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July 25 , 2008

Court Date Set in Manslaughter Case

A court date has been set for Miles Harrison, a 49-year-old Purcellville man who has been charged with manslaughter in the July 8 death of his adopted son. On July 21, a Fairfax County grand jury indicted Harrison for manslaughter. Harrison, who had been in a medical facility, reported to the Fairfax County court and surrendered himself early Tuesday. He was taken into custody by the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office and held pending a bond of $5,000. The court date is scheduled for Aug. 27. Police said Harrison's son Chase was left unattended in a GMC Yukon in the 500 block of Herndon Parkway for several hours on July 8 while Harrison was at work. The 21-month-old was found dead at about 5 p.m. July 8.

Herndon Man Faces Multiple Charges

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office reported that a 26-year-old Herndon man was charged with refusal, driving under the influence, driving of a revoked license, obstruction of justice, destruction of property, disregarding a signal to stop, and preventing law enforcement from making arrest at 4:24 a.m. July 19 at the intersection of Pebble Run Place and Old Ox Road. A deputy observed the man driving in an erratic manner on Route 50. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle continued to drive. The vehicle began to increase its speed and the driver lost control in the area of the listed location. The vehicle struck a cable box and a fire hydrant. The vehicle continued to drive but was unable to maintain control due to a flat tire. The driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. A perimeter was established and the Fairfax County Police Department provided aerial support with a helicopter and ground support with a K9 unit. The K9 located the man and he was taken into custody. The man is being held without bond.

Town to Celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 5

The Town of Herndon police department will celebrate National Night Out on the evening of Aug. 5 with 16 communities around town. The festivities will begin in the 1000 block of Elden Street at 3:30 p.m. and end in the 1400 block of Herndon Parkway, Four Season Pool at about 8 p.m. Contact Officer Beatrice Giron at 703-787-7627.

Attempted Robbery Reported

A person was reportedly assaulted by a man who also attempted to rob him at 11:15 p.m. July 20 in the 1000 block of Nicklaus Court. The person sustained minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital. The man was described as white, about 6 feet tall and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. He was reportedly driving a four-door black Honda.

The Herndon police reported the following incidents through July 20:

BRUIN DISTRICT

•A person reported he was assaulted by an acquaintance at 12:30 a.m. July 20 in the 2100 block of Raven Tower Court.

•A GPS unit was reported stolen from a locked vehicle between 8 p.m. July 13 and 5:45 a.m. July 14.

•A GPS unit was reported stolen from a locked vehicle between 10:30 p.m. July 13 and 12:45 p.m. July 14.

GOLF COURSE DISTRICT

•A 26-year-old Herndon man was arrested for malicious wounding at 1:21 a.m. July 14 in the 1300 block of Springtide Place.

•A purse was reported stolen from a locked vehicle at 7:27 p.m. July 19 in the 1200 block of Herndon Parkway.

•It was reported that a vehicle was damaged with a sharp object at 6:15 p.m. July 19 in the 500 block of Early Fall Court.

HALEY SMITH DISTRICT

•A 17-year-old Oakton man was arrested for assault at 2:41 p.m. July 15 in the 100 block of Spring Street.

•An undisclosed amount of cash was reported stolen between 6 p.m. July 16 and 9 a.m. July 17 in the 400 block of Carlisle Drive.

•A Virginia license plate was reported stolen between 5 p.m. July 15 and 10 a.m. July 16 in the 500 block of Herndon Parkway.

•It was reported that a person attempted to cash a fraudulent check at 3:15 p.m. July 18 in the 700 block of Grant Street.

•A person reported someone used his identity between May 25 and May 28, and reported the incident at 2:53 p.m. July 15 in the 100 block of Spring Street.

RUNNYMEDE DISTRICT

•A person reported being assaulted during an argument at 9:24 a.m. July 16 in the 800 block of Grant Street.

•A GPS unit was reported stolen from a locked vehicle between 7:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 18 in the 800 block of Locust Street.

•It was reported that a group left a business without paying their bill at 9:30 p.m. July 18 in the 700 block of Elden Street.

•Graffiti was reported found in the area at 8:25 a.m. July 15 in the 700 block of Center Street.

•Graffiti was reported found in the area at 10:59 a.m. July 18 in the 800 block of Grace Street.

•Graffiti was reported found in the area at 11 p.m. July 18 in the 1000 block of Young Avenue.

•A 44-year-old Herndon man was arrested for being drunk in public at 5:41 a.m. July 17 in the 1100 block of Stevenson Court.

CENTER DISTRICT

•It was reported that a person shoplifted several grocery items at 11:22 p.m. July 14 in the 1100 block of Elden Street.

•A 19-year-old man and a 43-year-old man, both of Herndon, were charged with drinking in public at 9:51 p.m. July 18 in the 1200 block of Elden Street.

•A 26-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested for driving without a valid license at 11:44 p.m. July 18 in the 1000 block of Elden Street.

•A 37-year-old Washington, D.C., man was charged with urinating in public at 12:11 a.m. July 19 in the 1100 block of Elden Street.

•A 36-year-old Herndon woman was charged with soliciting without a license at 12:46 p.m. July 20 in the 1100 block of Alabama Drive.

•A 27-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested for possession of narcotics at 4:17 p.m. July 14 in the 1100 block of Elden Street.

•A 38-year-old Herndon man was arrested for being drunk in public at 5:19 p.m. July 14 in the 900 block of Alabama Drive.

•A 47-year-old Herndon man was arrested for being drunk in public at 7:52 p.m. July 14 in the 1200 block of Elden Street.

DUI's

•A 54-year-old Herndon man was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 12:16 a.m. July 14 in the 500 block of Aspen Drive.

•A 37-year-old Herndon man was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 1:18 a.m. July 14 in the 900 block of Elden Street.

•A 21-year-old male of Herndon was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 1:20 a.m. July 20 in the 300 block of Elden Street.

•A 45-year-old Herndon man was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 1:58 a.m. July 20 in the 800 block of Elden Street.