Fairfax Co. police arrest armed man after Capital Beltway chase

By Will Vitka
June 28, 2024 | 7:54 PM

Fairfax County police in Virginia say they’ve arrested an armed man after he fled from officers Friday evening.

Police busted him on Interstate 495 near Braddock Road in North Springfield.

He led police on a chase that ended shortly before 5 p.m.

Authorities said he was wanted for a felony related to an armed robbery.

Police said they recovered a gun and what appeared to be drugs.

The chase shut down several lanes. Traffic had been backed up for miles until it cleared.

Get the latest from the WTOP Traffic Center online and on the 8s at 103.5FM.

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

By Neal Augenstein
June 26, 2026 | 4:37 PM

Northern Virginia remains under a drought watch, and Fairfax County leaders want to make sure there’s enough drinking water to go around if Virginia declares a drought emergency. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized Chairman Jeff McKay to write to Governor Abigail Spanberger, to request that the Potomac River be excluded from a Virginia drought-specific declaration, since Fairfax Water is dependent on the Potomac as its drinking water supply.

Related Stories

Northern Va. responders heading to Venezuela to help with earthquake rescue efforts

Fairfax Co. police seek public's help in Annandale attempted abduction case

Virginia teacher and mother who were attacked online win defamation suits

Arrest made after Virginia State Police led on high speed chase in Fairfax County

5 killed in 5 crashes over 48 hours in Fairfax County