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Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (UPDATED) Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (UPDATED)
Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (Updated) New details have been released by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office following Tuesday's police pursuit that landed three people - two who were already wanted - behind bars.  At approximately 5:35 p.m. on July 23, deputies spotted a wanted person in a black Honda Civic heading north on Richmond Highway in the area of Centreport Parkway, which led to a high-speed pursuit through the area. Happening Now:A pursuit on Centreport Parkway has ended and all suspects are detained. One deputy was injured. The road is still closed and the investigation is ongoing. There is no danger to the …

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Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (DEVELOPING) Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (DEVELOPING)
Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (Developing) Three wanted suspects are in custody and a deputy suffered minor injuries during a police pursuit on I-95 in Stafford County, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office. At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, deputies spotted a wanted person in a vehicle heading north on I-95, leading to the pursuit that took them onto Centreport Parkway. The driver eventually got off the interstate, then got back into the southbound lanes of I-95, where deputies were able to force the driver off the road. According to the spokesperson, the driver, and two passengers inside the vehicle…

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Fraud Fugitive Found With Cameras, VR Systems In BMW During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says Fraud Fugitive Found With Cameras, VR Systems In BMW During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says
Fraud Fugitive Found With Cameras, VR Systems In BMW During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says The BMW driver busted with thousands of dollars in electronics after attempting to commit return fraud at Target in Stafford County was given bond after members of the sheriff's office caught her red handed, officials say. Chloee Davis, 32, who was already wanted by Virginia Beach Police, is facing new charges in Stafford after a failed attempt at subterfuge at the store on South Gateway Drive. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the Target late on Sunday night after staff recognized Davis from an incident in June and alerted the agency. Davis was abl…

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Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP
Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP Crews are working to repair a sign on I-95 in Fairfax County after a dump truck struck it, causing significant damage, and backing up traffic for miles, according to Virginia State Police. Shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, troopers were called to investigate reports of debris on the interstate south of Route 289 in Fairfax County.  #VSP is looking for tips on the dump truck that struck the overhead sign I-95 NB near 168 mm in Fairfax Co. around noon 7/11/24 & then drove off. Plz call 804-750-8798 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov. @VaDOTNOVA is working to fix the…

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Disable Vehicle Causes Chaos For Motorists On I-95 Before Evening Commute In Virginia Disable Vehicle Causes Chaos For Motorists On I-95 Before Evening Commute In Virginia
Disable Vehicle Causes Chaos For Motorists On I-95 Before Evening Commute In Virginia Some travelers found themselves caught in the middle of traffic in Fairfax County when a car became disabled in the southbound lanes of I-95 on Tuesday afternoon. Ahead of the evening commute, traffic was backed up for some motorists as of 3:35 p.m. on July 9, while police and crews worked to clear the area. According to the Virginia DOT, traffic was backed up because of a disabled vehicle, which left the left and left center lane closed amid the investigation. It is unclear what caused the vehicle to become disabled.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribut…

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Tractor-Trailer Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Prince William For Four Miles Tractor-Trailer Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Prince William For Four Miles
Tractor-Trailer Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Prince William For Four Miles Some motorists were delayed when traffic slowed to a halt on I-95 in Prince William County following a crash. At around 11 a.m. on July 9, an alert was issued regarding a tractor-trailer crash in the northbound lanes of the interstate past VA-234 (exit 152), which initially blocked all lanes of traffic, leading to lengthy delays for some travelers. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-95 NB past VA-234 (Exit 152). Prince William County, VA. All travel lanes are blocked. Traffic gets by the scene using the left shoulder. Delays are building. Express Lanes are closed for reversal at this time. — MATOC…

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One Killed, Two Injured In I-95 Crash That Closed Lanes For Hours In Virginia (DEVELOPING) One Killed, Two Injured In I-95 Crash That Closed Lanes For Hours In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, Two Injured In I-95 Crash That Closed Lanes For Hours In Virginia (Developing) One person is dead and two others are hospitalized following an early morning crash on I-95 that temporarily shut down lanes on the interstate on Tuesday, state police say. Shortly after 6:15 a.m. on July 9, an SUV traveling north in the Express Lanes pulled off onto the right shoulder due to mechanical issues in Woodbridge. Both the driver and passenger got out of the vehicle to investigate when a Ford F-150 pick-up truck veered into the shoulder and struck the latter and the disabled SUV. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Virginia State Police, the driver of b…

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Burglars Shatter Glass Door, Steal Multiple Mercedes, Key Fobs In Stafford, Sheriff Says Burglars Shatter Glass Door, Steal Multiple Mercedes, Key Fobs In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Burglars Shatter Glass Door, Steal Multiple Mercedes, Key Fobs In Stafford, Sheriff Says Suspects with high-end tastes are wanted after breaking into a Stafford County business and stealing Mercedes-Benz vehicles and key fobs, according to the sheriff's office. Earlier this week, deputies were called to First Auto Gallery on Derrick Lane, where there was an audible alarm coming from the building, which had been broken into after suspects smashed the glass front door. Five key fobs, all belonging to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, were stolen, along with two Mercedes vehicles, according to investigators. During the investigation, it was determined that shortly after 11 p.m. on Sunday n…

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Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Fairfax County For Miles Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Fairfax County For Miles
Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Fairfax County For Miles Some motorists were held up for several miles on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon in Virginia due to a disabled vehicle. At around 2:45 p.m. on June 26, the Virginia Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that drivers can expect delays in the southbound lanes of the interstate around Fairfax County as the incident was investigated. According to the DOT, as of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the south, left center lane is closed, causing an estimated three-mile backup. Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-95 NB at VA-286 (Exit 166/Fairfax County Parkway). Fairfax County, VA. 2 right lanes are bloc…

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Large Brush Fire Backs Up Traffic, Closes Exit On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Large Brush Fire Backs Up Traffic, Closes Exit On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Large Brush Fire Backs Up Traffic, Closes Exit On I-95 In Virginia (Developing) Traffic on I-95 was temporarily backed up for several miles on Sunday afternoon as crews battled a brush fire that broke out in Stafford during the ongoing heat wave.  A fire was reported on June 23, leading to the closure of exit 136 and several southbound lanes in Stafford, leading to delays for motorists near the 136 mile marker, officials said. As of 3:45 p.m. on June 23, backups were reportedly six miles on the interstate, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Video of the congestion can be found here. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, there wi…

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Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Backs Up Traffic For Four Miles On I-95 (DEVELOPING) Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Backs Up Traffic For Four Miles On I-95 (DEVELOPING)
Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Backs Up Traffic For Four Miles On I-95 (Developing) Traffic was temporarily slowed on I-95 in Virginia on Monday ahead of the afternoon commute when a dump truck overturned and dropped debris into the roadway. Shortly after 4 p.m. on June 17, crews were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate in Prince William County, where there was a reported crash with a truck on its side.  The northbound left shoulder, left lane, center lane, and right lane were temporarily closed, according to Virginia DOT, with traffic backed up approximately our miles as of 4:10 p.m. on Monday. Virginia DOT No details about the crash were…

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Four Miles Of Backups Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Stafford: DOT Four Miles Of Backups Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Stafford: DOT
Four Miles Of Backups Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Stafford: DOT Four miles of delays were reported Thursday morning, May 30 due to a disabled tractor trailer on I-95, the VDOT said. The trailer was disabled on the northbound side at mile marker 147.2. Traffic backups were approximately 4 miles as of press time.

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