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Baltimore man arrested following vehicle, foot pursuit in I-395 Arlington

Crystal Graham
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A Baltimore man is in police custody after a pursuit on Interstate 395 northbound this afternoon.

Rashad Smith has been charged with felony eluding, felony hit and run, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to Virginia State Police, a trooper attempted to stop Smith who had previously eluded an Alexandria City Police Department officer. The suspect vehicle did not stop, and the pursuit was initiated at approximately 4:15 p.m.

The suspect vehicle exited I-395 at Shirlington Circle. The pursuit then continued from Arlington Mill Drive to South Randolph Street, where the suspect vehicle struck a vehicle.

Smith abandoned his vehicle in a nearby parking garage and attempted to flee on foot.

With the assistance of Arlington County Police and Alexandra City Police, he was captured a short time later.

Smith has been transported to the Arlington County Adult Detention Center.

 

 

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham is the digital editor and development director for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal 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. She also has a strong development background as the former director in Virginia for a national suicide prevention organization. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.