Location: 4500 block of 31st Street S., Arlington VA
Time: November 4, 2026, approximately 4:29 a.m.
An Arlington man was arrested early November 4 after allegedly attempting to force his way into an occupied residence on 31st Street South.
According to Arlington County Police, officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of 31st Street South at approximately 4:29 a.m. following a report of a burglary.
Investigators determined that a male suspect had allegedly attempted to enter the residence by repeatedly kicking the door.
Police broadcast a description of the suspect, and responding officers located an individual matching that description near the scene.
When officers attempted to take the man into custody, police said he ignored their commands and physically struggled with them before being detained.
The suspect was identified as Gerardo Cortez Guevara, 36, of Arlington, Virginia.
Guevara was arrested and charged with attempted unlawful entry, obstruction of justice and public intoxication.
Police said he was held without bond.