Crime Blotter: Car Chase, Attempted Abduction

By LoudounExtra.com staff

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Authorities are investigating cases of DUI and an attempted abduction, according to a release from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

- Vehicle into Structure/DUI: A driver crashed into the rear of a townhouse on the 20080 block of Northville Hills Terrace in Ashburn around 11 p.m. on Thursday and initially fled the scene before returning. The crash ruptured a gas line, forcing the temporary evacuation of six townhouses. The driver, David A. Fries, 30, of Purcellville was charged with DUI. Nobody was injured and evacuees have since been permitted to return home.

- Missile at Dwelling: Someone threw a full can of beer at the Bluemont General Store on the 33700 block of Snickersville Turnpike in Bluemont around 1 a.m. on Friday, damaging a window.

- Chase/DUI: Authorities responding to a report of a vehicle driving erratically near Russell Branch Parkway and Ashburn Village Boulevard in Ashburn around 2:30 a.m. on Friday observed a vehicle traveling well above the speed limit. A deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over using emergency lights and sirens, but the vehicle continued to drive until it crashed into a line of trees. The driver then fled the vehicle and ran into the pond near the Ashburn Village Association Center and swam to the center island. Authorities used a boat to apprehend the man. Todd M. Finnerty, 26, of Arlington was taken to a local hospital for his injuries, charged with DUI, and released on a summons. Additional charges are pending.

- Suspicious Event: Someone on Marian Court in Sterling reported hearing a loud noise around 11 p.m. on Friday and seeing two people, both in their late teens or early twenties, flee the area in a light-colored Nissan Sentra. Authorities searched the area but located nothing suspicious.

- Suspicious Event: A woman on the 19900 block of Interlachen Circle in Ashburn approached a deputy around 9 p.m. on Saturday to report that someone was in her neighbor's residence. A rear patio door was found ajar but there were no signs of forced entry into the home.

- Burglary: Someone entered the Baja Fresh restaurant on the 20900 block of Southbank Street in Sterling sometime between Saturday and Sunday and removed cash. A rear exit door and an office door were damaged in the burglary.

- Destruction of Property: Someone spray-painted a fence on the 18400 block of Silverado Terrace in Leesburg in the overnight hours between Saturday and Sunday. The vandalism did not appear gang-related.

- Auto Theft: Someone removed a red Honda Civic from the 43800 block of Trajans Column Terrace in Ashburn sometime between 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday.

- Larceny: An unsecured GPS unit was removed from a vehicle on the 22900 block of Courtland Park Drive in Ashburn in the overnight hours between Saturday and Sunday.

- Missile at Vehicle: Someone threw a rock at a passing vehicle near the intersection of Algonkian Parkway and Winding Road in Sterling around 1 a.m. on Sunday, damaging the passenger side of the vehicle. Authorities searched the area but nobody was located.

- Destruction of Property: Someone spray-painted several mailboxes near the intersection of Giles Place and Brethour Court in Sterling around 4 p.m. on Sunday.

- Destruction of Property: A community sign and several mailboxes and solar lights were damaged near the intersection of Picnic Woods Road and Rickard Road in Lovettsville around 9 p.m. on Sunday.

- Larceny from Vehicle: Someone removed a GPS unit and a wallet from a vehicle on the 20400 block of Quarterpath Terrace in Sterling in the overnight hours between Sunday and Monday.

- Attempted Abduction: Four women were walking down the 25100 block of Mineral Springs Circle in Aldie around 4 p.m. on Monday when they observed an approaching dark vehicle. The male driver pulled up next to a 20-year-old woman and offered her a ride in his vehicle. The woman declined and the driver again made the offer. The woman again declined and told the driver to leave, at which point the man reached out of his window and tried unsuccessfully to grab the woman's arm. The woman contacted authorities and reported descriptions of the driver and his vehicle. Authorities located the man identified as being the driver. Sergio E. Tobar, 32, of Herndon was charged with attempted abduction and is being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond.

Tagged: assault, Burglary, car crash, crime, DUI, Loudoun Sheriff's Office, robbery, sex crimes

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