Police blotter: Man arrested for assault in parking lot

A 25-year-old man was arrested by police Thursday afternoon after he allegedly punched another person during a dispute in a parking lot.

The suspect faces charges of assault, drunk in public and obstruction of justice after the incident, which took place around 12 p.m. in the 8200 block of Russell Road (see map). He is accused of getting into a dispute with another man over a shopping cart. Police say the man approached the victim and punched him in the face as the argument escalated.

Officers arrived on the scene and attempted to stop the suspect, who then ran away, the police said. He was eventually caught and taken into custody, where he remained as of Friday afternoon, according to court records.

Other incidents from the Mount Vernon police district reported in Friday’s blotter:

Larceny: 7200 block of Richmond Highway, tip jar from business

Stolen Vehicle: 7100 block of Tolliver Street, 2006 Toyota Avalon

From Thursday’s blotter:

Commercial Burglary: Someone broke into Belle Haven Pizzeria at 1401 Belle Haven Road around 11:30 p.m. on June 18 and stole cash.

Larceny: 7200 block of Fordson Road, bicycle from location
Larceny: 8200 block of Keeler Street, gun from vehicle
Larceny: 7700 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from location

From Wednesday’s blotter:

Larceny: 7900 block of Casa Grande, license plate from vehicle
Larceny: 7100 block of Fairfield Court, wallet from residence
Larceny: 8200 block of Fresno Lane, purse from location
Larceny: 2300 block of Huntington Avenue, beer from business
Larceny: 7100 block of Huntley Creek Place, packages from residence

From Tuesday’s blotter:

Larceny: 2800 block of Beacon Hill Road, beer and wine from business
Larceny: 7100 block of Mason Grove Court, packages from residence

From Monday’s blotter:

Larceny: 8100 block of Fordson Road, cell phone, shoes and cash from business
Larceny: 2300 block of Huntington Avenue, merchandise from business
Larceny: 3100 block of Lockheed Boulevard, detergent from business
Larceny: 2500 block of Parkers Lane, cell phone from vehicle
Larceny: 3300 block of Pelican Place, wallet from residence
Larceny: 5300 block of Remington Drive, jewelry from residence
Larceny: 7200 block of Richmond Highway, bicycle from business
Larceny: 7700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
Larceny: 8000 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from location
Larceny: 8700 block of Richmond Highway, computer and cell phone from residence
Larceny: 1900 block of Windmill Lane, license plate from vehicle