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Virginia Beach: 20-year-old woman allegedly pepper-sprays two troopers during arrest

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Two State Police troopers were pepper-sprayed this morning by a woman walking in traffic lanes on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach.

Both troopers were treated at an area hospital and released.

The incident happened after a struggle with a 20-year-old female near Independence Boulevard, according to Virginia State Police.

The troopers responded to reports of a pedestrian walking in traffic lanes on the interstate at 6:20 a.m. The responding officer asked the woman to leave the lanes of travel, but she refused. A second trooper arrived on the scene, and VSP reports she also refused their commands.

A short food pursuit ensued, and as she was being placed into custody, she allegedly pepper-sprayed both troopers. The troopers also received minor scratches in the incident, VSP said.

The woman was taken to an area hospital. Charges are pending.

The incident remains under investigation.

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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