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Crime Report: Indecent Exposure in Columbia Forest

By WTOP Staff

A 21-year-old Arlington man was arrested and charged with indecent exposure after an incident on Monday afternoon.

Police say the man exposed himself to a woman as she walked from an apartment building in the Columbia Forest neighborhood to a 7-Eleven store. He only stopped when the woman entered the store.

From this week’s Arlington County crime report:

INDECENT EXPOSURE, 02/18/13, 1000 block of S. Frederick Street. At 1 pm on February 18, a subject exposed himself to a female victim on the side of an apartment building. The subject followed the victim and continued to expose himself until she entered a 7-11 store. Police located the subject a short time later and placed him in custody. Kendrick Webb Raphale, 21, of Arlington, VA, was charged with indecent exposure. He was held on a $3,000 secured bond.

The rest of the crime report, after the jump.

ROBBERY, 02/16/13, 3600 block of S. Kemper Road. At 1:25 am on February 16, a subject assaulted his girlfriend in her vehicle after she ended their 6 month relationship. The subject stole the victim’s purse and vehicle and had fled the scene prior to police arrival.

ROBBERY, 02/14/13, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street. At 7 pm on February 14, a subject attempted to steal rings from a mall kiosk. When the owner of the kiosk confronted the subject, the subject struck the victim several times in the face. The subject and victim remained on scene until the police arrived. The victim sustained minor injuries, and one of the rings was recovered. A juvenile from Washington, D.C. was arrested on charges of robbery.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING BY MOB, 02/17/13, 500 block of S. 15th Street. On February 17 at 4:06 pm, a physical altercation ensued over a road rage incident. A victim was punched in the face and then five subjects assaulted him after he smashed their rear windshield out with a wooden post. The victim sustained numerous injuries and was transported to the hospital. The victim’s front windshield was also smashed in with the wooden post. Lavell Jeffries, 18, Bernard Payton, 18, Larry Johnson, 18, and Jeremiah Grier, 19, all of Washington, DC, were arrested and charged with malicious wounding by mob. They were held on a $2,000 secure bond. A 16 year old juvenile was also charged with malicious wounding by mob and destruction of property. He was released to his mother. Maurice Cox, 34, of Arlington, VA, was arrested and charged with DUI and destruction of property after receiving medical attention.

BURGLARY, 02/13/13, 1900 block of N. Westmoreland Street. Between 7 am and 7 pm on February 13, an unknown subject(s) forced entry into a residence and stole a laptop. There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 02/14/13, 800 block of S. Greenbrier Street. At 11:24 pm on February 13, three subjects followed a woman into an apartment complex. A different resident observed these suspicious subjects and reported it to the police. Police responded to the scene and found the three subjects attempting to break into a storage locker in the parking garage. Two of the subjects were immediately apprehended, but one subject attempted to flee the scene by foot and was apprehended by the police shortly after. A getaway car with a fourth suspect was also found outside of the building. Charles Albert Messiah, 19, of Annandale, VA was arrested and charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, possession of burglarious tools, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and resisting arrest. Kareem Jamar Taylor, 19, of Alexandria, VA was arrested and charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Both are currently being held without bond. Ciarra Chante Rice, 19, of Lorton, VA was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit burglary, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She is currently being held on a $5,000 secured bond for the first charge and a $3,000 secured bond for the second charge. A juvenile was also arrested and charged with burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary.

STOLEN VEHICLES

02/13/13, DC DT1010, 2006 Audi A8, Black, 2000 block of N. Woodrow Street
02/13/13, Bobcat Loader 2005 S250 Model, White, 2600 block of Crystal Drive
02/16/13, VA JMB4175, 1996 Dodge Caravan, Burgundy, 4900 block of N. 19th Street
02/17/13, VA 679042, 2009 Honda CBR Motorcycle, Red, 5100 block of N. 16th Street
02/18/13, VA KHA5664, 1999 Ford Econoline, White, 4900 block of S. 10th Street
02/18/13, MD 6AR4969, 2000 Ford EC1, White, 5100 block of S. 8th Road

Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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