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Fox5 had been watching Arlington County's camera system to observe repair work at the scene of a ruptured 16-inch pipe at South Walter Reed Drive, just north of South Four Mile Run Drive, last Friday, June 7, when employees notice something awry.
One of the camera operators zoomed into a WDVM/DC News Now reporter at the scene, according to Fox5 and the reporter's employer.
A county spokesperson issued the following statement to Daily Voice:
Arlington County staff from multiple departments used the traffic cameras to assess traffic and trail impacts related to the water main break Friday morning. We take this situation seriously and are investigating. Pending the results of the investigation, we will take any appropriate personnel action.
DC News Now Vice President David Bangura ran the following statement in his outlet:
"We look forward to the full story and any investigation that would follow. We expect any employer would have concerns and questions about such a matter. Nonetheless we’re very proud of our reporters. Unfortunately, in our industry females are subjected to a lot of attention on their physical appearance. Our reporters are tenacious, dedicated to their craft, and are valued community members. We are very proud to have them represent DC News Now."
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