Monthly Archives: April 2011

More details on fatal Easter car crash in Oak Hill

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From police logs:

Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the early morning
hours of Sunday, April 24. Around 1:50 a.m. police were called to the Fairfax County Parkway
near West Ox Road for a reported crash. Officers located a 1988 Oldsmobile Bravada in the
backyard of a home in the 13100 block of Lou Alice Way. An investigation determined the
vehicle was traveling north on the Fairfax County Parkway, just past the intersection of West Ox
Road, when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Bravada went off the left side of the road
and rotated counter-clockwise. It traveled across the grass median and the southbound lanes of
the Parkway then began to roll as it reached the shoulder of the road. It continued up the
embankment, took out some trees and crashed through a wooden fence. The Bravada came to
rest on its roof in the backyard of the home. The driver, Arturo Cruz Zaldivar, 22, of Cocquina
Drive in Reston, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 20-year-old male passenger was treated
for minor injuries. Zaldivar was not wearing a seatbelt; the passenger was. This crash
investigation is ongoing. Speed and alcohol appear to be factors. Anyone with information is
asked to contact 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.

Fatal Crash in Oak Hill kills 1, injures another

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A fatal accident occurred near the intersection of West Ox Road and the Fairfax County Parkway last night, Easter morning. From Fairfax County police logs:

Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 24. Around 1:50 a.m. police were called to the Fairfax County Parkway near West Ox Road for a reported crash. Officers located a 1988 Oldsmobile Bravada in the backyard of a home in the 13100 block of Lou Alice Way.

An investigation determined the vehicle was traveling north on the Fairfax County Parkway, just past the intersection of West Ox Road, when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Bravada went off the left side of the road and rotated counter-clockwise. It traveled across the grass median and the southbound lanes of the Parkway then began to roll as it reached the shoulder of the road. It continued up the embankment, took out some trees and crashed through a wooden fence. The Bravada came to rest on its roof in the backyard of the home.

The driver, Arturo Cruz Zaldivar, 22, of Cocquina Drive in Reston, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 20-year-old male passenger was treated for minor injuries. Zaldivar was not wearing a seatbelt; the passenger was. This crash investigation is ongoing. Speed and alcohol appear to be factors.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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.

Here are a couple of pictures showing the effect of the accident. Note how the car crossed the median.

Fairfax County Parkway north of West Ox Road, looking South

As noted the car, which must have been traveling at a high speed, flipped over and climbed the embankment, knocking over part of a fence behind 13100 Lou Alice Way.

Fencing demolished by accident behind 13100 Lou Alice Way

The accident occurred here:
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Adopt an abused dog

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From Fairfax County police logs:

*ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTS DOGS: The Fairfax County Animal Shelter has taken in
seven dogs from a West Virginia hoarding case in which nearly 60 dogs were found in a single
mobile home without ever having access to the outdoors. The shelter is working in a regional
partnership with the Middleburg Humane Foundation who obtained the dogs and asked the
Fairfax County Animal Shelter and other organizations to assist with placing them in new
adoptive homes. The seven dogs at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter are estimated to be
between 10 weeks and 4 years of age and are likely Shetland Sheepdog/Corgi/Chihuahua mixes.
They range between 12 – 15 pounds. Shelter staff expects that the dogs will be available for
adoption beginning Tuesday, April 26 after they have received their initial medical exams and
vaccinations.

To adopt a dog from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter the entire family must first visit with the
dog at the shelter. If the dog is a puppy, a survey must be completed prior to the visitation. If
there are other dogs in the home, those dogs must be present at the visit. All prospective
adopters must complete an application providing proof of home ownership or, if renting, proof
that dogs are allowed. Prospective adopters must also show proof of current vaccinations for any
current pets as well as current dog licenses for any dogs currently owned. The cost to adopt a dog
is $40 (this includes a rabies vaccine if old enough, a microchip, and other age appropriate
vaccinations) plus the cost of spay/neuter, which is $170. Veterinary services beyond spay/neuter
are available for additional fees at the adopter’s expense. Animals are not held for adopters and
the shelter does not have a waiting list for adoptive animals. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter
also worked with the Homeless Animals Rescue Team which will place three dogs from the
West Virginia hoarding case in new adoptive homes. For more information or if you are
interested in adopting a shelter animal, please call (703) 830-1100.

Attempted Robbery at Fox Mill Game Stop

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From Fairfax County Police logs:

A teenaged boy entered the Radio Shack at 2539 John Milton Drive and attempted
to rob two employees working inside around 4:26 p.m. on Monday, April 18. The suspect
pointed a gun at the victims but fled without taking anything. He was described as white, about
16 years old, between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and 110 to 120 pounds. He was
wearing a black hoodie, blue pants with yellow stripes and black skateboarding shoes with white
socks; his face was covered with a mask but the suspect had short, dirty blonde hair.

Prostitution on Oak Hill’s borders?

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Fairfax County Police arrested three women for prostitution at Far East Therapy, a reputed massage parlor on Lee Jackson Highway south of Dulles Airport. From police logs:

Police arrested three women involved
with prostitution at Far East Therapy, 4229 LaFayette Center Drive #1775, on Saturday, April
16. Officers entered the business around 11:35 a.m. to determine if the employees were
appropriately licensed to provide massage therapy services. Shortly after they entered, three
women fled the store. They were apprehended and an investigation led to their arrests. Kwi I.
Santellan, 56, of Woodbridge, VA, was charged with two counts of allowing an unlicensed
person to provide massage services; Son M. Clemmons, 43, of Flushing, NY, was charged with
offering or administering a massage for compensation without a permit; and Myong S, Yearby,
45, of College Point, NY, was charged with prostitution.

Frying Pan Meeting House has a homecoming

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When? Sunday, May 15th, 1 PM. From the Frying Pan Park site:

Song will ring out again at the Frying Pan Spring Meeting House. Celebrate the rich history and diverse culture of this National Historic Register Property. Built in 1791, the simple, white building housed an integrated congregation, sheltered wounded Civil War soldiers and witnessed 200 years of community growth and change. Hear the stories, tour the grounds, and enjoy light refreshments in the church yard, just as the parishioners did at their day long meetings. All proceeds will benefit cemetery restoration.

To register click here.

Herndon dog bit by racoon

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From Fairfax County Animal Control Division:

Animal Control officers responded to a home in the 1300 block of
Bayshire Lane in Herndon around 4:50 p.m. on Monday, April 4 for a raccoon that bit an
Australian Shepherd. The raccoon was collected and sent to the health department for rabies
testing. The dog was given a rabies booster shot and quarantined for 45 days.

Bayshire Lane is off the Herndon Parkway.

Two from Bealeton arrested in Reston for having drug parapernalia

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From Fairfax County Police logs:

Three adults were arrested after an officer stopped their vehicle on traffic charges in the 1700
block of Bracknell Drive around 11:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 7. An investigation determined
the suspects each had outstanding warrants and were in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Margaret A. Drone, 22, and Jeremy Drone, 21, both of Bealeton, were each charged with
possession of drug paraphernalia. She was additionally charged with presenting a false identity to
law enforcement and he was additionally charged with forging public records and identity theft.
Nathan Rorls, 34, of Dale City, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving
on a revoked driver’s license.

Rachel Carson Middle School goes solar!

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Showing that the name of their school means something, Rachel Carson Middle School has installed solar panels. It is doing its part to address global warming issues. From their web site:

We applied for numerous grants and participated in several contests, and raised enough money to install an eleven panel array, which began contributing electricity to our school on December 27th, 2010.  We are currently trying to raise more money to enlarge our system.

Check out their online meter showing energy collected today, for the week, month and since the system went operational.

Oak Hill is proud of the students, faculty, parents and administration at RCMS for leading by example!