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Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit Through Virginia: State Police Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit Through Virginia: State Police
Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit Through Virginia: State Police A high-speed chase through Fairfax County involving a stolen vehicle ended in dramatic fashion early Friday morning when police arrested the driver after a chaotic pursuit. Around 3 a.m. on Dec. 8, Virginia State Police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle at the intersection of Route 1 and Quander Road, officials said. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped off, veering into oncoming southbound traffic on Route 1. The vehicle struck a raised concrete median while trying to re-enter the northbound lanes, prompting all three occupants to flee on foot. With assistance from a Fairfax County K…

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One Airlifted Following Fiery Crash That Injured Trooper In Alexandria: VA State Police One Airlifted Following Fiery Crash That Injured Trooper In Alexandria: VA State Police
One Airlifted Following Fiery Crash That Injured Trooper In Alexandria: VA State Police New details have been released following a high-speed chase involving a stolen car in Maryland escalated rapidly on Monday night when the driver rammed a Virginia State Police vehicle, sending the trooper into a power pole and downing live wires across Route 1, officials said. The pursuit began around 11:19 p.m. on Nov. 25, when Alexandria Police attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra stolen out of Prince George’s County.  The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a chase through Van Dorn Street, Telegraph Road, Route 236, and Route 1. Virginia State Police joined the pursuit at Va…

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Suspect Rams State Trooper’s Vehicle During Chase In Car Stolen Out Of Prince George's: VSP Suspect Rams State Trooper’s Vehicle During Chase In Car Stolen Out Of Prince George's: VSP
Suspect Rams State Trooper’s Vehicle During Chase In Car Stolen Out Of Prince George's: VSP A high-speed chase involving a stolen car in Maryland escalated dangerously Monday night when the driver rammed a Virginia State Police vehicle, sending the trooper into a power pole and downing live wires across Route 1, officials said. The pursuit began around 11:19 p.m. on Nov. 25, when Alexandria Police attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra stolen out of Prince George’s County.  The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a chase through Van Dorn Street, Telegraph Road, Route 236, and Route 1. Virginia State Police joined the pursuit at Van Dorn and Vine Streets, officials say. …

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by Zak Failla