OCCOQUAN, Va — One person is in custody after fleeing a policeĀ traffic stop.Ā
Police tell us a Virginia State Police trooper tried to stop a driver in a Nissan Altima traveling on Interstate 95 southbound. The suspect fled the scene and police pursued the driver.
The driver took exit 161 and fled police. AĀ helicopter and units from Prince William County were called in to search for the man.Ā
An unidentifiedĀ person is in custody.Ā
Here’s more from Virginia State Police:Ā
At 12:28 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 25), Virginia State Police initiated a traffic stop on a Nissan Maxima traveling south on I-95 at the 168 mile marker. The Nissan refused to stop for the trooper and sped off. A pursuit was initiated. The Nissan took Exit 161 and then the driver fled on foot. Troopers lost sight of the suspect driver. With the assistance of Prince William County Police, a search was conducted and state troopers apprehended the male suspect without incident at approximately 1:10 p.m. Investigation remains ongoing at this time. No injuries reported.
*INCIDENT: Occoquan; officers aided Virginia State Police with a search for a suspect who fled from a traffic stop. Suspect is in custody. pic.twitter.com/vdqj8GnchG
ā Prince William Co PD (@PWCPoliceDept) October 25, 2016
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