairfax police said, on June 9, a 42-year-old man was riding a bicycle on a path behind Hunters Woods Plaza, east of Reston Parkway, when four young men approached.

He was pushed off his bicycle, punched and kicked. Money and other items were taken, and the man was treated for fractures and other injuries.

In Arlington, a woman was stabbed three times in the neck about 11 a.m. June 1 after being accosted on a wooded park trail in the Glencarlyn area.

According to police, she was stabbed after screaming for help as the attacker tried to get her off the trail. The woman was hospitalized for least two days.

Also in Arlington, two bicyclists were attacked April 2 within about a half-hour on the Custis Trail. One man was knocked off his bike and injured. The other broke free of the assailants, police said.

Although the trails are heavily used, many have secluded spots where layout, vegetation or structures shield them from view.

Any white liberals want to go bike riding on the trails today?

JDBLee Wrote:
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> Any white liberals want to go bike riding on the
> trails today?


how about the gun nuts? why dont they put their money where their big mouths are?

edit: or are they just brave against bottles on a fence and children in classrooms?



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The recent rise in incidents on the trail, both in and outside of Reston, has me very concerned. What disappoints me most is the lack of law enforcement presence on these trails, including Reston, W&OD, Four Mile Run, etc., particularly in higher crime areas. This is not the first and will not be the last of incidents on these trails. I have never seen or heard plans to put law enforcement officials in to patrol the trails, nor have I ever seen a single officer along the trails in my many years of traveling the trails. Not only would it help to prevent these terrible acts of violence, but would also assist those who are hurt or injured on the trails, particularly with the higher rate of heat strokes and heat-related incidents that come with the higher temperatures and DC humidity. These trails are here for everyone's enjoyment and without law enforcement presence, people will forgo the unsafe trails and will instead travel along busy streets where there is high visibility, but a huge risk of getting hit by a car.

A while ago Fairfax police patrolled the pathways in Reston by bike. I agree with the above poster.

All the pathways around the DC area (WO&D) seem to be havens for crimes such as rapes, assaults and robberies.

Yet, we see no police action to combat the pathway crimes? Why?

I say we give Mehak Chopra her car back and let her take of this.

Cheap Route Wrote:
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> I say we give Mehak Chopra her car back and let
> her take of this.
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> Yet, we see no police action to combat the pathway
> crimes? Why?

Lack of money. Duh.

The cops can't adequately patrol the streets and now you want them to patrol miles and miles of bike paths? Who's going to pay for all those extra officers?

Taxes are high enough. You use those paths at your own risk IMO.

Actually the W&OD has a volunteer patrol that rides the trail. They are not law enforcement and are unarmed but they do wear jackets or shirts that identify them. Their presence can be a deterrence to crime. They carry cell phones and can summon help. They also lend assistance to people using the trail. Perhaps a volunteer force such as that would be welcome on Reston Paths. One thing muggers and the like hate is having their picture taken. Helmet mounted cams might be useful.

In walking the Reston paved pathway between Ring Road and Tall Oaks Center yesterday we noticed that many of the tall pathway lights have been vandalized and no longer work.

i have lived in Reston for 42yrs....Not heard of this amount of violence on the pathways ..so many in such a short time..I don't go on the trails..day or night..I don't feel safe..use to walk with my grandchildren...the worst is hearing about the young moms walking together with their babies getting assaulted..these people who are doing this could care less...cold and calculated....too bad.i think people are frightened...Reston is still a wonderful place to live.. but a no to safety on the trails..

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> Actually the W&OD has a volunteer patrol that
> rides the trail. They are not law enforcement and
> are unarmed but they do wear jackets or shirts
> that identify them. Their presence can be a
> deterrence to crime. They carry cell phones and
> can summon help. They also lend assistance to
> people using the trail. Perhaps a volunteer force
> such as that would be welcome on Reston Paths. One
> thing muggers and the like hate is having their
> picture taken. Helmet mounted cams might be
> useful.

If they're unarmed then what good are they? EVERYONE has a cell phone nowadays.

What's to stop the muggers from attacking them too?

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> DGeorge Wrote:
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> > Actually the W&OD has a volunteer patrol that
> > rides the trail. They are not law enforcement
> and
> > are unarmed but they do wear jackets or shirts
> > that identify them. Their presence can be a
> > deterrence to crime. They carry cell phones and
> > can summon help. They also lend assistance to
> > people using the trail. Perhaps a volunteer
> force
> > such as that would be welcome on Reston Paths.
> One
> > thing muggers and the like hate is having their
> > picture taken. Helmet mounted cams might be
> > useful.
>
> If they're unarmed then what good are they?
> EVERYONE has a cell phone nowadays.
>
> What's to stop the muggers from attacking them
> too?


cause those kids are like all the other common street thugs - COWARDS!

as only cowards physically attack in this fashion

that's why we call them "thugs"

And they would NEVER have the guts to attack someone prepared for them.

Trained Volunteer force, even unarmed, would certainly help this situation....................but it's doubtful that will happen

Police could easily target the pathways around Hunter Woods Center. That seems to be a crime area. A couple of bicycle patrols around those areas and in the parking lots of the nearby Apartment complexes would do wonders.

Actually in the summer there are bike cops in and around the trails near Hunters Woods Shopping Center. I have seen them every summer over the last several years. Unless that policy has changed this year, I would assume they are out there. Perhaps we just need more of them?

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> Trained Volunteer force, even unarmed, would
> certainly help this
> situation....................but it's doubtful
> that will happen


May I suggest this guy...
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This concerns me very much, enough so that I no longer walk the trails without pepper spray and a cell phone. I never have money or anything else of value on me. It's sad, and I hope Fairfax County might consider more allocated funding for additional security in these beautiful areas.

As a frequent user of many of the beautiful trails in our area -- the Reston trails as well as the W&OD (where I'm a volunteer trail "adopter") -- I'm deeply saddened to see such a dramatic recent increase in violence, especially on our Reston paths. People should not have to worry about being mugged when they go for a walk or bike ride on any of our trails!

There is sufficiently heavy foot and bike traffic on the W&OD trail during daylight hours that I still don't think of going there as a significant risk. A fellow walker or biker typically is only a minute or two away, and most carry cell phones. Moreover, as DGeorge pointed out above, the W&OD does have an organized volunteer, bike-mounted trail patrol.

Our beautiful Reston paths, on the other hand, are a different story. Typically, there is far less foot traffic on these paths, and bike traffic is even less frequent. Many sections of the paths are rather isolated and out of view of surrounding homes or businesses. A person walking alone, or even a pair walking together, are not a good match for a gang of four or more who are bent on trouble.

ok, hold on a minute here..............................has anybody have anything OFFICIAL that says the cops are not patrolling the trails anymore?

cause to be honest, now that I think about it, it seems kinda silly to think the cops dont have enough $$$$ to patrol ....................

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> > certainly help this
> > situation....................but it's doubtful
> > that will happen
>
>
> May I suggest this guy...



well, he does hate ni**ers so I guess it's a good fit LoLz



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That's always been a double edge sword for the Reston Pathway system. It offers residents a beautiful way to get around Reston without having to use a car. The views of the woodland areas and streams from the Reston path system are also exceptional.

But the trade off is that many of the path areas are secluded and provide cover for crimes. I wonder if putting up some cameras in the high crime areas would help?

I've lived in Reston for 22 years and have NEVER used the trails. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that walking on those trails, deep in the woods, away from any possible source of help, is folly. Add to that the fact that I simply cannot schedule a time that is convenient for others who may like to accompany me, and that my only option is to go it alone, well... I want to stay alive and in one piece, and those trails are havens for predators of the two-legged variety. Unsafe is unsafe, no matter how the pro-trail folks want to spin it. That is why treadmills were invented. I haven't heard of anyone getting mugged on a treadmill. And I can use it alone, at MY convenience.

DGeorge Wrote:
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> Actually the W&OD has a volunteer patrol that
> rides the trail. They are not law enforcement and
> are unarmed but they do wear jackets or shirts
> that identify them. Their presence can be a
> deterrence to crime. They carry cell phones and
> can summon help. They also lend assistance to
> people using the trail. Perhaps a volunteer force
> such as that would be welcome on Reston Paths. One
> thing muggers and the like hate is having their
> picture taken. Helmet mounted cams might be
> useful.

I walk on the trails almost daily in the mornings and early evenings, and have never seen any law enforcement or volunteer security. With the strong police presence in Herndon and Reston, there is no reason they can't dedicate one or two officers per day to patrol the trails by bike, this would certainly deter crime. Unfortunately in light of recent events, I will have to stop using the trails.

Lizzy1 Wrote:
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> I've lived in Reston for 22 years and have NEVER
> used the trails. It doesn't take a rocket
> scientist to see that walking on those trails,
> deep in the woods, away from any possible source
> of help, is folly. Add to that the fact that I
> simply cannot schedule a time that is convenient
> for others who may like to accompany me, and that
> my only option is to go it alone, well... I want
> to stay alive and in one piece, and those trails
> are havens for predators of the two-legged
> variety. Unsafe is unsafe, no matter how the
> pro-trail folks want to spin it. That is why
> treadmills were invented. I haven't heard of
> anyone getting mugged on a treadmill. And I can
> use it alone, at MY convenience.


Changing your lifestyle for the acts of a few clowns is what terrorism is all about. Although you do make great points, the paths in Reston are essentially safe and have been for years. Users of the path just need to be smart about how they use the paths.

Ho hum....the bottom line in all this discussion is that its simply another area that used to be enjoyed by many, that the niggers have now ruined.

What? Cops are there to fight crime? The deuce you say!
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Hell, don't even bother with concealing. Problem on the trail solved.

Blaming the lack of police presence is not going to make things better. The job of the police is to show up "AFTER" a crime has been committed. You the victim is the true "first responder". If the "bad guys" felt that there was a possibility that a potential victim was armed or overall more capable of defending themselves, crime on the path would be reduced to near ZERO! Be smart and don't walk alone or unarmed on those paths. I don't care what city or suburb you live in, walking on these paths by yourself unarmed is just asking for a problem. Carry a cell phone and pepper spray or a firearm for your own protection (please get proper training if you choose to carry a firearm or pepper spray!). When the "bag guys" figure out that there are no easy prey on these paths, they will find another line of work or move on. Be safe!

JimGrk Wrote:
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> Ho hum....the bottom line in all this discussion
> is that its simply another area that used to be
> enjoyed by many, that the niggers have now ruined.


I hate to suggest it, but maybe the planners should have rethought trying to integrate low income housing into an idealic community. It's hard not to associate ethnicity with these crimes and disturbances, and wonder how safer we would all be if those ethnicities were not living of Reston.

Why are they always discribed as black?

The racist remarks on here bother me as much as the news of the attacks. Racists, please move away. Far, far away from here.

Victoria Wrote:
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> The racist remarks on here bother me as much as
> the news of the attacks. Racists, please move
> away. Far, far away from here.


The truth is a bitch ain't it? The violent negro's are the one's doing this shit. face the music, They are savages.

JimGrk Wrote:
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> Ho hum....the bottom line in all this discussion
> is that its simply another area that used to be
> enjoyed by many, that the niggers have now ruined.

Meh, if they hadn't ruined it then the mexicans would have.

Screwed either way.

It is never a good idea to go on any path, anywhere, by yourself. I love the paths in Reston. But I always walk with a companion and I do not have myself plugged into any gadgets so that I can hear and pay attention to my surroundings. We all need to get off the phones and Ipods and listen to nature. If you're paying attention, and look them in the eyes, the attackers will be less likely to assualt. It is unfair to say that it is the lowest income, and the hispanics or blacks that commit all the crimes. There are a lot of wealthy "white" kids as well.

I strongly suspect that most, if not all, of the recent assaults in Reston have been the work of the same handful of rowdy youths. If they could be apprehended that might put a stop to the trouble, at least for a while.

An idea worth considering is an organized, volunteer citizen trail patrol similar to the W&OD trail patrol program. The W&OD Trail Manager might be happy to talk with us about their program. Some of those who volunteer on the W&OD patrol probably live in Reston and might be willing to help patrol our trails as well.

The bottom line, as I see it, is that if we want to feel safe on our paths and in our community we will need greater citizen involvement. We can't afford -- and don't want -- an omnipresent police force.

Speaking of which, I've not seen any official police reaction to the idea of citizen patrols. What are the views of police/community liaison spokespeople on this issue? When will we get their perspective on all this? How about an article authored by the police in the Patch?

For openers, let's try to apprehend those involved in our recent assaults. I'd like to feel safe going for a pleasant walk in my own neighborhood . . . today.

asfdsfdsfasdf Wrote:
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> An idea worth considering is an organized,
> volunteer citizen trail patrol similar to the W&OD
> trail patrol program. The W&OD Trail Manager might
> be happy to talk with us about their program. Some
> of those who volunteer on the W&OD patrol probably
> live in Reston and might be willing to help patrol
> our trails as well.
>

Something like this?
http://www.koin.com/2013/06/16/this-is-a-glock/

Actually we are responsible for our own safety. Safety that the police, by their own voice, say they cannot provide. They may be able to apprehend the perpetrators and they can zip up your body bag but they cannot protect you. The answer is to either stay off the paths or be willing to provide your own protection. I walk with a very large and intimidating dog and also carry other safety devices, I walk the paths daily. I do not expect to receive any help from law enforcement except after the fact.

Victoria,
if the racists moved far, far away, then you'd be surrounded by nothing but criminal, violent niggers.........I guess that's what you want.

The Neighborhood Watch! Wrote:
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> Robberies on Paths Possibly Connected
> http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/news-releases/
> 2013/061413robberiespaths.htm
>
> Fairfax County Police Department
> Public Information Office
> 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
> 703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
> FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
> www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
> News Release:/13/165/0193/(5)LHC
> June 14, 2013
>
>
>
> Robberies on Paths Possibly Connected
>
>
> Reston Police District – Detectives
> in the Reston Police District are investigating
> four recent robberies and assaults on Reston area
> paths that may be connected.
>
> In three of the incidents, victims
> were walking when they were approached by groups
> of young men, physically assaulted, then robbed.
> In a fourth incident, the victim was a bicyclist.
> Each of the incidents happened during daylight
> hours between 3:25 p.m. and 9 p.m.
>
> The most recent incident took place
> Thursday, June 13 at around 3:25 p.m. A
> 23-year-old man was walking home from the store
> along a path adjacent to a soccer field at Hunters
> Woods Park when three men approached him from
> behind, knocked him to the ground, demanded his
> belongings and assaulted him. They took his
> belongings and walked away, northbound on the
> pathway. The victim suffered non-life threatening
> injuries and walked to a nearby business to
> contact police.
>
> The suspects were described as two
> black males, around 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150
> pounds. One wore an orange tank top and appeared
> to be in his late teens or early 20s. The other
> wore a light red polo shirt. The third suspect was
> possibly Hispanic, same height, between 18-20
> years old and thin. He wore a navy and gray,
> striped, loose pants and possibly a gray shirt.
>
> The other incidents took place:
>
> •Monday, June 3, 7:50 p.m. Two men were walking
> along a path near Moorings Drive and North Shore
> Drive when they were approached by a group of men
> who demanded money, assaulted them, stole their
> belongings and fled.
> •Friday, June 7, 9 p.m. A 31-year-old man was
> walking on a path near the community center at
> 12125 Pinecrest Road when he was reportedly
> approached by four young men who spoke to the
> victim, punched him and when took the victim’s
> belongings after he fell to the ground. They fled
> down the path.
> •Sunday, June 9, 6:20 p.m. A 42-year-old man was
> riding his bicycle on a path behind Hunters Woods
> Plaza when he was approached by a group of four
> young men. One of them pushed the victim off of
> his bicycle and began to assault him; punching and
> kicking. They grabbed the victim’s money and
> belongings, yelled at him and fled. The victim
> yelled for help and a walker assisted him and
> called police and rescue. The victim was
> transported to the hospital where he was treated
> for broken bones and other non-life threatening
> injuries.
> Anyone with information is asked to
> call Crime Solvers by phone at
> 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at
> www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187”
> plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
> County Police at 703-691-2131.
>
>
>
> ###
>
>
> To request this information in an alternate
> format, call the Public Information Office at
> 703.246.2253. TTY 703-204-2264


please do not let these roberiees you from using a DICTIONRY. That way you can spel wrods corecelty and nto look like an idoidot.

Erin Hall Wrote:
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> JimGrk Wrote:
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> > Ho hum....the bottom line in all this
> discussion
> > is that its simply another area that used to be
> > enjoyed by many, that the niggers have now
> ruined.
>
>
> I hate to suggest it, but maybe the planners
> should have rethought trying to integrate low
> income housing into an idealic community. It's
> hard not to associate ethnicity with these crimes
> and disturbances, and wonder how safer we would
> all be if those ethnicities were not living of
> Reston.

Amen

asfdsfdsfasdf Wrote:
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> I strongly suspect that most, if not all, of the
> recent assaults in Reston have been the work of
> the same handful of rowdy youths. If they could be
> apprehended that might put a stop to the trouble,
> at least for a while.
>
> An idea worth considering is an organized,
> volunteer citizen trail patrol similar to the W&OD
> trail patrol program. The W&OD Trail Manager might
> be happy to talk with us about their program. Some
> of those who volunteer on the W&OD patrol probably
> live in Reston and might be willing to help patrol
> our trails as well.
>
> The bottom line, as I see it, is that if we want
> to feel safe on our paths and in our community we
> will need greater citizen involvement. We can't
> afford -- and don't want -- an omnipresent police
> force.
>
> Speaking of which, I've not seen any official
> police reaction to the idea of citizen patrols.
> What are the views of police/community liaison
> spokespeople on this issue? When will we get their
> perspective on all this? How about an article
> authored by the police in the Patch?
>
> For openers, let's try to apprehend those involved
> in our recent assaults. I'd like to feel safe
> going for a pleasant walk in my own neighborhood .
> . . today.

The only "youths" robbing people are teenage apes, also called niggers!


I mean what the FUCK? Honestly, can those savages leave one peaceful activity to people who want their lives to themselves, without getting raped and/or robbed?! Is that too much to ask?

Niggers ruin everything, I mean everything, that which whites want to enjoy without "diversity."

Leave us alone, slaves.

As anyone with a brain can tell, most blacks belong in zoos along with their close primate relatives. Why are these criminal allowed to run free? The police should save time and just incarcerate all of them for the good of society. The apologist libs, who seem to love rapists and murderers, can go for conjugal visits without harming others.

When you encounter a black male anywhere in public, it's only common sense to draw your weapon immediately. Don't wait for their other gang members to sneak up behind you. It's too late then.

Modest Proposal Wrote:
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> As anyone with a brain can tell, most blacks
> belong in zoos along with their close primate
> relatives. Why are these criminal allowed to run
> free? The police should save time and just
> incarcerate all of them for the good of society.
> The apologist libs, who seem to love rapists and
> murderers, can go for conjugal visits without
> harming others.


Shit, I would buy you a beer! Took the words out of my mouth.

All they are are modern pavement apes.

I really hope they start attacking people on the WO&D trail too.

That would really cut down on the bike traffic.

We need less traffic cops on 66 and more cops stopping criminals.

Erin Hall Wrote:
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>
> I hate to suggest it, but maybe the planners
> should have rethought trying to integrate low
> income housing into an idealic community. It's
> hard not to associate ethnicity with these crimes
> and disturbances, and wonder how safer we would
> all be if those ethnicities were not living of
> Reston.

Nothing wrong with low income housing, per se. The planners just never considered welfare mothers and their fatherless feral offspring becoming its own accepted culture. Incomplete liberal social planning strikes again.

I don't think a 3pm curfew is going to fly this summer. As for a 9 or 10pm curfew and what punk teens could possibly being doing after that time, I remember going to the movies, sitting at the diner, and bowling. All without mugging people. Punishing all the teens with a curfew because a few are breaking the law seems an overreaction and a little "Footloosey", yes?

There was a comment that these were clustered around low income housing. I look out on the pathways by Hunters Woods and we are not low income housing. Section 8 housing can also be seen in various income tlevels. A voucher allows you to rent wherever it is afforadable. People would be surprised who are people who hold vouchers.

Realist Wrote:
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>
> Nothing wrong with low income housing, per se.
> The planners just never considered welfare mothers
> and their fatherless feral offspring becoming its
> own accepted culture. Incomplete liberal social
> planning strikes again.

This is true. There are other parts of the state where low income housing is full of normal blue collar people who have jobs and mind their own business.

But not in Nova. In Nova low income housing is full of low-class trash and illegal immigrants. Definitely NOT something I'd want in my neighborhood.

JoAnne Norton Wrote:
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> There was a comment that these were clustered
> around low income housing. I look out on the
> pathways by Hunters Woods and we are not low
> income housing. Section 8 housing can also be seen
> in various income tlevels. A voucher allows you to
> rent wherever it is afforadable. People would be
> surprised who are people who hold vouchers.


surprised? how about shocked and disgusted: $216,000 yearly income.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/29/AR2007092901614.html

and granite counters and luxury health spas for the impoverished:
http://www.thomasjeffersoninst.org/files/3/Subsidized%20Luxury%20in%20Fairfax%20County.pdf

From published descriptions, the criminals may be out of HS; perhaps drop outs? "late teens, early 20's" in one description; "men" in one and "young men" in two others. How about jobs for these guys? Giving hope and a way to contribute is better than "lock 'em up and throw away the key" which only serves to further damage the community as a whole while enriching the private prison industry which is capitalizing on our current broken reward system.

Bottom line: This is a far more serious problem than a few “punks” who need to be taught a lesson. The situation will become much worse if our current economic pattern is not seriously overhauled. This is the weakest link of our society telling the rest of us that the “system” is not working. The extreme anger of these “perps” is the telling detail for me.

JoAnne Norton Wrote:
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> There was a comment that these were clustered
> around low income housing. I look out on the
> pathways by Hunters Woods and we are not low
> income housing.

You're full of shit. Winterthur, Shadowood and South Gate are most certainly low income housing, and Hunters Wood Village condos are likely low rent as well. Hunters Woods Shopping Center is absolutely surrounded by low income housing.

I am low income and I am just as committed to keeping this community safe as other residents. My mother works as hard if not harder than other more affluent residents. Does my family not deserve to live in this community because we are "poor"? Even if we are law abiding citizens? Are we not allowed to live in a good area such as Reston? The ignorance here is based on blind judgment. Unfortunately there are some kids that fall through the cracks but the kids that rise above them go unnoticed. Believe me, most young adults living in a low income area just want to get a good education and work hard to get their family out of that situation. They also share your fears and are victims too.

basically- We shouldn't have to be moved and live in the "ghetto" just because we're "poor". BTW anyone else seeing the low key racism here...

How to reduce crime on the paths:
(The first 4 ideas are longer term policy solutions and the 5th idea is an immediate, bandaid solution to help provide the boots for those to lift themselves up by their bootstraps:) 1. MORE Sidewalks, front porches, lots of mixed commercial and residential spaces that invite people to be there. As any town like Reston becomes urbanized, there will be more crime. Jane Jacobs, in her city planning book INDIVIDUAL AND THE CITY, found that sidewalks and front porches make cities safe and neighborhoods mixing commerce and living spaces with a diverse community healthy for growth and safety. As any person who has lived for long in the city you generally stay away from deserted parks, paths and alleys. Reston, will probably need to modernize its pathway/sidewalk system to keep pace with development and commercial growth. When one lives in the city, it is generally unsafe to cut through deserted parks and pathways. Reston needs to return to its original vision of a "walkable community"--affordable housing--affordable groceries--, schools, etc. And, when transportation is needed, it should be convenient and affordable. 2. Raise wages to a Living Wage so parents can there for their children. eg. A parent receiving a LIVING wage from a single job will be able to be a better parent to their children for many reasons because I agree with you that unsupervised children can often be a risk to themselves and to others. So let's raise the minimum wage to a living wage, so parents are not having to work 2 and 3 jobs to pay for the rent, bus fare and groceries. 3. Provide quality child care for all school age children with working parents. Again children need responsible supervision. 4. Provide more educational services in tandem with community resources for at-risk children: If you have a school with 500 children on free/reduced lunch, 2 counselors, 1 reading teacher,1 part-time social worker, and 1 very part-time public health nurse is some help but far from what is needed. My solution, although not feasible, would be to provide intensive assistance to schools with children who are living in near poverty. PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY: How many of you reading RESTON PATCH would be willing to contribute a $5 to $10 rise in their residential and commercial property taxes to make their community healthier and safer? How many commercial businesses and commercial property owners would be willing to give a small increase in their business taxes for the same purpose.

Here's the response from the police....

Reston Trail Community, Thank you for your support to the Police Officers at the Reston District Station on the current trail robberies. We take cases like these very seriously. Captain Wall and I have review data as it pertains to these crimes. We directed a press release go out to the community immediately last week to bring awareness to everyone. The Captain and I have directed officers from their cruisers to foot patrols of the pathways in response to these cases. You will begin to see officers more frequently on bicycles as high visibility patrols have begun. Today our Crime Prevention Officer Katy Defoe, did an interview on Fox 5 News about personal safety. Two segments were aired. I have attached the link for your review. The tips in these two interviews can be applied to citizens walking the trails. Also attached are two bulletins on safety that we would like to share with everyone. Fox 5 Personal Safety News Story We need your support. If you see something that may not seem right, people consuming alcohol or acting suspicious on our trails please call our non-emergency number at 703-691-2131. The Fairfax County Police Department is committed to apprehending the suspects responsible for these crimes. Thank you, Ken Lieutenant Ken Baine Fairfax County Police Department Assistant Commander Reston District Station 12000 Bowman Towne Drive Reston, Virginia 20190 W-703-478-0792 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/stations/reston

I appreciate your sentiment. Here's what I saw while living in a medium income town home for 7 years located between Shadowood and Winterthur - throngs of unsupervised kids with nothing to do all day during the summer but steal shit from my neighborhood. We finally threw in the towel and moved out as these kids began to grow into young thugs and would come to our neighborhood in groups of 15-20, looking to fight kids in my neighborhood or otherwise cause trouble. We called the cops of course, but for some reason the cops just stopped responding. Now what the fuck are you and your neighbors doing to keep these kids and teenagers under control?


Daisy Wrote:
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> I am low income and I am just as committed to
> keeping this community safe as other residents. My
> mother works as hard if not harder than other more
> affluent residents. Does my family not deserve to
> live in this community because we are "poor"? Even
> if we are law abiding citizens? Are we not allowed
> to live in a good area such as Reston? The
> ignorance here is based on blind judgment.
> Unfortunately there are some kids that fall
> through the cracks but the kids that rise above
> them go unnoticed. Believe me, most young adults
> living in a low income area just want to get a
> good education and work hard to get their family
> out of that situation. They also share your fears
> and are victims too.
>
> basically- We shouldn't have to be moved and live
> in the "ghetto" just because we're "poor". BTW
> anyone else seeing the low key racism here...

sounds great and all, but Wrote:
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> I appreciate your sentiment. Here's what I saw
> while living in a medium income town home for 7
> years located between Shadowood and Winterthur -
> throngs of unsupervised kids with nothing to do
> all day during the summer but steal shit from my
> neighborhood. We finally threw in the towel and
> moved out as these kids began to grow into young
> thugs and would come to our neighborhood in groups
> of 15-20, looking to fight kids in my neighborhood
> or otherwise cause trouble. We called the cops of
> course, but for some reason the cops just stopped
> responding. Now what the fuck are you and your
> neighbors doing to keep these kids and teenagers
> under control?
>

Daisy's doing her part to "populate" the area with thugs.

Daisy Wrote:
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> I am low income and I am just as committed to
> keeping this community safe as other residents. My
> mother works as hard if not harder than other more
> affluent residents. Does my family not deserve to
> live in this community because we are "poor"? Even
> if we are law abiding citizens? Are we not allowed
> to live in a good area such as Reston? The
> ignorance here is based on blind judgment.
> Unfortunately there are some kids that fall
> through the cracks but the kids that rise above
> them go unnoticed. Believe me, most young adults
> living in a low income area just want to get a
> good education and work hard to get their family
> out of that situation. They also share your fears
> and are victims too.
>
> basically- We shouldn't have to be moved and live
> in the "ghetto" just because we're "poor". BTW
> anyone else seeing the low key racism here...


"Low key"? Sista you obviously haven't spent much time on this site. Don't get all butthurt, just da way things is, ai-aight?

I remember when I was a teenager some kids ripped off my bike on the trail. Nope never has been a safe place.

I used to walk all over Reston by myself on those paths and nothing ever happened. I hate to say it but has anyone else noticed a big change that has occurred in these low income areas which coincidentally coincides with the increase in crime. Here’s a hint... it's not the blacks.

You ain't seen nothing yet! Just wait till that metro starts up...

Daisy Wrote:
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> I am low income and I am just as committed to
> keeping this community safe as other residents. My
> mother works as hard if not harder than other more
> affluent residents. Does my family not deserve to
> live in this community because we are "poor"? Even
> if we are law abiding citizens? Are we not allowed
> to live in a good area such as Reston? The
> ignorance here is based on blind judgment.
> Unfortunately there are some kids that fall
> through the cracks but the kids that rise above
> them go unnoticed. Believe me, most young adults
> living in a low income area just want to get a
> good education and work hard to get their family
> out of that situation. They also share your fears
> and are victims too.
>
> basically- We shouldn't have to be moved and live
> in the "ghetto" just because we're "poor". BTW
> anyone else seeing the low key racism here...


Listen up fuck face..we all had to learn to crawl before walking, then running..Yes, you should live in the " ghetto" and pay your fucking dues! I did it, but i guess today every fucked up person thinks they are entitled to live in a nice area.
What happens when people stop paying for your ass? That's called the real fucking world.
Buy a helmet, life will knock you around, get use to it.

Keep Safe on the Trails

Warm weather brings more incidents on the Reston Paths. Fairfax County Police have tips on how to stay safe.
http://reston.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/keep-safe-on-the-trails

With the weather getting nicer, more of us will venture outdoors to utilize the many miles of trails nearby, including the Reston Association trails and the W&OD Trail. Katy Defoe of the Fairfax County Police's Reston District Station has some tips to make sure residents stay safe on the paths:

•Be alert, walk with confidence. Know where you are going and an alternate route to get there.
•Be aware of your surroundings. If you think something is out of the ordinary, it probably is.
•If you are using headphones, make sure the volume is not up too high so you can hear what’s going on around you.
•Have a plan. Let someone know where you are going to be and what time you think you will be done.
•Carry your cell phone. Be prepared for anything.
•If you see something and think you should call the police, CALL. The non-emergency number for the Fairfax County Police is 703-691-2131. Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately. If there is an emergency call 911.

If there are reports of suspicious activity on a trail the Reston District Station officers will respond. Officers in Reston have many resources on hand to investigate incidents on the trails like the Neighborhood Patrol Unit on bicycles and the Kubota, an all-terrain vehicle.

Officers also know the trails and walk them in certain areas while on patrol.
Attachments:

I would add that if you're walking a dog, have it on a leash. I know it's the law, but there are some people who don't believe that. And turn whatever you're listening to down! I can't tell you how many times I have tried to warn walkers that I'm behind them -- ringing my bike bell, calling out "on your left" and shouting -- and still, when I pass them they practically jump out of their skin like it's some big surprise. I've seen it with all ages and genders. Folks, when you don't HEAR people, you are an EASY TARGET for people looking for someone to take advantage of!

Update
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/news-releases/2013/070913update.htm

Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release:/13/189/0193/(5)LHC
July 9, 2013



UPDATE

Reston Police District – Police have charged one adult and three juveniles in connection with the June 7 robbery and assault near Pinecrest Road. The adult, Ali Lewis, 19 of Freetown Court, Reston was charged with robbery on June 21.

Detectives linked the four suspects to the incident based on a tip they received from the public. Police have not linked these suspects to the other incidents and are still seeking information and tips from the public on those cases.