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Crime Report: Carjacking Near Arlington Ridge

By WTOP Staff

A woman was reported carjacked Saturday afternoon near the Arlington Ridge and Arna Valley View neighborhoods.

Police say the woman was sitting in her car, talking on the phone, when two men approached. They implied a gun, ordered the woman out of her car and drove off. The victim was shaken but uninjured, police say.

From this week’s Arlington County crime report:

CARJACKING, 140510055, 2400 block of Army Navy Drive. On May 10 at approximately 4 pm, a 27 year-old female victim was carjacked by two subjects that implied they had a firearm. Suspect one is described as a black male in his early twenties, approximately 5’7″ tall with a skinny build. He was wearing a black t-shirt with blue jeans and a skull belt buckle. Suspect two is described as a black male in his early twenties with a heavy build. He was wearing a yellow and maroon t-shirt at the time of the incident.

The last carjacking to be listed in an Arlington crime report was in July 2012.

The rest of the crime report, after the jump. All named suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 140509075, 900 block of S. Dinwiddie Street. At 10:15 pm on May 9, a subject struck his girlfriend with a metal tube on her back. Jose Guardado, 25, of Arlington, VA was arrested and charged with malicious wounding. He was held without bond.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 140510050, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street. At 2:39 pm on May 10, a subject was caught shoplifting in Nordstrom and during apprehension, the loss prevention officer was bitten on the shoulder. Cleveland Bryan Jr., 28, of Washington, DC was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, robbery, felony concealment of merchandise, grand larceny, obstruction of justice and possession of marijuana. He was held without bond.

ROBBERY, 140509067, 3100 block of N. Wilson Boulevard. At 7:50 pm on May 9, an unknown subject assaulted a store clerk who was attempting to stop him from stealing two cartons of Newport cigarettes. The suspect is described as a black male in his 40s. He was wearing blue jeans, a tan shirt and a blue hat. He was also carrying a large shopping bag from the Container Store at the time of the incident.

ROBBERY, 140511047, 1500 block of N. Pierce Street. At 5:36 pm on May 11, a known suspect allegedly robbed an acquaintance of his i-phone. A warrant for robbery was obtained for Izzet Temel, 24, of Arlington, VA.

SEXUAL BATTERY, 140507024, 4700 block of S. Chesterfield Road. At 1:50 pm on May 7, a 21 year-old victim reported that she was approached from behind and groped by an unknown subject. The suspect fled the scene on foot and is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, approximately 5’5″ tall and 160 lbs. He was wearing a plaid shirt and light colored jeans at the time of the incident.

BURGLARY, 140509052, 5000 block of S. 7th Road. Between 8:30 am and 4 pm on May 7, an unknown subject(s) entered a residence through a window and stole a laptop. There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 140511048, 1300 block of S. 20th Street. Between 2:45 and 5:43 pm on May 11, an unknown subject(s) entered a residence through a window and stole jewelry, cash and handbags. There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 140512011, 2000 block of S. Jefferson Davis Highway. Between 5 pm on May 9 nd 12 pm on May 11, an unknown subject(s) entered an office space and stole a cash box. There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 140513022, 3300 block of N. Peary Street. At 10:54 am on May 13, an unknown subject(s) entered a residence and stole cash. There is no suspect(s) description.

05/07/14

ASSAULT, 140506015, 900 block of N. Stafford Street

ASSAULT BY MOB, 140506055, 5000 block of S. Chesterfield Road

RECKLESS HANDLING OF A FIREARM, 140506058, 5000 block of S. Chesterfield Road

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140507012, 2200 block of N. Scott Street

PETIT LARCENY FROM AUTO, 140507013, 5200 block of S. 10th Place

BREAKING & ENTERING, 140507015, 1500 block of N. Clarendon Boulevard

PETIT LARCENY, 140507017, 1100 block of S. George Mason Drive

CREDIT CARD THEFT, 140507029, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

GRAND LARCENY, 140507032, 4500 block of N. Lee Highway

ATTEMPTED BREAKING & ENTERING, 140507033, 5500 block of S. Columbia Pike

IDENTITY THEFT, 140507037, 5500 block of S. Columbia Pike

CHECK FRAUD, 140507043, 1800 block of S. Columbia Pike

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140507044, 800 block of N. Randolph Street

LARCENY, 140507048, 800 block of N. Randolph Street

THREATS, 140507049, 4400 block of N. 4th Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140508001, 4200 block of N. 2nd Road

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 140508004, 800 block of S. Quincy Street

TAMPERING WITH AUTO, 140508005, 800 block of S. Quincy Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140508007, 4600 block of S. King Street

05/08/14

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140508013, 1200 block of N. Quinn Street

GRAND LARCENY, 140508022, 1100 block of S. Army Navy Drive

GRAND LARCENY, 140508031, 3800 block of N. 4th Street

LARCENY, 140508034, 4200 block of N. Wilson Boulevard

PETIT LARCENY, 140508037, 4200 block of N. Wilson Boulevard

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140508043, 6100 block of N. 22nd Street

IDENTITY THEFT, 140508050, 1400 block of N. Courthouse Road

POSSESSION OF BURGLARIOUS TOOLS, 140508051, 700 block of N. Glebe Road

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140508052, 4200 block of N. Pershing Drive

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140508054, 3000 block of N. Oakland Street

PETIT LARCENY, 140508059, 5000 block of S. Columbia Pike

NOISE COMPLAINT, 140509001, 2100 block of N. Lee Highway

05/09/14

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 140509017, 2700 block of S. Glebe Road

GRAND LARCENY, 140509024, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street

SIMPLE ASSAULT, 140509026, 800 block of S. Frederick Street

LARCENY, 140509027, 2000 block of N. 14th Street

TRESPASSING, 140509028, 3600 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive

GRAND LARCENY, 140509042, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

EMBEZZLEMENT, 140509043, 3600 block of S. Glebe Road

GRAND LARCENY, 140509051, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140509055, 3500 block of S. Stafford Street

PETIT LARCENY, 140509061, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER, 140509070, 900 block of N. Nelson Street

NOISE COMPLAINT, 140509078, 4100 block of N. Fairfax Drive

05/10/14

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140510002, 1100 block of N. 19th Street

TAMPERING WITH AUTO, 140510015, 1800 block of N. Danville Street

TAMPERING WITH AUTO, 140510017, 1800 block of N. Highland Street

PETIT LARCENY, 140510019, 3100 block of N. 20th Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140510020, 3100 block of N. 20th Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140510025, 2000 block of S. Eads Street

PETIT LARCENY, 140510029, 2400 block of S. Jefferson Davis Highway

GRAND LARCENY, 140510035, 1100 block of N. 19th Street

GRAND LARCENY, 140510038, 1300 block of S. Jefferson Davis Highway

TAMPERING WITH AUTO, 140510041, 3100 block of N. 20th Street

GRAND LARCENY, 140510042, 800 block of S. Greenbrier Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140510045, 5500 block of S. 7th Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 140510052, 1700 block of N. Calvert Street

VANDALISM, 140510053, 5600 block of S. 7th Street

PETIT LARCENY, 140510060, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

IDENTITY THEFT, 140510064, 2600 block of S. Columbia Pike

PETIT LARCENY, 140510069, 1200 block of S. Hayes Street

LARCENY, 140510071, 3800 block of N. 26th Street

NOISE COMPLAINT, 140510079, 1100 block of N. Highland Street

05/11/12

NOISE COMPLAINT, 140511002, 4100 block of N. Fairfax Drive

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140511007, 1000 block of S. Columbus Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140511009, 400 block of S. 23rd Street

ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER, 140511013, 3000 block of N. Spout Run Parkway

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 140511018, 1500 block of N. Arlington Boulevard

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140511020, 1500 block of N. Arlington Boulevard

THREATS, 140511026, 2400 block of S. 24th Road

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140511029, 1400 block of S. Eads Street

DISPUTE, 140511031, 2100 block of N. Brandywine Street

PETIT LARCENY, 140511034, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140511035, 300 block of S. Kensington Street

LARCENY OF BICYCLE, 140511042, 2600 block of S. 16th Street

GRAND LARCENY, 140511049, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 140511050, 4300 block of N. Lee Highway

PETIT LARCENY, 140511051, 1300 block of N. Fillmore Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140511054, 5700 block of S. 4th Street

LARCENY, 140511056, 1600 block of N. Lynn Street

05/12/14

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 140512015, 800 block of S. Lincoln Street

FAILURE TO RETURN RENTAL VEHICLE, 140512020, 2600 block of S. Jefferson Davis Highway

FAILURE TO RETURN RENTAL VEHICLE, 140512021, 2600 block of S. Jefferson Davis Highway

PETIT LARCENY, 140512026, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

FRAUD, 140512030, 1100 block of N. Glebe Road

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140512033, 5700 block of N. 10th Road

GRAND LARCENY, 140512043, 5200 block of N. Lee Highway

THREATS, 140512044, 3700 block of S. Kemper Road

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140512046, 800 block of N. Wakefield Street

LATE LARCENY, 140512048, 1100 block of N. Garfield Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140512055, 1900 block of S. Edgewood Street

05/13/14

LARCENY, 140513007, 4800 block of N. Lee Highway

GRAND LARCENY, 140513009, 4400 block of S. 31st Street

ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER, 140513019, 2900 block of S. Glebe Road

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 140513023, 1900 block of S. Langley Street

GRAFFITI, 140513024, 800 block of S. Walter Reed Drive

GRAND LARCENY, 140513025, 1400 block of S. Hayes Street

SIMPLE ASSAULT, 140513027, 5600 block of S. 7th Place

MALICIOUS USE OF A CAUSTIC SUBSTANCE, 140513039, 4200 block of N. Wilson Boulevard

VIOLENT FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, 140513041, 2400 block of S. Jefferson Davis Highway

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140513046, 1000 block of S. Quincy Street

FRAUD, 140513054, 4700 block of N. Arlington Boulevard

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 140513060, 5700 block of N. 11th 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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