Thursday, November 09, 2006

From the Blotter

The following incidents were reported to the Fort Belvoir Provost Marshal Station Oct. 29 through Nov. 4:

Traffic offenses
• An individual was charged with speeding and operating a vehicle after suspension when he/she was stopped for speeding and was found to be driving on a suspended license.
• An individual was charged with traffic violations; child restraint device required. The individual was seen driving without a seat belt, and when stopped, was found to have a small child unrestrained in a proper safety seat. 
• An individual was charged with traffic violations; child restraint device required, and child under age of 16 seat belt required. The individual was seen at the gate with several children without proper safety restraints. The individual was pulled over and law enforcement officials confirmed that there were children in the vehicle who were not properly restrained
• An individual was charged with driving while license suspended or revoked. The individual was stopped at the DLA gate and could not produce a valid driver’s license. Further investigation revealed that the person’s license had been suspended.
• An individual was charged with traffic accident resulting in damage to property when he/she struck a pole and gate mount. Damage to the vehicle consisted of dents and scratches to the front and rear passenger side door. Estimated cost of damage is $2,500.

Larceny
• An unknown individual by unknown means removed $836 from a bank account and opened accounts with several companies under the victim’s name.
• An unknown individual removed an unsecured and unattended furnace and coil from a lot. 
• An individual was charged with shoplifting when he/she removed several consumable items from a box and exited the facility without payment. Estimated cost of larceny is $18.35. 
• An unknown individual committed larceny of government property by removing $5,318 from a secured cash register at the commissary. 
• An individual was charged with shoplifting when he/she removed an item and concealed it on his/her person, and exited the main exchange without paying. Estimated cost of larceny is $32.25.
Wrongful damage
• An unknown individual committed wrongful damage to government property. Several gang symbols were spray painted on three separate government buildings
Anyone with any information regarding the unsolved cases above or any other investigations is encouraged to call the MP Station at (703) 806-3105/3106.

Safety tips
The Directorate of Emergency Services offers the following child seat safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
• Children up to a year old and weighing at least 20 pounds should be restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat. Such devices should not be used in the front seat when an air bag is present.
• Children one to four years old and weighing 20-40 pounds should be restrained in a forward-facing child safety seat. The child safety seat should be properly installed in the rear seat of the vehicle.
• Children ages four to eight and less than 57 inches tall should be seated in a booster seat. The booster seat should be properly installed using lap and shoulder belts in the rear seat of the vehicle.
• Always refer to the child seat instructions to make sure the seat you have purchased is appropriate for your child.
• Always refer to the child seat and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for proper use and installation.
To have a vehicle safety expert check the installation of your child safety seat, visit the Fort Belvoir Military Police Station or the Fort Belvoir Fire Department.