Crime & Safety

Man Arrested After Entering Vacant Arlington Apartment: Police

Larry Mayorga, 48, was arrested after officers found him inside an unoccupied apartment on South Eads Street, police said.

ARLINGTON, VA — An Arlington man was arrested Monday after allegedly entering a vacant apartment and damaging property inside, according to Arlington County police.

Larry Mayorga, 48, was charged with unlawful entry and destruction of property following the incident in the 1900 block of South Eads Street.

Officers responded around 10:44 a.m. to a report of a suspicious person and determined that Mayorga had allegedly entered an unoccupied apartment and caused property damage, police said.

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According to authorities, a responding officer found Mayorga inside the apartment and took him into custody.

Police did not specify the extent of the damage or how Mayorga allegedly entered the residence.

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