Crime & Safety
Fairfax County Police Arrest Man With 2 Loaded Guns After Foot Chase
An 18-year-old Herndon man faces weapons charges after Fairfax County detectives found two loaded firearms in his waistband, police said.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — An 18-year-old Herndon man was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop in Fairfax County, where detectives found two loaded guns in his waistband, according to police.
Jefry Bonilla Serrano was charged with two counts of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of obstruction. He was held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on a $2,000 secured bond.
Detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department's Violent Crime Suppression Unit stopped a speeding car near Centreville Road and Frying Pan Road shortly after 11:10 p.m. Monday.
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The 17-year-old pulled over, but Serrano, a passenger in the car, ran away, police said.
Detectives chased Serrano on foot and took him into custody a short distance away. During the arrest, officers discovered two loaded firearms tucked into his waistband, according to police.
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Serrano sustained minor injuries but declined transportation to a hospital.
Police issued the 17-year-old driver a summons for driving without an operator's license.
Police did not release additional information about the guns or say whether they were connected to any other crimes.
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