Updated: Fairfax Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Car

UPDATED (May 17, 3:30 p.m.) - This story was updated with information about the identity of the driver and the charges filed against him.

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Fairfax County Police took a 41-year-old Fairfax man into custody shortly before 4 a.m., on Monday, after he had barricaded himself inside a vehicle on Fairfax County Parkway at Lee Highway, according to a police blog post.

Shortly before midnight, an officer instituted a traffic stop after observing a man, whom they identified as Donald Collins, driving a 2010 Ford F-150 over the speed limit. After smelling the odor of an alcoholic beverage, the officer noticed Collins exhibiting signs of impairment.

When the officer ordered Collins to exit the vehicle, he refused. The officer then informed him he was under arrest.

Fairfax County Police closed sections of the roadway after Collins indicated that he might be armed. Tactical officers responded to the scene. After more than two hours of negations, police took Collins safely into custody.

Police charged Collins with driving while intoxicated, refusal of DWI testing, and obstruction of justice.

The situation has been resolved and the man was taken into custody. Fairfax County Pkwy at Lee Hwy is open in both directions. Follow our blog, https://t.co/PBMfNnRMp0, for updates as they become available. #FCPD https://t.co/l1QqDUejxO
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) May 17, 2021