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Frederick County Crime of the Week - August 25, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary and grand larceny of tools from an outbuilding located in the 300 block of Farm Lane in White Post, Va. The victim reported that on July 10, 2008, he discovered a hasp had been broken off the outbuilding and upon entry, discovered a Honda Generator, an Echo pole saw, and miscellaneous hand and electric tools had been removed from the outbuilding. An Echo weedeater and a toolbox containing miscellaneous tools, was also taken from an old truck located on the premises.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #080004328 Deputy T. L. Shelton
Winchester Crime of the Week - August 8, 2008
The Winchester Police Department is investigating several larcenies of copper that occurred over the weekend of August 8th through August 10th. Someone removed the copper downspouts from two businesses on South Cameron Street. Three 3 sections of downspout are 4-6 feet long and one section approximately 3 feet long. Also from a construction site near the Winchester Medical Center (12) 20 foot lengths of copper were taken. Anyone with information related to these crimes is asked to contact Crime Solvers at 540-722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08033243, 08033240
Frederick County Crime of the Week - July 21, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny from vending machines at Bubbleworks Car Wash and an attempted larceny from vending machines at Martin’s Store. Both incidents occurred on June 27, 2008. An undetermined amount of money was taken from the machines and several thousand dollars in damages was done to the machines and door at Bubbleworks.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08004027 Investigator K. C. Bohrer
Winchester Crime of the week - July14,2008
Type of Crime: Breaking and Entering, Grand Larceny
On 7/9/08 the resident of an apartment in the 300 block of S Braddock Street came home to find that the front door of her apartment had been forced open. A computer, digital camera with pink flannel case, and numerous items of jewelry were taken. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08027734 – Cpl Voorhees
Frederick County Crime of the Week - July 7, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two grand larcenies at a construction site located at 321 Apple Valley Road. The first occurred between May 30th and June 2nd, 2008. The foreman of Bopat Electric reported that a Hudson dual axle trailer with rust color paint was removed from the site. In a separate incident, Daniel Swiger reported that between June 2nd and June 3rd, 2008, an orange Kubota tractor with forks on front lift and a backhoe on back, was taken from the same construction site. These items are valued at more than $36,000.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #’s 08003510 and 08003455
Investigator Holmes D. Smoke
Winchester Crime of the week - June 29, 2008
Date of Crime: June 20, 2008
Type of Crime: Attempted Breaking and Entering
The Winchester Police Department is investigating an attempted breaking and entering in the early morning hours of June 20, 2008 of the T G I Friday's, located at 111 E Tevis Street. The manager reported discovering a 4'X3' hole cut into a wall of the business and a hole cut into a chain link fence surrounding the back of the business. The suspects are a slender white male about 6', in his early 20's, wearing a black beanie style hat and a white female, short, in her early 20's in a dark colored compact vehicle. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08024871 – Sgt. Stotlemyer
Frederick County Crime of the Week - June 22, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering and petit larceny from the 200 block of Capon Lane, Cross Junction, VA on June 20, 2008. One of the residents observed the suspect go into his garage and take two tool boxes and a Poulan chain saw. When confronted by the resident, suspect dropped the toolboxes, and placed the chain saw in his vehicle. The resident chased the suspect and smashed out suspect’s driver’s side window as he fled. Suspect is described as W/M, 5’11 to 6’2”, 160-180 lbs., 40-50 years of age, wearing a gray baseball cap, gray pants and shirt, with gray/silver hair sticking out from under the cap. The vehicle is described as early 90’s Oldsmobile or Chrysler Lebaron.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722 5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #080003902, Investigator K. C. Bohrer
Frederick County Crime of the Week - June 16, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vandalism at Millbrook High School, located at 251 First Woods Drive. On June 9, 2008, it was reported that the student entrance area had been spray painted with black, pink, yellow and orange spray paint. The outside sidewalk, handicap placards, and the rocks nearby were spray painted as well.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722 5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08003604, Deputy Tonya Kittoe
Winchester Crime of the week - June 2, 2008
Victim: Whitacre Graphics
Date of Crime: June 1, 2008
Type of Crime: Vandalism
Summary: The Winchester Police Department is investigating a vandalism to billboards in the area of Millwood Avenue and Southwerk St. The billboards were spray-painted with graffiti in which the messages were political and threatening in nature.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08021975 – Detectives Hardt and Orndorff
Winchester Crime of the week - May 19, 2008
Date of Crime: May 4, 2008
Type of Crime: Malicious Wounding
On 5/4/08 at approximately 2:20am, the Winchester Police Department responded to Bo’s Express located at 202 E. Cork Street for a report of a female who walked into the store asking for help and employees called the police. The 21 year old female was suffering from injuries to her head and was uncertain how she sustained her injuries. She was transported to the Winchester Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries and released on 5/5/08.
Evidence was located in the area of Sharp Street and East Lane. The Winchester Police Department is seeking information from the public in reference to this incident. On 5/6/08, a request for information was distributed to residents in the area of the crime scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers at 540-722-5200.
Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08017714 – Detective Culp
Frederick County Crime of the Week for - May 12, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reported burglaries and grand larcenies at 218 Wakeland Drive, 209 Wakeland Drive, and 205 Brandylion Drive in Stephens City, VA and attempted burglaries at 313 and 315 Surrey Club Drive. Valuable items of jewelry were taken in each instance where entry was gained..
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in these incidents, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200, Investigator T. R. Juergens at (540) 504-6540 or the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 662-6162. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08000245l, 08001405, 08001469, 08001747, Investigator T. R. Juergens
Winchester Crime of the week - May 5, 2008
Victim: Daniel Morgan Middle School
Date of Crime: April 13, 2008
Type of Crime: Vandalism
Summary: The Winchester Police Department is investigating a vandalism to Daniel Morgan Middle School at 48 South Purcell Avenue. The incident which occurred on April 13, 2008 around 5:30 am. Three males approached the school and spray painted gang-related graffiti in numerous locations on the school grounds and also on several vehicles in the neighborhood. One of the suspects was described as wearing a ball cap with a bandanna over his face. The other two were wearing hooded sweatshirts.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08014340 – Detectives Hardt and Orndorff
Clarke County Crime of the Week - May 2, 2008
The Berryville Police Department is investigating two larcenies from Breeze Power Equipment on First Street in the Town of Berryville. During the early morning of April 28, 2008 forced entry was made into the business and a Snapper 11 hp electric start generator was stolen. Investigation has revealed that an early 1990’s Chevy Lumina mini-van with a sunroof may have been involved in the larceny.
The second larceny occurred during the early morning of May 2, 2008 where entry to the business was again forced. During this larceny 13 Stihl chainsaws were stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winchester/Frederick/Clarke Crime Solvers at (540) 722-5200.
Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Officer Greg Frenze
Winchester Crime of the week - April 21, 2008
Victim: Handy Mart
Date of Crime: March 28, 2008
Type of Crime: Armed Robbery
Summary: The Winchester Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Handy Mart located at 303 West Boscawen St on March 28, 2008. A white male entered the business displaying a handgun and demanded money and the employees complied. The suspect left the store walking toward Stewart Street. The suspect was described as having short blonde hair, about 5'10" tall, stocky build and wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black gloves and a ski mask with green and red stripes on it.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08012236 – Lt. Bush
Frederick County Crime of the Week - April 14, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary and grand larceny in the 100 block of Maverick Court in Stephens City, Virginia. Entry was gained to the residence by prying the lock on the French doors. Numerous items were taken from the residence, including a flat screen TV, a Playstation 3, an XBox 360, miscellaneous games and controllers for both, a camcorder, a Compaq laptop, an Apple IPod and an Apple IPod Video.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200, Investigator T. R. Juergens at (540) 504-6540, or the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 662-6162. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000.
Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08002159, Investigator T. R. Juergens
Frederick County Crime of the Week - March 31, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a strong-arm robbery and assault and battery that occurred at 3522 Martinsburg Pike. The victim reported that in the early morning hours of March 8, 2008, he had accepted a ride to his home with three unknown males in a an older model dark colored GMC extended cap pickup truck. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the Martinsburg Pike address, and two of the males began to assault the victim. They demanded that he give them his money, which he did. The males then got back in the vehicle and drove off, leaving him in the parking lot.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08001512, Investigator R. D. Ellinger
Winchester Crime of the week - March 24, 2008
Victim: Polly's Cab
Date of Crime: March 21, 2008
Type of Crime: Armed Robbery
Summary: The Winchester Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of a Polly's Cab driver. The driver picked up a heavy set black female who wished to be taken to Walmart in Winchester. The female brandished a knife and demanded money. The driver was able to take the knife from the female, who then fled the area on foot heading north on S. Pleasant Valley Road.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08011349 – Det. Barlow
Frederick County Crime of the Week - March 17, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a grand larceny that occurred on March 3, 2008 on the 200 Miller Road in Frederick County. Entry was gained to the residence through a rear door Taken from the residence was a Playstation 2, 7 Playstation 2 games, one controller and two memory cards.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in any this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08001401 Investigator Bryce Davis
Winchester Crime of the week - March 10, 2008
Victim: Target
Date of Crime: October 21, 2008
Type of Crime: Strong Arm Robbery
Summary: The Winchester Police Department is investigating a strong arm robbery of the Target Store located at 2340 Legge Blvd on October 21, 2007. A male of unknown race entered the business through an employee entrance and forced an employee into an office, where he had the employee lay face down while he placed money in a duffle bag. The suspect left the area in a light colored van possibly a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette or a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. The suspect was described as wearing all black including a sweatshirt, sweatpants, ski mask and gloves.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #07044445 – Det. Dew
Frederick County Crime of the Week - March 3,2008
This week’s Crime of the Week involves an armed robbery at Ellis Market, located at 741 Jordan Springs Road. The clerk reported that on February 22, 2008, an unidentified male entered the business, produced a handgun and demanded that she give him all the money. The clerk complied and the assailant took the cash and several packs of cigarettes. He then left on foot, running towards the back of the store.
Anyone with information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #’s 08001150, Investigator R. D. Ellinger
Winchester Crime of the week - February 25, 2008
Date of Crime: February 16, 2008
Type of Crime: Breaking and Entering
The Winchester Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery. An employee of Circuit City entered her vehicle after work and noticed a male in all black approaching her on foot with a handgun. The victim got the attention of other employees and the suspect fled on foot southbound from the parking lot. The suspect was described as a male of unknown race, wearing black ski mask, gloves, dark sunglasses and a black hoodie sweatshirt.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case # 08006563 – Lt. Bush
Frederick County Crime of the Week - February 18, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in on February 7, 2008 at the 200 block of Sherando Circle in Stephens City. After gaining entry to the residence, unknown suspects removed an ACER Model 3003LCI laptop computer, valued at $500.00. No other items were reported missing from the residence at that time. The Sheriff’s Office is also investigating other burglaries in the area, specifically on Georgetown Court, within the last month.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in any these incidents, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08000826 - Investigator T. R. Juergens
Winchester Crime of the week - February 11, 2008
Victim: Braddock Sport Shop
Date of Crime: January 28, 2008
Type of Crime: Breaking and Entering
Summary: The Winchester Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering on January 28, 2008 of the Braddock Sport Shop located at 202 South Braddock Street. Unknown suspects entered the business and took a pair of Mizuno Blast softball studded shoes (mens size 10) and other items.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case # 08003847 – Cpl. W.H. Andrews
Frederick County Crime of the Week - February 4, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary and grand larceny on January 28, 2008 in the 200 block of Georgetown Court in Stephens City. Unknown suspects forcibly entered the residence through the rear basement window. Once inside, suspects removed a Sony PSP, a Playstation II, a Nintendo DS, Gameboy Advance and numerous Playstation games. The Sheriff’s Office is also investigating other possibly related burglaries on Georgetown Court within the last month.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in any of these incidents, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08000, Investigator D. R. Sampson
Winchester Crime of the week - January 28, 2008
Date of Crime: January 18, 2008
Type of Crime: Explosive Device
Summary:
The Winchester Police Department is investigating an incident in which a US Postal employee received a chemical burn after placing mail in a mailbox in which an explosive device made out of a soda bottle was found. The mailbox is located in the 300 block of Cedarmeade Avenue.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case # 08002560 – Det. M. Watson
Frederick County Crime of the Week - January 21, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in on January 15, 2008 at the 100 block of Georgetown Court in Stephens City. Entry was gained to the residence by breaking the rear sliding glass door. Taken from the residence was a Playstation 3, a Dell laptop computer and a safe containing miscellaneous items. The Sheriff’s Office is also investigating other burglaries on Georgetown Court within the last month.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in any of these incidents, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200.. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #08000306, Investigator D. R. Sampson
Winchester Crime of the Week - January 14, 2007
Victim: Donato’s Only For You Restaurant
Date of Crime: November 17, 2007
Type of Crime: Breaking and Entering
This week’s crime of the week involves the breaking and entering of Donato’s Only For You Restaurant at 229 S. Loudoun Street in the City of Winchester on November 17, 2007. Three individuals made entry to the business by breaking the front window. One of the suspects is a black male approximately 6’ tall or taller wearing a white sweatshirt. The other two suspects were possibly white males, both with thin builds and approximately 5’10”, wearing dark clothing.
Anyone who has information about this crime or other crimes that have been highlighted on Crime Solvers is asked to contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case # 07048240 – Detective R. B. David
Frederick County Crime of the Week - January 7, 2008
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three separate burglaries in the 100 block of Lexington Court in Stephens City, Virginia. These incidents occurred between December 8 and December 14, 2007. In each incident, entry was forced either through a rear window or the front door. A large quantity of jewelry was taken from each residence, along with a laptop computer, video games and a camera.
If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in these incidents, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 722-5200. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Remember, you can remain anonymous!!
Case #’s 07007146, 07007221 and 07007282
Investigator D. R. Sampson