Felon Faces Gun, Drug Charges In Chantilly: Police

CHANTILLY, VA — A Leesburg man is being held without bond on gun and drug charges, according to Fairfax County Police. Edward Dawson, 37, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana.

Late last week, police spotted a suspicious vehicle in the 13900 block of Metrotech Drive. They checked it out and while talking to the driver saw marijuana in the car. During a search, they also found a handgun and ammunition.

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