Baltimore Man Arrested After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit
A Baltimore man is in police custody following a vehicle and foot pursuit on Interstate 395 northbound.
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, initiating the pursuit at approximately 4:15 p.m.
- The suspect vehicle exited I-395 at Shirlington Circle.
- The pursuit 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 Alexandria City Police, he was captured a short time later.
Author's summary: A Baltimore man was arrested after a pursuit in Arlington.