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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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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Airlifted Victim, Injured Trooper Highlight Fiery Virginia Crash After Stolen Car Chase: VSP Airlifted Victim, Injured Trooper Highlight Fiery Virginia Crash After Stolen Car Chase: VSP
Airlifted Victim, Injured Trooper Highlight Fiery Virginia Crash After Stolen Car Chase: VSP 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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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Rams State Trooper’s Vehicle During Fiery Stolen Car Pursuit In Virginia: VSP Suspect Rams State Trooper’s Vehicle During Fiery Stolen Car Pursuit In Virginia: VSP
Suspect Rams State Trooper’s Vehicle During Fiery Stolen Car Pursuit In Virginia: 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
Traffic
Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police
Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police Speed is believed to have been a factor in an afternoon crash that left a driver in Fairfax County with critical injuries, police say. Officers were called around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, to investigate a single vehicle crash in the area of Route 1 and Janna Lee Avenue in Mount Vernon, which left one person with serious injuries. According to a spokesperson from the Fairfax County Police Department, the driver - identified only as an adult man - was rushed to the hospital by paramedics in life-threatening condition. The initial investigation determined that excessive speed was a facto…

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by Zak Failla
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Fleeing Minivan Driver Hits 3 Cars, Overturns On I-95 In Fairfax: Police Fleeing Minivan Driver Hits 3 Cars, Overturns On I-95 In Fairfax: Police
Fleeing Minivan Driver Hits 3 Cars, Overturns On I-95 In Fairfax: Police A fleeing 18-year-old driver caused a three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Fairfax County, police said. Everett T. Smith, of Springfield, was speeding westbound on the Beltway approaching I-95 south when a Virginia State trooper tried to stop him around 11:20 p.m. Thursday, March 14, state police said. Smith, in a grey Honda Odyssey, refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated, police said. During the pursuit, the Odyssey struck a vehicle near the exit for Route 1 and continued to drive on. The pursuit continued until the suspect vehicle struck a Toyota 4-Runner and a tractor trailer near the e…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Source Of Smoke Billowing Across Fairfax County Identified By Firefighters Source Of Smoke Billowing Across Fairfax County Identified By Firefighters
Source Of Smoke Billowing Across Fairfax County Identified By Firefighters If you saw smoke billowing across Fairfax County overnight, you weren't alone. A massive landfill fire raged for hours, with firefighters at the scene as early as 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 6. The blaze broke out at a landfill in the 9900 block of Richmond Highway in Lorton, and smoke was seen over Route 1 and I-95, fire officials said. Things were under control as of around 6 a.m., the county's fire and rescue department said. UPDATE 9900 blk Richmond Hwy: #FCFRD units remain on scene of a large outside fire. The fire is contained. No reported injuries. Smoke is visible in the area, includ…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Speeding Driver Convicted In Fatal Valentine's Day PWC Wreck Speeding Driver Convicted In Fatal Valentine's Day PWC Wreck
Speeding Driver Convicted In Fatal Valentine's Day PWC Wreck A Prince William County jury found a speeding driver guilty for charges filed in a fatal Valentine's Day wreck in 2022. Marvin Anton Cabrera Martinez was convicted of one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of reckless driving by speed, and one count of driving without an operator’s license last month, Commonwealth's Attorney Amy Ashworth said. Cabrera Martinez was going 84 mph in a 35 mph zone without a license, in a Jeep SUV seconds before he swerved to avoid another car that had partially turned into his lane of travel on Feb. 14, 2022 in Woodbridge, Ashworth said. He struck th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Doubling Down: Duo In Stafford Busted After Taking Police On A Pair Of Pursuits Doubling Down: Duo In Stafford Busted After Taking Police On A Pair Of Pursuits
Doubling Down: Duo In Stafford Busted After Taking Police On A Pair Of Pursuits Members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office pulled out all the tricks in the book to apprehend a pair who took deputies on a pursuit that started on I-95 and went awry, authorities say. Stafford County residents Erin Brack, 37, and 38-year-old Derek Primes - who was already wanted in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Stafford - are both facing multiple charges following an incident that played out beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. According to police, a deputy stopped Brack in a black Chevy Monte Carlo at the intersection of Warrenton Road and I-95, during which Primes provided a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Sped Away After Crashing Into Pedestrian In Alexandria: Police Driver Sped Away After Crashing Into Pedestrian In Alexandria: Police
Driver Sped Away After Crashing Into Pedestrian In Alexandria: Police The Fairfax County police are searching for the driver who ran over a pedestrian Wednesday night, July 6, and then drove off.  The wreck happened late Wednesday on Route 1 and Huntington Avenue in Alexandria. Police closed that intersection for several hours as they investigated the scene. They reopened that section of road around 3 a.m.  Police haven't released many details, but the car sped away after crashing into a pedestrian. Paramedics took them to a hospital for treatment, where they spent the night, Fairfax County police tweeted.  Police have not released any information on the pe…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Body Found In Prince William County (DEVELOPING) Body Found In Prince William County (DEVELOPING)
Body Found In Prince William County (Developing) Prince William County Police are investigating after a body was found in Woodbridge, the department said on Twitter. Death Investigation | #Woodbridge – #PWCPD is in the area of Route 1 and Mount Pleasant Dr investigating a death. The victim, a male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, there are no indications of foul play or need for public concern. The investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/a8SSTLa2iv — Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) May 28, 2022 The male victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was found in the area of Route 1 and Mount Pl…

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by David Cifarelli