Woman arrested for destroying flags
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| Arif [FCPD] |
A 39-year-old Annandale woman was arrested Aug. 26 for destroying American flags and committing other vandalism at private homes in the Annandale area, the Fairfax County Police Department reports.
Maria Arif was charged with larceny, two counts of destruction of property, and two counts of mutilating a U.S. flag. She was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where she posted bond.
There were 12 incidents on multiple streets, mostly on or near Murray Lane in Broyhill Crest and Crossman Street in the Wynfield neighborhood, says 2nd. Lt. Trevor Speranko.
Two flags were cut or slashed, and lights and yard ornaments were destroyed. The first incident occurred on Aug. 19. Arif was arrested after a neighbor observed her during the day on Aug. 26, called the police, and gave officers a good description, Speranko says. He calls it “a good example of the community coming together and pointing her out to officers in the neighborhood.”
According to a notice from the Wynfield community association, a resident had two interactions with Arif. In the first instance, Arif asked for and received water, then moved on. The second time, the resident observed Arif slashing a neighbor’s flag.
There may be additional victims in this case. If you believe you were a victim, contact the FCPD non-emergency number, 703-691-2131, to file a report.
12 responses to “Woman arrested for destroying flags”
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Clearly this person doesn't deserve to be here.
The Constitution protects flag burning. Didn't you know that?
owl have to look into that….but it doesn't support destroying other peoples property….lol
Comment unnecessary BUT she does beed to be prosecuted.
You need to take a compassion pill
Imagine waking up, looking outside to see her on your yard tearing up your flag going crazy.
Maybe she has mental issues; hears dark voices or has schizophrenia. If so, I hope she gets the help she needs.
Sure sounds like it to me.
I think she needs psychiatric help. Where is our compassion. Stop criminalizing the mentally ill. Don't we have enough people in jail for mental problems. The Fairfax county police needs to step back and offer her mental health treatment not jail. Enough already!
Dah we have a Pres that need psychiatric treatment, you see anyone doing anything about that?
what happen if she cuts a little kid running around? what happened if she attack an elder person?
Better not be slashing flags on my property,
she can either take her meds of be in jail for all i care.
If she indeed is mentally ill, jail is not the place for her. There needs to be more care/facilities for the mentally ill in this country.