Crime & Safety
Police Chase Nets Wanted Man In Greater Alexandria
A man wanted by Alexandria Police nearly got away by fleeing down Route 1 in Fairfax County.
HUNTINGTON, VA—A police chase through Fairfax County Tuesday escalated into the arrest of a man already wanted in the City of Alexandria.
Around 5 p.m., a Fairfax County officer on Interstate 95 observed a car driving on the shoulder and attempted to pull it over. The driver did not cooperate and fled on Richmond Highway (U.S. Route 1).
A police chase began, and a short time later the driver pulled over. When police took Allen Wilson, 27, into custody, they found he was wanted on warrants from Alexandria Police.
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Alexandria Police arrived on scene and and arrested the suspect. He faces charges of trespassing, obstruction of justice, and driving on a suspended license. Fairfax County Police charged him with with speed to elude and driving on a suspended license.
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