Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

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News Release: 09/169/2032/tjw/(6)
June 19, 2009

Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Franconia Police District – A man was arrested on Thursday, June 18 for acting disorderly at the Lee District RECenter, located at 6601 Telegraph Road. The man was in the pool area around 2:30 p.m. talking with two children, a 7-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy. He reportedly knelt down between them to chat and had his arms around their sides while he was talking. A staff member, who had warned the man before, confronted the man a second time and escorted him out.

Once in the parking lot, the man reached into his backpack and removed a pistol, but dropped it. A retired police officer, who was nearby, saw this and confronted the suspect. With the help of park staff, they subdued and detained him until police arrived. Officers arrested Vondale Wright, 25, of 9546 Hagel Circle in Lorton, and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, removing the serial numbers from a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Vondale Wright