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Knife-Wielding Fare Jumper Assaults Officers During Pentagon City Metro Arrest, Police Say

A fare evasion stop at the Pentagon City Metro Station escalated into a chaotic scene when a knife-wielding man resisted arrest, assaulted officers, and spat on them, according to Arlington police.

Pentagon City Metro Station

Pentagon City Metro Station

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On Wednesday afternoon, Arlington resident Vincent Trice, 45, was spotted by an officer working a crime prevention detail at the station as he attempted to evade paying for a fare, authorities said.

Officers stopped Vincent Trice, 45, of Arlington, shortly after 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 11 for alleged fare evasion in the 1200 block of S. Hayes Street, according to the Arlington Police Department.

When approached, Trice began acting disorderly and displayed a knife in his waistband, police said. Officers attempted to detain him, but Trice resisted commands, leading to a struggle that required additional officers to intervene.

After being taken into custody, Trice kicked and spat on three officers, authorities said. No injuries were reported.

A search during the investigation led officers to recover a knife and suspected Schedule I/II controlled substances, police said.

Trice was arrested and charged with:

  • Three counts of assault on police;
  • Two counts of possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance;
  • Obstruction of justice;
  • Fare evasion.

Anyone with information about the incident is has been asked to contact Arlington police investigators.

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