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Fairfax County Police Arrest Armed Man After Chase on Capital Beltway

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Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, say they have arrested an armed man who fled from police on Friday evening.


The gun was recovered after the chase. (Courtesy of Fairfax County Police)

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, say they have arrested an armed man who fled from police on Friday evening.

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

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

Authorities said he was wanted for armed robbery.

Police said they had seized a weapon and apparently drugs.

The chase closed several lanes. The Virginia Department of Transportation said the southbound left shoulder, left outside lane, left inside center lane and left center lane were closed. The backup is approximately 6 miles long.

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