Purcellville police report Feb. 11, 2022

02/04/22          12:27 a.m.       300 Block of E. Main Street               DUI- Drugs

An officer observed a vehicle traveling on Main Street extremely slowly, displaying an expired temporary registration, and stopped the car. The driver exhibited signs of drug intoxication and admitted to smoking marijuana before driving.

He was run through a battery of field sobriety tests, which he failed and was arrested. A search warrant was obtained and a blood sample was drawn. The driver was transported to the jail, where he was ordered held until sober.  

02/04/22          12:10 p.m.       On-Line                                               Identity Theft

The complainant received a letter from the Virginia Employment Commission informing him that he had received unemployment benefits for a claim filed in November 2021. He reported that he never filed an unemployment claim.

He completed an online fraud report with the VEC. The same complainant reported a stock fraud that may be related. For information on how to avoid being a victim of ID theft, please see:   https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1015-avoiding-identity-theft

 02/04/22          7:05 p.m.         Town of Purcellville                           Emergency Custody Order

An elderly resident of a group home slapped a much younger and stronger resident, who declined to press charges. Staff at the residence obtained an emergency custody order.

The resident was transported to the ER for medical clearance and boarding until a mental health bed could be located. Police sat with the patient until 10:15 p.m. on 2/5/22, when the patient was moved to the mental health unit. 

 2/06/22                        8:41 p.m.         100 Block of N 16^th Street                 Solicitation                                                                 

The complainant sold jewelry online, but was delivering in person to the buyer, as the purchaser lived in the same complex. The purchaser completed the transaction by paying, but then offered the seller an additional $20.00 if he would perform a certain sex act.

The complainant declined the offer. He reported to officers that there may have been a language barrier between the two men. Officers spoke to the purchaser, who admitted to the solicitation but assumed it would be consensual and stated that he did not offer money.  

 02/06/22          10:30 p.m.       200 Block of W. Main                                     Domestic Dispute

The victim reported that she had been assaulted by her husband. Post assault, he fell asleep and she took advantage of the opportunity to gather her children and a few belongings, and left the house. She reported the assault by phone, from an unknown location. She was going to meet with her lawyer and speak with staff at the LAWS shelter, before meeting with police in person. Update: an arrest warrant was issued for the suspect of the assault.

 02/07/22          1:49 p.m.         500 Maple Avenue                             Overdose

A man picked up a friend at a home in Purcellville. While driving, the passenger became lethargic and passed out. The driver saw a police officer on Maple Avenue and flagged him down.

They stopped at the Safety Center. While medics were summoned, the officer and later the medics utilized Narcan, without success. Eventually medics revived the subject with an IV administered dose. He was transported to the emergency room at INOVA Cornwell, were he left without seeking treatment.

 02/07/22          10:40 p.m.       Hirst Road @ the W & OD Trail      DUI

An officer on patrol observed a car exiting the WO&D trail onto Hirst Road. The officer learned that the driver exited the Route 7 bypass onto Berlin Turnpike, where he turned onto the bike trail instead of Hirst Road, not recognizing that the trail was designed for Schwinn’s, not Suburban’s.

The driver reeked of alcoholic beverage but denied drinking. He failed a battery of field sobriety tests and was arrested. At the Adult Detention Center, he took a breathalyzer test, yielding a result of .13. He was ordered held until sober. 

 02/08/22          3:26 p.m.         609 E. Main Street                             Larceny                                                                       

During an audit, staff discovered that money was missing from a bank deposit. The employee responsible for making the deposit has been identified. The investigation is on-going.

 02/09/22          2:12 p.m.         300 Block of Upper Brook Terrace   Larceny

 As a result of people playing on the ice in the storm runoff pond, a no trespassing sign was posted. Sometime during the time period of 2/7 and 2/9/22 the sign was removed.  

 02/09/22          12:22 p.m.       Town of Purcellville                          Attempted Suicide                                                                       

A 17 year old purposely overdosed on prescribed medicine. She was transported to the hospital for both medical and mental health evaluations.

A therapist determined that upon medical clearance, the patient would be released to a parent, with a safety plan in place, in lieu of further hospitalization. 

 02/10/22          1:45 a.m.         100 Block of N. 16^th Street                Domestic Argument

 Neighbors heard yelling from a nearby apartment and called the police. Officers determined that one of the parties found what they thought was evidence of infidelity on the others cell phone. Separate interviews were conducted with each, both reporting a verbal, but not physical argument. As things were calm, the parties deciding that they would both remain home, one sleeping in the bedroom and the other banished to the sofa in the family room. 

 02/10/22          5:33 p.m.         431 E. Main Street                             DUI

An officer responded for a two car accident in which one car rear ended a car that stopped for traffic. The officer noted that one of the drivers apparently engaged in heavy day drinking, as he reeked of the odor of alcoholic beverage. He failed his field sobriety testing and was arrested. At the ADC, his BAC was found to be BAD, yielding a result of .21. He was charged with DUI and additionally with operating on a suspended driver’s license. 

 Officers also responded to the following calls for service:

911 Calls	8
Alarm	3
Animal Complaint	1
Assault	1
Assist Fire/Rescue/Other LE	3
Attempt to Locate	1
Check the Welfare	2
Citizen Assist	1
Civil Complaint	1
Community Policing	1
Crash	6
Disabled Vehicle	5
DUI Lookout	3
Follow-Up Investigations	13
Found Property	1
Keep the Peace	3
Other Police Complaint	3
Parking Violation	1
Reckless Driver Lookout	5
Suspicious Activity	8
Warrant Service	1

In addition, officers also conducted the following:

Building Check	21
Directed Patrol	131
Foot Patrol	21
Traffic Stops	12